Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a first pattern defined by a first particulate mineral mix and a second pattern defined by a second particulate mineral mix different from the first particulate mineral mix. Locations of the first pattern have a first average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length, and locations of the second pattern have a second average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length that is different from the first average thickness.
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a pattern defined by a particulate mineral mix having a low crystalline silica content.
C04B 28/18 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing mixtures of the silica-lime type
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method of finishing a stone slab that includes receiving a stone slab having a major top surface having a first surface finish, and applying a second surface finish, different from the first surface finish, to modify a portion of the major top surface that is less than an entirety of the major top surface.
This document describes systems and processes for forming stone slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, shower surrounds, tiles, or the like). In some embodiments, the stone slabs may be processed by partially filling a mold with a particulate mineral mix, and preparing a top surface of the particulate mineral mix to received one or more additional materials.
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B28B 11/10 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads by using presses
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
Tools, systems, and methods of securing slabs, are described. Some example tools include a tool frame, a bracket, and an arm. The arm is adjustable relative to the tool frame and bracket into a slab-securing configuration in which an end portion of the arm is non-parallel with the bracket.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
This document describes slab products, and systems and methods of forming slab products. Some example methods include placing a first slab section having a first surface within an enclosure, arranging a second surface of a second slab section adjacent the first surface within the enclosure, such that a seam is defined between the first surface and the second surface, sealing the enclosure, providing a resin at an inlet of the enclosure, and flowing the resin through the seam.
B29C 69/02 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor of moulding techniques only
B29K 709/00 - Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups , for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
This document describes systems and processes for forming synthetic molded slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 1/14 - Producing shaped articles from the material by simple casting, the material being neither forcibly fed nor positively compacted
B28B 3/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein a ram exerts pressure on the material in a moulding spaceRam heads of special form
This document describes systems and processes for forming improved synthetic molded slabs suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B29C 31/10 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity of several materials
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
A processed slab formed from a plurality of particulate mineral mixes, comprising: a slab width that is at least 2 feet and a slab length that extends perpendicular to the slab width and that is at least 6 feet, the slab length and the slab width defining a top major surface; a first slab thickness at a first slab region defined by a first particulate mix, the first slab thickness extending perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length, the slab length greater than the slab width, the slab width greater than the first slab thickness; and a second slab thickness at a second slab region defined by a second particulate mix that comprises metal particles.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a pattern defined by a particulate mineral mix. The pattern includes one or more characteristics that differ from other regions of the slab where the pattern is not present.
(1) Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces.
(1) Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces.
This document describes systems and processes manufacturing and distributing stone slabs, such as including distributing a stone slab and a slab image file associated with the stone slab. The slab image file may include an image and associated information to facilitate one or more operations related to the stone slab.
G06F 16/58 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
B24B 7/22 - Machines or devices designed for grinding plane surfaces on work, including polishing plane glass surfacesAccessories therefor characterised by a special design with respect to properties of the material of non-metallic articles to be ground for grinding inorganic material, e.g. stone, ceramics, porcelain
(1) Sinks; surrounds for bathroom and vanity units; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds.
(2) Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces.
(3) Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone.
(1) Sinks; surrounds for bathroom and vanity units; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds.
(2) Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces.
(3) Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone.
(1) Sinks; surrounds for bathroom and vanity units; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds.
(2) Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces.
(3) Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone.
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35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Printed materials, namely, pamphlets, manuals, books, flyers, catalogs, brochures, posters, information sheets, newsletters, booklets, printed periodicals, and magazines in the field of quartz surface products (1) Advertising, marketing, and promotional services, namely, promoting product safety in the quartz surface industry, and promoting the public interest and awareness of safe handling of quartz surface products; marketing services for the quartz surface industry; promoting the safe use of quartz surface products; promoting the safety interests of the quartz surface industry; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting product safety in the field of quartz surfaces.
(2) Educational services in the field of quartz surface products.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Printed materials, namely, pamphlets, manuals, books, flyers, catalogs, brochures, posters, information sheets, newsletters, booklets, printed periodicals, and magazines in the field of quartz surface products. (1) Advertising, marketing, and promotional services, namely, promoting product safety in the quartz surface industry, and promoting the public interest and awareness of safe handling of quartz surface products; marketing services for the quartz surface industry; promoting the safe use of quartz surface products; promoting the safety interests of the quartz surface industry; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting product safety in the field of quartz surfaces.
