101 |
DECORATIVE CONCRETE WITH UNIFORM SURFACE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME |
US15922481 |
2018-03-15 |
US20180202158A1 |
2018-07-19 |
Ronald D. Shaw |
A decorative concrete with a very uniform finish surface and a method of fabricating the same is disclosed. A concrete mixture is poured over a subgrade which defines an exposed surface. The exposed surface is finished with any of several techniques, and the surface is then worked with an abrasive material, and additional techniques are used to color and seal the concrete. |
102 |
Composition and method for obtaining exposed aggregates in surfaces of moulded concrete and other cementitious materials |
US14361741 |
2012-11-30 |
US09969102B2 |
2018-05-15 |
Dany Vincent; Eric Dananche; Ara Jeknavorian |
Surface retarder coating compositions of the invention are based on the use of at least one non-Ordinary Portland Cement (non-OPC) binder and at least one OPC set retarder agent, which are provided in powder form that can be mixed with water at the construction site. The coating is applied onto the surface of a mould or formwork using roller or spray equipment, and concrete can then be cast within 30-60 minutes against the coating. The OPC set-retarding agent operates to retard setting of the concrete so that it can be de-moulded the next day and its surface can be removed using a high pressure water spray to reveal aggregate embedded beneath the removed surface. |
103 |
HYBRID POLYMER COATING FOR PETROUS OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATES, PETROUS OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE, AND OBTAINING METHOD |
US15357457 |
2016-11-21 |
US20170066690A1 |
2017-03-09 |
Erik Schoneveld; Francisco Sanchis Brines; Alberto Ortola; Bernardo Sanchez Sevilla |
A coating having a thickness between 0.1 and 2 mm is obtained from a mixture with the following composition: 10-25% by weight of micronized powder; 40-60% by weight of inorganic gravels of petrographic origin of sizes comprised between 0.063-2 mm; 10-40% by weight of a polymerisable base resin selected from polyurethane, polyester, epoxy or acrylic, with additives, and optionally pigments. The proportion of the mentioned gravel and micronized powder of the coating being up to 90% in an inner most area of interphase between coating and surface of the petrous substrate, covering one third of the thickness of the coating. The method comprises depositing the mentioned mixture on the substrate and vibrating the assembly, and subsequently proceeding to a step of curing and subsequent mechanical finishing of the surface. |
104 |
METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE |
US14994062 |
2016-01-12 |
US20160122950A1 |
2016-05-05 |
RONALD SHAW |
A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. |
105 |
Composition and Method for Obtaining Exposed Aggregates in Surfaces of Moulded Concrete And Other Cementitious Materials |
US14361741 |
2012-11-30 |
US20140374948A1 |
2014-12-25 |
Dany Vincent; Eric Dananche; Ara Jeknavorian |
Surface retarder coating compositions of the invention are based on the use of at least one non-Ordinary Portland Cement (non-OPC) binder and at least one OPC set retarder agent, which are provided in powder form that can be mixed with water at the construction site. The coating is applied onto the surface of a mould or formwork using roller or spray equipment, and concrete can then be cast within 30-60 minutes against the coating. The OPC set-retarding agent operates to retard setting of the concrete so that it can be de-moulded the next day and its surface can be removed using a high pressure water spray to reveal aggregate embedded beneath the removed surface. |
106 |
HYBRID POLYMER COATING FOR PETROUS OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATES, PETROUS OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE, AND OBTAINING METHOD |
US14232415 |
2012-05-31 |
US20140242369A1 |
2014-08-28 |
Erik Schoneveld; Francisco Sanchis Brines; Alberto Ortola; Bernardo Sanchez Sevilla |
A coating having a thickness between 0.1 and 2 mm is obtained from a mixture with the following composition: 10-25% by weight of micronized powder; 40-60% by weight of inorganic gravels of petrographic origin of sizes between 0.063-2 mm; 10-40% by weight of a polymerisable base resin selected from polyurethane, polyester, epoxy or acrylic, with additives, and optionally pigments. The proportion of the mentioned gravel and micronized powder of the coating being up to 90% in an inner most area of interphase between coating and surface of the petrous substrate, covering one third of the thickness of the coating. The method includes depositing the mentioned mixture on the substrate and vibrating the assembly, and subsequently proceeding to a step of curing and subsequent mechanical finishing of the surface. |
107 |
METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE |
US14157434 |
2014-01-16 |
US20140133908A1 |
2014-05-15 |
RONALD SHAW |
A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. |
108 |
COMPOSITE PLASTER INCLUDING AN ORGANIC ADDITIVE |
US13717054 |
2012-12-17 |
US20140116297A1 |
2014-05-01 |
Wilasa Vichit-Vadakan; Pichet Sahachaiyunta; Prapas Oodtiya |
