Materials having a selectively applied decorative adhesive matrix
US5260118A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/254
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate one or more selectively deposited matrix layers of discrete, low aspect ratio particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes one embodiment of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which do 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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