PANELS AND TILES HAVING VARIOUS PATTERNS

Abstract

Implementations of the present disclosure include panels and/or sub-component tiles used to create the panels that employ a number of different shapes, patterns, and designs. In one implementation, panels can be prepared from various full and half-sized tiles that have been cut to create the desired shape or design. A manufacturer can then assemble the tiles together to create a finished pane.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

This disclosure relates to architectural panels and tiles.

2. Background and Relevant Art

A number of disadvantages are present in the art of architectural design that can be addressed.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Implementations of the present disclosure include systems, methods, and apparatus related to architectural panels and tiles having unique design features. In one implementation, a manufacturer can assemble multiple tiles together to create a panel, or mix and match panels with tiles (or mix and match tiles) for certain design considerations. Implementations of the present disclosure can be made of any panel material, including natural or synthetic resin, glass, wood, or composites thereof.

Additional features and advantages of exemplary implementations of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations. The features and advantages of such implementations may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of such exemplary implementations as set forth hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the invention can be obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

FIGS. 1A through 1G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Velvet” pattern on a facing side thereof;

FIGS. 2A through 2H illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Velvet” pattern on opposing facing sides thereof;

FIGS. 3A through 3G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grain” pattern on a facing side thereof;

FIGS. 4A through 4F illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grain” pattern on opposing facing sides thereof;

FIGS. 5A through 5G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grid” pattern on a facing side thereof;

FIGS. 6A through 6K illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grid” pattern on opposing facing sides thereof;

FIGS. 7A through 7J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Foil Strip” patterns;

FIGS. 8A through 8J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Square Foil” patterns;

FIGS. 9A through 9J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Dapple” patterns;

FIGS. 10A through 10H illustrate various facing and perspective views illustrating panels having a “Strum” pattern;

FIGS. 11A through 11H illustrate various facing and perspective views illustrating panels having a “Vade” pattern; and

FIGS. 12A through 12I illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Wood Strip” pattern.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Implementations of the present disclosure solve one or more problems in the art with systems, components, and apparatus that enable a manufacturer, or designer to create unique panel designs. In one implementation, the panels can be created from one or more sub-component tiles that are assembled along a common bevel/edge. One will appreciate that the panels and corresponding panel designs of the present disclosure can be assembled from any number of materials that can be formed into the shapes and designs disclosed and claimed herein, and such materials can include but are not limited to resins (e.g., polyesters, copolyesters, polycarbonate, acrylic), glass, wood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and composites thereof, all of the foregoing in any naturally-occurring or synthetic forms.

FIGS. 1A through 1G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Velvet” pattern visible on one facing surface thereof. FIGS. 1A through 1G are photographs of a panel with the single-sided Velvet pattern.

FIGS. 2A through 2H illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Velvet” pattern visible on opposing facing surfaces thereof. FIGS. 2A through 2H are photographs of a panel with the double-sided Velvet pattern.

FIGS. 3A through 3G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grain” pattern visible on one facing surface thereof. FIGS. 3A through 3G are photographs of a panel with the single-sided Grain pattern.

FIGS. 4A through 4F illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grain” pattern visible on opposing facing surfaces thereof. FIGS. 4A through 4F are photographs of a panel with the double-sided Grain pattern.

FIGS. 5A through 5G illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grid” pattern visible on one facing surface thereof. FIGS. 5A through 5G are photographs of a panel with the single-sided Grid pattern.

FIGS. 6A through 6K illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating a panel having a “Grid” pattern visible on opposing facing surfaces thereof. FIGS. 6A through 6K are photographs of a panel with the double-sided Grid pattern.

FIGS. 7A through 7J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Foil Strip” patterns. FIGS. 7A through 7J are photographs of panels with the Foil Strip patterns.

FIGS. 8A through 8J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Square Foil” patterns. FIGS. 8A through 8J are photographs of panels with the Square Foil patterns.

FIGS. 9A through 9J illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having “Dapple” patterns. FIGS. 9A through 9J are photographs of panels with the Dapple patterns.

FIGS. 10A through 10H illustrate various facing and perspective views illustrating panels having a “Strum” pattern. FIGS. 10A through 10H are photographs of a panel with the Strum pattern.

FIGS. 11A through 11H illustrate various facing and perspective views illustrating panels having “Vade” patterns. FIGS. 11A through 11H are photographs of panels with the Vade patterns.

FIGS. 12A through 12I illustrate various facing, side, and perspective views illustrating panels having a “Wood Strip” pattern. FIGS. 12A through 12I are photographs of panels with the Wood Strip pattern.

One will appreciate that each contour, shape, and dimension of the patterns of the panels and tiles disclosed herein are readily understood from the drawings, or can be readily deduced therefrom. One will further appreciate that the patterns, and dimensions of the panels disclosed herein can provide a number of aesthetic and functional advantages in the art.

In at least one implementation, a manufacturer can implement a system in which the manufacturer interchanges various panels or tiles of different patterns, or panels or tiles of different materials, colors, or configurations, for added effect.

In at least one implementation, a manufacturer prepares the panels or tiles shown herein through any number of mechanisms, including but not limited to processing various panel materials through a milling machine, such as a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. The manufacturer can use the machine not only to cut the panels or tiles to appropriate size, but also to ensure that the edges and beveling enable a substantially flush alignment with other panels or tiles. Once cut to the appropriate size, design, and dimension, the assembler can then place the panels or tiles in substantially flush configuration together against a surface, such as a wall, ceiling, or floor. In at least one implementation, the assembler uses one or more adhesives to adhere or otherwise affix the panels or tiles to the surface. Other methods and mechanisms for affixing the panels or tiles in position are possible within the scope of the invention. Such other methods and mechanisms can further include the use of fasteners or the like.

The present disclosure thus may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

1. A panel having a single-sided Velvet design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

2. A panel having a double-sided Velvet design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

3. A panel having a single-sided Grain design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

4. A panel having a double-sided Grain design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

5. A panel having a single-sided Grid design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

6. A panel having a double-sided Grid design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

7. A panel having a Foil Strip design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

8. A panel having a Square Foil design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

9. A panel having a Dapple design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

10. A panel having a Strum design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

11. A panel having a Vade design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.

12. A panel having a Wood Strip design, as shown in the Figures, and a process of making or assembling the same.