Lighter-weight reinforced decorative composite material
US7250216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31591
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A reinforced composite material includes a decorative layer, and a strengthening panel, preferably directly fused to each other. The decorative layer is preferably made of one to three layers of (preferably printed) paper impregnated with a resin such as polyester or melamine resin. The strengthening panel may have a foil facing on one surface for fusion to the decorative layer, or may be roughed and directly fused to the decorative layer without such foil facing. Also provided is a method for the production of such a material.
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