Patents by Inventor Kevin P. Morris

Kevin P. Morris 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).

  • In-mold dual shot masking
    Patent number: 7807084
    Abstract: A method of selectively applying a pattern to a molded part comprises the steps of forming a mold (8); molding a three-dimensional object (10) having at least one face (12) in the mold, the three-dimensional object (10) being formed of a first material. Masking the at least the one face (12) of the three-dimensional object (10) with a mask (14) comprising a reverse image of a desired pattern while the three-dimensional object is still in the mold. Overmolding the three-dimensional object (10) with a second material to provide the reverse image. Removing the three-dimensional object (10) from the mold, coating at least the one face 12 of the three-dimensional object with a third material; and removing the second material to reveal the desired image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk-Martin Skirha, III, Kevin P. Morris, Sanders R. Brott