Process for achieving decor on a surface element
US6465046B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24876
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A process for achieving décor on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A segmentation pattern is selected, the segmentation comprising at least two décor segments on each surface element (1). The shape of the surface element (1), as seen from above, is selected from the group; triangular, quadratic, rectangular, heptagonal, pentagonal and octagonal. The shape of the segments is selected from the group triangular, quadratic, rectangular, heptagonal, pentagonal, octagonal, circular, elliptical, perturbed and irregular. A segment décor is selected for each segment. The segment décor is selected from the group; digitised and simulated depiction of different kinds of wood, minerals and stone, different kinds of fabric, art work and fantasy based décor. Each selection is made on a terminal where the selections emanates from a data base. The selection is visualised via the terminal.
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