Patents by Inventor Michael D. Compton

Michael D. Compton 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 for mechanically scraping boards, apparatus for same, and products made therewith
    Patent number: 9033009
    Abstract: Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Mannington Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Peronto, Timothy C. Johnson, Michael D. Compton, Danny R. Smith
  • Method For Mechanically Scraping Boards, Apparatus For Same, and Products Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20110186180
    Abstract: Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: MANNINGTON MILLS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Peronto, Timothy C. Johnson, Michael D. Compton, Danny R. Smith