Method of forming a surface covering with substrate, phase transition liquid and plasticizer
US12005725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M3/18
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of forming a surface covering for example wallpaper or a floor covering and an apparatus for forming a surface covering, in which a surface covering raw material is supplied, the surface covering raw material comprising a substrate and a resin layer comprising a resin and a carrier liquid, the resin being dispersed in the carrier liquid and being capable of gelling or curing with the carrier liquid. A pattern is then applied to the resin layer by inkjet printing, and the surface covering raw material with the pattern formed on the resin layer is heated to gel or cure the resin layer to thereby prepare a surface covering.
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