Patents by Inventor Scott Fellin

Scott Fellin 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).

  • Surface marked articles, related methods and systems
    Patent number: 9126423
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl J. Costin, Sr., Darryl J. Costin, Jr., Scott Fellin, Chase Carter
  • SURFACE MARKED ARTICLES, RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150183231
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Darryl J. COSTIN, SR., Darryl J. COSTIN, JR., Scott FELLIN, Chase CARTER
  • Surface marked articles, related methods and systems
    Patent number: 8974016
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl J. Costin, Sr., Darryl J. Costin, Jr., Scott Fellin, Chase Carter
  • SURFACE MARKED ARTICLES, RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150030821
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Darryl J. COSTIN, Sr., Darryl J. COSTIN, JR., Scott FELLIN, Chase CARTER
  • Surface marked articles, related methods and systems
    Patent number: 8794724
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl J. Costin, Sr., Darryl J. Costin, Jr., Scott Fellin, Chase Carter
  • SURFACE MARKED ARTICLES, RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130265350
    Abstract: A method of surface marking an article, especially a building product, is provided. One described method includes the steps of laser marking a first graphic design element on a surface of an article and ink-jet printing a second graphic design element in registry with the first graphic design element on the surface of the article to create a high quality overall graphic design. Also provided are articles made according to this method, and systems for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Darryl J. COSTIN, SR., Darryl J. COSTIN, JR., Scott FELLIN, Chase CARTER
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 7766474
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object includes the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Baxter, Richard W. Eve, Karine A. Luetgert, Scott Fellin
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Publication number: 20070132806
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: William Baxter, Richard Eve, Karine Luetgert, Scott Fellin
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 7168803
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object includes the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Baxter, Richard W. Eve, Karine A. Luetgert, Scott Fellin
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
    Publication number: 20060071993
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: William Baxter, Richard Eve, Karine Luetgert, Scott Fellin
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article and printed article
    Patent number: 7001016
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object includes the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Baxter, Richard W. Eve, Karine A. Luetgert, Scott Fellin
  • Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article and printed article
    Publication number: 20030218663
    Abstract: A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object having an exterior surface having a planar portion and a channel recessed from the planar portion; applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: William R.S. Baxter, Richard W. Eve, Karine A. Luetgert, Scott Fellin