US4278022A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Photographic image painting process
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1979-07-27
•
Granted: 1981-07-14
•
Expires: 1999-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A method of painting a photographic image on any surface, including a vertical surface or uneven surface. The method described is comprised of transferring the photographic image to a screen having a particular minimum mesh and then securing the screen to the surface onto which the photographic image is to be painted. The screen being flexible is secured to the surface in intimate contact and following substantially the contour of the surface to be painted. Paint is then sprayed through the photographic image on the screen in a series of applications of very thin layers with the paint allowed to dry between each application. The paint is mixed to such a consistency that it will rapidly dry almost as it is applied. When the painting is finally completed, the screen is removed by carefully peeling it from the surface, leaving the photographic image painted on the surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Fitzpatrick
- 👤 Susan B. Fitzpatrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:05
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/32; G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736; Y10T428/24802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of imprinting a photographic image on a vertical or uneven surface comprising: transferring a photographic image to a screen having a predetermined minimum mesh, such screen being formed with a blocked border; forming registration areas in the form of notches in the border of said screen to allow realignment after removal and replacement; securing said screen to the surface to be painted with said screen in substantially intimate contact with and following the contour of the surface to be painted; spraying a rapid-drying paint through said screen on to the surface being imprinted in a series of layers, said paint being allowed to dry between applications of each layer; forming registration marks through said registration areas on the surface to be imprinted to facilitate realignment of said screen; removing said screen from said surface after a series of paint applications when the paint is dry; cleaning said screen after removal to remove paint; and replacing and realigning said screen with said registration areas for one or more additional series of paint applications whereby said photographic image is transferred to the surface desired.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of imprinting a photographic image on a vertical or uneven surface comprising: transferring a photographic image to a screen having a predetermined minimum mesh, such screen being formed with a blocked border; forming registration areas in the form of notches in the border of said screen to allow realignment after removal and replacement; securing said screen to the surface to be painted with said screen in substantially intimate contact with and following the contour of the surface to be painted; spraying a rapid-drying paint through said screen on to the surface being imprinted in a series of layers, said paint being allowed to dry between applications of each layer; forming registration marks through said registration areas on the surface to be imprinted to facilitate realignment of said screen; removing said screen from said surface after a series of paint applications when the paint is dry; cleaning said screen after removal to remove paint; and replacing and realigning said screen with said registration areas for one or more additional series of paint applications whereby said photographic image is transferred to the surface desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process according to claim 1 including: intentionally slightly misaligning said screen mesh in the photographic image transferred.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process according to claim 1 including the step of spraying a fine mist of paint thinner after screen removal to impart a gloss to the image imprinted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein said paint is applied to said screen in a series of applications.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process according to claim 1 wherein said registration marks are formed by spraying paint through the registration areas on tape adhered to the imprinted surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process according to claim 2 wherein the misalignment of said screen is less than about 0.01 inch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1987593A
Cited
US2444860A
Cited
GB768623A
Cited
US3363552A
Cited
US3673954A
Cited
US3809568A
Cited
US3943851A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-07-13 | 1985-01-12 | 1985-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-13 | 1989-01-12 | 1989-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-13 | 1993-01-12 | 1993-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |