Automated hardwood texturing system and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10071456
APP PUB NO 20140342125A1
SERIAL NO

14216604

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A system and method for imparting a textured surface effect in a board. The system and method are configured to releasably secure a charge on a table; determine a random abrasion pattern for the charge with at least one programmable controller; and control at least one abrasion assembly with the at least one programmable controller in accord with the random abrasion pattern to selectively engage and remove desired portions of the upper surface of the charge with the at least one abrasion assembly to form a randomized textured surface effect thereon.

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COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY1314 DOUGLAS STREET SUITE 1400 OMAHA NE 68102

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Espy, Gregory Kevin Summerville, US 1 11
Fernandez, Conrad Layson Dalton, US 2 13
Hixson,, Jr Leonard Lee Lookout Mountain, US 1 4
Huitt, Edward Keith Ringgold, US 1 11
Levan, Eric John Ringgold, US 1 11
Milligan, David Emmett Ringgold, US 1 11
Morris, Roman Simpsonville, US 8 20
Rees, John J M Chattanooga, US 17 132
Shelnutt,, III Robert Louis Ringgold, US 1 11
Voyles, David Edward Cleveland, US 4 11

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