Laser-marked multi-component assemblies, kits, and related methods

Abstract

A method is provided of laser marking a graphic design in an unassembled multi-component structure. A graphic design to be laser marked in a multi-component structure is partitioned into a plurality of graphic design sections, with each of the graphic design sections being assigned to a corresponding component of the multi-component structure. The graphic design sections are laser marked in their corresponding components of the multi-component structure while the multi-component structure is in an unassembled state. The laser-marked components are adapted for assembly together into an assembled state in which the multi-component structure has a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections collectively simulating an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding components of the multi-component structure. A kit for assembling laser-marked components into a multi-component structure is also provided.

1 - 14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . A construction kit for a multi-component assembly, comprising:
 a plurality of components of the multi-component assembly in an unassembled state, the components having individually laser-marked graphic design sections assigned to the components based on an overall length and width of the multi-component assembly as well as the width and length of the components and individual spacing between corresponding components in an assembled state, the components being adapted to be assembled together into the assembled state to collectively establish a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections spaced apart from one another and collectively simulate an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding components of the multi-component assembly.   
     
     
         16 . The construction kit of  claim 15 , wherein the components comprise a material selected from the group consisting of wood, wood composite, hardboard, and reinforced plastic. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The construction kit of  claim 15 , wherein the graphic design comprises a non-repeating design. 
     
     
         19 . The construction kit of  claim 15 , wherein the graphic design is laser engraved in surfaces of the corresponding components. 
     
     
         20 . (canceled) 
     
     
         21 . A construction kit for a multi-component building assembly, comprising:
 a plurality of building components of the multi-component building assembly in an unassembled state, the building components having individually laser-marked graphic design sections assigned to the building components based on an overall length and width of the multi-component building assembly as well as the width and length of the building components and individual spacing between corresponding building components in an assembled state, the building components being adapted to be assembled together into the assembled state to collectively establish a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections spaced apart from one another and collectively simulate an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding building components of the multi-component building assembly.   
     
     
         22 . The construction kit of  claim 21 , wherein the building components comprise a material selected from the group consisting of wood, wood composite, hardboard, and reinforced plastic. 
     
     
         23 . The construction kit of  claim 21 , wherein the graphic design comprises a non-repeating design. 
     
     
         24 . The construction kit of  claim 21 , wherein the graphic design is laser engraved in surfaces of the corresponding building components. 
     
     
         25 . The construction kit of  claim 21 , wherein the building components comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of flooring, decking, wall panels, door trim, siding, cabinetry, and railings for a residential building. 
     
     
         26 . The construction kit of  claim 21 , wherein the building components comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of flooring, decking, wall panels, door trim, siding, cabinetry, and railings for a commercial building. 
     
     
         27 . A construction kit for a multi-component deck assembly, comprising:
 a plurality of deck components of the multi-component deck assembly in an unassembled state, the deck components having individually laser-marked graphic design sections assigned to the deck components based on an overall length and width of the multi-component deck assembly as well as the width and length of the deck components and individual spacing between corresponding deck components into an assembled state, the deck components being adapted to be assembled together in the assembled state to collectively establish a viewable expansive surface with the graphic design sections spaced apart from one another and collectively simulate an overall appearance of a graphic design spanning across the corresponding deck components of the multi-component deck assembly.   
     
     
         28 . The construction kit of  claim 27 , wherein the deck components comprise a material selected from the group consisting of wood, wood composite, hardboard, and reinforced plastic. 
     
     
         29 . The construction kit of  claim 27 , wherein the graphic design comprises a non-repeating design. 
     
     
         30 . The construction kit of  claim 27 , wherein the graphic design is laser engraved in surfaces of the corresponding deck components.