MATERIAL RESTORATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD

Abstract

A method of restoring a material surface utilizes a first composition (referred to herein as Composition A) and a second composition (referred to herein as Composition B). Methodologies guide application of Composition A and optionally Composition B to enact various restoration advantages to existing or new material surfaces. Composition A may be first applied to a material surface to remove surface contaminants and lift stains. During the described methodology, a user must wait a predetermined amount of time for Composition A to permeate the material surface. Optionally, Composition B may be subsequently applied to bond voids and damages areas of the material surface, or to add a new surface altogether above the original surface. A user may wait a predetermined amount of time for Composition B to cure.

Claims

1. A material restoration system for restoring material surfaces, the material restoration system comprising: a first composition including at least fifty percent alcohol; at least twenty percent cutting oil; denatured alcohol; C9-11 Pareth-8; Sodium C14-16; Sodium laureth sulfate; Sodium chloride; and Sodium xylernsulfatel.

2. The material restoration system of claim 1, further comprising a second composition including synthetic rubber emulsion; latex bonding agent; polymeric resin; ethylene; polyvinyl acetate; and water.

3. The material restoration system of claim 1, further comprising a third composition including ninety percent of the combination of a water-based silicone release agent, five percent of water; and five percent of alcohol.

4. The material restoration system of claim 1, wherein the first composition further comprises fragrance.

5. The material restoration system of claim 1, wherein the first composition further comprises color.

6. The material restoration system of claim 1, wherein the first composition further comprises Deceth-8.

7. The material restoration system of claim 1, wherein the first composition further comprises an amine oxide.

8. The material restoration system of claim 2, wherein the second composition further comprises sodium.

9. The material restoration system of claim 2, wherein the second composition further comprises a copolymer.

10. A material restoration system for restoring material surfaces, the material restoration system comprising: a first composition including at least fifty percent alcohol; at least twenty percent cutting oil; dish soap; denatured alcohol; C9-11 Pareth 8; Sodium C14-16; Sodium laureth sulfate; Sodium chloride Deceth 8; Amine oxide; and Sodium xylernsulfatel.

11. A method of, restoring a material surface, the method comprising the steps of: applying a first composition to the material surface, the first composition comprising at least fifty percent alcohol by volume, at least twenty percent cutting oil by volume, denatured alcohol, C9-11 Pareth-8, Sodium C14-16, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, and Sodium xylenesulfonate; waiting until the first composition absorbs into the material surface, requiring a minimum of thirty minutes; applying composition B to the material surface; and waiting for a second composition to cure before applying contact to the material surface, requiring a minimum of thirty minutes, the second composition comprising synthetic rubber emulsion; latex bonding agent; polymeric resin; ethylene; polyvinyl acetate; and water.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of forming a colored-mixture comprising the first composition and a coloring agent; applying the colored-mixture to the material surface; and waiting until the colored-mixture absorbs into the material surface, requiring a minimum of thirty minutes.

13. The method of claim 12, whereby the colored-mixture comprises a minimum of sixty percent by volume of the first composition.

14. The method of claim 11, whereby the second composition is applied to the material surface by broadcasting.

15. The method of claim 11, whereby the second composition is applied to the material surface by troweling.

16. The method of claim 11, whereby the first composition is applied to the material surface by a roller.

17. The method of claim 11, whereby the first composition is applied to the material surface by a sprayer.

18. The method of claim 11, whereby the first composition is applied to the material surface by a brush.

19. The method of claim 11, whereby the first composition is applied to the material surface by a cloth.

20. A method of restoring a material surface, the method comprising the steps of: applying a first composition to the material surface, the first composition comprising at least fifty percent alcohol by volume, at least twenty percent cutting oil by volume, denatured alcohol, C9-11 Pareth-8, Sodium C14-16, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, and Sodium xylenesulfonate; waiting until the first composition absorbs into the material surface, requiring a minimum of thirty minutes.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a material restoration composition and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a concrete substrate exhibiting cracks and discoloration prior to application of the material restoration system, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the concrete substrate of FIG. 1 after application of Composition A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the concrete substrate of FIG. 1 after application of Composition B, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for treating a material surface using Composition A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for treating a material surface using Composition A and Composition B, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for treating a material surface using Composition A, Composition B, and a coloring agent, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for treating a material surface using Composition A and Composition C, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a material restoration product and system and more particularly to a material restoration composition and method as used to repair and restore material surfaces such as concrete.

[0023] Generally, the material restoration system includes up to three compositions which perform particular restorative functions for concrete, stone, and other resilient construction materials. While concrete is a primary intended application, a wide variety of materials (including steel, copper, composites, and painted materials) may be treated using one or more of the compositions.

