Lennar has been granted a patent for a method of creating stone slabs featuring a layered structure. The slabs consist of a first particulate mineral layer, a pigmented middle layer, and a translucent third layer, allowing visibility of the pigmented layer beneath. GlobalData’s report on Lennar gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lennar, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Lennar's grant share as of July 2024 was 79%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
The granted patent US12064900B2 describes a novel stone slab composed of three distinct layers. The first layer consists of a first particulate mineral mix, while the second layer is defined by a pigmented material that is positioned between the first and third layers. The third layer, which is translucent, allows visibility of the second layer beneath it. The claims detail various configurations of the pigmented material, including its ability to form visible images, predetermined patterns, and vein patterns. Notably, the thickness of the second layer is specified to be less than 10% of the thickness of the third layer, ensuring that the design elements of the second layer are prominently displayed through the translucent top layer.
Further claims expand on the structural and aesthetic features of the stone slab. The first layer can also define a vein pattern, and the pigmented material may predominantly consist of quartz. The arrangement of the layers is specified, with the first layer serving as the bottom layer, the second as the middle layer, and the third as the top layer. Additionally, the claims allow for variations in the coverage of the pigmented materials, including options where they extend across the entire length and width of the slab. The patent emphasizes the versatility of the design, enabling the creation of visually appealing stone slabs suitable for various applications while maintaining structural integrity.
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