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System and method for the transfer of color and other physical properties to laminate composite materials and other articles

US8343574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2011
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of transferring a dye to a composite material comprising applying the dye to a transfer media to create a colored transfer media, placing the colored transfer media into contact with the composite material, and applying, using an autoclave, at least one of heat, external pressure, vacuum pressure to infuse the dye to the composite material to create a colored composite material.

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