Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Houman

Thomas G. Houman 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).

  • Abuse resistant skim coating composition
    Patent number: 6716906
    Abstract: Disclosed is a ready-to-use self-gauging coating compound containing about 65%-75% solids that provides a flat finely textured finish with improved abuse (abrasion) resistance properties. The coating composition comprises a resin binder in which there is dispersed an aggregate consisting of particles in a selected size range in a quantity sufficient to form a layer of particles one particle deep on the substrate when the coating is applied to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Co
    Inventors: Thomas G. Houman, Richard B. Stevens, Therese A. Fults, Timothy G. Kenny
  • Coated wallboard employing unbleached face paper comprising a coating containing soy protein
    Patent number: 5945198
    Abstract: A coating for providing a cover sheet used in the manufacture of wallboard with a light colored finish without the use of manila top plies is disclosed. The coating has a porosity adapted to allow evaporation of moisture from the wallboard core through the cover sheet, and maintain a desired smooth appearance. A high pigment-to-binder ratio is used to provide porosity, with soy protein being added to further enhance the porosity of the coating. The coating may be applied through various conventional methods of coating paper such as roll, spray, curtain, rod and vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventors: Subhash S. Deodhar, Thomas M. Haugeberg, Claudia B. Hill, Thomas G. Houman, Robert H. Negri