[0024] Additionally, disclosed are methodologies for utilizing these restorative compositions in particular orders and application parameters. Some situations do not require the application of all three compositions or use all possible applications of each composition. For example, in some situations only surface restoration, curing calcification, oxidation, and other surface maladies, is needed. In other cases, cracks, chips, and severe structural damage may be present, necessitating additional treatment described in the disclosed methodologies.

[0025] In short, the material restoration system disclosed provides masons, artisans, hobbyists, and construction workers with an effective and easy-to-use restoration system which can correct many material maladies. Characteristics of the system are efficient labor requirements, resilience of the final product, ease of applicability in greatly varied temperatures and conditions, and flexibility in use with many structures and materials.

[0026] Composition A (alternatively, the “first composition” or the “treating composition”) is useful for eliminating salt, surface rust, calcification and hard water, sprinkler stains, oxidation, efflorescence, oversprayed enamel paint, car wax, adhesives, and hazes. Composition A may be applied to a surface with a cloth by hand, with brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Composition A is able to be absorbed into a concrete surface, and does not generally act as a surface coating.

[0027] Composition A may be diluted with a coloring agent (such as a paint or stainer) such that a color-mixed variant of Composition A may contain twenty percent of the coloring agent. In such an embodiment, Composition A does not color concrete as a paint, by merely coating the concrete surface. Rather, because the paint or stain is diluted and combined with the composition as detailed above, the concrete is able to absorb the color-mixed variant of Composition A, such that the color is absorbed and fully integrated into the concrete. When mixed, the colored mixture should contain no less than sixty percent of Composition A; however, approximately eighty percent has been found to be ideal. Such a ‘colored mixture’ of Composition A may be applied separately after an initial treatment of pure Composition A in some scenarios.

[0028] Composition B (alternatively, the “second composition” or the “resurfacing composition”) is useful for bonding to concrete in order to repair cracks, chips, voids, and breaks with minimal surface preparation. Accordingly, it may be used as a filler to repair and replace missing (broken) pieces of concrete. Additionally, it can be applied in thickness over concrete to create a new surface. It may also be used to create a veined sandstone appearance. In such an application, a batch of Composition B may be mixed with a sand aggregate. The application surface may then be prepared and/or layered with pure Composition B. Then, the Composition B mixture with the sand aggregate may be applied in “veins” as desired by a user. In other applications, various aggregates may be added to Composition B for various visual effects. Composition B chemically bonds to the substrate. Accordingly, it can be applied in multiple, subsequent, thin layers to form a strong and cohesive structure. Various aggregates may be added into Composition B as desired for textures and ornamental purposes.

[0029] Since composition B is a bonding material, it may used in more creative structural applications. For example, a concrete driveway which is cracked, discolored, and otherwise damaged may be treated with a thin surface application (for example, 1-inch thick) of Composition B, and pavers or tiles may be placed upon Composition B as a mason would place tiles onto a mortar bed. The strength of Composition B is such that even such a thin layer will support a vehicle driving over the pavers without cracking. Such a refurbishment is far less expensive than demolishing the concrete driveway and replacing it with a from-scratch paver installation, as well as less labor intensive. This kind of refurbishment cannot be accomplished with any other masonry materials currently known in the art.

[0030] It should be noted that while the disclosed compositions are seen as particularly advantageous for refinishing concrete, they may be used with other materials as well. In particular, Composition A has been found useful in refinishing brick & mortar, concrete, chrome, fiberglass, glass, plastic, plexiglass, metal, stainless steel, stone, and vinyl. Composition B may be applied with a brush, roller, or sprayer. When spraying, Composition B may optionally be diluted by water.

[0031] Additionally, Composition C (alternatively, the “third composition” or the “sealing composition”) may be used as a top coating for material surfaces, to be used in conjunction with (and following) an application of Composition A. Composition C may seal, protect, waterproof, and enhance a surface appearance of the material surface when used correctly with the disclosed methodologies.

[0032] In an ideal embodiment, each composition may be composed thusly:

[0033] COMPOSITION A: Sixty-two percent alcohol; thirty-three percent cutting oil; and no more than five percent of a detergent composition. The detergent composition itself may include a mixture of approximately equal parts of: denatured alcohol; C9-11 Pareth 8; Sodium C14-16; Sodium laureth sulfate; Sodium chloride; Daceth 8; Amine oxide; Sodium xylernsulfatel; frangrance; and color. Note that in varying embodiments each proportion of an ingredient may diverge up to fifteen percent of the percentage specified here. However, the values given herein are found to be an ideal embodiment.

[0034] COMPOSITION B: fifteen percent synthetic rubber emulsion; twenty percent latex bonding agent; twenty percent polymeric resin; thirty percent type II ethylene polyvinyl acetate; four percent co-polymer; one percent sodium; and ten percent water. In use, Composition B may be further diluted with water as necessary. Again, note that in varying embodiments each proportion of an ingredient may diverge up to fifteen percent of the percentage specified here. However, the values given herein are found to be an ideal embodiment.

[0035] COMPOSITION C: five-percent water; five percent alcohol; and ninety-percent of the combination of: water-based silicone release agent, a silicone release agent, (such as RELEASE release agent as manufactured by TechniChem) and ten percent dilute. The dilute may be a mixture of water and alcohol, such as half water and half alcohol, or pure water. Again, note that in varying embodiments each proportion of an ingredient may diverge up to fifteen percent of the percentage specified here. However, the values given herein are found to be an ideal embodiment.

[0036] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-3, various views of a restoration system 100.

[0037] FIGS. 1-3 are perspective views of a concrete substrate exhibiting cracks and discoloration prior to application of the material restoration system, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Material restoration system 100 may include Composition A 200 and Composition B 300. FIG. 1 illustrates a material surface 10 before treating. FIG. 2 illustrates Composition A 200 being applied to material surface 10 to be absorbed into the substrate. FIG. 3 illustrates Composition B 300 being applied to material surface 10 to fill cracks and form a new surface. Composition C (not illustrated) may be applied to a surface when appropriate in like fashion.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a first method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, this first method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 400 may include one or more components or features of the restoration system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 400 may include the steps of: step one 401, applying Composition A to the material surface with a clean cloth, brush, roller, or sprayer; step two 402, waiting at least thirty minutes for Composition A to be absorbed into the material surface; and step three 403, cleaning the material surface with water or soapy water.

[0039] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a second method for applying Composition B of the material restoration system to a material surface, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, this second method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 500 may include one or more components or features of the restoration system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, applying Composition A to the material surface with a clean cloth, brush, roller, or sprayer; step two 502, waiting at least thirty minutes for Composition A to be absorbed into the material surface; step three 503, cleaning the material surface with water or soapy water; step four 504, applying a first mixture of composition B and water (preferably ⅓ composition B and ⅔ water) to the material surface; step five 505, waiting at least half an hour for the first mixture to be absorbed by the material surface; step six 506, applying a second mixture of Composition B and water (preferably ½ Composition B and ½ water) to the material surface; step seven 507, waiting at least an hour for the second mixture to be absorbed by the material surface; step eight 508, applying a third mixture of Composition B and a solid aggregate (preferably between 30 and 35 percent Composition B) to the material surface via broadcasting or troweling; and step nine 509, waiting at least twenty-four hours for the third mixture to dry and cure.

[0040] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a third method for applying Composition B of the material restoration system to a material surface, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, this third method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 600 may include one or more components or features of the restoration system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface 600 may include the steps of: step one 601, applying Composition A to the material surface with a clean cloth, brush, roller, or sprayer; step two 602, waiting at least thirty minutes for Composition A to be absorbed into the material surface; step three 603, cleaning the material surface with water or soapy water; step four 604, applying a first mixture of composition B and water (preferably ⅓ composition B and ⅔ water) to the material surface; step five 605, waiting at least half an hour for the first mixture to be absorbed by the material surface; step six 606, applying a second mixture of Composition B and water (preferably ½ Composition B and ½ water) to the material surface; step seven 607, waiting at least an hour for the second mixture to be absorbed by the material surface; step eight 608, applying a third mixture of Composition B and a solid aggregate (preferably between 30 and 35 percent Composition B) to the material surface via broadcasting or troweling; step nine 609, waiting at least twenty-four hours for the third mixture to dry and cure; and step ten 610, applying of fourth mixture of Composition A and a coloring agent (preferably 80 percent Composition A to 20 percent coloring agent) to the new surface formed by the third mixture.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a first method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface with the addition of a surface sealing coat, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, this method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface with the addition of a surface sealing coat 700 may include one or more components or features of the restoration system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for applying the material restoration system to a material surface with the addition of a surface sealing coat 700 may include the steps of: step one 701, applying Composition A to the material surface with a clean cloth, brush, roller, or sprayer; step two 702, waiting at least thirty minutes for Composition A to be absorbed into the material surface; step three 703, cleaning the material surface with water or soapy water; and step four 704, applying Composition C to the material surface in order to implement a sealer top coating.

[0042] It should be noted that some steps may be optional in various embodiments and may not be implemented in all cases. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for restoring material surfaces, are taught herein.

[0043] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.