Method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface
US9770937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/5254
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface, wherein the panels at least comprise a substrate and a top layer, wherein the top layer comprises a paper layer having a printed pattern, and wherein the method at least comprises the step of providing the paper layer with thermosetting resin and the step of providing the resin provided paper layer with at least a portion of the printed pattern, wherein for providing the portion of the printed pattern use is made of pigment containing inks deposited on the paper layer by means of a digital inkjet printer, and wherein the dry weight of the total volume of the pigment containing inks deposited on the paper layer is lower than 9 grams per square meter, wherein for the pigment containing ink use is made of a water-based ink.
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