Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8950139
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14266282

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A molded door skin is provided that features a molded component having a stainable or stained exterior surface including molded grooves and molded tonal portions. The grooves are configured with variable depths and lengths with respect to one another and variably spaced with respect to one another to collectively simulate an appearance of a naturally appearing wood grain tick pattern. The tonal portions are configured to receive and retain sufficient stain to simulate an appearance of darkened naturally appearing wood grain background tone. Doors having the molded door skin or first and second molded door skins are also provided.

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MASONITE CORPORATIONTAMPA FL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huhn, Stephen G Cincinnati, US 14 239
Immell, William R Fairfield, US 12 154
Luetgert, Karine A Geneva, US 25 335
Richter, Mark Cincinnati, US 43 451

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