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Apparatus and method for making tile panels
Assignee: Tile Council of America Inc
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Filing: 1955-10-07
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1975-10-07
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Ernest L Kastenbein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-22 17:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0862
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF TILE PANELS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PARTLY IMMERSING A PLURALITY OF TILES, EDGE TO EDGE, FINISHED SURFACE DOWNWARD, IN A LIQUID HAVING A CONVEX MENISCUS, SPACING THE TILES TO PROVIDE A GROOVE BETWEEN THE TILES AND FILLING THE GROOVE WITH A GROUT WHEREBY THE CONVEX MENISCUS OF THE LIQUID PROVIDES A CONCAVE SURFACE ON THE GROUT WHEN VIEWED FROM THE FINISHED SURFACE OF THE TILE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF TILE PANELS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PARTLY IMMERSING A PLURALITY OF TILES, EDGE TO EDGE, FINISHED SURFACE DOWNWARD, IN A LIQUID HAVING A CONVEX MENISCUS, SPACING THE TILES TO PROVIDE A GROOVE BETWEEN THE TILES AND FILLING THE GROOVE WITH A GROUT WHEREBY THE CONVEX MENISCUS OF THE LIQUID PROVIDES A CONCAVE SURFACE ON THE GROUT WHEN VIEWED FROM THE FINISHED SURFACE OF THE TILE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |