Patent ID: 8980024
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: B44C,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of creating an interlock insert representative of a desired design in a solid surface material, comprising: a) creating an interlock insert design representative of the desired design; b) fabricating a plurality of insert sections from at least one different solid surface material each with top, side, and bottom surfaces according to said interlock insert design, wherein said plurality of insert sections comprise a first insert section and a second insert section, wherein said first insert section and said second insert section are configured to have a specific shape such that they interlock together, wherein said first insert section additionally comprises an overlap surface; c) forming a base pocket in said solid surface material, wherein said base pocket is sized to accept said plurality of insert sections; d) applying an adhesive to said base pocket and the bottom and the side surfaces of said plurality of insert sections; and e) assembling said first insert section and said second insert section to interlock together in said base pocket with said adhesive to create an assembled solid surface, wherein a portion of said side surface of said second insert section is in contact with said base pocket, wherein said overlap surface extends to contact the entirety of said bottom surface of said second insert section.