Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Kauppila

Lawrence J. Kauppila 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 system for edge-coating wood substrates
    Patent number: 8404312
    Abstract: Engineered wood product edges are protected by applying a two part edge sealing composition to at least one edge surface. The two part edge sealing composition can improve holdout, hide, and water resistance. An edge sealing system and substrates coated with the sealing system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Nowak, Shaobing Wu, Stephen M. LaFrance, Lawrence J. Kauppila