Surface-treated materials and method for making them
US6740417B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31663
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a surface treated mineral material and a process for producing the same by means of laser treatment and water proofing. A preferred planned use of the invention relates to the surface and wall coverings, made of natural and artificial stones for indoor and outdoor areas, optimized, in particular with respect to wear resistance, stain resistance and slip resistance.
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