Structural panels and methods of making them
OwnerKevin Patrick Gillinventor
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Abstract
A structural panel includes an impermeable solid base sheet that has one side adapted to adhere to a surface such as by mortar or grouting and having a second side adapted to receive decorative material. For example, the second side may include pieces forming a mosaic or may include artwork in relief or colors and the like. The panel is sealed with a smooth outer surface that may be transparent or translucent or may be partly transparent but colored. This material is the equivalent of self-leveling materials such as those that form a smooth level surface such as a liquid or semi-solid and then harden while maintaining the smooth surface.
Claims26
A structural panel comprising:
- a solid base sheet;
- at least one decorative member fastened to the solid base sheet;
- a seal having a smooth outer surface and formed of at least one light passing material, wherein the at least one decorative member may be viewed through the at least one light passing material.
A method of making a structural panel, comprising the steps of:
- incorporating a solid base sheet;
- applying at least one decorative member to the solid base sheet;
- and
- applying a functional sized and shaped seal.
A method of installing structural panels, comprising the steps of:
- forming a plurality of structural panels each of which comprises a solid base sheet, at least one decorative member fastened to the solid base sheet and a seal having a smooth outer surface and formed of at least one light passing material, wherein the at least one decorative member may be viewed through the at least one light passing material;
- and
- delivering the plurality of structural panels to a purchaser wherein the structural panels may be installed on a surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.