Multi-layer film, injection molded article decorated therewith and process for the production of the decorated injection molded article
US7976931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24868
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns multi-layer films for back-molding with a liquid plastic material in an inmold process for the production of a decorated injection molded article of high optical quality and utilitarian suitability, in particular having curved surfaces, wherein the multi-layer film has at least one replication lacquer layer which at least on one of its surfaces has a spatial structure producing a visually perceptible and/or technical effect, wherein a contrast layer which is preferably in the form of a reflection layer is arranged in adjoining relationship with at least one surface with a spatial structure at least in region-wise manner. The invention further concerns an injection molded article which is decorated with a multi-layer film and a process for the production of the article.
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