Plaster compositions including at least one cement having a first particle distribution and a first mode, at least one non-reactive fine aggregate having a second particle size distribution and a second mode, at least one non-reactive coarse aggregate having a third particle size distribution and a third mode, and an unmodified, hydrophilic, starch. The first mode is greater than the second mode and less than the third mode. The combination of cement, non-reactive fine and coarse aggregates and unmodified, hydrophilic, starch produces a plaster composition having favorable properties suitable for use in providing exposed aggregate finishes used in water reservoirs, pools, and stucco finishes. |
109 |
DECORATIVE AGGREGATE CONCRETE SURFACE PREPARATION PROCESS |
US14019419 |
2013-09-05 |
US20140000214A1 |
2014-01-02 |
Ricardo Vasquez, JR.; Jay E. Peterson |
The present invention is directed to a process of creating a decorative aggregate concrete surface. The preparation includes washed decorative aggregate surfaces using a variety of decorative aggregate materials imbedded within a standard concrete mix having a one inch maximum aggregate. A 6-mil polypropylene sheet Visqueen material covered with a two-inch layer of sand is used directly below the concrete to retard the curing time. Roller tamping is used to move the large aggregate below the surface of the concrete material. Power brushes are then used to expose the decorative aggregate prior to the final process of applying a densifing sealer. This process has been designed to reduce installation time, as well as overall labor and material costs. |
110 |
Method of forming surface seeded particulate |
US13344751 |
2012-01-06 |
US08246269B2 |
2012-08-21 |
Lee A. Shaw; Ronald D. Shaw |
An improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete and method of making the improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete is disclosed. Small particulate is sprayed over the upper surface of the concrete. The particulate may be sprayed using a material sprayer. The particulate may be uniformly sprayed to distances exceeding twenty feet. The particulate is mixed into a cement paste derived from the concrete mixture using floats. A surface retarder is then applied to cover the concrete surface. Subsequently, any surface film is washed from the surface of the concrete and the concrete is cured. The result is a surface seeded particulate with an exposed surface that is flat and is suitable for high traffic areas. The resultant surface may resemble stone, granite or marble. |
111 |
METHOD OF FORMING SURFACE SEEDED PARTICULATE |
US13344751 |
2012-01-06 |
US20120096803A1 |
2012-04-26 |
Lee A. Shaw; Ronald D. Shaw |
An improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete and method of making the improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete is disclosed. Small particulate is sprayed over the upper surface of the concrete. The particulate may be sprayed using a material sprayer. The particulate may be uniformly sprayed to distances exceeding twenty feet. The particulate is mixed into a cement paste derived from the concrete mixture using floats. A surface retarder is then applied to cover the concrete surface. Subsequently, any surface film is washed from the surface of the concrete and the concrete is cured. The result is a surface seeded particulate with an exposed surface that is flat and is suitable for high traffic areas. The resultant surface may resemble stone, granite or marble. |
112 |
Artificial stone and method of preparing the same |
US11808050 |
2007-06-06 |
US08133575B2 |
2012-03-13 |
Do Choon Rha; Eung Seo Park; Jae Wook Juen |
An artificial stone, including a solid material and surface-treated stone elements in the solid material, wherein the surface-treated stone elements are transparent stone elements having a coloring material disposed on surfaces thereof. |
113 |
ESTER-BASED CONCRETE SURFACE RETARDERS |
US13058410 |
2009-08-19 |
US20110135829A1 |
2011-06-09 |
Dany Vincent; Eric Dananche; Ralf Quern; Byong-wa Chun |
Compositions and methods of the invention for retarding the surface of a concrete or other hydratable cementitious composition involve the use of at least one alkyl-ester-of-hydroxycarboxy compound contained in the form of particles or as a discontinuous phase distributed within a continuous non-aqueous carrier phase that is spray-applicable in liquid form. The set retarder helps to achieve lower pH and to avoid irritating fogs during spray application of the surface retarder when compared to prior art acid-containing surface retarders. |
114 |
Method of producing a color enhanced surface seeded exposed aggregate concrete |
US12927628 |
2010-11-19 |
US20110121484A1 |
2011-05-26 |
Mike Gunther |
An improved method is provided for producing a color enhanced surface seeded exposed aggregate concrete. The method includes preparing a subgrade or framework for receipt of a concrete mixture. Fill sand and/or rebar may be utilized for structural strength. A concrete mixture is poured over the subgrade. The surface of the concrete is floated or screeded to an appropriate slope. A color hardener is applied to the concrete surface to create a colorized concrete surface. The color hardener is troweled to provide uniformity of color. An aggregate is broadcast into the colorized concrete surface and than troweled to fully embed the aggregate in place. The aggregate is then exposed utilizing a chemical retardant or mechanical apparatus. Thereafter, preferably the color enhanced surface seeded exposed aggregate surface is washed and sealed. |
115 |
METHOD OF FORMING SURFACE SEEDED PARTICULATE |
US12686743 |
2010-01-13 |
US20100111604A1 |
2010-05-06 |
Lee A. Shaw; Ronald D. Shaw |
An improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete and method of making the improved surface seeded exposed particulate concrete is disclosed. Small particulate is sprayed over the upper surface of the concrete. The particulate may be sprayed using a material sprayer. The particulate may be uniformly sprayed to distances exceeding twenty feet. The particulate is mixed into a cement paste derived from the concrete mixture using floats. A surface retarder is then applied to cover the concrete surface. Subsequently, any surface film is washed from the surface of the concrete and the concrete is cured. The result is a surface seeded particulate with an exposed surface that is flat and is suitable for high traffic areas. The resultant surface may resemble stone, granite or marble. |
116 |
MOLDED CEMENTITIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS HAVING A POLISHED STONE-LIKE SURFACE FINISH |
US11750838 |
2007-05-18 |
US20080286519A1 |
2008-11-20 |
Dave Nicolson; Marc J. Stephenson; Per Just Andersen; Simon K. Hodson |
A molded cementitious architectural product for use in building construction has a cementitious body made of a molded cementitious material, the surface of which is polished (i.e., burnished) to better resemble natural stone. The polished surface is formed by exposing a portion of the molded cementitious material while in a green condition, more particularly after initial set but before final hardening of the hydraulic cement binder, and burnishing the surface before final hardening. Burnishing the surface of the green cementitious material before final hardening aligns the cement particles at the surface and seals the surface. The inclusion of an organic polymer binder within the cementitious material, such as an acrylic or latex polymer, assists in creating a polished surface resembling natural polished stone. The extent of cement hydration may be determined by monitoring the temperature of the cementitious material within the mold. Hydration may be slowed by quenching the molded green cementitious material with water to extend the window of time within which burnishing may be carried out before reaching final hardening. |
117 |
Decorative structural building material |
US11973417 |
2007-10-09 |
US20080116605A1 |
2008-05-22 |
Robert M. Reiding |
A casting having new and appealing decorative characteristics and a method for making the same. The casting of the present invention is made using a mixture of crushed and whole natural sea shells and coral, natural silica sand, cement, hydrated lime, and water. The mixture is poured into a mold and allowed to set. The casting is removed from the mold and the surface of the casting is treated with additional water to expose the shells and coral and/or coral rock. Once the casting is cured, the casting may be used as a decorative construction material. |
118 |
Surfaces of transparent resin in which marble or other stones are embedded |
US10697212 |
2003-10-30 |
US06951679B2 |
2005-10-04 |
Silena Gaggini |
A coated bathroom or kitchen component product includes a transparent polymerized resin and inserts of gravel of marble and/or other stones embedded substantially uniformly in the transparent polymerized resin. The inserts have a coplanar leveled surface at a surface of the component. The inserts are surrounded by a surface of the polymerized resin defining surface depressions having a lowest depression surface in a region between inserts and the surface of the polymerized resin rising form the lowest depression surface to the level of the surface of the component adjacent to the inserts. |
119 |
Concrete surface retarders |
US10689925 |
2003-10-20 |
US20050081751A1 |
2005-04-21 |
John Mauchamp; Philippe Antoine; Dany Vincent; Kati Hazrati |
Surface retarder compositions of the invention comprise at least one surface retarder active suspended in a vegatable oil or derivative thereof, an animal oil or derivative thereof, or mixtures thereof. Methods involving use of the compositions are also described. |
120 |
Method of making a terrazzo surface from recycled glass |
US10454678 |
2003-06-05 |
US06770328B1 |
2004-08-03 |
Tim Whaley |
The method of making a terrazzo surface from recycled glass involves several steps. First, the substrate over which the terrazzo layer is formed is conditioned and primed. Second, an epoxy mixture is made by mixing crushed recycled glass, epoxy resin and epoxy primer. Third, the epoxy mixture is poured over the substrate to a height of ⅜″ nominally. Fourth, the mixture is troweled and allowed to cure and harden. Fifth, the surface is ground and polished to expose glass fragments near the surface. Grout is then applied to fill any air bubbles opened during the grinding process. Finally, the floor is polished and sealed. Decorative patterns and designs may also be formed in the terrazzo by attaching metal divider strips of different shapes to the substrate before pouring the epoxy mixture, and then using different colored mixtures to create patterns and/or designs in the surface. |