Patent ID: 9057197
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B44C,B44F,E01C,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An artificial stone for covering a supporting surface, comprising: a base portion having a base surface forming a lowermost surface of the base portion for placement on the supporting surface, the base portion having a body shape with a body contour for mating engagement of the artificial stone with other like stones in a repeating pattern with intermediate perimeter joints; a top portion positioned above the base portion and having a facing surface forming an uppermost surface of the top portion, the facing surface having a total surface area defined by an irregular facing contour and being subdivided by at least one simulated joint into a continuous, major surface portion and at least one minor surface portion, wherein the at least one simulated joint extends from the facing surface, through at least a portion of the top portion, and without extending into the base portion; at least one perimeter recess extending from the facing surface, through the top portion, and through at least a portion of the base portion for generating a gap between the artificial stone and another like artificial stone in mating engagement therewith, the gap having a larger width than an adjoining perimeter joint.