Patents by Inventor Rodney J. Briston

Rodney J. Briston 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).

  • Sheet materials
    Patent number: 4093686
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a differentially expanded sheet material comprises applying an organic solvent to the surface of an expandable thermoplastic sheet containing a blowing agent and allowing the treated sheet to at least partially dry before a composition comprising an ink and a kicker for the blowing agent is applied to selected areas of the treated surface. The sheet is then heated so that differential expansion occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Reed International Limited
    Inventors: Rodney J. Briston, Rodger G. Canning