Patent · US Expired

Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials

US5015516A · kind A · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1989
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/254
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate a matrix layer of discreet, low aspect ratio resinous particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which no not lose their pattern due to wear in use, and which offer unique design advantages and flexibility, as well as superior properties.

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