Patents by Inventor Melissa Merfeld

Melissa Merfeld 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).

  • Publication number: 20070237960
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for painting float glass in particular using a production line that may also be used as or is similar to a mirror line, to produce decorative glass panels. In an embodiment of the invention, painted glass tiles are cut from the glass panels after the paint has dried/cured using a typical glass panel cutter. As such, a mass production technique is provided for making painted glass tiles, particularly for residential use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP
    Inventors: Melissa Merfeld, Eddie Davis
  • Publication number: 20060115651
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for painting float glass in particular using a production line that may also be used as or is similar to a mirror line, to produce decorative glass panels. In an embodiment of the invention, painted glass tiles are cut from the glass panels after the paint has dried/cured using a typical glass panel cutter. As such, a mass production technique is provided for making painted glass tiles, particularly for residential use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.
    Inventors: Melissa Merfeld, Eddie Davis
  • Publication number: 20050102945
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying reference or grid markings to wallboard during the manufacturing process is disclosed. Reference or grid markings are applied to one sheet of cover paper at a location between the originating cover paper rolls and the cover paper creaser or creasers. This is accomplished by locating and aligning multiple print heads across the width of the continuously passing cover paper, such that markings are ejected onto the cover paper in a specific and coordinated fashion. In addition to using any suitable commercially-available computer equipment to coordinate printer head activity, this function is accomplished by attaching each print head to a common horizontal support element and provide individual adjustments that are perpendicular to, and with the directional flow of the passing cover paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: National Gypsum Properties, LLC
    Inventors: William Fox, Melissa Merfeld
  • Publication number: 20050097856
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying reference or grid markings to wallboard during the manufacturing process is disclosed. Reference or grid markings are applied to one sheet of cover paper at a location between the originating cover paper rolls and the cover paper creaser or creasers. This is accomplished by locating and aligning multiple print heads across the width of the continuously passing cover paper, such that markings are ejected onto the cover paper in a specific and coordinated fashion. In addition to using any suitable commercially-available computer equipment to coordinate printer head activity, this function is accomplished by attaching each print head to a common horizontal support element and provide individual adjustments that are perpendicular to, and with the directional flow of the passing cover paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: National Gypsum Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: William Fox, Melissa Merfeld