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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959975 | Methods of patterning a substrate A method of patterning a substrate is disclosed. An ink material is chemisorbed to at least one region of a stamp and the chemisorbed ink material is transferred to a receptor substrate. The ink material has greater chemical affinity for the receptor substrate than ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7883747 | Method for manufacturing sharp spine-shaped projections on ceramic A method for manufacturing sharp spine-shaped projections on ceramic includes forming projections by applying a first soil water on the outside of the half-dried ceramic, forming projection roots; and growing projections by applying a second soil water on a pluralit... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7384667 | System and method for producing simulated oil paintings A method and apparatus for producing simulated oil paintings by means of a variety of commercial software programs. A digital color image is created and printed on to a substrate. Also printed on to the same substrate and registered thereto, is a slow drying, clear,... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7273651 | Crackle finish A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or complete... | 09/25/2007 |
| 6709552 | Papermaking belt In a one-surface coated papermaking belt composed of a base layer and a thick resin layer, or a covered, one-surface coated papermaking belt composed of thin and thick resin layers on opposite sides of a base layer, curling of the edges of the belt due to the shrink... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6663143 | Acrylic paint monotype artwork An artwork is made on a surface of a matrix or plate with acrylic paint and then allowing the paint to dry. A layer of a backing material adhesive, such as an acrylic gel, is next applied to the acrylic layer and a backing material (such as paper or cloth... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652907 | Method of coloring and masking concrete using peelable adhesive A method, kit and tool for decorative coloring of concrete utilizes the application of a releasable adhesive compound to a cementitious substrate to prevent coloring in particular areas. Various designs may be created by the releasable adhesive compound. ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6645554 | Method of using a multi-purpose flexible coating compound A method for protecting surface finishes, sealing cracks, joints, and seams, and enhancing the aesthetic value of a surface includes the step of applying a multi-purpose flexible coating compound to the surface. The compound also has utility in the field ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6565921 | Aesthetically pleasing street sign or other marker and process for making same A process for making a three-color street sign or similar marker by applying contrasting colors to an embossed image with a compressible roller. The image having a planar raised portion which is surround by a skirt rising out of the plane of a blank. A fi... | 05/20/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6410091 | Plastisol-printed dyed polyester fabrics and method of producing same Dyed polyester fabrics may be printed with a plastisol printing composition substantially without dissolving the dye in the polyester fabric by initially applying a blocking composition to the fabric to form a printing receptor barrier, after curing of th... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6331327 | Faux finish method A method for creating a faux finish on a surface using an apparatus (100) that has a dual roller handle (110), a pair of roller covers (120, 124) each mounted for independent rotation, and at least one raised foam pattern (122, 126) on each roller cover. ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6284318 | Painting method with long-napped wool covered rollers A paint applicator and method for applying a decorative finish to a surface including a dual roller handle and a pair of roller covers formed from long-napped wool, each roller cover mounted for independent rotation on the dual roller handle. When at leas... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6251480 | Decorative surface treatment apparatus and method An apparatus and method for creating a decorative treatment giving the illusion of depth to a surface, where the apparatus has a paint applicator roller and a roller cover. The roller cover has at least one raised foam pattern that is sized, shaped and po... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6238740 | Paint system A decorative painting kit including multiple-color paint applicators and a method of decoratively painting a surface though in situ surface blending of two or more paints of different colors by using a multiple-color paint applicator which is stroked over... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6194032 | Selective substrate metallization A process for selective electroless plating onto a substrate, including providing a substrate having at least a catalytic surface; providing a plating gel comprising a carrier vehicle, an electroless platable metal compound capable of providing metal ions... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6146723 | Enhanced gem stone and a method of simulating the appearance of an expensive gem stone A clear crystalline faceted substrate is provided with a coating of a colored transparent ink in order to enhance the appearance of the otherwise inexpensive gem stone. The ink is a permanent type ink made from n-propanol, n-butanol and diacetone alcohol ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5800869 | Method of making an object, in particular a culinary article In a method of applying a decoration to an object, at least one layer of enamel frit slip is applied to the object, after which, without curing this layer, a decoration based on enamel frit and mineral pigments is applied to localized areas of this layer ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5727979 | Craft kit for producing toy figures A craft kit for children having minimal craft skills, making it possible for a child to create a toy figure, such as a miniature dinosaur, and to decorate this figure. Included in the kit is a collapsible cloth casing which when erected then assumes the s... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5705257 | Decorative label A method is provided for using a pad printing device to decorate a base surface with an image. Initially the form of the image is printed on the base surface using a base coat material which has a sufficiently high adhesion with the base surface. An ink i... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5631039 | Security thread, a film and a method of manufacture of a security thread The present invention relates in one aspect to a method of manufacture of a security thread suitable for use in security articles including security paper such as that used for banknotes. In the method a magnetic metal is deposited on a film of polymeric ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5552189 | Method and apparatus for applying a painted design to an article of clothing A device and process for applying decorative paint to an article of clothing such as a T-shirt or sweatshirt. The device comprises a valve/nozzle assembly and a plurality of disposable, single-use cartridges of pressurized paint. The valve/nozzle assembly... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5513567 | Method for forming a decoration A method is provided for using a pad printing device to decorate a base surface with an image. Initially the form of the image is printed on the base surface using a base coat material which has a sufficiently high adhesion with the base surface. An ink i... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5362518 | Method for watercolor painting using rock salt A decorative painting is made by wetting a paper substrate, stretching the paper onto a rigid flat board, drying the paper, defining outlines of figures on the paper, masking the outlines, applying watercolor to the paper, applying crystals of rock salt o... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5332599 | Aqueous correction fluid An aqueous correction fluid is provided which includes a latex binder, an opacifying pigment, a protective colloid, a nonionic surfactant, an anionic dispersant, and water. Preferably, the polymer binder is provided in the form of an aqueous emulsion. The... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5262200 | System and method of applying cyanoacrylate adhesive activator An apparatus for application of controlled amounts of cyanoacrylate adhesive catalyst solution to a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes an absorbent, wicking material that is permeated with catalyst solution. By contacting the permeated wicking... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5147681 | Method of painting and printing garments and fabric The method of the present invention begins with the unloading of the garments delivered by the customer. After unloading, the garments are sorted and counted and then placed on moveable racks for transportation to a separate storage area nearby. Selected ... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5051282 | Method and apparatus for water-repellent processing of tube A water-repellent liquid is held in a liquid-retainable outer surface of a liquid-retainable member. A tube is held so that a portion near its tip comes into contact with the liquid-retainable surfaces while the former is rotated relative to the latter. A... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4940744 | Insolubilizing system for water based inks An aqueous system for treating a film or coating containing water-dispersible polymeric material having water solubilizing sulfonate groups in its molecular structure, the system being effective for insolubilizing the sulfonate groups and enhancing the wa... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4919975 | Method of producing a painted marbleized finish on an exposed surface A method for providing a painted marbleized finish on an exposed wall or ceiling surface, or other exposed surfaces, specifically through the use of an applicator structure dimensioned and configured to apply, in a cooperative manner, first a base coat pr... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4898746 | Material deposition process analysis system A system for analyzing an aluminum deposition process to form a coating on a surface of a CRT faceplate panel disposed on an exhaust cart includes: an apparatus within the exhaust cart for controlling the distribution of the aluminum; a sensor disposed on... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4808438 | Apparatus and method for printing a marble motif An apparatus and method for printing a marble motif. The apparatus comprises a holder, including a hand gripping portion, a hollow cylindrical roller rotatably mounted in the holder defining a first set of perforations, and a partition disposed within the... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4753828 | Color changeable earrings An earring having a changeable hand painted image thereon wherein a user's nail polish is used to hand paint the image on the surface of the earring such that the surface matches that of the user's hand painted nails and method for making the novel earrin... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4748054 | Method of providing color on glass A method of providing different colored layers of paint on glass, which method comprises roughening a surface of the glass, applying a first lot of soluble resist to predetermined areas of the roughened glass, then applying a first color paint to the glas... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4717646 | Composition and method for restoring or color correcting faded color photographs and snapshots A method and system are provided for enabling amateurs and non-professionals to restore faded or discolored color photographs and snapshots to their original condition by treating the faded or discolored color photographs and snapshots to clean areas with... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4671040 | Method for flameproofing shingled surfaces There is disclosed a method for flame-proofing of shingled roof coverings wherein the shingles are coated on at least their exposed sides with a flame-proofing composition and the roof covering is provided with at least one continuous bead of a flame-proo... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4645706 | Treated cloth and method of preparing same The invention provides a method of treating a cloth to prevent lateral bleeding into the cloth of a later applied oil-based paint and the resulting treated cloth. That portion of the surface of the cloth which is to be painted with an oil-based paint is f... | 02/24/1987 |
