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Process for producing decorative plastic surface coverings
Assignee: Congoleum Industries Inc
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Filing: 1959-11-18
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1979-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Carlisle
- 👤 Pecker Calman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:33
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06N; D06N7/00; D06N7/0005; D06N7/0028; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1089; Y10T156/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERING HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPEARANCE WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING A UNIFORM BASE COATING OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESINOUS COMPOSITION TO A BACKING, PRINTING A DECORATION ON THE COATING, PRINTING AN ADHESIVE ON SAID PRINTED DECORATION AT DESIGNATED PLACES, DISTRIBUTING DECORTIVE PIECES ON THE SURFACE OF THE PRINTED BASE, PRESSING SAID DECORATIVE PIECES TO ADHERE THEM TO THE ADHESIVE ON SAID PRINTED BASE, APPLYING A TRANSPARENT VINYL COMPOSITION WEAR LAYER OVER THE SURFACE OF SAID DECORATIVE PIECES ND COATED BASE TO FORM A SMOOTH, UNIFORM COATING; HEATING SAID TRANSPARENT WEAR LAYER TO FUSE THE VINYL RESIN AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERING HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPEARANCE WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING A UNIFORM BASE COATING OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESINOUS COMPOSITION TO A BACKING, PRINTING A DECORATION ON THE COATING, PRINTING AN ADHESIVE ON SAID PRINTED DECORATION AT DESIGNATED PLACES, DISTRIBUTING DECORTIVE PIECES ON THE SURFACE OF THE PRINTED BASE, PRESSING SAID DECORATIVE PIECES TO ADHERE THEM TO THE ADHESIVE ON SAID PRINTED BASE, APPLYING A TRANSPARENT VINYL COMPOSITION WEAR LAYER OVER THE SURFACE OF SAID DECORATIVE PIECES ND COATED BASE TO FORM A SMOOTH, UNIFORM COATING; HEATING SAID TRANSPARENT WEAR LAYER TO FUSE THE VINYL RESIN AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE PRODUCT.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |