Global Patent Index - EP 0666188 A1

EP 0666188 A1 19950809 - Method of etching stone materials.

Title (en)

Method of etching stone materials.

Title (de)

Verfahren zum Ätzen von Steinen.

Title (fr)

Procédé de gravure de pierres.

Publication

EP 0666188 A1 19950809 (EN)

Application

EP 94200259 A 19940204

Priority

EP 94200259 A 19940204

Abstract (en)

The present invention relates to a method of engraving stone which comprises the steps of; applying to a stone material an acid resistant polymer or lacquer coating upon portions of said stone material that are not to be engraved; bathing the coated stone material with a sufficient amount of acid for a sufficient period of time to engrave said stone material; washing the stone material with a sufficient amount of base to neutralize the acid; and, removing the coating to obtain an engraved stone material. In particular the present invention relates to methods of engraving marble or onyx using nitric acid, hydrochloric acid or hydrofluoric acids.

IPC 1-7

B44C 1/22; B44C 5/06

IPC 8 full level

B44C 1/22 (2006.01); B44C 5/06 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B44C 1/227 (2013.01); B44C 5/06 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

ES GR IT PT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0666188 A1 19950809

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 94200259 A 19940204