US3230284A
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One-coat marbleizing process
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-18
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth M Iverson
- 👤 Harold E Pohl
- 👤 Clayton E Workman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:48
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/04; B05; B05D; B05D3/00; B05D3/12; B05D5/00; B05D5/06; B05D5/061; B05D1/00; B05D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A MARBLEIZED SURFACE COATING IN SIMULATION OF NATURAL MARBLE AND THE LIKE WHICH COMPRISES; PLACING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENTLY COLORED, PIGMENTED PORTIONS OF A REACTIVE, CATALYST CURABLE, SYNTHETIC RESINOUS, LIQUID, COATING MATERIAL IN A COMMON CONTAINER WITHOUT APPRECIABLE ADMIXING OF SAID PORTIONS; POURING SAID LIQUID HETEROGENEOUS, LAYERED MIXTURE ONTO A BASE SURFACE IN A RANDOM, DISCONTINUOUS PATTERN; BEFORE THE RESULTING LAYER OF COATING MATERIAL HAS SET UP SUBJECTING THE COATED SURFACE TO MOVEMENT TO INDUCE FLOW MOTION AND DIFFUSION OF THE SEVERAL PIGMENTED PORTIONS OF THE COATING LAYER; AND, THEREAFTER, PERMITTING THE COMPOSITE COATING TO SET UP AND HARDEN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A MARBLEIZED SURFACE COATING IN SIMULATION OF NATURAL MARBLE AND THE LIKE WHICH COMPRISES; PLACING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENTLY COLORED, PIGMENTED PORTIONS OF A REACTIVE, CATALYST CURABLE, SYNTHETIC RESINOUS, LIQUID, COATING MATERIAL IN A COMMON CONTAINER WITHOUT APPRECIABLE ADMIXING OF SAID PORTIONS; POURING SAID LIQUID HETEROGENEOUS, LAYERED MIXTURE ONTO A BASE SURFACE IN A RANDOM, DISCONTINUOUS PATTERN; BEFORE THE RESULTING LAYER OF COATING MATERIAL HAS SET UP SUBJECTING THE COATED SURFACE TO MOVEMENT TO INDUCE FLOW MOTION AND DIFFUSION OF THE SEVERAL PIGMENTED PORTIONS OF THE COATING LAYER; AND, THEREAFTER, PERMITTING THE COMPOSITE COATING TO SET UP AND HARDEN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |