| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 428067000 | NONPARTICULATE ELEMENT EMBEDDED OR INLAID IN SUBSTRATE AND VISIBLE | 51 |
| 20080206509 | Inlaid Decorative Panels - The present invention is a decorative panel formed with an inlay design created by forming a number of inlay openings within a substrate for the panel by laser cutting the openings in the substrate. The openings are formed in communication with a pocket that is formed in the substrate opposite the inlay openings, such that the inlay openings and the pocket extend completely through the substrate. The pocket enables a piece of a filler material to be positioned within a pocket to form an appropriate backing for the inlay members which are positioned in the inlay openings and securely attached to the filler material. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080260986 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A NON-LINEAR CHANNEL WITHIN A MOLDED COMPONENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for forming a non-linear channel through a molded component. The system includes a forming device having a molding chamber, and a malleable core-out pin positioned within the molding chamber. The malleable core-out pin includes at least one curve. Liquid plastic is injected into the molding chamber and flows around the malleable core-out pin to form the molded component. After the plastic solidifies and cools, the malleable core-out pin is removed from the molded component to form the non-linear channel through the molded component. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080286519 | MOLDED CEMENTITIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS HAVING A POLISHED STONE-LIKE SURFACE FINISH - A molded cementitious architectural product for use in building construction has a cementitious body made of a molded cementitious material, the surface of which is polished (i.e., burnished) to better resemble natural stone. The polished surface is formed by exposing a portion of the molded cementitious material while in a green condition, more particularly after initial set but before final hardening of the hydraulic cement binder, and burnishing the surface before final hardening. Burnishing the surface of the green cementitious material before final hardening aligns the cement particles at the surface and seals the surface. The inclusion of an organic polymer binder within the cementitious material, such as an acrylic or latex polymer, assists in creating a polished surface resembling natural polished stone. The extent of cement hydration may be determined by monitoring the temperature of the cementitious material within the mold. Hydration may be slowed by quenching the molded green cementitious material with water to extend the window of time within which burnishing may be carried out before reaching final hardening. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080305295 | MOSAIC - A mosaic formed from bony processes. The mosaic includes a generally planar substratum and at least one bony process that is cut into a plurality of cross-sectional pieces. The bony process cross-sectional pieces can be polished using an abrasive material. The cross-sectional pieces are arranged on and may be affixed to the substratum. The voids created by the arranging of the cross-sectional pieces can be filled with a material. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090053457 | INSERT MOLDED ARTICLE - An insert molded article ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090061144 | Process for Marking Composite Panel - A process for marking a composite panel prior to curing for subsequent identification. An illustrative embodiment of the process includes applying a label strip made of a resin-permeable material to a composite panel formed of a resin and curing the panel to an elevated temperature such that the resin at least partially permeates the label strip. A marked composite panel is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090061145 | DUAL-INJECTION MOLDING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A dual-injection molding article ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090081403 | Method of inlaying stone in wood - A method of inlaying stone into a void in a wood surface, comprising the steps of (a) adhesively bonding first stones in said void; (b) sanding tops of said first stones substantially flush with the wood surface; (c) adhesively bonding additional stones in said void; (d) sanding tops of said additional stones substantially flush with said wood surface; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) until said void is substantially filled with stones. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090117317 | Artificial marble using low specific gravity material as chip and process for preparing the same - An artificial marble using chips made of a low specific gravity material via a lamination or crunch technique to realize a natural stone-like texture, and a process for preparing the artificial marble are disclosed. In one example, a high specific gravity layer containing a high specific gravity inorganic filler is laminated on a low specific gravity layer made of a low specific gravity material to form a flat board, and then, the flat board is crushed to produce chips. In another example, low specific gravity regions made of a low specific gravity material is coated with a high specific gravity slurry containing a high specific gravity inorganic filler, to produce crunch chips. Thereby, a low specific gravity material, which could not be used conventionally, is applicable to the artificial marble, so as to achieve an outer appearance remarkably similar to a texture of natural marbles. