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US3276904A
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Process of making a decorative surface covering
Assignee: Congoleum Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-08
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1981-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon B Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:12
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D5/00; B05D5/06; D; D06; D06N; D06N7/00; D06N7/0005; D06N7/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A PROCESS OF PRODUCING A RESINOUS COMPOSITION SURFACE COVERING HAVING A GEOMETRIC DECORATION WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING A COMPOSIION CONTAINING A BLEEDING PIGMENT IN THE FORM OF A DESIGN ON THE SURFACE OF A BACKING SHEET, COVERING SAID DESIGN-COVERED BACKING SHEET WITH A UNIFORM LAYER OF A RESINOUS COMPOSITION CONTAINING A PLASTICIZER WHICH IS A SOLVENT FOR SAID PIGMENT AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE, HEATING THE LAYER TO CAUSE SAID PIGMENT TO MIGRATE UPWARD THROUGH SAID LAYER THEREBY REPRODUCING SAID DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE THICKNESS OF SAID LAYER, DISCONTINUING SAID HEATING WHEN SAID PIGMENT IS VISIBLE IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID LAYER AND COOLING SAID RESINOUS COMPOSITION LAYER CONTAINING SAID PLASTICIZER AND PIGMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A PROCESS OF PRODUCING A RESINOUS COMPOSITION SURFACE COVERING HAVING A GEOMETRIC DECORATION WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING A COMPOSIION CONTAINING A BLEEDING PIGMENT IN THE FORM OF A DESIGN ON THE SURFACE OF A BACKING SHEET, COVERING SAID DESIGN-COVERED BACKING SHEET WITH A UNIFORM LAYER OF A RESINOUS COMPOSITION CONTAINING A PLASTICIZER WHICH IS A SOLVENT FOR SAID PIGMENT AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE, HEATING THE LAYER TO CAUSE SAID PIGMENT TO MIGRATE UPWARD THROUGH SAID LAYER THEREBY REPRODUCING SAID DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE THICKNESS OF SAID LAYER, DISCONTINUING SAID HEATING WHEN SAID PIGMENT IS VISIBLE IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID LAYER AND COOLING SAID RESINOUS COMPOSITION LAYER CONTAINING SAID PLASTICIZER AND PIGMENT.
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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |