US4163813A
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Method of preparing and applying artistic, decorative compositions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-25
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Granted: 1979-08-07
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Expires: 1997-08-25
Abstract
Abstract Farinaceous material and water are mixed in proper proportion, applied to panels to be decorated and/or protected in desired designs or embedded with various inert materials, and then dried. The coating material cracks, then it is stained and coated with shellac, lacquer or varnish to give further protection. After staining, the coating material has the appearance of inlaid stone.
Inventors
- 👤 Nancy S. Sheets
- 👤 James R. Sheets
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:55
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D5/00; B05D5/06; B44; B44D; B44D2/00; B44F; B44F11/00; B44F11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24471; Y10T428/24802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a process for the coating of a surface with a decorative coating which comprises the steps of mixing a farinaceous material with water in a ratio of one cup of water to one and one-half cups of farinaceous material to form an adhesive, said adhesive consisting essentially of farinaceous material and water, applying said adhesive to a backing material in irregular depth with suitable means; embedding inert material in a random pattern in the coating; the improvement of controlled drying at a temperature of 65 degrees F. for a period of 48 to 72 hours to produce a cracked surface, followed by the steps of coating the surface with a stain and a varnish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a process for the coating of a surface with a decorative coating which comprises the steps of mixing a farinaceous material with water in a ratio of one cup of water to one and one-half cups of farinaceous material to form an adhesive, said adhesive consisting essentially of farinaceous material and water, applying said adhesive to a backing material in irregular depth with suitable means; embedding inert material in a random pattern in the coating; the improvement of controlled drying at a temperature of 65 degrees F. for a period of 48 to 72 hours to produce a cracked surface, followed by the steps of coating the surface with a stain and a varnish.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the farinaceous material is wheat flour.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 2, wherein the backing material is construction insulation board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the inert material is small pieces of mirrors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 4, wherein the inert material is cork.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the inert material is pieces of leather.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein the inert material is pieces of wood.
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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) | 1982-08-06 | 1983-02-05 | 1983-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-06 | 1987-02-05 | 1987-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-06 | 1991-02-05 | 1991-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |