In-mold decorating process
US6117384A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved process for the manufacture of plastic articles such as light assemblies, and the articles made by said process, are disclosed. The disclosed process includes a step wherein one or more colors are decorated onto a single film which is then incorporated with other components in an in-mold decorating process to yield the improved articles of the invention.
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