In mold lamination of decorative products
US8083979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24917
- 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 decorative layer, the decorative layer comprising a relatively thin metal foil, film, fabric, veneer or sheet of paper having a digital image from an inkjet printer deposited on a front surface thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, the appearance of a wood veneer may be modified by digitally printing a burl pattern over the wood grain surface of the veneer prior to injection molding.
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