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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7269928 | Preformed self supporting tile substratum for cabinets, vanities, bar tops and other forms of counter tops A new and useful preformed, self supporting article is provided, which can function as a tile substrate. The tile substratum has inherent durability, strength and ease of application and reduces the installation process for building tile to such a degree as to be si... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255236 | Shelf assembly A shelf assembly having at least one bracket including a top member, a bottom member and a side member. The top member is positioned in opposed spaced relationship with the bottom member. The assembly includes a shelf having at least one mounting edge and at least o... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249430 | Frameless display fixture A display apparatus can include a substantially self-supporting panel adapted to be erected and used without the use of a support frame. In one embodiment, a frameless display fixture includes first and second panels fastened to one another proximal their upper edge... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240791 | Method of packaging and selling natural stone This invention comprises a unique method for the sale of natural stone, special packaging for the stone and a method of doing business to make the stone available in high volume stores to the average consumer. The method comprises prefabricating the stone into slabs... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226517 | Method of surfacing a substrate A method is provided of resurfacing a substrate with a natural stone the substrate having a top surface and an edge, the method including placing a plurality of templating strips on the top surface to form a template defining an outside dimension, cutting out a top ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219409 | Method of remodeling a countertop A method of remodeling a subsisting countertop by casting a polymer-modified cementitious casting compound thereupon has some of the following steps. Given a subsisting countertop, without altering it, temporarily attaching edging forms or flow checks around all the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201458 | Portable bar with portable barbecue A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel being connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and is perpendicular to the vertical panel,... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7141287 | Luminous countertop A countertop and method of countertop manufacture wherein the countertop has a horizontal surface and a vertical edge surface wherein the vertical edge surface is comprised of at least one luminescent component. The luminescent component being of a solid surface mat... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7104025 | Compound injection molded high pressure laminate flooring The invention relates to a method for fabricating a decorative laminate panel, wherein the decorative laminate panel includes a decorative laminate layer and a core. The method is achieved by forming a decorative laminate of a predetermined size, placing the decorat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086541 | Flexible front merchandising display device A merchandising device displays a column of articles having a lead article with a front contour. The device includes a base member with first second and third columns of slots. A first side panel has a plurality of downwardly extending feet protruding through slots ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080827 | Stone fence A stone fence formed of a plurality of stone blocks and stone rails. Each block and each rail are formed with planar upper and lower surfaces and chipped outer side surfaces. The block are stacked with the planar surfaces in engagement forming fence post. At selecte... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7055918 | Attachment element for joining a backplash to a countertop A pair of connector elements, one stapled, screwed or otherwise fastened to a countertop and the other stapled, screwed or otherwise fastened to the lower edge of a backsplash are snapped together to mount the backsplash in an upright position along the rear edge of... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7010892 | Counter top trim molding A non-deformable laminated trim molding is provided to form watertight sealing between laminated panel members such as a counter top and a wall. The trim molding is laminated prior to installation so that the color of the laminated trim molding is related to the col... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001558 | Counter top mold and method of using same A mold for producing a finished countertop on top of a countertop substrate is provided. The mold is comprised of a shaped inner surface to receive a countertop material pour and form a countertop edge and a tab extending from the shaped inner surface, the tab dimen... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6945415 | Refrigerated merchandising apparatus A refrigerated merchandiser including a display case and a cooling module. The display case includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity and a receptacle. A plurality of vertically spaced shelves are disposed in the cavity extending between the side walls. A disp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6645591 | Components for countertop assembly and fabrication This invention relates to new and improved components including decorative surfacing materials, high and low pressure laminates, wood materials used in the assembly and fabrication of countertops, cabinet tops, worktops, desktops, and other casework and f... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6601929 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6413337 | Natural stone tile edging A natural stone edging tile having a top portion and a generally perpendicular facing portion can be mounted on the forward edge of a countertop substrate and has a portion extending rearward of the forward edge that is approximately half as thick as the ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6352038 | Modular worktops, method of assembly, and method of use therefor Disclosed is a modular worktop, and method of assembly, including a surface member, a front edge, and a backsplash, the components preferably being removably attached to each other. Each of the surface member, front edge, and backsplash may be selected fr... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6340044 | Method and apparatus for the manufacture of beveled edge molding A system for the fabrication of molding from stock material is disclosed. The system includes a groove cutting assembly for cutting a groove of predetermined shape and size in stock material to define a facing member and bevel member, wherein the groove i... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6258190 | Natural stone tile edging A natural stone edging tile having a top portion and a generally perpendicular facing portion can be mounted on the forward edge of a countertop substrate and has a portion extending rearward of the forward edge that is approximately half as thick as the ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6212707 | Bowed front bathroom vanity system A bowed front bathroom vanity system is supported by a frame having a back and two side elements. A support substrate is supported by the three frame elements, and defines a hole for the sink and plumbing connections. A bowed front apron support bracket p... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6135581 | Countertop kit A countertop assembly kit is designed for ease of assembly with a resulting superior appearance at minimal cost while meeting all functional requirements. It comprises some combination of the following items. A rigid substrate having pre-formed grooves in... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131521 | Modular worktops, method of assembly and method of use therefore A modular worktop, and method of assembly, including a surface member, a front edge, and a backsplash, the components preferably being removably attached to each other. Each of the surface member, front edge, and backsplash may be selected from a predeter... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6128793 | Complete pre-fabricated tile counter in components A complete pre-fabricated tile counter is described that is already tiled and grouted and ready for installation upon a cabinet or other substructure, with or without a back splash or side splash panel. Counter tops including built-in sinks, and counters ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6113199 | Laboratory countertop The laboratory countertop of the present invention utilizes a thin chemical and heat resistant surfacing panel in the form of a thin planar sheet made of a cured thermoset resin composition. In accordance with one broad aspect of the present invention, th... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6110313 | Method for heat forming solid surface veneer A method is provided for forming a curve or curves in a thin solid surface material such as an acrylic sheet material. The method includes taking a sheet of solid surface material of a thickness within the range of 1.4 mm to 5.9 mm and placing the sheet i... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6101954 | Worktop and frame construction A worktop and frame construction which utilizes a frame body that forms a generally flat, relatively thick panel that has an hour-glass shape in plan view so that in the center of the frame body clearance is provided for knees of a user of the worktop. Th... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6012787 | Desk top with interfitted, molded, upper and lower components A molded desk top construction comprising a desk top upper member having a smooth planar surface, a lower base member supporting the upper member, the members having interlocking peripheral portions which are secured together to provide an integrated, lig... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5924253 | Cover attachment apparatus Attachment apparatus and methods of attachment of a cover to the edge of a horizontal surface will provide a protective and/or a decorative edge. The cover has an outwardly extending step with a groove extending into the surface opposite the cover. This g... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5873641 | Food case liner A liner for a food product case is made from a non-woven textile mat which is non-absorbent to liquid but permeable to both air and liquid to permit circulation of liquid and cooled air through the liner and around the food items. Moreover, an upper surfa... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5826396 | Double-sided, single pass grooving of countertops and other building structures Methods, apparatus and products are provided in which a building structure is fabricated from a sheet by placing grooves in two sides of the sheet during a single pass, the grooves at least partially define multiple sections, and then folding up at least ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5809901 | Table edge bumper assembly A bumper assembly for covering peripheral edges of a table. The assembly includes linear bumpers securable to straight edges of a table. Corner bumpers extend between adjacent angled linear bumpers so as to protect an individual from impact against the ta... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5722746 | Apparatus for supporting a tile counter cap In a tile covered structure, the improvement being a corner tile support strip attached between the vertical surface and the vertical leg sections of the corner tiles which includes an "L-shaped" first main body screed and an elongated rectangular stress ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5595427 | Modular countertop A modularly constructed countertop generally of plastic solid surfacing material and including connectable modular countertop panel sections including various lengths of straight sections, and corner sections having thickened finished front edges. Include... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5570939 | Countertop for fume hood or similar applications A countertop for use in a fume hood or similar application including a substantially planar member which defines the countertop and a recess defined in the top surface of the countertop and which defines a reservoir for liquid spills. Within the recess th... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5546708 | Self-leveling countertop underlayment A self-leveling underlayment for a tile countertop is disclosed. Roofing felt covers the deck, and a flashing strip is fitted along the seam where the deck meets walls. Metal lath is laid over the felt, and rebar is laid along edges of the deck. Backsplas... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5470140 | Interlocking tile edge for countertops A modular countertop is used for covering a base structure. A flat sheet material formed of a first material essentially impervious to moisture penetration, impact and scratching extends substantially over the entire top surface of the base structure. A m... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5461989 | Table in plastic material The table includes, on the one hand, a flat panel provided on the border thereof with a downwardly projecting skirt, and on the other hand, a frame structure having a downwardly projecting eccentric sectional belt and defining an upwardly open hollow, the... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5440857 | Endless edge trim fabricated from an extruded profile An endless edge trim, which can be snapped onto and secured to a peripheral edge of an article, being fabricated from a longitudinally extending extruded profile having a uniform cross section, with opposite ends of the profile being secured together, pre... | 08/15/1995 |
