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Wallpaper having thermochromic material layer and manufacturing method thereof

US7632554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2006
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wallpaper having a thermochromic material layer and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed where colors of a wallpaper having a thermochromic material layer change by a surrounding or human body temperature so information concerning surrounding temperature or human body health state is provided, and a user does not feel tedious about colors of a wallpaper. The manufacturing method of a wallpaper having a thermochromic material layer comprises forming a wallpaper substrate; forming at least one plane heater on the wallpaper substrate; forming at least one thermochromic material layer on the wallpaper substrate or the plane heater; forming at least one protection layer on the wallpaper substrate so that the thermochromic material layer and the plane heater are substantially covered; and forming a power supply and control means on the wallpaper substrate for supplying power to the plane heater and controlling temperature.

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