Methods and apparatus to remove gas and vapor from a panel for a decorative layer
US10751982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44C1/105
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to remove gas and vapor from a panel for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first press plate of a hot press to engage a first surface of a panel. The hot press is to apply heat to the panel via the first press plate to cure resin of the panel. A first portion of the first press plate is composed of a permeable material to remove at least one of gas or vapor from the panel to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on a decorative layer to be coupled to the panel to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the panel.
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