US3764067A
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Method for decorating surfaces
Assignee: Harris Paint Co
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Filing: 1972-01-26
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A glitter coating composition is applied from a manuallyoperated aerosol spray can by spraying a glitter coating composition comprising solid, highly reflectant, non-leafing polymer-coated metal flakes, a vehicle system therefor, and a propellant by the steps of (1) flowing the glitter coating composition through a passageway of substantially uniform crosssectional area, (2) expanding the flowing glitter composition in an elongated expansion chamber, and (3) accelerating the expanded flowing glitter composition through a constricted orifice. The glitter coating issues from the orifice in the form of a finelydivided well-mixed spray.
Inventors
- 👤 C Coffey
- 👤 M Catena
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/141; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/02; B05D5/00; B05D5/06; B05D5/067; B44; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/02; B44F1/04; C; C09; C09D; C09D5/00; C09D5/004; B05D2601/00; B05D2601/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S524/00; Y10S524/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle system contains dyes or transparent pigments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the aluminum flakes are coated with a pigmented polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil coated with a pigmented polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil and wherein the vehicle system contains dyes or transparent pigments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil, coated with a pigmented polymer and wherein the vehicle system contains dyEs or transparent pigments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the manually operated aerosol can includes a vapor-tap valve assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the manually operated aerosol can includes a vapor-tap valve assembly and further wherein means for flowing said glitter coating composition into the passageway of substantially uniform cross-sectional area terminates slightly above a level normally occupied by a compacted sludge of aluminum flakes of said glitter coating composition which forms between successive usages of said aerosol can.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1, wherein a swirling motion is imparted to said flowing glitter composition entering the elongated expansion chamber by abruptly changing the direction of flow of said flowing glitter composition as said composition enters said expansion chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the vehicle system contains dyes or transparent pigments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the aluminum flakes are coated with a pigmented polymer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil, coated with a pigmented polymer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil and wherein the vehicle system contains dyes or transparent pigments.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 10, wherein the aluminum flakes are precision-cut, regularly shaped flakes of aluminum foil coated with a pigmented polymer and wherein the vehicle system contains dyes or transparent pigments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |