Constructed From Filamentary Or Flat Sheet Material Patents (Class 428/542.6)
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Publication number: 20040096687Abstract: A continuous process for manufacturing decorative panels includes the steps of forming a first continuous fiber reinforced resin layer, laying a continuous decorated sheet on the first fiber reinforced resin layer, forming a second continuous fiber reinforced resin layer on the continuous decorated sheet, eliminating a substratum of the decorated sheet so that the first and second fiber reinforced resin layers can join one another to form a continuous consolidated strip of fiber reinforced resin with an image suspended therein, curing the continuous consolidated strip, and cutting a panel from the continuous consolidated strip. The first fiber reinforced resin layer is preferably at least partially cured in a first curing step before the second fiber reinforced resin layer is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Luciano Fusco
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Patent number: 6686034Abstract: A new process for producing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin molded product with a high mechanical strength and no heat substantial deterioration of the resin, by an efficient heating without applying shear stress to the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin base material and a molded product, for example, a tiptoe core for a safety shoe produced by said process are provided. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin base material P1 in a string form or a tape form is scattered and accumulated in a vessel such as tube 11, and a heating gas passed to the accumulated base material to melt heat, and preferably press by a plunger 15, the base material P1, whereby a molten mass P2 is formed, and then the molten mass P2 is dislocated to a mold to be press-mold. Said base material preferably satisfies the following formula: {fraction (1/100)}≦&rgr;1/&rgr;0≦½, wherein &rgr;0 means a density where said base material is scattered and accumulated and &rgr;0 means a true density of said base material.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Asahi Fiber Glass Company, LimitedInventors: Toru Mizukami, Kengo Ozaki, Masahiko Tominaga, Yuji Yokoo
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Publication number: 20040018343Abstract: Processes for producing a holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth surface of a printing element and then transferred the holographic image to a substrate. A coating is applied to the smooth surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface, the coated surface is embossed or engraved to provide the holographic image, and the holographic image is then transferred to a substrate via a bonding material, thereby producing the holographic material. The holographic material may be used to provide a decorative cover for an object or item, such as a floral grouping or a potted plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6680104Abstract: A decorative wrapping film for application to a three-dimensional substrate includes a biaxially-oriented polyester layer which has a first surface for adhering to a three-dimensional substrate and a second surface. A decorative layer is coated on the second surface of the polyester layer, and a protective layer is coated on the decorative layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1998Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Leonard Kurz GmbH & Co.Inventors: Gregory J. Boris, Frank M. Yandrisevits, III
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Patent number: 6667109Abstract: A decorative medallion consists of two pieces that may be assembled about a mounted fixture. The medallion pieces are decorated with surface ornamentation to add to their visual appeal. A first piece of the medallion includes at a first end an overlapping member whose outline follows prominent features in the surface ornamentation, and at a second end an underledge designed to receive the overlapping member of the second piece. The second piece similarly includes an underledge that is designed to receive the overlapping member of the first piece. The respective overlapping members have recessed edges that are shaped to include one or more alignment features, such as protrusions and concave receiving portions. The underledges are shaped to slideably mate with the corresponding alignment features of the respective overlapping members, and thus, include various corresponding concave receiving portions and protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Style Solutions, IncorporatedInventor: Kent T. Julliard
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Patent number: 6656551Abstract: The present invention provides for an indicia bearing elastomeric article with a smooth outer surface and a process for making the article. The indicia bearing elastomeric article includes a polymer film having indicia on one of its surfaces bonded to and flush with an elastomer layer. Since the outer surface of the article is without surface irregularities caused by the known transfer release techniques, power transmissions belts employing the invention do not generate the unwanted noise caused by the irregular surface contacting pulleys and idler rolls. The indicia provided by the invention can provide durable labeling for the article which remains visible throughout the useful life of the article.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Robert Donald Dyl
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Patent number: 6656558Abstract: A high temperature resistant masking device (10) comprising a substrate having a top surface (26) and a bottom surface (28) with an adhesive applied to the bottom surface (28) of the substrate for removable attachment to a masking surface. The masking device (10) includes a pull tab (12) extending upwardly from the device's center portion for facilitating easy placement and removal of the masking device (10) from the masking surface. The masking devices (10) are die-cut into various shapes and sizes, and placed on rolls of release liner so that they may be readily applied to parts requiring masking during a painting or coating process.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Engineered Products & Services, Inc.Inventor: Kissak T. Sarajian
