Description:FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970) &
The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)

1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SOLID COLOURS TILES FOR ITS PROCESS & SURFACE
2. APPLICANT (S)
APPLICANT (S)
NAME NATIONALITY COUNTRY OF
RESIDENCE ADDRESS
Simpolo Vitrified Pvt. Ltd.
INDIA
INDIA Simpolo Vitrified Pvt. Ltd.
Old Ghuntu Road, Morbi-363642

PREMABLE TO THE DESCRIPTION
The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

SOLID COLOURS TILES FOR ITS PROCESS & SURFACE

Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to SOLID COLOURS TILES FOR ITS PROCESS & SURFACE. The present invention is applicable for all the area and mainly applicable in high traffic area. The field of the invention pertains to solid colors tiles specifically designed for their process and surface. The invention focuses on addressing the needs and challenges associated with high-traffic areas where traditional tiles may not provide adequate durability and aesthetic appeal.
Solid colors tiles play a crucial role in interior design and architecture, providing a wide range of color options to create visually appealing surfaces. However, in high-traffic areas such as commercial spaces, public areas, and residential interiors, the performance and longevity of tiles become critical factors. These areas experience heavy footfall, constant usage, and potential wear and tear, requiring tiles that can withstand such demands.
The present invention caters to the need for solid colors tiles that excel in both durability and visual impact in high-traffic areas. These tiles are designed to withstand the rigors of frequent use, providing resistance against chipping, cracking, and wear. They offer a robust surface that can endure heavy foot traffic without compromising on their aesthetic qualities.
Furthermore, the invention focuses on the process and surface of the tiles. It addresses the challenges associated with maintaining the vibrancy and color fastness of tiles over time. Traditional tiles may fade or discolor due to exposure to light, chemicals, and cleaning agents, leading to a diminished visual appeal. The present invention aims to overcome these limitations by providing solid colors tiles that remain vibrant and fade-resistant even in high-traffic areas subject to constant use and exposure.
The invention encompasses various aspects related to the process and surface of the solid colors tiles. It includes the selection of materials that offer strength and longevity without sacrificing aesthetic quality. Additionally, specialized treatments and coatings may be employed to enhance the performance and surface characteristics of the tiles. These treatments may include stain resistance, anti-slip properties, and advanced surface coatings to ensure easy maintenance and improved safety.
Solid colors tiles for their process and surface find wide applicability across different areas, including commercial spaces such as offices, shopping malls, and hotels, as well as public areas like airports, train stations, and educational institutions. Moreover, they are equally suitable for residential interiors, enhancing the aesthetics and durability of floors, walls, and other surfaces.
In summary, the field of the invention focuses on solid colors tiles specifically designed for their process and surface. It aims to provide durable and visually appealing tiles that can withstand the demands of high-traffic areas. By addressing the challenges associated with durability and color fastness, the invention offers an innovative solution that enhances the overall aesthetic and functionality of various spaces.

Background of the Invention
Existing tiles in the market often have a Moh's hardness value of around 6, indicating their level of resistance to scratches and abrasion. While these tiles serve their purpose in various applications, there is a need for tiles with even greater hardness to withstand heavy usage and maintain their appearance over time.

The present invention, SOLID COLOURS TILES FOR ITS PROCESS & SURFACE tiles, addresses this need by introducing tiles with a significantly higher Moh's hardness value of 8. This enhanced hardness is achieved through the use of advanced materials and innovative manufacturing techniques, resulting in tiles that exhibit exceptional durability and resistance to scratches, chips, and wear. The increased hardness ensures that the SOLID COLOURS TILES FOR ITS PROCESS & SURFACE tiles can withstand the demanding conditions of high-traffic areas without compromising their structural integrity or visual appeal.

Furthermore, the present invented tiles offer additional valuable properties that set them apart from conventional tiles. One of these properties is their anti-bacterial feature. The tiles are designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria, providing a hygienic and sanitary surface. This is achieved through the incorporation of antimicrobial agents or the use of materials that naturally possess antibacterial properties. The anti-bacterial characteristic of the present invented tiles makes them ideal for use in environments where cleanliness and hygiene are of utmost importance, such as healthcare facilities, food processing areas, and public restrooms.

Another notable feature of the present invented tiles is their high skid resistance. The surface of these tiles is carefully engineered to provide excellent traction, minimizing the risk of slips and falls. This is particularly beneficial in areas where moisture or spills are common, such as swimming pool decks, commercial kitchens, and entryways. The high skid resistance of the present invented tiles ensures a safer walking surface, reducing the potential for accidents and injuries.

It is important to note that while the concept of enhancing tile hardness and incorporating anti-bacterial and high skid resistance properties has been explored in the prior art, the specific combination and implementation of these features in the present invented tiles represent a novel and innovative approach. The present invention introduces unique materials, manufacturing processes, and formulations to achieve the desired properties and surpass the limitations of previous tile technologies.

Although there may be prior patents or patent applications related to certain aspects of tile hardness, anti-bacterial properties, and skid resistance, a comprehensive search of the patent literature is required to provide specific references. It is recommended to consult a patent attorney or conduct a thorough patent search to identify any relevant prior art in these specific areas.

In summary, the background of the invention emphasizes the need for tiles with higher hardness, anti-bacterial properties, and high skid resistance. The present invented tiles offer an innovative solution by providing a Moh's hardness value of 8, along with anti-bacterial protection and excellent skid resistance. These features, combined with advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, make the present invented tiles suitable for a wide range of applications that demand superior durability, hygiene, and safety.

Object of the invention
Object of the Present Invention
The present invention aims to provide a unique surface with extraordinary properties, surpassing the limitations of conventional surfaces. The object of the invention is to achieve the following parameters with exceptional values:
A. Moh's Hardness Value: The invention aims to create a surface with a Moh's hardness value of 8. This significantly higher hardness rating ensures superior resistance to scratches, chips, and wear compared to conventional surfaces with lower hardness values. The increased hardness of the surface enhances its durability, maintaining its appearance and structural integrity even in high-traffic areas.
B. Skid Resistance (Wet Pendulum): The invention focuses on achieving excellent skid resistance on the surface, particularly in wet conditions. By carefully engineering the surface texture and properties, it aims to provide optimal traction and reduce the risk of slips and falls. The high skid resistance of the surface ensures a safer walking surface, making it suitable for areas prone to moisture, spills, or where slip accidents are a concern.
C. Anti-bacterial - Log Reduction Value: The invention aims to incorporate anti-bacterial properties into the surface, thereby inhibiting the growth and spread of bacteria. The surface is designed to achieve a significant log reduction value, ensuring a hygienic and sanitary environment. This is particularly beneficial in settings where cleanliness and hygiene are crucial, such as hospitals, food processing facilities, and public spaces. The anti-bacterial feature of the surface contributes to improved overall hygiene and reduces the risk of bacterial contamination.
D. Surface Abrasion: The present invention addresses the issue of surface abrasion by providing a highly durable surface that can withstand the rigors of daily use. The surface is designed to resist abrasion, maintaining its original appearance and quality over an extended period. By incorporating advanced materials and innovative manufacturing techniques, the invention aims to offer a surface that exhibits exceptional resistance to wear, ensuring long-term performance and visual appeal.
By achieving these extraordinary parameters, the present invention offers a surface that excels in terms of hardness, skid resistance, anti-bacterial properties, and surface abrasion resistance. These unique features make the surface highly desirable for various applications, including high-traffic areas, wet environments, spaces requiring enhanced hygiene, and places where durability and longevity are essential.
Statement of the Invention
The present invention encompasses a unique process and formulation for creating special tiles with exceptional properties. The statement of the invention highlights the key steps and features involved in the manufacturing process. The detailed description is as follows:
1. Special High Hardness Body: The invention begins by creating a specialized body with high hardness. This involves developing a unique composition using carefully selected materials and techniques to achieve the desired hardness level. The high hardness of the body ensures superior durability and resistance to wear and damage.
2. Development of Special Colors: Once the high hardness body is formed, various special colors are produced from this body. These colors are specifically formulated to provide a wide range of aesthetic options for the tiles, allowing for customization and versatility in design.
3. Formulation of Body Powder: A spray dryer is used to produce body powder, which is a crucial component in the tile manufacturing process. Approximately 10% of this powder is taken and mixed with additional elements such as corundum, nephelin, aluminium silicate, crystalline quartz, barium chloride, flux, and anti-bacterial material. This formulation enhances the properties of the tiles, including their hardness, antibacterial capabilities, and other desirable features.
4. Preparation of Special Slurry: The formulated body powder is ground in a small ball mill along with approximately 35% water. This grinding process creates a special slurry with a density of 1.6 gm/cc. The slurry serves as a crucial element in the subsequent steps of the manufacturing process.
5. Tile Production: The prepared slurry is applied to the tile surface using a vella application technique. The slurry is sprayed onto the surface, forming a layer of up to 1mm in thickness. This layer contributes to the desired properties and aesthetics of the tiles. The tiles, with the slurry applied, are then fired in a kiln at a temperature of approximately 1200 degrees Celsius. The firing process ensures the tiles achieve their final form and structural integrity.
6. Surface Durability Testing: To assess the surface durability of the tiles, they are subjected to rigorous testing. While the standard ISO 10545-7 specifies a maximum of 12,000 revolutions for testing, the invention goes beyond and tests the tiles up to 120000 revolutions. Remarkably, the tile surface loss is minimal, approaching zero, even after these extended testing periods. This demonstrates the exceptional durability and long-lasting quality of the tiles.
By incorporating these steps and features into the manufacturing process, the present invention offers tiles with outstanding hardness, color options, antibacterial properties, and surface durability. These tiles provide enhanced functionality, aesthetics, and longevity, making them highly desirable for various applications in both residential and commercial settings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The structure and the technical means adopted by the present invention to achieve the above and other objects can be best understood by referring to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 represent the PROCESS CHART WITH DESCRIPTION

Detailed description of the invention
Before explaining the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments, as depicted in different figures as described above and of being practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Fig.1: Body Preparation in Ball Mill (40 Ton) to Make Solid Color Body and Special Slurry
The drawing depicted in Figure 1 illustrates the initial stage of the tile manufacturing process, which involves preparing the body of the tile and creating a special slurry.

