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US3700533A
US3700533A US83355A US3700533DA US3700533A US 3700533 A US3700533 A US 3700533A US 83355 A US83355 A US 83355A US 3700533D A US3700533D A US 3700533DA US 3700533 A US3700533 A US 3700533A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
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    • E04F13/18—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials or with an outer layer of organic plastics with or without reinforcements or filling materials; plastic tiles
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • twigs and branches preferably of assorted sizes are placed in a mold and then encased in a plastic.
  • the plastic is a thermoset material, although thermoplastic materials can also be used.
  • thin slices are taken through the mold to produce a veneer. The slices may be taken parallel or at right angles to the long dimension of the limbs. After slicing, the surface may be polished which reveals the natural grain of the wood.
  • the plastic itself may be either clear or opaque. The sliced panels are very attractive and can be used for various purposes. Obviously the end use will determine to some extent the thicknes of the slices.
  • Very thin slices can be taken and used as a veneer on a plywood base to produce attractive wall paneling.
  • Thicker slices can be employed for self-supporting room dividers or other purposes.
  • Relatively thick blocks can be cut and can be used as flooring, particularly as parquet flooring.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a panel embodying the present invention wherein the panel has been cut at right angles to the long dimension of the limbs and twigs.
  • FIG. 2 is an enlarged section through the panel of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a panel wherein the slice has been taken parallel to the longer dimension of the limbs and twigs.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged section of the panel shown in FIG. 3. 7
  • FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic view showing the various steps in fabricating a panel in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an alternate method of slicing the molded article.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a sheet of plywood having a veneer surface produced in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 a panel made in accordance with the present invention wherein a slice has been taken through a molded article at right angles to the length of twigs and limbs.
  • a combination of large size limbs as at 1, medium size limbs as at 2, and small twigs as at 3.
  • a combination of sizes is preferably used and the combination also enables one to utilize extremely small pieces of wood and also secure a maximized packing density.
  • the mold itself 7 forms part of the finished articles. The mold may or may not be used in the finished structure.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 another embodiment is shown where in the slice has been taken through the length of the limbs and twigs, utilizing relatively large limbs as at 9 and twigs as at 11. It is not necessary that the limbs be arranged parallel and decorative effects can be achieved by having some of the limbs at an angle so they are sliced through, leaving a parabolic out such as that shown at 13.
  • the limbs may or may not be debarked.
  • the bark In the case of wood having relatively thick, loose bark, it is preferable that some or all of the bark be removed, particularly when the slices are taken on the long dimension as is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the main reason for this is that the bark itself is somewhat weak and if long parallel slices are taken of thick barked wood, the structure may be weakened. When the cut is made at right angles, a larger amount of bark can be tolerated.
  • interesting decorative effects can be produced by partially debarking the limbs.
  • FIG. 5 there is shown one of the methods of carrying out the present invention.
  • a form generally designated 14 has been assembled employing four pieces of wood, 15, 17, 19 and 21. These can be held together in any suitable manner as by gluing.
  • the form has been shown as having a square configuration which is relatively high, other configurations can be employed, particularly those of rectangular plan and having a relatively short height compared to the length.
  • the form 14 is filled with a plurality of sticks 23 and 25 which may be of random sizes ranging from very small twigs to relatively large limbs. If desired, some means can be used to hold them in a desired alignment, although this is ordinarily not necessary and they are merely placed loosely in the mold. In fact, more interesting eifects are achieved if they are placed in more or less random positions and merely allowed to rest upon each other.
  • a resin is poured into the mold 14 from a source 27.
  • Various resins can be used for this purpose but preferably thermoset materials are employed since they are easier to use in the subsequent processing.
  • Various resins can be used such as polyesters, epoxies, polyurethanes, silicones and styrene. If the resin is one which requires a catalyst for setting, the resin and catalyst would naturally be mixed just prior to pouring in the mold.
  • the mold with the resin and limbs therein is cured.
  • this can be done merely by letting the mold sit at room temperature although, if desired, the mold may be placed in an oven or other heated space to accelerate the curing.
  • polishing step is shown at SF wherein the polisher 31 polishes a slice 30 which has been sawed oif of the mold. Normally the polishing step would be employed since this brings out the full beauty of the structure. However, if a coarse grain structure is desired for a rough-hewn effect, the polishing step can be omitted.
  • FIG. 6 an alternate cutting method is shown wherein the saw 33 slices through the mold 35 parallel to the long axis of the limbs and twigs. This obviously produces a structure such as that shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • FIG. 7 a composite article is shown which is made in accordance with the present invention.
  • a plywood base 37 is surfaced with a plurality of blocks 39 and 41 employing a suitable adhesive.
  • an intersting effect has been achieved by placing the direction of the limbs on alternate panels at right angles to each other.
  • larger blocks might be employed and it is not necessary that they be arranged at right angles to their neighbors.
  • the resins which are employed are clear since this produces the most attractive effect in most instances. This is particularly true of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 since some parts of the limbs will be completely embedded in the resin. However, in many instances, a colored resin might be used or an opaque resin to secure special effects.
  • thermoset resins are preferred.
  • Thermoset resins ordinarily have better wearing properties and they are much easier to slice and polish than thermoplastic materials.
  • thermoplastic materials can be used in carrying out the invention.
  • a decorative panel comprising a plurality of twigs and branches of assorted sizes bonded together with a synthetic resin between the adjacent sides of the twigs and branches, said panel having spaced apart opposite faces, and said twigs and branches extending through said panel from one face to the other face thereof and exposed in cross section at said faces.

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US3981338A (en) * 1974-12-04 1976-09-21 Jones Charles A Method of making a compressed wood panel from peeled logs
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US3993813A (en) * 1972-12-15 1976-11-23 Grieco Gaetano C R Light transmitting window panes
US3977933A (en) * 1973-10-03 1976-08-31 Takeshi Sadashige Sliced veneer having a combination of wood grain patterns and fancy plywood therefrom
US3981338A (en) * 1974-12-04 1976-09-21 Jones Charles A Method of making a compressed wood panel from peeled logs
US4092393A (en) * 1975-02-20 1978-05-30 Soberman Establishment Method of making blocks and plates from pieces of marble and other natural stones
US4276253A (en) * 1979-04-20 1981-06-30 Technicon Instruments Corporation Method for histology specimen labelling
USD276781S (en) 1982-03-19 1984-12-18 Mcintire Jr Harold K Shadow box
US4486371A (en) * 1982-09-09 1984-12-04 Caliri John S Production of a decorative wood panel with simulated wood inlay
US4499611A (en) * 1983-01-05 1985-02-19 Davis Murray A Production of breathing materials
US4844850A (en) * 1985-01-07 1989-07-04 Harder James R Method of making a decorative panel
US5113560A (en) * 1988-09-30 1992-05-19 Terry Anthony Bird Process of producing cactus jewelry
DE4008133A1 (de) * 1990-03-14 1991-09-19 Blizzard Gmbh Verfahren zur herstellung eines skilaufflaechenbelages
US5534352A (en) * 1994-08-16 1996-07-09 Masonite Corporation Finishing process for textured panels, and structures made thereby
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US6491852B1 (en) * 1999-04-20 2002-12-10 Durite Concepts Inc. Method of making monolithic terrazzo floors having seamlessly integrated inlays
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US10427318B1 (en) 2018-08-22 2019-10-01 Roxann Groff Method of creating a wood-based false stone
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