Patent ID: 11866940
Assignee: BMIC LLC
Field: Surface technology, coating (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC E  B  F  Y | IPC B  E  F

Claim 8:
9. A method, comprising:
moving a sheet of translucent polymer material along a processing path;
applying a decorative layer to at least one side surface of the sheet of translucent polymer material, wherein the decorative layer comprises an ultraviolet resistant material including an image, pattern, design, color, picture, textured appearance, or combination thereof;
positioning a plurality of solar cells along the decorative layer;
applying a protective layer to the decorative layer opposite the at least one side surface of the sheet of translucent polymer material; and
forming a plurality of roofing shingles from the sheet of translucent polymer material;
wherein the roofing shingles each include an upper surface comprising a translucent material adapted to be exposed to weather, and wherein the image, pattern, design, color photograph, textured appearance, or combinations thereof of the decorative layer is visible through the upper surface of each shingle.