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Paint replacement film, composites therefrom, and related methods

US11420427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2018
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2848
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Paint replacement films of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; at least one pigmented layer; and at least one polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials. In addition, paint replacement composite articles and related methods of the invention comprise a paint replacement film and a topcoat on a surface of the paint replacement film opposite the adhesive layer. Paint replacement films and composite articles of the invention are useful when applied to a variety of articles (e.g., a motorized vehicle such as an aircraft).

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