(2) Educational services in the field of quartz surface products.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Provision of a quoting, ordering, lead management, incentive, and project management program for designers, fabricators, contractors, and other tradespeople involved in the countertop design and installation industries, namely, arranging, conducting and business management of incentive reward programs to promote the sale of countertops; Business administration of a quoting, ordering, lead management, incentive, and project management program for designers, fabricators, contractors, and other tradespeople involved in the countertop design and installation industries Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that provides users interactive and guided assistance to create custom designs and plans, select colors, finishes, and materials, provide estimates, visualizations, connect with service partners, and manage schedules in connection with countertop design, measuring, ordering and installation
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Provision of a quoting, ordering, lead management, incentive, and project management program for designers, fabricators, contractors, and other tradespeople involved in the countertop design and installation industries, namely, arranging, conducting and business management of incentive reward programs to promote the sale of countertops; Business administration of a quoting, ordering, lead management, incentive, and project management program for designers, fabricators, contractors, and other tradespeople involved in the countertop design and installation industries Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that provides users interactive and guided assistance to create custom designs and plans, select colors, finishes, and materials, provide estimates, visualizations, connect with service partners, and manage schedules in connection with countertop design, measuring, ordering and installation
Sinks; surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, namely, surrounds for vanity sinks, and bathroom sink surrounds; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds, and shower surrounds Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring materials, and fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone; surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, namely, surrounds for bathroom vanities and bathroom vanity mirrors
62.
Synthetic molded slabs, and systems and methods related thereto
This document describes systems and processes for forming improved synthetic molded slabs suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B29C 31/10 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity of several materials
B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
63.
Processed slabs, and systems and methods related thereto
This document describes systems and processes for forming synthetic molded slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B29C 39/12 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
B28B 3/02 - Producing shaped articles from the material by using pressesPresses specially adapted therefor wherein a ram exerts pressure on the material in a moulding spaceRam heads of special form
C04B 32/00 - Artificial stone not provided for in other groups of this subclass
C04B 41/60 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone of only artificial stone
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Printed materials, namely, pamphlets, manuals, books, flyers, catalogs, brochures, posters, information sheets, newsletters, booklets, printed periodicals, and magazines in the field of quartz surface products Advertising, marketing, and promotional services, namely, promoting product safety in the quartz surface industry, and promoting the public interest and awareness of safe handling of quartz surface products; marketing services for the quartz surface industry; promoting the safe use of quartz surface products; promoting the safety interests of the quartz surface industry; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting product safety in the field of quartz surfaces Educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars, and training in the field of quartz surface products
Sinks; surrounds for bathroom fixtures, namely, showers, sinks, and faucets, and vanity units in the nature of vanity top sinks; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds; shower surrounds Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring materials, and fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Printed materials, namely, pamphlets, manuals, books, flyers, catalogs, brochures, posters, information sheets, newsletters, booklets, printed periodicals, and magazines in the field of quartz surface products Advertising, marketing, and promotional services, namely, promoting product safety in the quartz surface industry and promoting the public interest and awareness of safe handling of quartz surface products; marketing services for the quartz surface industry; promoting the safe use of quartz surface products; promoting the safety interests of the quartz surface industry; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting product safety in the field of quartz surfaces Educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars, and training in the field of quartz surface products
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring materials, and fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone
Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring materials, and fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone
Surrounds for showers, surrounds for bathroom sinks, surrounds for vanity top sinks; spa surrounds; bathtub surrounds; shower surrounds; none of the aforementioned being for use in connection with water filters or filtration systems Non-metal building materials, namely, tiles, flooring materials, and fireplace surrounds; non-metal building materials, namely, countertops for further installation and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stones; quartz; engineered stone; non-metallic door surrounds; cladding, not of metal, for building; nonstructural building materials, namely, man-made quartz used in decorative surface applications for counter tops, vanity tops, showers, backsplashes, and interior surfaces Work surfaces made primarily of composite stone
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs, all in the style of quartz, rocks and stone for use in online virtual worlds and other online virtual environments; downloadable image and multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video related to work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs, all in the style of quartz, rocks and stone authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable mobile software applications for authentication of digital and physical products using blockchain-based software technology; downloadable mobile software applications for the purpose of product and document authentication and tracking, and brand monitoring and protection, to protect against counterfeiting, tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of genuine products and documents; downloadable computer software for the creation, production and modification of virtual goods, namely work surfaces, stone, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs, all in the style of quartz, rocks and stone for access and use in online virtual worlds and other online virtual environments; downloadable mobile application software for ordering virtual goods, namely work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs all in the style of quartz, rocks and stone; downloadable