Patents by Inventor John A. Boris

John A. Boris 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).

  • Adhesive-backed chalkboard wall covering
    Patent number: 8454371
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: WallCandy LLC
    Inventors: Allison Krongard, John A. Boris
  • ADHESIVE-BACKED CHALKBOARD WALL COVERING
    Publication number: 20120244513
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: WallCandy LLC
    Inventors: Allison T. Krongard, John A. Boris
  • Adhesive-backed chalkboard wall covering
    Patent number: 8221130
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: WallCandy LLC
    Inventors: Allison T. Krongard, John A. Boris
  • ADHESIVE-BACKED CHALKBOARD WALL COVERING
    Publication number: 20110104655
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Allison T. Krongard, John A. Boris
  • Adhesive-backed chalkboard wall covering
    Patent number: 7878812
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wallcandy LLC
    Inventors: Allison T. Krongard, John A. Boris
  • Adhesive-backed chalkboard wall covering
    Publication number: 20070287143
    Abstract: An improved chalkboard marking surface comprises a rollable, flexible sheet of polypropylene having two sides that are opposite one another, each having a generally flat surface. On one side, a layer of adhesive is applied to the polypropylene substrate. On the same side of the polypropylene substrate, a selectively removable release sheet is preferably applied to the layer of adhesive for the purpose of keeping foreign materials from attaching to the adhesive when the chalkboard surface is not in use. On the reverse side of the polypropylene substrate, a layer of ink is applied which forms an abrasive surface after it dries, and importantly, results in a chalkboard surface that is lighter in weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Allison T. Krongard, John A. Boris