Patents by Inventor Henry M. Coghlan

Henry M. Coghlan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 7438407
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object, such as a door, having the printed image thereon is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Henry M. Coghlan, Karine A. Luetgert, Jimmy R. Parchment, Stephen G. Huhn
  • Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom
    Patent number: 7370454
    Abstract: A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane. A first interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. First and second integrally molded, spaced rails lie on a third plane, wherein the third plane is intermediate the first and second planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Steven K. Lynch, Bei-Hong Liang, Mark A. Ruggie, Henry M. Coghlan, Geoffry B. Hardwick, Jason M. Walsh
  • Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom
    Patent number: 7284352
    Abstract: A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane. A first interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. First and second integrally molded, spaced rails lie on a third plane, wherein the third plane is intermediate the first and second planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Steven K. Lynch, Bei Hong Liang, Mark A. Ruggie, Jason M. Walsh, Henry M. Coghlan, Geoffrey B. Hardwick
  • Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom
    Publication number: 20040221531
    Abstract: A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane. A first interface portion is disposed between and contiguous with the stiles and the flat planar portion. First and second integrally molded, spaced rails lie on a third plane, wherein the third plane is intermediate the first and second planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Steven K. Lynch, Bei Hong-Liang, Mark A. Ruggie, Jason M. Walsh, Henry M. Coghlan, Geoffrey B. Hardwick