Patents by Inventor James W. Maner

James W. Maner 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).

  • Surface reactive veneer finishing composition and method
    Patent number: 5242490
    Abstract: Veneer surface reactive polyisocyanates can be used in combination with polyhydroxy functional polymers, preferably nitrocellulose, and isocyanate reaction catalyzing organo tin compounds in low solids film-forming formulations as a substitute for standard wash coat and/or sealer coat compositions in furniture finishing schedules to provide veneer finishes with markedly enhanced resistance to checking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Lilly Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James W. Maner