mobile application software for ordering work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stone; near field communication tags for interacting with mobile applications to obtain information concerning work surfaces, stone, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stone Providing a virtual online retail marketplace rendered in a virtual environment specializing in the retail of physical goods, namely, work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops for further installation, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stone; providing a virtual online retail marketplace specializing in the retail of virtual goods, namely work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops for further installation, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs, all in the style of quartz, rocks and stone for use in online virtual worlds; providing a virtual online retail marketplace rendered in a virtual environment for buyers and sellers of installation, maintenance, and repair services of physical goods, namely, work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stone; providing a virtual online retail marketplace for buyers and sellers of installation, maintenance, and repair services of virtual goods, namely work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs in the style of quartz, rocks and stone for use in online virtual worlds Virtualized technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of quartz, rocks and stone Virtual training services in the field of virtual installation, maintenance, and repair of virtual goods, namely, work surfaces in the style of composite stone, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs in the style of quartz, rocks and stone; virtual training services in the field of installation, maintenance, and repair of work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs in the style of quartz, rocks and stone; providing simulated installation, maintenance, and repair of virtual goods, namely, work surfaces made primarily of virtual composite stone, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for virtual bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of virtual quartz, rocks and stone, all for use in virtual worlds and rendered in online virtual environments for entertainment purposes; providing simulated installation, maintenance, and repair of virtual work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for virtual bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and virtual slabs in the style of quartz, rocks and stone, all for use in virtual worlds and rendered in online virtual environments for entertainment purposes Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software for the creation, production and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments, and extended reality virtual environments; providing graphic design for virtual installation, maintenance, and repair of digital goods, namely, work surfaces made primarily of virtual composite stone, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs made primarily of virtual quartz, rocks and stone, all for use in virtual worlds and in virtual environments; providing graphic design for virtual installation, maintenance, and repair of virtual goods, namely work surfaces, tiles, flooring, fireplace surrounds, countertops for further installation, work tops, desk tops, panels, backsplashes, table tops, sinks and vanity tops, bathroom surrounds, surrounds for bathroom and vanity units, spa surrounds, bathtub surrounds, shower surrounds, and slabs in the style of quartz, rocks and stone, all for use in virtual worlds
This document describes systems and processes for forming stone slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, shower surrounds, tiles, or the like). In some embodiments, the stone slabs may be processed by partially filling a mold with a particulate mineral mix, and preparing a top surface of the particulate mineral mix to received one or more additional materials.
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B28B 11/00 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles
B28B 11/10 - Apparatus or processes for treating or working the shaped articles for reshaping the surface, e.g. smoothing, roughening, corrugating, making screw-threads by using presses
Promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the quartz surface industry and promoting the public interest and awareness of quartz surface products; promoting the use of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the field of quartz surfaces
Promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the quartz surface industry and promoting the public interest and awareness of quartz surface products; promoting the use of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the field of quartz surfaces
Promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the quartz surface industry and promoting the public interest and awareness of quartz surface products; promoting the use of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the field of quartz surfaces
Promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the quartz surface industry and promoting the public interest and awareness of quartz surface products; promoting the use of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of quartz surface products; promoting public awareness of the need for product safety in the field of quartz surfaces
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a first pattern defined by a first particulate mineral mix and a second pattern defined by a second particulate mineral mix different from the first particulate mineral mix. Locations of the first pattern have a first average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length, and locations of the second pattern have a second average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length that is different from the first average thickness.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B44C 1/22 - Removing surface-material, e.g. by engraving, by etching
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a first pattern defined by a first particulate mineral mix and a second pattern defined by a second particulate mineral mix different from the first particulate mineral mix. The first particulate mix includes greater than 50 weight percent of first metallic particles.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B29C 39/12 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a first pattern defined by a first particulate mineral mix and a second pattern defined by a second particulate mineral mix different from the first particulate mineral mix. The first particulate mix includes greater than 50 weight percent of first metallic particles.
C04B 26/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
C04B 41/53 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated article
Stone slabs, and systems and methods of forming slabs, are described. Some example slabs include a first pattern defined by a first particulate mineral mix and a second pattern defined by a second particulate mineral mix different from the first particulate mineral mix. Locations of the first pattern have a first average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length, and locations of the second pattern have a second average thickness perpendicular to the slab width and the slab length that is different from the first average thickness.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B29C 39/12 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 5/16 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, chopped fibres, powder
B44F 9/04 - Designs imitating natural patterns of stone surfaces, e.g. marble
