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US 2026/0100148 A1Published application
Concrete structure with embedded aesthetic features
OwnerSilvino Michael Suarezinventor
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Abstract
A system and related methods for concrete with an embedded aesthetic element includes a concrete structure having at least one surface with at least one molded shape. An aesthetic element is formed and is at least partially embedded within the at least one molded shape of the concrete structure. The aesthetic element has at least one of: a color, a texture, a lighting, a visual appearance, or a textual appearance which differs from the concrete structure. At least one fastening device is connected between the aesthetic element and the concrete structure.
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A method of manufacturing a concrete structure with an aesthetic element, the method comprising:
- casting a quantity of concrete within a concrete form, wherein prior to curing the quantity of concrete within the concrete form, at least two molds are used to create at least two inset, molded shapes within the quantity of concrete and at least one raised area having a surface, the at least one raised area positioned between the at least two molded shapes;
- curing the quantity of concrete to form a concrete structure;
- removing the at least two molds from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least two aesthetic elements within the at least two inset, molded shapes formed within the concrete structure, wherein the at least two aesthetic elements are at least partially embedded within the at least two inset, molded shapes of the concrete structure, wherein the at least two aesthetic elements have at least one of:
- a color, a texture, a lighting, a visual appearance, or a textual appearance which differs from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least one fastening device connected between each aesthetic element of the at least two aesthetic elements and the concrete structure, wherein the at least one fastening device further comprises one or more of:
- a threaded fastener extending beyond a rear face of the at least two aesthetic elements and into the concrete structure;
- a dowel which extends from the at least two aesthetic elements;
- an adhesive which is positioned between the rear face of the at least two aesthetic elements and the concrete structure;
- or
- an anchor cast into the concrete structure prior to curing.
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A method of manufacturing a concrete structure with an aesthetic element, the method comprising:
- casting a quantity of concrete within a concrete form, wherein prior to curing the quantity of concrete within the concrete form, at least one mold is used to create at least one inset, molded shape within the quantity of concrete;
- curing the quantity of concrete to form a concrete structure;
- removing the at least one mold from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least one aesthetic element within the at least one inset, molded shape formed within the concrete structure, wherein the element is at least partially embedded within the at least one inset, molded shape of the concrete structure, wherein the aesthetic element has at least one of:
- a color, a texture, a lighting, a visual appearance, or a textual appearance which differs from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least one fastening device connected between the aesthetic element and the concrete structure, wherein the at least one fastening device further comprises one or more of:
- a threaded fastener extending beyond a rear face of the aesthetic element and into the concrete structure;
- a dowel which extends from the aesthetic elements;
- an adhesive which is positioned between the rear face of the aesthetic element and the concrete structure;
- or
- an anchor cast into the concrete structure prior to curing.
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A method for embedding concrete with an aesthetic element, the method comprising:
- casting a quantity of concrete within a concrete form, wherein prior to curing the quantity of concrete within the concrete form, a plurality of molds are used to create a plurality of inset, molded shapes within the quantity of concrete, and at least one raised concrete areas, the at least one raised concrete areas having a surface;
- curing the quantity of concrete to form a concrete structure;
- removing the at least one mold from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least two aesthetic elements, a first of the at least two aesthetic elements at least partially embedded within one of the plurality of molds in the concrete structure, and a second of the at least two aesthetic elements positioned on the at least one surface of the concrete structure, whereby the second of the at least two aesthetic elements is positioned outermost from the first of the at least two aesthetic elements, wherein both of the first and second aesthetic elements have at least one of:
- a color, a texture, a visual appearance, or a textual appearance which differs from the concrete structure;
- and
- installing at least one fastening device connected between each of the first and second aesthetic elements, respectively, and the concrete structure.
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