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Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

US6565919B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24876
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A supporting core (5) with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side (1′) and a lower side (4). The upper side (1′) of the supporting core (5) is provided with a décor , by for example printing, which décor (2′) is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core (5). The upper side (1′) of the supporting core (5) is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer (2″) by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of &agr;-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.

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