IP Library Granted Patent US 8,584,583
Granted Patent B2
US 8,584,583 · App. 13/330,350 · Granted Nov 19, 2013

Screen printing method for applying a design on a ground surface

Inventor: Jeffrey S. Bohr (Louisville, KY)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,584,583
App. No.
13/330,350
Granted
Nov 19, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

Screen printing systems and methods are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods enable a user to employ a screen printing process to decorate a non-traditional surface.

Claims (17)

1. A method for applying a design on a surface, comprising:

laying out a first screen on a ground surface, the first screen comprising a first layer comprising a PVC mesh having a mesh count of 14×18 per square inch and a second vinyl layer adhered to and at least partially covering the first layer, thereby being imprinted with a first design, the first screen further comprising at least one grommet;

securing the first screen to the ground surface using the at least one grommet;

applying a first color to the ground surface through the first screen; and

removing the first screen.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

laying out a second screen on a ground surface, the second screen comprising a first layer comprising a PVC mesh having a mesh count of 14×18 per square inch and a second vinyl layer adhered to and at least partially covering the first layer, thereby being imprinted with a second design, the second screen further comprising at least one grommet;

securing the second screen to the ground surface using the at least one grommet;

applying a second color to the ground surface through the second screen; and

removing the second screen.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising stretching the first screen before securing the first screen to the ground surface.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein:

the screen includes at least one grommet for receiving a stake; and

the step of securing includes driving stakes into the ground surface.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the first color is a removable paint.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the first color is a washable paint.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein the first color is a permanent paint.

Continuity (3)
Continuation 11607755 · Nov 30, 2006
Provisional Application 60790898 · Apr 11, 2006
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