Patents by Inventor René PANKOKE

René PANKOKE 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).

  • Patent number: 11883843
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface on a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: - feeding (S10) of the workpiece (1) coated with a liquid layer (2) to a digital printing station; - application (S12) of an agent capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation, at least on a partial area of the surface of the liquid layer (2), or which, in contact with the surface, produces a reaction product which is capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation; - irradiation (S14) of the surface of the liquid layer (2) and of the agent with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of less than 300 nm, preferably less than 250 nm, particularly preferably less than 200 nm. Furthermore, an apparatus (1) for carrying out this method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen-und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Patent number: 11717850
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen-und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Patent number: 11717851
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen—und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Publication number: 20230144445
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structure on a surface of a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method having the following steps: applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); spraying on at least one droplet (3) into the not yet congealed base layer (2), wherein the at least one droplet (3) at least partially, preferably completely, penetrates into the base layer (2); fixing the base layer (2); and at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Further, a second method having the following steps is disclosed: spraying on at least one droplet (3) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1), wherein the base layer (2) flows around the at least one droplet (3) and preferably at least partially covers the at least one droplet (3); fixing the base layer (2); at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Finally, a device for performing the methods is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Patent number: 11559824
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structure on a surface of a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method having the following steps: applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); spraying on at least one droplet (3) into the not yet congealed base layer (2), wherein the at least one droplet (3) at least partially, preferably completely, penetrates into the base layer (2); fixing the base layer (2); and at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Further, a second method having the following steps is disclosed: spraying on at least one droplet (3) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1), wherein the base layer (2) flows around the at least one droplet (3) and preferably at least partially covers the at least one droplet (3); fixing the base layer (2); at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Finally, a device for performing the methods is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen-und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Publication number: 20220379343
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20220379344
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Patent number: 11511318
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Publication number: 20220355335
    Abstract: A method and a device for manufacturing a base layer (3) having different degrees of hardness is disclosed. Further a workpiece with a base layer (3) manufactured by such method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Patent number: 11420229
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative and structured surface with different gloss levels by feeding of a workpiece to a lacquer application device, application of a first liquid lacquer layer over an entire surface with a coarse structure in which a difference in thickness between thicker areas and thinner areas is at least 50 ?m, in order to apply a second lacquer layer on the first lacquer layer wherein after curing the second lacquer layer has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen—und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Publication number: 20210394232
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels preferably comprising the following steps: (C) feeding of a workpiece (1.0), which is coated with at least a first lacquer layer (1.4) to a digital printing station; (D) provision of digital control data for the digital printing station; (E) digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (1.4) on the workpiece (1.0) with an at least partially transparent lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (1.5) on the first lacquer layer (1.4), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (1.5) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (1.4). Further disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Patent number: 11141759
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels preferably comprising the following steps: (C) feeding of a workpiece (1.0), which is coated with at least a first lacquer layer (1.4) to a digital printing station; (D) provision of digital control data for the digital printing station; (E) digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (1.4) on the workpiece (1.0) with an at least partially transparent lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (1.5) on the first lacquer layer (1.4), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (1.5) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (1.4). Further disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagesbas
    Inventor: René Pankoke
  • Publication number: 20210268542
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface on a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: feeding (S10) of the workpiece (1) coated with a liquid layer (2) to a digital printing station; application (S12) of an agent capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation, at least on a partial area of the surface of the liquid layer (2), or which, in contact with the surface, produces a reaction product which is capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore, an apparatus (1) for carrying out this method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200368777
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface on a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: feeding (S10) of the workpiece (1) coated with a liquid layer (2) to a digital printing station; application (S12) of an agent capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation, at least on a partial area of the surface of the liquid layer (2), or which, in contact with the surface, produces a reaction product which is capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation; irradiation (S14) of the surface of the liquid layer (2) and of the agent with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of less than 300 nm, preferably less than 250 nm, particularly preferably less than 200 nm. Furthermore, an apparatus (1) for carrying out this method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen-und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200346484
    Abstract: A method for processing a surface (2) of a workpiece (1) is disclosed. Besides, a device for performing the method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200346395
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative surface is disclosed, wherein a manipulation medium applied to the surface is remove in a mechanical and/or contactless manner therefrom. Further, a device for performing the method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200346246
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structure on a surface of a workpiece (1) is disclosed, the method having the following steps: applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); spraying on at least one droplet (3) into the not yet congealed base layer (2), wherein the at least one droplet (3) at least partially, preferably completely, penetrates into the base layer (2); fixing the base layer (2); and at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Further, a second method having the following steps is disclosed: spraying on at least one droplet (3) onto the surface of the workpiece (1); applying a liquid base layer (2) onto the surface of the workpiece (1), wherein the base layer (2) flows around the at least one droplet (3) and preferably at least partially covers the at least one droplet (3); fixing the base layer (2); at least partially removing the at least one droplet (3). Finally, a device for performing the methods is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200016627
    Abstract: The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: (B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m; (E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions. Furthermore, an apparatus for performing the method and a workpiece produced by the method are claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GMBH Maschinen- Und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE
  • Publication number: 20200016629
    Abstract: A method for producing a decorative and structured surface with different gloss levels is disclosed, which comprises the following steps: feeding of a workpiece (1.0) to a lacquer application device, application of a first liquid lacquer layer (1.4) over the entire surface with a coarse structure in which a difference in thickness between thicker areas and thinner areas is at least 50 ?m, in particular at least 100 ?m, in particular digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (1.4) on the workpiece (1.0), preferably with an, at least partially transparent, lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (1.5) on the first lacquer layer (1.4), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (1.5) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (1.4). Further disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Hymmen GMBH Maschinen- Und Anlagenbau
    Inventor: René PANKOKE