Decorative article of metal in a plastic moldment
OwnerDemir Hamamiinventor
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Abstract
A structural element having a plurality of recycled, convoluted scrap metal turnings or shavings disposed randomly within a transparent plastic moldment. The turnings or shavings are interlocked with each other and with the plastic and substantially fill the moldment. A method of forming the structural element is disclosed.
Claims7
An article comprising a plurality of recycled convoluted scrap metal turnings or shavings embedded within a transparent plastic moldment, the convoluted turnings or shavings interlocking with each other and with the plastic, the turnings or shavings being disposed randomly within the transparent plastic, the article being devoid of voids and bubbles, and at least one surface of the article having a smooth finished surface for use in furniture, counter tops and architectural surfaces.
An article comprising a plurality of convoluted metal turnings or shavings embedded within a transparent plastic moldment, the convoluted turnings and shavings interlocking with each other and with the plastic wherein the volume of plastic and the volume of metal turnings or shavings are approximately equal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.