Processed slabs, and systems and methods related thereto
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1. A processed slab, comprising:
- a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab thickness, the major surface having at least a first pigmented vein extending generally lengthwise from edge-to-edge that separates at least second and third pigmented veins extending generally lengthwise and positioned on opposing sides of the first pigmented vein, wherein the first pigmented vein is defined by a first particulate mineral mix and at least the first particulate mineral mix is separated from and forms a substantially unmixed layer with respect to a second particulate mineral mix defining the second pigmented vein according to a predefined layer pattern such that each of the first and second pigmented veins has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness, the second particulate mineral mix being different than the first particulate mineral mix.
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Abstract
This document describes systems and processes for forming improved synthetic molded slabs suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
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1. A processed slab, comprising:
- a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab thickness, the major surface having at least a first pigmented vein extending generally lengthwise from edge-to-edge that separates at least second and third pigmented veins extending generally lengthwise and positioned on opposing sides of the first pigmented vein, wherein the first pigmented vein is defined by a first particulate mineral mix and at least the first particulate mineral mix is separated from and forms a substantially unmixed layer with respect to a second particulate mineral mix defining the second pigmented vein according to a predefined layer pattern such that each of the first and second pigmented veins has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness, the second particulate mineral mix being different than the first particulate mineral mix.
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- 14. A set of separately molded processed slabs, each respective slab of the set comprising a major surface at least 2 feet wide by at least 6 feet long and extending perpendicularly to a slab thickness, the major surface having at least a first pigmented vein extending generally lengthwise that separates at least second and third pigmented veins extending generally lengthwise and positioned on opposing sides of the first pigmented vein, wherein the first pigmented vein is defined by a first particulate mineral mix and at least the first particulate mineral mix is separated from and forms a substantially unmixed layer with respect to a second particulate mineral mix defining the second pigmented vein according to a predefined layer pattern such that each of the first and second pigmented veins has a vein thickness equal to and parallel to the slab thickness, the second particulate mineral mix being different than the first particulate mineral mix, and wherein the first, second and third pigmented veins extend substantially lengthwise on each respective slab such that the major surface of each respective slab in the set has similarly positioned and colored substantially lengthwise veins.
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