In this stage, a ball mill with a capacity of 40 tons is utilized. The ball mill is a large cylindrical container filled with solid color body materials, which have been carefully selected for their high hardness. The materials are loaded into the ball mill, and the mill is set in motion to facilitate the mixing and blending of the materials. The ball mill ensures that the materials are thoroughly mixed, resulting in a uniform composition.
Once the solid color body has been prepared in the ball mill, the next step is to create the special slurry. A small ball mill is used for this purpose. Approximately 10% of the body powder produced from the spray drying process is taken and combined with additional materials. These additional materials include corundum, nephelin, aluminium silicate, crystalline quartz, barium chloride, flux, and anti-bacterial substances. The mixture is then milled in the small ball mill until a fine and homogeneous slurry is formed. This special slurry will be used in the subsequent stages of the tile production process.
After the preparation of the special slurry, the process continues with spray drying to convert the slurry into powder form. The slurry is fed into a spray dryer, which utilizes heat and air flow to evaporate the liquid component, leaving behind a dry powder. The spray drying process ensures the formation of a consistent and fine texture powder.
The resulting colored body powder is then ready for the pressing stage. In this step, the powder is loaded into a tile press machine, where it is compressed under high pressure to shape the tiles. The pressing process ensures the formation of tiles with precise dimensions and a uniform thickness.
The next stage, not shown in the drawing, involves applying a layer of the special slurry onto the dry tile surface using a glazeline. The slurry is sprayed onto the tile surface, creating an approximately 1mm thick layer.
Subsequently, a digital ink and digital TR (transparency) are applied on top of the special slurry layer. This process adds decorative elements, patterns, or designs to the tile surface, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Following the ink and TR application, the tiles are subjected to kiln firing at approximately 1200 degrees Celsius. The firing process involves placing the tiles inside a kiln and exposing them to high temperatures to achieve proper hardening and durability.
After kiln firing, the tiles undergo a polishing process to refine their surface and enhance their visual appearance. Sizing is performed to ensure uniform dimensions across the tiles.
Finally, the tiles go through a sorting and packing stage, where they are inspected for quality, sorted based on size and color, and carefully packaged for storage and transportation.
The drawing in Figure 1 provides a visual representation of the main stages involved in the production of solid color tiles with a special slurry layer, from the initial body preparation to the final sorting and packing processes.
While, the invention has been described with respect to the given embodiment, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made. However, it is to be expressly understood that such modifications and adaptations are within the scope of the present invention, as set forth in the following claims.
, C , Claims:
I claim
1. A solid color tile comprising:
a. A body with a Moh's hardness value of 8;
b. A special slurry layer with a thickness of approximately 1mm;
c. Anti-bacterial properties;
d. High skid resistance.

2. The solid color tile of claim 1, wherein the body is formed from a special high hardness material.

3. The solid color tile of claim 1, wherein the special slurry comprises a mixture of body powder, corundum, nephelin, aluminium silicate, crystalline quartz, barium chloride, flux, and anti-bacterial material.

4. The solid color tile of claim 1, further comprising a digital ink and digital TR applied on top of the special slurry layer for decorative purposes.

5. A method for manufacturing solid color tiles, comprising the steps of:
a. Preparing a body by mixing special high hardness materials and forming a solid color body;
b. Creating a special slurry by mixing body powder with corundum, nephelin, aluminium silicate, crystalline quartz, barium chloride, flux, and anti-bacterial material;
c. Spray drying the special slurry to obtain a colored body powder;
d. Pressing the colored body powder to form tiles of desired dimensions;
e. Applying a layer of the special slurry onto the dry tile surface using a glazeline;
f. Applying a digital ink and digital TR on top of the special slurry layer;
g. Firing the tiles in a kiln at approximately 1200 degrees Celsius;
h. Polishing the fired tiles to refine the surface;
i. Sizing the tiles for uniform dimensions;
j. Sorting and packing the tiles based on size and color.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the special slurry has a density of 1.6 gm/cc.

7. The method of claim 5, wherein the firing of the tiles in the kiln results in minimal surface loss as per ISO 10545-7 standards.

8. The method of claim 5, wherein the tiles exhibit high skid resistance as per wet pendulum testing.

9. The method of claim 5, wherein the tiles possess anti-bacterial properties with a log reduction value.

10. The method of claim 5, wherein the special slurry layer has a thickness of approximately 1mm.

Date 22nd June 2023

For,
Simpolo Vitrified Pvt. Ltd.

Jitendra T Aghara
Applicant