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Nature art wood grain painting kit

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-23
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1990-10-23
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Abstract

Abstract A method of making an abstract picture which involves preparing a wood panel or wood section for application of differently colored coatings thereto. The surface of a wood panel; such as in plywood, has a multiplicity of irregular shape and size sections defined by distinctive, irregular wood graining. Dependent upon the cutting angle of a solid piece of wood, the cut section may provide a surface with a distinctive, somewhat regular line pattern from the age or year lines of the growth of a tree. The surface of the wood panel or wood section may further be sand blasted to give unique depth and contour irregularity, which can then be sealed. Conversely, the pores of the surface of the wood panel or sections may be filled to evenness, and then sealed. Thereafter, paints, lacquers or other opaque or translucent colored liquids can be used in applying the colored decorative coatings. Alternatively, colored pieces of paper, plastic, wood or metal materials may be cut respectively to be applied to sections within the outline defined by the graining. The unique, self imaginative, colored art creation could then be framed and hung. Furthermore, a kit may be provided which contains paints, brushes, wood panels and/or sections of different cuts and periphery shapes for making wood grain art pictures.

Inventors

  • 👤 Calvin L Seals

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 11:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B11/00; G09B11/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 94 words
A method of making an asbstract picture, comprising the steps of preparing a flat panel with artificial distinctive wood graining on at least one side thereof, said graining defining a multiplicity of sections of irregular shape; and applying differently colored coatings to said sections respectively on the panel, each colored coating being confined within the outline of a section defined by the graining on said panel, and wherein the step of preparing said panel comprises embossing the panels so that adjacent ones of said sections have different levels on said side of the panel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 94 words
A method of making an asbstract picture, comprising the steps of preparing a flat panel with artificial distinctive wood graining on at least one side thereof, said graining defining a multiplicity of sections of irregular shape; and applying differently colored coatings to said sections respectively on the panel, each colored coating being confined within the outline of a section defined by the graining on said panel, and wherein the step of preparing said panel comprises embossing the panels so that adjacent ones of said sections have different levels on said side of the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 46 words
A method of making an abstract picture, as defined in claim 1, wherein said panel is made of wood, said method including the further step of rendering said side of the panel substantially nonporous by filling and sealing prior to application of said colored coatings thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
A method of making an abstract panel, as defined in claim 1, wherein said coatings comprise film forming colored material in a volatile fluid medium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 43 words
A method of making an abstract panel as defined in claim 1, wherein said coatings comprise differently colored pieces of flexible sheet material, said method comprising the further step of adhering said pieces of sheet material to said one side of the panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 74 words
A kit for making an abstract picture comprising a flat panel having on one side thereof a multiplicity of sections having irregular shapes defined by distinctive, irregular graining on the panel, and a plurality of containers of colored materials respectively applicable to different ones of said sections to constitute said picture; and wherein said panel is embossed so that adjacent ones of said sections are on different levels on said side of the panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 74 words
A kit for making an abstract picture comprising a flat panel having on one side thereof a multiplicity of sections having irregular shapes defined by distinctive, irregular graining on the panel, and a plurality of containers of colored materials respectively applicable to different ones of said sections to constitute said picture; and wherein said panel is embossed so that adjacent ones of said sections are on different levels on said side of the panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 37 words
A kit as defined in claim 5, further comprising a single other container for said panel and first named containers, and at least one brush in said other container for applying said colored materials to said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 62 words
A kit as defined in claim 5, wherein said panel has a predetermined geometrical shape, and further comprising another panel of different shape in said other container, said other panel having a multiplicity of other sections thereon of irregular and different shapes defined by distinctive irregular other graining on said other panel, said panels being arranged for coating by said coating materials.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 38 words
A kit as defined in claim 5, wherein said panel is made of wood, and wherein pores in said side of the panel filled and sealed to form a nonporous surface for application of said colored materials thereto.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1975-12-05 1976-06-05 1976-12-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-12-05 1980-06-05 1980-12-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-12-05 1984-06-05 1984-12-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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