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Patent number: 6652955Abstract: A hot-moldable laminated sheet has a core, made from a prefabricated flat sheet of wood and/or cellulose fibers which have been impregnated with heat-curable phenol/formaldehyde resin. The flat sheet being thickened in the opposite edge regions. The two surfaces of the core are provided with decorative layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Trespa International B.V.Inventor: Johannes Petrus Marinus Plug
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Publication number: 20030138575Abstract: A three-dimensional ornamental device adapted for rotation about an axis to produce a changing perspective that creates an interesting visual effect includes a series of angularly spaced apart strips, each strip having opposite ends and a length corresponding to the curvilinear distance along the strip between the opposite ends of the strip, wherein each strip is connected at one end to a first spine and connected at an opposite end to a second spine. The device can be made by cutting a sheet of material into a desired geometric shape, making cuts into the sheet material to form a series of disconnected adjacent strips, and bending the strips from a reference plane so that the strips are angularly spaced apart from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Timothy J. Flohe
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Patent number: 6582830Abstract: An article includes a first member shaped and dimensioned for application to a rigid substrate. The first member is a decorative sheet which is adhesively bound to the substrate. The article further includes a polymeric adhesive tape securing the first member to the substrate, wherein the polymeric adhesive tape includes a heat activated, first polymeric adhesive layer which is activated at a first temperature and a heat activated, second polymeric adhesive layer which is opposite the first polymeric adhesive layer and is activated at a second temperature different from the first temperature.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Premark RWP Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Nelson, Robert R. Krebs
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Publication number: 20030082394Abstract: Novel processes for the production of a smooth translucent glass sheet comprise grinding at least one face of a clear glass sheet using a conventional abrasive such as sand. Preferably the clear glass sheet is a short of clear float glass. The process may be carried out using a conventional glass grinding and polishing facility operated in a manner that the ground sheet is ground but not polished. The product preferably has a satin finish and a roughness Ra of less than 5.0 &mgr;M and is sufficiently translucent as to be useful in privacy glazing. The ground glass products may have a haze value of from 80 to 90% and an Ra value of from 1.0 &mgr;M to 3.0 &mgr;M are believed to bc novel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: George Allan Boot, Julian Gould Barnes
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Patent number: 6531009Abstract: An adhesive or glue, preferably regular white glue, is applied to a first surface of a transparent glass article. A water based paint is then applied sporadically to the glue so that the water based paint bleeds through the glue. A first side of a piece of tissue wrapping paper is then placed over the water based paint and glue to keep the water based paint and glue in place. The white glue and water based paint is then allowed to dry. A second side of the tissue wrapping paper is then painted with a metallic color.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Inventor: Nancy C. Prior
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Publication number: 20030000136Abstract: Processes for producing a holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth surface of a printing element and then transferred the holographic image to a substrate. A coating is applied to the smooth surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface, the coated surface is embossed or engraved to provide the holographic image, and the holographic image is then transferred to a substrate via a bonding material, thereby producing the holographic material. The holographic material may be used to provide a decorative cover for an object or item, such as a floral grouping or a potted plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020168486Abstract: A decorative ornament that is constructed by wrapping a pair of sections sequentially onto a core. Each section is composed of thin, pliable sheet material which includes a mass of slits forming a plurality of first upstanding members within one section and a plurality of second upstanding members within the second section. The outer tips of the first upstanding members are free and the apexes of the second upstanding members are free. Both the first section and the second section each include a solid uncut border with these borders to be wound onto the core in an overlapping arrangement. The slits within each section are located transverse to their respective border.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: Mary M. Yedlin, Monte A. Yedlin
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Publication number: 20020096238Abstract: The invention can improve rubber permeability and a fatigue resistance in a metal cord in a layer structure. There is formed layer structure in which a sheath (3) constituted by 1 to 6 filaments (Fb) is formed around a core constituted by 1 filament (Fa). The filament (Fa) is constituted by a waved filament (5) waved in a two-dimensional wave shape in a state before being bundled, and is twisted with the sheath while applying the torsion so as to be formed in a three-dimensional wave shape within a cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Shinichi Miyazaki, Kazumi Yamazaki, Osamu Toda
