Volatile Sealer Dispersion for Decorative Artwork

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for creating decorative artwork using resin and volatile sealers lack user control over the application process, resulting in limited creativity and the inability to produce distinctive, multi-dimensional designs, as they typically involve applying the sealer as a top coat rather than integrating it to create the artwork itself.

Innovation Solution

A method involving applying a coat of resin and a metallic substance to a wall-mountable substrate, followed by a volatile sealer at a sufficient velocity to disperse the resin and metallic substance, allowing for the creation of decorative markings with a multi-dimensional appearance, including mixing the sealer with the resin and manually tilting the substrate to control the application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the sealer is applied as a top coat over the artwork, then the artwork is protected with a waterproof layer, but the user cannot create distinctive multi-dimensional decorative images and has no control over the application process

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewaterproof protectionVSAvoidcreativity and control

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the traditional sequence by applying the volatile sealer first to the substrate, then applying resin and metallic substances on top. This reversal allows the sealer to interact with and disperse the subsequent materials, creating multi-dimensional decorative effects while maintaining waterproof protection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic control by allowing users to manipulate the application process in real-time, including tilting the substrate at various angles and controlling the velocity of sealer application to achieve different artistic effects, transforming a static protective coating into a dynamic creative medium.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If the resin and sealer are applied in a specific order without interruptions to ensure seamless flooring, then the floor is seamless and waterproof, but the user has no ability to exercise control over when and how the materials are applied

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseamless appearanceVSAvoiduser control

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the application process into distinct controllable stages: applying sealer first, then resin, then metallic substances. This segmentation allows users to control each stage independently while still achieving seamless decorative results, unlike traditional methods that require continuous application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by applying the volatile sealer to the substrate before applying the resin and metallic substances. This preliminary step creates a controlled environment that allows subsequent materials to be manipulated freely while ensuring proper adhesion and seamless integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Shape

If the volatile sealer is applied at high velocity to disperse resin and metallic substance, then multi-dimensional decorative markings are created, but the application process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-dimensional appearanceVSAvoidapplication process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs self-service by using the kinetic energy of the applied materials themselves to create the desired multi-dimensional effects. The velocity of application and natural flow of resin and metallic substances on the tilted substrate generate the artistic patterns without requiring additional complex dispensing devices or mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to create aesthetically appealing, multi-dimensional decorative markings with greater control over the application process, allowing for unique and creative designs that were previously unattainable with traditional methods.

Implementation Method 1

applying a sealer including a quantity of volatile organic compounds to the paint-receiving upper surface at a velocity sufficient to disperse at least one of the first coat of resin and the metallic substance

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS9675995B1Method of creating decorative artwork

Publication Date: 2017.06.13 LOWE JR RICHARD ALLEN

AI summary

A method of creating decorative artwork including providing a wall-mountable substrate having a paint-receiving upper surface and a wall-mounting surface opposite the paint-receiving upper surface, applying a first coat of resin to the paint-receiving upper surface, applying a metallic substance to the paint-receiving upper surface, and applying a sealer including a quantity of volatile organic compounds to the paint-receiving upper surface at a velocity sufficient to disperse at least one of the first coat of resin and the metallic substance in a plurality of directions with respect to the paint-receiving upper surface to create at least one decorative marking.