In-mold lamination of decorative products
US7981342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/08
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of manufacturing decorative plastic composites having a decorative layer, a backing layer and a clear outer layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” is disclosed. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a clear outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. A method is also disclosed for coating the exposed surface of the decorative layer between injection of the backing and outer layers to impart a desired visual effect or repair the surface. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, clear plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects.
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