Panels having barrier layers and related methods
US11130318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/18
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to couple a decorative layer to a core layer of a panel via a barrier layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a decorative layer coupled to a panel. The panel has a core layer. The example apparatus includes a barrier layer disposed between the core layer and the decorative layer. The barrier layer is to impede at least one of gas or vapor from escaping from the core layer to the decorative layer to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the decorative layer to deter a portion of the decorative layer from separating from the panel.
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