Articles comprising protective sheets and related methods
US8545960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31551
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of the invention include those for applying protective sheets to articles. According to these methods and resulting articles, a protective sheet is applied to at least a portion of an exterior surface where protection is desired on an article. At least one portion of at least one exterior surface of the article to be protected can be integrally formed in the presence of the protective sheet. Improved bonding of the protective sheet to the article and improved processing efficiency are advantageously achieved according to the invention.
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