Insert mold decorating film for thermoplastic resin
US6682805B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31913
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A multi-layer printable thermoplastic film consisting of at least a fluoride polymer film having laminated thereto a polycarbonate film. The printable film is preformed (vacuum molding or thermoforming) and then inserted into a mold which has the configuration of the preformed printable film. A base layer of a thermoplastic such as a polycarbonate resin is injection molded to the exposed surface of the preformed printable film. The molded structure has exterior automotive applications such as lens, etc.
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