Etching a substrate: processes – Forming or treating an ornamented article – Treating stone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-14
2009-02-03
Culbert, Roberts (Department: 1792)
Etching a substrate: processes
Forming or treating an ornamented article
Treating stone
C219S121690
Reexamination Certificate
active
07485237
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for engraving or etching the surface of a solid surface material such as stone, tile, or the like, utilizing a combination of a laser and a corrosive agent. A mask material configured to be applied to the top surface of the solid surface material. A laser is utilized remove mask material to form desired designs in the mask material. A corrosive agent is applied to the portions of the solid surface material exposed by the design of the mask to engrave the surface of the solid surface material.
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Guynn Aubrey
Shuman Catherine
Culbert Roberts
Decoro Art Stone
Workman Nydegger
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