Abstract: A method of laminating a graphic sheet of material onto a substrate material, including the steps of positioning a substrate material, having a top and sides, into a desired position, disposing (a) at least one sheet of thermo-setting adhesive on the top of the substrate material, disposing (b) at least one opaque white melamine sheet on the at least one adhesive sheet, disposing the (c) graphic sheet of material on the at least one opaque white melamine sheet, disposing a (d) at least one clear sheet of melamine on the graphic sheet of material, disposing a (e) at least one release paper sheet on the at least one clear sheet of melamine, applying heat to the sheets a, b, c, d and e, and applying pressure to force said sheets a, b, c, d and e against the substrate to thereby cause bonding of said sheets a, b, c and d together and to the substrate. A preferred product produced by the method is formed with a ceramic tile as the substrate and a printed paper sheet as the graphic sheet of material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for placing braille letters on an architectural sign face by drilling holes in the sign corresponding to the pattern of braille letters designed to be formed in the sign and then inserting ball bearings or the like in each opening and securing them either by friction or glue in each respective hole to form the braille letters desired. A device is disclosed for drilling the holes by using a template for accurately placing the holes in a desired place on the sign face in an arrangement desired, for accurately duplicating braille letters. Another device is disclosed for pneumatically grasping ball bearings or the like and facilitating forcing these ball bearings or the like into the holes formed in the sign face whereby braille letters are formed in the sign face.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for placing braille letters on an architectural sign face by drilling holes in the sign corresponding to the pattern of braille letters designed to be formed in the sign and then inserting ball bearings or the like in each opening and securing them either by friction or glue in each respective hole to form the braille letters desired. A device is disclosed for drilling the holes by using a template for accurately placing the holes in a desired place on the sign face in an arrangement desired, for accurately duplicating braille letters. Another device is disclosed for pneumatically grasping ball bearings or the like and facilitating forcing these ball bearings or the like into the holes formed in the sign face whereby braille letters are formed in the sign face.