US4590726A
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Decorative facing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-10
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Granted: 1986-05-27
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Expires: 2003-06-10
Abstract
Abstract Decorative facing and method for applying same are described. The facing comprises Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder. The facing may be applied to various surface or molded into individual elements of various shapes and thicknesses. The facing is slow-cured and exhibits compressive strength of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Salazar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C1/00; E04C1/40; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/02; E04B2002/0256; E04B2002/0267
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A decorative brick element having a thickness in the range of about 0.15 to 2 inches, said brick element comprising a slow-cured molded mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder, wherein said brick element has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A decorative brick element having a thickness in the range of about 0.15 to 2 inches, said brick element comprising a slow-cured molded mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder, wherein said brick element has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A decorative brick element in accordance with claim 1 having a thickness in the range of about 0.2 to 0.5 inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A decorative brick element in accordance with claim 1, wherein said brick element has a length in the range of about 6 to 8 inches and a width in the range of about 1.5 to 3 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A decorative brick element in accordance with claim 1, wherein said pigmented binder comprises pigment and concrete bonding adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A building block unit having securely adhered to at least one surface thereof a decorative facing, wherein said facing comprises a slow-cured mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder, said facing having a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A building block unit having securely adhered to at least one surface thereof a decorative facing, wherein said facing comprises a slow-cured mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder, said facing having a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A building block unit in accordance with claim 5 comprising a concrete building block.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A building block unit in accordance with claim 5 comprising a cinder brick.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A building block unit in accordance with claim 7, wherein said facing has a thickness in the range of about 0.1 to 0.5 inch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A building block unit in accordance with claim 5, wherein said pigmented binder comprises pigment and concrete bonding adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A building block unit in accordance with claim 5, wherein said facing has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 2500 p.s.i.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
A decorative panel comprising a substrate having one major surface which bears a continuous base coat; wherein a discontinuous facing is securely adhered to the exterior surface of said base coat, said facing comprising a slow-cured mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder; wherein said base coat has a thickness in the range of about 0.05 to 0.15 inch and said facing has a thickness in the range of about 0.1 to 0.5 inch; wherein said facing has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
A decorative panel comprising a substrate having one major surface which bears a continuous base coat; wherein a discontinuous facing is securely adhered to the exterior surface of said base coat, said facing comprising a slow-cured mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder; wherein said base coat has a thickness in the range of about 0.05 to 0.15 inch and said facing has a thickness in the range of about 0.1 to 0.5 inch; wherein said facing has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A decorative panel in accordance with claim 11, wherein said substrate comprises plywood.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
A decorative panel in accordance with claim 11, wherein said substrate comprises fiberboard.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A decorative panel in accordance with claim 11, wherein said pigmented binder comprises pigment and concrete bonding adhesive.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for forming a decorative facing on a surface comprising applying to said surface a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder at a thickness in the range of about 0.1 to 0.5 inch and then slow-curing said mixture at room temperature, whereby said mixture becomes securely adhered to said surface; wherein said facing has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for forming a decorative facing on a surface comprising applying to said surface a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and pigmented binder at a thickness in the range of about 0.1 to 0.5 inch and then slow-curing said mixture at room temperature, whereby said mixture becomes securely adhered to said surface; wherein said facing has a compressive strength characteristic of at least 1500 p.s.i. and high temperature color fastness.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method in accordance with claim 15, wherein said surface comprises concrete.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method in accordance with claim 15, wherein said surface bears a base coat comprising Portland cement, sand, and concrete bonding adhesive.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method in accordance with claim 15, wherein said surface comprises a concrete block.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method in accordance with claim 15, wherein a mold is positioned on said surface before said mixture is applied to said surface.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 19, wherein the underside of said mold comprises foam.
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