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090155519 | Hydrophilic Coating Of polymeric Substrates - A method of coating a polymeric substrate with a hydrophilic polymer, including (1) applying a base polymer dispersed in a first solvent onto a surface of a substrate formed of a moldable polymer, the first solvent being capable of penetrating into the substrate; (2) removing the first solvent to leave behind on the surface a first polymeric layer, wherein the first layer is formed of the base polymer, at least some molecules of which are partially entrapped in the substrate; (3) applying a hydrophilic polymer dispersed in a second solvent onto the first layer, the second solvent being capable of penetrating into the first layer; and (4) removing the second solvent to leave behind on the first layer a second polymeric layer, wherein the second layer is formed of the hydrophilic polymer, at least some molecules of which are partially entrapped in the first layer. Also disclosed is a coated polymeric substrate prepared by this method. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100178448 | BEAD PICTURE BASED ON IMAGE DATA AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An image data of an original is recorded on a pixel unit to a computer and the recorded image data of the computer is applied with image processing to form a subtractive color image data of predetermined number of color of beads based on the size of a bead picture to be prepared and the size of a bead sphere to be used. The substractive color image data is digitalized to the color number on an image pixel unit, and the color number of the digitalized subtractive color image data is indicated on a color number arrangement table of a predetermined size corresponded to the original. A plurality of beads corresponding to the respective color numbers are arranged and supported in a picture frame based on the arrangement of the indicated color numbers thereby completing a bead picture. A transparent resin solution that cures at a normal temperature or at an elevated temperature is cast into the gap between bead groups arranged in the picture frame and the transparent resin in the gap between the beads is integrally cured with the inner surface of the front and rear transparent plates to be formed into a bead supporting and receiving portion. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100203281 | Roof Covering Material and Method of Manufacturing - A roof covering material is provided, as well as its method of manufacture, wherein a substrate, preferably of a fibrous material is provided, with a bituminous material, preferably asphalt coating, on opposite surfaces thereof, with granules being applied to an upper surface thereof and at least partially embedded in the bituminous material, and with a discontinuous top layer applied to the granule/bituminous material. The discontinuous top layer is preferably a polymeric material, and openings are provided therein, for passage of fluids therethrough, to avoid moisture, volatiles, and other fluid materials from being trapped beneath the top layer. Various techniques for application of the various materials, and for chemical treatment, are likewise provided. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100215893 | DECORATIVE PANE - A decorative pane is disclosed comprising two outer panes sandwiching a plastic supporting substrate to which at least one decorative element has been applied. Also disclosed is a decorative pane comprising a plastic supporting substrate to which at least one decorative element has been press-fit. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100255245 | BUILDING COMPONENT OF AN ORGANIC OR RECYCLABLE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of making a wood mosaic building material that involves making a mold, applying a release agent to an interior surface of the mold, adhering a series of wood pieces to the mold with an adhesive, applying a first layer of resin to the wood pieces, curing the first layer of resin, removing the mold, finishing an exposed surface of the wood mosaic building material, and coating the exposed surface with a second layer of resin. The method may also be used to make an organic building material by combining natural ingredients with resin in a mold, allowing the resin to cure, removing the mold, and finishing the organic building material. In one embodiment, the building material is a mixture of wood pieces sealed with an adhesive and coated with a resin. In another embodiment, the building material is an organic material mixed with a resin. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100297383 | ORNAMENTAL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An embodiment provides an ornamental sheet and a method of manufacturing the ornamental sheet, wherein an ornamental pattern for use in ornamenting a fabric product may be easily peeled off from a film when using the ornamental pattern. A laser beam is applied while moving it along the contour of a pattern on a surface. By this, a synthetic fiber sheet piece with the pattern printed is cut out of a synthetic fiber sheet. When cutting out, a cut line (groove) is formed in the film to extend to the vicinity of the bottom face of the film by heat due to the irradiation with a laser beam. Also, a periphery of an adhesive layer of the synthetic fiber sheet is welded to the film, and a periphery, which is close to the periphery through the cut line, of the adhesive layer of the synthetic fiber sheet is welded to the film. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110020584 | COVERING TESSERA AND TESSERAE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A covering tessera ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110045228 | Artificial Stone Fiber Composites - A surface material is provided for furniture and building structures. The surface material comprises a layer of artificial stone and a layer of fiber reinforced resin. The surface material may further comprise a separator material, for example, a metal strip, a fiber strip, etc. that defines partially or wholly a boundary edge of the layer of artificial stone. The layer of fiber reinforced resin partially or fully encompasses the artificial stone and/or the separator material on all sides and surfaces except exposed decorative surfaces. The surface material may further comprise a decorative material comprising, for example, ornamental glass, semiprecious stones, metal art, colored quartz, glass, stone jewelry, etc. embedded within the layer of artificial stone. The surface material is used to cover a central core for forming the furniture and the building structures. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110059286 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INJECTION MOLDING - A method of and system for injection molding is shown. The method can include the positioning one or more metal components in a mold, aligning a film for transferring an image from the film onto a surface of a plastic component, injecting a material into the mold to form the plastic component such that the metal component will be embedded in the plastic component and transferring the image from the film onto the surface of the plastic component that has the embedded metal component. The method can also include the removing the transferred image from the metal component if at least a portion of the transferred image adheres to the metal component. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110135868 | SECTION REINFORCEMENT FOR SANDWICH STRUCTURES - To form a cutout reinforcement according to the invention for a sandwich construction, according to the invention two methods are combined to improve the strength characteristics of a braid core which preferably consists of foamed material. For this purpose, a braiding is combined with fibre bundles which are pulled through holes in the braid core. As a result, the cutout reinforcement according to the invention for a sandwich construction has particularly outstanding strength characteristics, while the component has only a low weight. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110143077 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE TRANSFER PLATE, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE TRANSFER PLATE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE USING THE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE TRANSFER PLATE, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE, AND MOLDED PRODUCT USING THE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a process for producing a transparent conductive substrate which is capable of readily producing the transparent conductive substrate having a low resistance, a high transmittance and an excellent anti-moire property without using a special apparatus and can be applied to production of various extensive substrates; a transparent conductive substrate having a sufficiently high optical transparency and electromagnetic shielding property which can be readily subjected to molding process as well as a process for producing the transparent conductive substrate; and a transparent conductive molded product. According to the present invention, it is possible to readily produce a transparent conductive substrate having a low resistance, a high transmittance and an excellent anti-moire property which can be applied to extensive substrates by applying a dispersion solution of metal fine particles capable of forming a self-organized film on a support, drying the obtained coating layer and then subjecting the resulting dried material to heat treatment and/or chemical treatment or applying a solution of a precursor of the metal fine particles on a support, drying the obtained coating layer and then reducing and precipitating the precursor of the metal fine particles, to previously form a transparent conductive film exhibiting a low resistance, a high transmittance and an excellent anti-moire property and having a conductive random network structure on the support; and then bonding a substrate to the support to transfer the transparent conductive film onto the substrate directly or through a heat-sensitive adhesive layer or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and releasing the support from the transparent conductive film is laminated on a substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110212288 | FOAM/ADHESIVE COMPOSITE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A composite formed by impregnating open cell foam having a plurality of foam cells with liquid adhesive, wherein the liquid adhesive fills most of the plurality of foam cells, wherein in an uncured state, the composite remains pliable and compressible, wherein in a cured state, the composite becomes rigid and is capable of adhering to a surface in contact therewith, and wherein in the uncured state, the composition responds to applied pressure to a surface of the composite by generating a counter pressure uniformly along the surface. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110244166 | INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT STRUCTURE COMBINED WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL - An industrial product structure combined with organic material is formed in an injection mold which has a mold cavity and at least one injection port to allow an injection material to be injected into the mold cavity. The industrial product formed in the mold includes an organic material layer on the surface, a bottom layer having at least one orifice and an injection material layer located between the organic material layer and bottom layer. The organic material layer and bottom layer are placed in advance in the mold cavity with the orifice of the bottom layer positioned above the injection port of the mold cavity. The injection material is injected through the injection port and orifice to form the injection material layer. The injection material layer has two sides bonded to the organic material layer and bottom layer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110274867 | Article produced by the two-component injection-moulding process - The invention relates to an article ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110293876 | BIODEGRADABLE VEHICLE PANELS - The present invention provides biodegradable compositions, resins comprising the same, and composites thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110318523 | MODULAR ANTI-FATIGUE FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY - Various modular anti-fatigue floor mat assemblies are provided herein. According to one embodiment, the modular floor mat assembly includes at least one of a plurality of generally planar, elongated top mats. The top mats are interchangeable, each mat having substantially the same length and height. The modular floor mat assembly also includes a lower support frame having an elongated body fabricated from a compressible polymer with a durometer measurement of less than approximately 60 Shore C. The support frame body has a recessed cavity that is circumscribed by a round-chamfered border. The top mat is removably attached to the support frame body, disposed within the recessed cavity. