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Methods and apparatus to form venting channels on a panel for a decorative layer

US10647099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2016
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2605/18
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to form venting channels on a panel for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example method includes contacting an outer surface of a tool to an outer resin layer of a panel. The outer surface of the tool has protrusions. The example method includes moving the outer surface of the tool on the outer resin layer of the panel in a first direction to cause the protrusions of the tool to form first venting channels on the outer resin layer of the panel and coupling a decorative layer to the outer resin layer of the panel via an adhesive layer. The first venting channels are to vent at least one of gas or vapor away from the decorative layer to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the outer resin layer.

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