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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7491424 | Reproduction of security documents and color images with metallic inks The present invention discloses methods and systems for printing by superposing a metallic ink and transparent inks. These methods and systems are useful for color separating images into superpositions of a metallic ink and transparent inks both for design purposes ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7374794 | Metallized film, method for the production thereof, and use thereof A vapor-deposited metallized film is disclosed including a metallized film that is vapor-deposited across the entire surface, and a metallized film that has been coated a number of times and also a method for producing a vapor-deposited metallized film, a metallized... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7258897 | Process for producing an ornamental surface on a substrate A process for treating a substrate such as glass or wood to provide the appearance of concrete. One or more coats of a polymeric cementitious material is thinly spread over the substrate. Colorants may be added or the coating may be stained subsequent to drying. Des... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255040 | Process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface A process for the manufacturing of panels having a decorative surface whereby the decor of the panels is achieved by means of printing a plurality of different decor sections (1n) on a web (1). Each decor section (1n) being... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7169460 | Thermoplastic planks and methods for making the same A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7108763 | Method for manufacturing multi-laminar wood sheets with printed patterns A method for manufacturing multi-laminar wood sheets by slicing from a flitch of natural and/or laminated wood sheets glued and pre-printed with a basic pattern. A basic pattern is printed on one or both faces of wood sheets obtained by rotary cutting or slicing a n... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7060325 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7018677 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6910796 | Process and equipment for producing concrete products having blended colors A process and equipment for producing multi-color concrete products, including architectural concrete blocks, concrete bricks, modular concrete products that are suitable for use in landscaping applications, such as retaining wall blocks, concrete pavers, and concre... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6844049 | Polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the finish An article made from polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the article. The natural wood grain finish is created on the article by applying multiple paint transfers onto the polyvinyl chloride/wood composite. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6723197 | Liquid pressure transfer printing method for steering wheel rim of automobile A liquid pressure transfer printing on a steering wheel rim of an automobile, using a transfer printing sheet having different patterns or brightness at left and right sides, is achieved by preparing a transfer printing sheet for a front surface where patterns havin... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6586045 | Method for producing a pattern on fabric A method for creating a pattern by applying varying concentrations of pigment in water to a synthetic fabric and allowing the pigment to bleed and preferably to reverse bleed. A pleated window shade having an Aurora Borealis like pattern is also provided.... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6544588 | Surface decorated article and decoration method thereof A surface decorated article in which a surface is entirely or partially decorated with a coating of a first and second glitter paints each using a flaky glitter material as a pigment, wherein first paint particles at a low viscosity with a relatively high... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6461676 | Semi-finished wood simulating product and method A semi-finished wood simulating product and method is disclosed. The product is manufactured by providing a substrate having at least one surface to be finished. A liquid basecoat is applied on the substrate and dried. A wood grain pattern is deposited, i... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461466 | Transcribing method of steering wheel rim of automobile using water pressure In a transcribing method for making a steering wheel rim of an automobile using water pressure and a printed transcribing sheet having a different pattern or brightness at the left and right sides, two symmetrical printed transcribing sheets are prepared ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6444266 | Building panel and manufacturing method thereof A method for manufacturing a building panel with which a satisfactory three-dimensional effect can be easily imparted to a designed surface thereof, the designed surface including concave and convex portions. The method for manufacturing the building pane... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6399181 | Non-skid surface structure A non-slip, water resistant, oil resistant surface structure for use where water and/or oil are likely to create a slippery surface, including a rubber-bottom mat upon which a thrice coated, non-slip surfaced substrate is fastened, the coating on the subs... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6319561 | Method for applying jet-sprayed decoration to fabric In the jet straying of ink droplets in a decorative pattern onto a fabric during which a jet spray head shuttles across the fabric changing directions at opposite selvage edges, the provision in an interposed position between the spray head and upstanding... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6309503 | Flat skinned door that simulates a three dimensional molded skin door and corresponding method A method of making a flat-skinned door which simulates a three-dimensional molded skin door, and corresponding product, are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying a basecoat(s) to the door skin, applying a woodgrain puff-ink to the skin over... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6251481 | Method of making candles in a water bath A device for making decorative candles which have varied shapes and colors of wax throughout in an heated water bath and an apparatus utilizing said device comprised of multiple heated sources of melted wax suspended above an open topped waterproof box, h... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6168845 | Patterned magnetic media and method of making the same using selective oxidation A new method for making patterned magnetic storage media with magnetic and substantially non-magnetic zones utilizes a selective oxidation processes. Selective oxidation is achieved by subjecting a magnetic layer to an oxygen plasma through voids in a pat... