Imaged nonwoven fabric for imparting an improved aesthetic texture to surfaces
US6675429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/697
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to enhancing the aesthetic appearance of surfaces by the contact application of a nonwoven fabric having a three-dimensional image imparted therein. The three-dimensional image of the nonwoven fabric induces a topical modification in either the actual or perceived texture of a surface when the imaged nonwoven fabric is applied to, then removed from, the surface. The imaged nonwoven fabric disclosed herein exhibits low linting qualities thereby reducing the potential of fiber contamination of the treated surface and is sufficiently durable that the sample can be used and rinsed clean a plurality of times, markedly increasing the working life-span.
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