Method for mechanically scraping boards, apparatus for same, and products made therewith
US9033009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24479
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.
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