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120034409 | FLOOR MAT WITH INTEGRALLY MOLDED CARPETING, AND ASSOCIATED INJECTION MOLD - A method for producing a carpet mat by injection molding, includes providing an injection mold including a cavity and a complementary core, each defining a portion of a mold recess for accommodating the finished carpet mat, providing the cavity with a surface having at least one vacuum opening bordered by a peripheral retaining barrier, applying vacuum to the core, inserting a sheet of carpet into the recess of the cavity and against the surface so that the carpet is in contact with the cavity, so that the carpet is held in the recess by the vacuum. Next, the cavity and core are closed together, thus sealing the recess, and a flowable supply of plastic is injected into the recess. Finally, the mold is opened after a specified period, allowing the plastic to at least partially solidify. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120107545 | MICROMACHINED STRUCTURES - A micromachined structure includes a substrate and a suspended structure. The substrate has a cavity formed thereon. The suspended structure is formed on the cavity of the substrate. The suspended structure includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer, and a first dielectric layer positioned between the first and second metal layers, wherein the first dielectric layer has a first opening in communication with the cavity through an opening formed in the first metal layer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120121846 | Wear Piece Element and Method of Construction - A method of construction of a tungsten carbide/TSP insert for hard facing a wear surface comprises the steps of forming a tungsten carbide body ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120183718 | PART COMPRISING A STRUCTURE AND A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ELEMENT - A part includes a structure and at least one shape memory alloy element that is prestressed and embedded at least in part within said structure. The shape memory alloy is suitable for dissipating the mechanical energy of said structure when it vibrates in a given frequency band. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120183719 | BLANK OF TITANIUM-DOPED GLASS WITH A HIGH SILICA CONTENT FOR A MIRROR SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN EUV LITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - On the basis of a known method for producing a blank of titanium-doped glass with a high silica content (glass) for a mirror substrate for use in EUV lithography which has a surface region that has an outer contour, is intended to be provided with a reflective coating and is specified as a highly loaded zone when the mirror substrate is used as intended, in order to provide a blank which can be produced at low cost and nevertheless meets high requirements with respect to homogeneity and freedom from blisters and striae, a procedure which comprises the following method steps is proposed: (a) producing a front body of titanium-doped high-quality glass with dimensions more than large enough to enclose the outer contour, (b) producing a cylindrical supporting body from titanium-doped glass, (c) bonding the front body and the supporting body to form a composite body, and (d) working the composite body to form the mirror substrate blank, wherein the step of producing the front body comprises a homogenizing process involving twisting a starting body obtained in the form of a strand by flame hydrolysis of a silicon-containing compound to form a front body blank, and the supporting body is formed as a monolithic glass block with less homogeneity than the front body. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120189800 | ELEMENT ARRAY AND ELEMENT ARRAY LAMINATE - Provided is an element array in which an error in pitch among elements in the element array is absorbed surely in a step of laminating a plurality of element arrays so that each group of the elements arrayed in the laminating direction can be aligned with high accuracy. The element array has a plurality of elements arrayed one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally, and a flexible support formed out of a material richer in elasticity than a material forming the elements. The elements are coupled with one another through the support. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130052390 | PROTECTIVE WEAR ASSEMBLY FOR MATERIAL HANDLING APPARATUS - A wear assembly for use on a material handling apparatus can include a base having an attachment surface which attaches to the material handling apparatus and an engagement surface which is substantially parallel to the attachment surface, and a cover which protects the base from wear, the cover including another engagement surface which complementarily engages the base engagement surface. Another wear assembly can include a base having an attachment surface which attaches to the apparatus, and engagement surfaces which are inclined and not perpendicular relative to the attachment surface. The wear assembly can also include a cover with engagement surfaces which complementarily engage the base engagement surfaces. Yet another wear assembly can include a base having an attachment surface which attaches to the material handling apparatus, a cover which protects the base from wear, and an internally threaded nut received in a recess in the base. