US4104429A
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Branded wood based composition board product
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-09
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Granted: 1978-08-01
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Expires: 1997-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A wood based composition board product, either hardboard, particleboard or fiberboard, having an intricate pattern of recesses formed in the relatively hard outer surface of the product is disclosed. The recesses are charred to discolor the same, and the pattern is preferably a wood grain simulating pattern.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary C. Colledge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:17
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44B; B44B7/00; B27; B27M; B27M1/00; B27M1/04; B27M1/06; B27N; B27N7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24438; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31942; Y10T428/31949; Y10T428/31957; Y10T428/3196; Y10T428/31971; Y10T428/31975; Y10T428/31978; Y10T428/31982; Y10T428/31989
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A wood based composition board product for use in the fabrication of articles such as furniture, doors, panels and the like including a solid body formed from wood based components held together by binder means and having a relatively hard outer surface, wherein the improvement in said composition board product is comprised of: said outer surface being permanently compressed in selected areas to form an intricate pattern of recesses therein, said pattern of recesses being formed as a wood grain simulating pattern extending over substantially the entire area of said outer surface, and substantially all of said recesses being charred to produce a discolored appearance as compared to the color of said outer surface intermediate said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A wood based composition board product for use in the fabrication of articles such as furniture, doors, panels and the like including a solid body formed from wood based components held together by binder means and having a relatively hard outer surface, wherein the improvement in said composition board product is comprised of: said outer surface being permanently compressed in selected areas to form an intricate pattern of recesses therein, said pattern of recesses being formed as a wood grain simulating pattern extending over substantially the entire area of said outer surface, and substantially all of said recesses being charred to produce a discolored appearance as compared to the color of said outer surface intermediate said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The building product as defined in claim 1 wherein, said solid composite body is formed as hardboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The building product as defined in claim 1 wherein, said solid composite body is formed as particleboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The building product as defined in claim 1 wherein, said solid composite body is formed as fiberboard.
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) | 1981-07-31 | 1982-01-30 | 1982-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-31 | 1986-01-30 | 1986-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-31 | 1990-01-30 | 1990-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |