Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2024
Assignee:
Westlake Royal Stone LLC
Inventors:
David H. Wolf, James S. Belt, William Smith, Donn R. Vermilion, Wayne J. Buoni, Joy Stickel
Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 11, 2023
Publication date:
September 7, 2023
Applicant:
Westlake Royal Stone LLC
Inventors:
David H. WOLF, James S. BELT, William SMITH, Donn R. VERMILION, Wayne J. BUONI, Joy STICKEL