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6077563 | Overprintable thermoset decorating inks and method of application Overprintable thermoset decorating inks and methods of applying such inks to substrates are disclosed. The decorating inks include a reactive polymeric binder resin and a crystalline crosslinker. The reactive polymeric binder resin may comprise acrylics, ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6066367 | Method for forming pattern on a synthetic wood board The present invention provides a method for forming a pattern on a synthetic wood board to form, on a surface of the synthetic wood board, a pattern such as wooden grain and the like which is close to natural wood, to enhance the reality of woody like app... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6022588 | Method for painting with hand tool having bifurcated roller portions A bifurcated paint roller and painting method using such. The paint roller is a hand tool having two roller portions, which each of the roller portions having a nap for picking up and spreading paint. The roller portions are spaced transversely from each ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5942072 | Process of making a decorative resilient floor covering A process of making a decorative resilient floor covering is disclosed comprising the steps of applying a first layer of a first curable polymeric material to a substrate. A tape is applied to selected regions of the first layer of the first curable polym... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5869138 | Method for forming pattern on a synthetic wood board The present invention provides a method for forming a pattern on a synthetic wood board to form, on a surface of the synthetic wood board, a pattern such as wooden grain and the like which is close to natural wood, to enhance the reality of woody like app... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5866206 | Decorative painting apparatus and method Apparatus, kit and method for painting a marbleized pattern on an essentially flat interior surface using paints with a plurality of colors. Before beginning the process, if necessary, the surface is cleaned and prepared. This can include applying masking... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5830573 | Process for the preparation of articles with a three-dimensional surface structure, and articles prepared by this process The invention relates to a process for the preparation of articles with a three-dimensional surface structure, in which a substrate is printed, at least one of the printing inks employed for the printing being varnish-repellent, and the printed substrate ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5820943 | Method for imprinting pattern onto blade of fan A method for imprinting a pattern onto a blade of a fan includes the steps of 1) forming a blade with thermoplastic material by injection-molded; 2) coating an ink layer of wooden pattern onto the blade made from step 1) with a suitable printing device at... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5778792 | Method for forming a pattern on a surface of an aluminum extrusion A method for forming a pattern on the surface of an aluminum extrusion comprises the steps of cleaning the surface of the aluminum extrusion; forming a film on the cleaned surface of the aluminum extrusion; providing a base color coating on the surface of... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5753299 | Method and apparatus for forming termination stripes A stripe terminator (18) includes a carrier plate (20) for carrying a matrix of chips (12), a carrier plate shuttle (22) for longitudinally transporting the carrier plate (20) along guide rails (24), a paste platen (26), a doctor blade for spreading a pas... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5711995 | Angle spraying of cookware Cookware with a multi-layer, non-stick coating on its cooking surface has a random spattered pattern of raised dots or globules in an inner coat, made by spraying the globules on at an angle to create a random, stone-like appearance.... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5707688 | Multi-color patterned cookware Cookware with a multi-layer, non-stick coating on its cooking surface has a random spattered pattern of raised dots or globules in an inner coat, which is applied by spraying at least two applications, with the first having more coverage and a darker colo... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5656331 | Printed substrate having a metallic finish and method for producing same The present invention is directed to printed substrates having a metallic finish and methods for producing such printed substrates, preferably using an offset lithographic press. The method comprises coating a printing substrate with three coats of ink ap... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5597620 | Semi-finished wood simulating product and method A semi-finished wood simulating product and method is disclosed. The product is manufactured by providing a substrate having at least one surface to be finished. A liquid basecoat is applied on the substrate and dried. A wood grain pattern is deposited, i... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5509989 | Method for producing decorative laminate finishes A method for the production of a decorative laminate finish is disclosed. A relatively minor amount of lacquer colorant is applied to the surface of an aqueous bath. After partially drying the colorant to a flexible film, a substrate is contacted with the... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5480680 | Method for refinishing wood A method is provided for effecting a color change in wood or a wood-grained article, and the article prepared thereby. The method includes the steps of applying to a nitrocellulose-finished wood article a composition that includes a water-based dye or pig... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5460980 | Process for forming a phosphor The growth of a phosphor layer deposited on a patterned substrate containing a multiplicity of recessed ridges of triangular cross section can be controlled by tailoring the geometry of the recessed ridge structures. During the deposition process, little ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5424101 | Method of making metallized epoxy tools A metallized epoxy die formed by depositing boron nitride and iron oxide particle layers on the pattern used to form the die and spraying molten metal onto the particle layers followed by casting the epoxy against the exposed surface of the sprayed metal.... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5413814 | Techniques for coating articles to have the appearance of wood, leather or other naturally occurring materials Articles, such as plastic parts, having the appearance of a naturally-occurring material such as wood or leather are formed by the techniques of (1) providing a plurality of grooves in a surface of the article, (2) applying a surfactant to the surface of ... | 05/09/1995 |