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130071601 | COVER GLASS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A cover glass element can extend to the edges of an electronic device while maintaining the optical flatness and thickness needed for the cover glass. A first glass sheet with the desired thickness and flatness can be thermally bonded to a second glass sheet machined to include an opening to be received by the edges of the electronic device. The resulting three-dimensional cover element forms a uni-body frame that is significantly stiffer than a single sheet of glass, and the larger surface area of the edge provides for enhances pressure distribution, particularly after chemical strengthening, thus enhancing the durability of the electronic device. Further, the thermal bonding process uses lower temperatures than processes such as slumping or pressing, which could potentially affect the flatness and optical clarity of the original sheet glass. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130089695 | FABRIC MOSAIC ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Fabric mosaic element characterized in that it comprises a plurality of tesserae including, in a sequence and mutually bonded, a fabric, an anti-fraying material and a flexible layer constituted of a natural or man-made material, of a density ranging between 150 kg/m | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130129961 | Method for producing crystal decoration elements - A method is proposed for producing a composite material plate ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130149484 | PANELS WITH DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for embedding objects within thermoplastic resin material and decorative thermoplastic panels resulting therefrom. Implementations include fusing thermoplastic resin particles together to form a decorative resin panel. Furthermore, a manufacturer can place decorative objects within the bed of thermoplastic resin particles to fabricate a decorative resin panel that encapsulates the decorative objects therein. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130236679 | MANUFACTURED ARTICLE AND A METHOD OF OBTAINING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a manufactured article comprising a support component ( | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130251934 | ORNAMENTED SUBSTRATE AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A method for inlaying an ornament comprising one or more gems into a substrate comprising forming a cavity within a portion of a surface of the substrate and securing an ornament in the cavity. In particular, a method for inlaying an ornament having one or more gems into a substrate is shown. The method includes forming a cavity within a portion of a surface of the substrate and securing an ornament in the cavity. An ornamented substrate is also shown. The substrate includes a cavity extending along a surface of the substrate and an ornament having one or more gems, and the cavity is sized to receive the ornament and the ornament is secured in the cavity. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130273295 | SURFACE FINISH FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A method is provided for fabricating a composite panel with a surface finish. The method includes securing a polymer film within a first portion of a mold and securing a composite panel within a second portion of the mold. The method also includes holding the first portion of the mold against the second portion of the mold to form a mold cavity between composite panel and the polymer film. The method further includes heating the mold to an elevated temperature, injecting a polymer resin into the mold cavity, and curing the polymer resin to form an integrated structure having a polymer resin layer between the composite panel and the polymer film. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140106109 | METAL ORNAMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING METAL ORNAMENT - A method for manufacturing a metal ornament including an ornamental portion by processing a metal plate. The method includes forming a first resin piece including a recess corresponding to the ornamental portion on one surface of the plate, forming an opening in the plate by cutting the plate along the recess, and forming a second resin piece shaped in conformance to the ornamental portion in the plate by filling the opening and the recess with a resin. When the cut plate includes a main body and an island separated from the main body, the first resin piece is formed to include an extension that supports the island. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140147614 | BEADED DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES AND METHODS OF MAKING BEADED DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES - A decorative accessory includes a plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of openings extending through said plate, and a frame connected with and extending around an outer perimeter of the plate, whereby the frame projects from the bottom surface of the plate to define a partially enclosed area located beneath the bottom surface of the plate. The accessory includes at least one bead overlying the top surface of the plate, and at least one flexible securing element passing through the at least one bead, the at least one flexible securing element having first and second free ends that pass through different openings in the plate. The first and second free ends of the at least one flexible securing element are joined together beneath the bottom surface of the plate for securing the at least one bead to the plate. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140178624 | BASE-MEDIATED HYDROPHOBING COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES - Water-resistant gypsum boards and compositions and methods for their manufacture are provided. The methods include forming a mixture of water, hydroxide, and siliconate, adding siloxane to the mixture, adding calcium sulfate hemi-hydrate to the mixture to form an aqueous slurry, curing the aqueous slurry under heat, drying the aqueous slurry, and forming a water-resistant gypsum board. