Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Adhering preformed sheet-form member
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-15
2001-12-04
Canfield, Robert (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Adhering preformed sheet-form member
C052S748100, C052S506010, C052S311100, C156S063000, C428S350000, C428S914000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06324811
ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION
This invention relates to handcraft methods, products and apparatus for interior decorating; and, in particular, is concerned with efficiently covering a two-dimensional interior surface.
OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
One objective is to enable a novice at wallpapering to cover, by hand, walls or other surfaces to provide a personal decor for an interior room.
Another objective is to provide handcraft techniques which facilitate effective and efficient covering of extended-area interior surfaces.
A further objective is eliminating use of paints or stains, or any requirement for fine art skills during interior surface decorating.
An added objective is to provide handcraft techniques for ease of wall papering an interior room while enabling selective completing in stages.
Other objectives and advantages of the invention are described in more detail with references to the accompanying drawings.
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Calgary Herald, Section: Home Style; F2, Headline: Decoupage a simple, fun way to create art, Byline: Maureen DePatie, Jan. 1999.*
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The Toronto Star Section FYI Sunday Mar. 20, 1994 Decoupage dazzles walls, furniture.
Gauss Jane S.
Glenn Liza M.
Canfield Robert
Emerson Roger D.
Raines Kimberly A.
Skeriotis Emerson R
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