Formable bright film having discontinuous metallic layers
US6858287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31855
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a formable, bright metallized laminate that has superior optical and deformation properties. The metallized laminate is made from a plurality of discontinuous metal island layers deposited on a formable clear coat film. The invention is also a method that includes depositing a first discontinuous layer of metal islands upon a formable clear coat film and then depositing a second discontinuous layer of metal islands onto the first discontinuous layer of metal islands.
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