Coating processes – Nonuniform coating – Applying superposed diverse coatings or coating a coated base
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-02
2001-06-26
Parker, Fred J. (Department: 1762)
Coating processes
Nonuniform coating
Applying superposed diverse coatings or coating a coated base
C427S261000, C427S262000, C427S428010, C427S429000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06251480
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to apparatus and methods for creating a decorative treatment on a surface.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The creation of faux finishes and other decorative surface treatments on objects and surfaces has been achieved in the past by various methods. These methods have proven to be time consuming and tedious due to the necessity of carrying out multiple steps to achieve the desired aesthetic effect. As a result, the cost of obtaining these surface treatments may be prohibitively high, or require an excessive time commitment on the part of the painter.
Examples of such surface treatments include faux marble finishes, giving a surface the appearance of being marble, and faux texture finishes, giving the surface the appearance of depth or texture. Both of these faux finishes are aesthetically desirable, but expensive and time consuming to produce by known methods. Faux marble methods usually include applying multiple sponge painted layers of paint over the surface or object, usually with drying time required between each successive layer. After the sponge painting is complete, applying random line-type marks is typically accomplished by feather painting techniques to produce a “veined” appearance often found in marble. Faux texture methods usually include applying multiple layers of paint or other coating over the surface or object using various techniques known in the art, usually with drying time required between each successive layer. For example, a faux texture finish giving the appearance of overlapping leaves would require the application of numerous layers of leaf images, as well as the creation of blended areas and other subtle effects.
Other decorative painting or coating type surface treatments include stenciling, stamping, texturizing, sponging, rag rolling, speckling, and combing. All of these techniques require extensive time, training, and/or expensive professional help.
Other methods of achieving decorative surface treatments include the application of decorative wallpaper. However, the use of wallpaper also has its problems, including being expensive, time consuming to install, having a short life span, and lacking the randomness of a true finish.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these shortcomings by providing an apparatus and method for creating decorative surface treatments, such as those giving the illusion of depth to a surface, using a simple, hand held paint applicator. This apparatus is a roller paint applicator having one roller mounted for independent rotation. The roller has at least one raised foam pattern on it. Use of the present invention simplifies the method of producing decorative surface treatments, especially those creating an illusion of depth on the surface, by reducing the steps needed. These steps include applying a paint, but preferably more than one paint, to the applicator roller, and then applying the paint to the surface to be coated using the applicator in a discrete but overlapping motion. This method greatly reduces the time and complexity of the prior methods, thereby also reducing the cost and other barriers to obtaining such a finish, as well as the amount of effort and time needed for cleanup.
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Faegre & Benson LLP
Parker Fred J.
Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
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