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Color matching apparatus for automotive repair paints

US6539325B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1999
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/504
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides a color matching apparatus for automotive repair paints with which the color matching of a repair paint to an existing paint, whether containing or not containing a metallic or pearlescent pigment, can be performed with high precision in a reduced number of steps even by the novice. The apparatus of the invention comprises a computer, a color data file and a database reference system.

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