Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for applying decoration, which adheres to a film (1), to an object (2). The device has a heating roller (7) for preheating the film (1), an adjusting roller (6), which is movable in at least two directions and arranged beside the heating roller (7), for adjusting the size of the area of contact of the film (1) with the heating roller (7), and means (9, 10) for detaching the decoration from the film (1), preheated by the heating roller (7), onto the object (2). A profiled preforming roller (8) for preforming the film is arranged beside the heating roller (7).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a decoration onto an object (50) use a chamber (22) that can be divided by a deformable foil (10) into a first space (24) and a second space (26). Said foil (10) comprises a carrier film (20), a decoration layer (16), and, at least, a varnish layer (18). The first and second spaces (24, 26) are evacuated simultaneously and, thereafter, a pressure gradient is generated to press the foil (10) against the object (50) to be decorated and to transfer at least the decoration layer (16) and the varnish layer (18) onto the object (50).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for applying decoration, which adheres to a film (1), to at least two sides (2a, 2b) of a multidimensional object (2). The device has means for detaching parts of the decoration from the film (1) onto a first side (2a) of the object, means (17) for adapting the film (1) to a second side (2b) of the object, the means for adapting being arranged, in the running direction of the film (1), following the means for detaching parts of the decoration from the film (1) onto a first side (2a) of the object, and means (12, 13) for detaching parts of the decoration from the film (1), adapted to the second side (2b) of the object, onto the second side (2b) of the object.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a decoration onto an object (50) use a chamber (22) that can be divided by a deformable foil (10) into a first space (24) and a second space (26). Said foil (10) comprises a carrier film (20), a decoration layer (16), and, at least, a varnish layer (18). The first and second spaces (24, 26) are evacuated simultaneously and, thereafter, a pressure gradient is generated to press the foil (10) against the object (50) to be decorated and to transfer at least the decoration layer (16) and the varnish layer (18) onto the object (50).

Abstract: A process for producing a veneer is disclosed wherein a layer made from a polyolefin, a copolymeric polyolefin or both is applied to a veneer sheet using heat and/or pressure. A veneer produced using this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for transferring a color pattern on or into an object, using a support which is printed with the color pattern. The color pattern is transferred from the support onto an object to be decorated. A gas jet is used to help apply the support to the object.

Abstract: A process for producing a veneer is disclosed wherein a layer made from a polyolefin, a copolymeric polyolefin or both is applied to a veneer sheet using heat and/or pressure. A veneer produced using this process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a color-decorated injection molding. The method involves the steps of transferring a colored decoration having colored molecules to a plastics film, supporting the coated plastics film in an injection molding apparatus, back spraying the apparatus with plastic and increasing the temperature of the plastic to diffuse the colored molecules into the plastic.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for transferring a colored decoration to an article by applying the decoration onto a first support, transferring the printed decoration onto a second support and then transferring the decoration to the article. To transfer the decoration, it is floated upon a liquid and the article is pressed against the floating decoration.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a decoration to at least one article provides that the article is immersed through a liquid which is contained in a tank and on which the decoration floats. The apparatus has a pallet whose inclination .alpha. with respect to the horizontal plane can be adjusted using at least two height adjustable arms.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying a pre-formed decoration to an article provides that the article is immersed into a liquid on which the decoration is floating. Prior to transferring the decoration to the article, the decoration is heated and hot water vapor may be used.

Abstract: For applying a decoration to an article, the decoration with a supporting film is arranged on the surface of a liquid in a tank and is extended and/or condensed parallel to the surface according to requirements depending on the shape of the article to be printed. The article is immersed into the liquid in order to transfer the decoration onto the article. For the extending and/or condensing of the decoration on the surface of the liquid, nozzles are arranged below the surface of the liquid and produce flows in the water.