US3278322A
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Process for producing a decorative surface covering
Assignee: Congoleum Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-30
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1982-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph C Harkins
- 👤 Jr Frank E Ehrenfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:53
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06N; D06N7/00; D06N7/0005; D06N7/0007; D06N7/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERING HAVING A FUSED VINYL RESINOUS COMPOSITION WEAR LAYER WITJ AN EMBOSSED DESIGN EXTENDING INTO SAID WEAR LAYER BY APPLYING A COATING AT LEAST 0.002 INCH IN THICKNESS OF A LIQUID, UNFUSED RESINOUS COMPOSITION ON ONE SURFACE OF A BACKING WEB TO FORM SAID WEAR LAYER, HEATING TO FUSE THE COATING AND EMBOSSING SAID DESIGN INTO THE FUSED COATING, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING AS SAID COATING COMPOSITION A THIXOTROPIC LIQUID RESINOUS COMPOSITION AND CARRYING OUT SAID EMBOSSING IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SAID HEATING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERING HAVING A FUSED VINYL RESINOUS COMPOSITION WEAR LAYER WITJ AN EMBOSSED DESIGN EXTENDING INTO SAID WEAR LAYER BY APPLYING A COATING AT LEAST 0.002 INCH IN THICKNESS OF A LIQUID, UNFUSED RESINOUS COMPOSITION ON ONE SURFACE OF A BACKING WEB TO FORM SAID WEAR LAYER, HEATING TO FUSE THE COATING AND EMBOSSING SAID DESIGN INTO THE FUSED COATING, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING AS SAID COATING COMPOSITION A THIXOTROPIC LIQUID RESINOUS COMPOSITION AND CARRYING OUT SAID EMBOSSING IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SAID HEATING.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |