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In-mold decorating process

US6117384A · kind A · utility

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16References
18Claims
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Filing dateNov 6, 1997
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 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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