Patent ID: 8640413
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: B44C,E04F

Abstract:
1. A method of laser marking a graphic design in an unassembled multi-component structure, the method comprising the steps of: partitioning a graphic design to be laser marked in a multi-component structure into a plurality of graphic design sections spaced from one another; assigning each of the graphic design sections to a corresponding component of the multi-component structure based on the overall length and width of the multi-component structure as well as the component width of, component length of, and individual spacing between each corresponding component; controlling a laser system through a computer in communication with the laser system to coordinate laser marking of the graphic design sections in coordination with the assigned corresponding component; and individually laser marking each of the graphic design sections in the corresponding components while the multi-component structure is in an unassembled state, wherein the laser-marked components are adapted for assembly together with a spacing into an assembled state in which the multi-component structure has a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections spaced from each other and collectively simulating an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding components of the multi-component structure; the components comprising building components adapted for construction into a building structure.