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Automated method for making a shutter with a wood grained appearance

US9034433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2014
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D2503/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for creating a wood like appearance on a synthetic shutter using a sales client device, a network, computer instructions for creating a work order, a tray with scannable tray identifier to hold a shutter, a production client device connected to the network with computer instructions for applying a base coat, a glaze, and a top coat with spray treatment devices to the shutter as it automatically moves on a conveyer system. Scanning a scannable tray identifier with a plurality of sensors to link the tray identifier to the work order and to authenticate and validate the location of the tray on the conveyor system, or to initiate an alerting device. The method uses temperature control environments to control humidity and heating of the shutter while spraying, drying and UV curing.

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