Color harmonization coatings for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials
US7906199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24942
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Color harmonization is provided for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to the different substrate materials while maintaining substantially uniform visual characteristics of the article. The substrates may include flexible materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, foam, textiles and the like. Examples of articles of manufacture include footwear, automotive upholstery and automotive interiors.
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