Card sheet with starch compositions forming breakable layers in pre-cut substrates
US7377996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2457
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A card sheet including a top material layer having pre-cut weakened lines extending partially but not completely through the top material layer, the top material layer having a front side and a back side; and a starch composition layer applied to the back side of the top material layer, wherein at least a portion of the starch composition diffuses into the top material layer to a depth and renders the top material layer breakable along the weakened lines. A method of making the card sheet, including providing the top material layer, cutting partially through the top material layer; and applying a starch composition to form the starch composition layer on the back side of the top material layer; and at least partially removing any diluent present in the starch composition. The top material layer may be printable, and the card sheet may include a second top material layer.
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