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System and method for making a film having a matte finish

US9539613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY · US

Inventors

Robert A. Yapel · Oakdale, US
Francis M. Aguirre · Windom, US
John P. Baetzold · North St. Paul, US
Olester Benson, Jr. · Woodbury, US
Andrew J. Henderson · Eagan, US
Mitchell A. F. Johnson · Maplewood, US
Leslie A. Todero · Omaha, US
Steven J. McMan · Stillwater, US
David L. Phillips · White Bear Lake, US
Bruce D. Shalles · Stillwater, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 29, 2013
Grant date	Jan 10, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05D2252/02
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller having patterned features thereon contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.

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