US4343752A
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Synthetic onyx and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-22
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Granted: 1982-08-10
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Expires: 2000-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A synthetic onyx material and method of preparation having veined coloring marks, within a matrix, in a smoothly flowing, variegated pattern resembling the flow of colored contaminants in natural onyx; the patterns are in juxtaposed portions revealing an optical boundary.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Cann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:27
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/20; B44C3/00; B44C3/04; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of preparing decorative material, comprising: (A) preparing a matrix of a mixture of filler particles, polymerizable resin and polymerization catalyst, tending to polymerize said resin,; (B) depressing coloring material into said matrix; (C) placing separate portions of said colored matrix in mounds on the surface of a mold, said mounds being separated from each other; (D) vibrating said mounds to cause them to flow together, said matrix portions extending over said mold surface; and (E) allowing said extended matrix to harden to produce said decorative material with colored markings formed in veins within said matrix in a wavy, smoothly flowing, variegated pattern contrasting with said matrix.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
The method of preparing decorative material, comprising: (A) preparing a matrix of a mixture of filler particles, polymerizable resin and polymerization catalyst, tending to polymerize said resin,; (B) depressing coloring material into said matrix; (C) placing separate portions of said colored matrix in mounds on the surface of a mold, said mounds being separated from each other; (D) vibrating said mounds to cause them to flow together, said matrix portions extending over said mold surface; and (E) allowing said extended matrix to harden to produce said decorative material with colored markings formed in veins within said matrix in a wavy, smoothly flowing, variegated pattern contrasting with said matrix.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1, wherein: a gel coat is sprayed on the mold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein: said filler is formed from a finely divided powder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 3, wherein: said filler is substantially formed from hydrated alumina particles less than 100 mesh size, with a greater proportion in the range of mesh 100 to mesh 325 and a substantial proportion less than mesh 325.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 3, wherein: said powder includes glass particles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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