Decorative surface coverings containing embossed-in-register inlaids
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Jan 12, 1999
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Aug 8, 1994
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Abstract
Disclosed are decorative surface coverings of the 'inlaid' type having embossed patterns in register with inlaid patterns. Disclosed methods include the steps of: applying in a pattern on a first surface of a foamable layer an agent for modifying the foaming of said foamable layer to produce a foamable layer having a pattern of relatively nonfoamable areas and relatively foamable areas; applying a first collection of particulate resinous material substantially only to said areas containing said foaming modifier or only to said areas not containing said foaming modifier; and foaming said foamable layer in said relatively foamable areas.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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CONGOLEUM CORPORATION | 3500 QUAKERBRIDGE ROAD P O BOX 3127 MERCERVILLE NJ 08619 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Piacente, Anthony N | Lawrenceville, NJ | 4 | 154 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 154 | |||
Potosky, Milton J | Hamilton Square, NJ | 3 | 118 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 118 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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Date | Code | Event | Description |
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Feb 12, 2003 | STCH | INFORMATION ON STATUS: PATENT DISCONTINUATION | free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 |
Jan 13, 2003 | LAPS | LAPSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEES | |
Jan 12, 2003 | FP | EXPIRED DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEE | Effective Date: Jan 12, 2003 |
Jul 30, 2002 | REMI | MAINTENANCE FEE REMINDER MAILED | |
Jan 12, 1999 | I | Issuance | |
Aug 08, 1994 | F | Filing | |
Aug 08, 1994 | PD | Priority Date | |
Aug 03, 1994 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:PIACENTE, ANTHONY N.;POTOSKY, MILTON J.;REEL/FRAME:007173/0171 Owner name: CONGOLEUM CORPORATION, NEW JERSEY Effective Date: Aug 03, 1994 |

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