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Patent number: 6417119Abstract: A fabric having plant material adhered between layers of silk or hand-made paper. The silk or paper layers are translucent to allow the fabric to have the appearance of plant material. The fabric is manufactured by soaking dry plant material in water, pressing and drying the plant material to flatten it, adhering bottom and top layers of silk or paper to the plant material, and applying a stiffening agent to the fabric. Articles of various shapes may be formed by shaping the fabric into a predetermined shape prior to the step of applying the stiffening material.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1999Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Inventor: Sang Roberson
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Patent number: 6399168Abstract: A decorative tape adhesive molding in which a decorative tape are integrally fusion-bonded to a molding body. A molding body forming material is a non-polar TPE composition, the decorative tape is constituted by a transparent film layer, a backing layer, and a decorative portion layer interposed therebetween. The backing layer forming material is a resin composition containing the same kind of resin polymer as a hard phase-forming polymer of the non-polar TPE or containing a resin polymer having a melting point of not lower than 100° C. and capable of being fusion-bonded to the hard phase-forming polymer of the non-polar TPE.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., LTDInventors: Koichi Sato, Katsushi Ito, Junji Koizumi, Sadao Nada, Tetsumi Ichioka
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Patent number: 6387459Abstract: A ribbon material produced by cutting a sheet or web of flexible material into strips of flexible material having a uniform, predetermined width such that the ribbon material can be wrapped about items and formed into bows and decorative ornamentations containing ruffles, loops and curved segments. The ribbon material can be a flexible material having a holographic design on at least one surface thereof or a flexible laminated material containing a holographic design or an iridescent material. The ribbon material can also be textured, printed and/or embossed. At least a portion of the ribbon material may be provided with a matte or textured finish simulating the appearance of cloth.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6368758Abstract: This invention relates to a decorative package comprising a package having adhered thereto a label comprising a transparent polymer sheet, and at least one dye containing layer is on each side of said sheet, wherein there are at least four separate dye containing layers and the dye containing layers comprise at least four spectrally distinct colors.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Alphonse D. Camp, James L. Edwards, Robert P. Bourdelais, Peter T. Aylward
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Patent number: 6352769Abstract: To provide a decorative sheet which has a three-dimensional decorative effect and, in addition, is free from separation of a decorated area upon being exposed to abrasion or impact conditions. A decorative sheet comprising: a substrate (1) formed of a transparent resin composition; and, laminated thereon in the following order, a color layer (2), an expandable layer (3), and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (5).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Yutaka Mori
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Patent number: 6326094Abstract: A fiber structure includes alternate lamination including a predetermined number of a first portion having a refractive index na and a thickness da, and a second portion adjacent to the first portion and having a refractive index nb and a thickness db, wherein when the refractive index na is given by 1.3≦na, and a ratio nb/na is given by 1.01≦nb/na≦1.20, a reflection peak wavelength &lgr; is equal to 2(nada+nbdb). Such fiber structure is used in a textile.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignees: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K., Teijin LimitedInventors: Makoto Asano, Toshimasa Kuroda, Susumu Shimizu, Akio Sakihara, Kinya Kumazawa, Hiroshi Tabata
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Patent number: 6322896Abstract: Artificial icicles, artificial Christmas trees, garlands, ribbons and the like composed of non-flammable polypropylene film.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Inventor: Edward Docherty
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Patent number: 6261676Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorbing material that resists blooming and migration is made up of a fluoropolymer and an amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound, wherein the polymer and the amide functional ultraviolet light absorbing compound are hydrogen bonded to one another. Polymeric films that contain a polymeric matrix and the ultraviolet light absorbing material are useful as the top layer in multilayer constructions such as retroreflective sheetings and conformable marking sheets.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David B. Olson, David M. Burns, Bruce B. Wilson
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Patent number: 6214424Abstract: A process for producing an article having a three-dimensional optical effect comprising a transparent substrate provided with a translucent simulated ice crystal formation having a controlled amount of fern-like patterns along with articles produced by this process.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Thermoseal Glass CorporationInventors: Richard A. Chubb, Thomas Grant
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Patent number: 6187455Abstract: A decorative roll-patterned metal strip or sheet, preferably aluminium strip or sheet, having: a thickness of about 0.05-1.0 mm, preferably about 0.1-0.8 mm, with a surface having a plurality of indentations of a depth of about 0.001-0.05 mm, preferably about 0.02-0.035 mm, and optionally having a layer of a paint of a thickness of about 3-30 microns, preferably about 10-15 microns, on the surface and within its indentations, the ratio of the depth of the indentations to the thickness of the strip or sheet being in the range of about 1:5 to about 1:100. A process is provided for making the decorative roll-patterned metal strip.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Hunter Douglas International N.V.Inventor: Frans R. Eschauzier