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140178625 | DECORATIVE PIECE PRODUCED BY SETTING ON AMORPHOUS METAL - The present invention relates to a decorative piece comprising a support produced in a material which does not include plastic deformation and in which at least one hollow is provided, characterised in that said hollow being filled with a first material being an at least partially amorphous alloy forming a substrate in which at least one housing is provided, said at least one housing being designed so that at least one aesthetic element can be housed therein. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140295127 | MONOLAYER TOUCH SCREEN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a monolayer touch screen, which comprises: a transparent cover glass; a transparent emboss adhesive layer coated on a surface of the transparent cover glass, wherein the transparent emboss adhesive layer has multiple grooves that are located at non-visible region; a metallic mesh layer embedded in the transparent emboss adhesive layer, and the metallic mesh layer are located at a visible region; a hairline finishing layer deposited on the surface of the multiple grooves; and an ink layer coated on the hairline finishing layer. Hairline finishing layer of such monolayer touch screen deposits directly on the surface of multiple grooves of transparent emboss adhesive layer, compared to the traditional touch screen, such monolayer touch screen is thinner and has a hairline finishing effect. The present invention also discloses a method for manufacturing the monolayer touch screen. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140314986 | CONCRETE MOSAIC AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150056400 | METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR DECORATING NON-COMPATIBLE MATERIALS - The disclosure generally relates to decorative inlays, and, more particularly, to decorative inlays having a common material and an inlay that are one or both of not adhered to one another and not mechanically interconnected to one another. Moreover, in opposition to decorative inlays of the prior art where a backing material supports the common material and the inlay material, decorative inlays are disclosed having a backing material supported by the common material and inlay material. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150140257 | BLANK OF TITANIUM-DOPED GLASS WITH A HIGH SILICA CONTENT FOR A MIRROR SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN EUV LITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - On the basis of a known method for producing a blank of titanium-doped glass with a high silica content (glass) for a mirror substrate for use in EUV lithography which has a surface region that has an outer contour, is intended to be provided with a reflective coating and is specified as a highly loaded zone when the mirror substrate is used as intended, in order to provide a blank which can be produced at low cost and nevertheless meets high requirements with respect to homogeneity and freedom from blisters and striae, a procedure which comprises the following method steps is proposed: (a) producing a front body of titanium-doped high-quality glass with dimensions more than large enough to enclose the outer contour, (b) producing a cylindrical supporting body from titanium-doped glass, (c) bonding the front body and the supporting body to form a composite body, and (d) working the composite body to form the mirror substrate blank, wherein the step of producing the front body comprises a homogenizing process involving twisting a starting body obtained in the form of a strand by flame hydrolysis of a silicon-containing compound to form a front body blank, and the supporting body is formed as a monolithic glass block with less homogeneity than the front body. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150308115 | THERMOPLASTIC-BASED BUILDING PRODUCT AND RELATED METHODS - One exemplary embodiment is directed to a thermoplastic-based building product having a front face with a length and a width, an opposing back face, opposing top and bottom edges each with a thickness. The building product comprises at least one thermoplastic-based support layer, and at least one reinforcing flexing layer having a coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) of less than or equal to about 15 ppm/° C. over the temperature range of −20° C. to 70° C. The at least one reinforcing flexing layer is at least partially embedded in the at least one thermoplastic-based support layer along a longitudinal axis of the building product. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150314638 | CONCRETE MOSAIC AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160044977 | ADORNMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARTICLE - An adornment assembly for an article has a base assembly made up of a plurality of layers in stacked relationship. A first of the layers has a thickness between oppositely facing first and second surfaces. A second layer has a thickness between oppositely facing third and fourth surfaces. The first surface is for application to an exposed surface on an article. The base assembly has an exposed surface on one of the layers that faces oppositely to the first surface. A discrete component has a thickness between oppositely facing surfaces and is applied to the base assembly so that one of the oppositely facing component surfaces is exposed for viewing together with the exposed surface on the one of the plurality of layers on the base assembly. At least a part of the thickness of the discrete component resides within the combined thickness of the base assembly. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160068011 | Inlays for Surface Indicia - The present disclosure defines embodiments of objects having durable markings on the surfaces thereof, the markings created using inlaid materials in desirable patterns. According to certain embodiments, the inlays comprise nested inner and outer inlays. | 03-10-2016 |
