Abstract: A decorative article and method of manufacture are provided. The article includes a plastic cap overlying a printed and/or decorated upper surface of an adhesive layer. The need for an intermediate metal, plastic, or paper substrate is eleiminated. By treating the upper surface of the adhesive to render it substantially tack free, the printing and/or decoration may be applied to that surface and the cap formed directly thereon.

Abstract: A method of making a pressure sensitive adhesive stock material for tags or labels is provided which eliminates the need for a self-supporting paper, cardboard, or plastic substrate. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is provided, preferably on a release liner. The upper surface of the adhesive is then treated to render it substantially tack free and suitable for printing directly thereon.

Abstract: A plastic-capped decorative article and method of manufacture are provided. The article includes a plastic cap which is applied over a decorated embedment positioned on a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive and then cured. Optionally, the upper surface of the adhesive may be treated to render its substantially tack free and suitable for printing thereon prior to the application of the plastic cap.

Abstract: A plastic-capped adhesive article and method of manufacture are provided. The article includes a plastic cap which is applied as a liquid directly to the upper surface of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive and then cured. Optionally, the upper surface of the adhesive may be treated to render it substantially tack free and suitable for printing thereon prior to the application of the plastic cap.

Abstract: A method of protecting at least one portion of the surface of a glass bottle from scuffing due to contact with bottle handling and filling equipment, other bottles, and bottle containers, comprises the step of providing a glass bottle defining a circumferential groove in the area to be protected. The bottle is rotated about a horizontal axis and an uncured plastic liquid is applied to the bottle surface by flow coating the plastic into the circumferential groove. An amount of plastic liquid is applied which is sufficient to fill completely the circumferential groove. The plastic liquid is then cured to produce a bottle which is protected from scuffing by a circumferential band of plastic material in the area to be protected.

Abstract: A decorative emblem and method of manufacture are provided. The emblem includes a plastic cap overlying a printed and/or decorated upper surface of an adhesive layer. The need for an intermediate metal, plastic, or paper substrate is eliminated. By treating the upper surface of the adhesive to render it tack free, the printing and/or decoration may be applied to that surface and the cap formed directly thereon.

Abstract: A decorative trim strip and method of manufacture are provided. The trim strip includes a plastic cap overlying a printed and/or decorated upper surface of an adhesive layer. The need for an intermediate metal, plastic, or paper substrate is eliminated. By treating the upper surface of the adhesive to render it tack free, the printing and/or decoration may be applied to that surface and the cap formed directly thereon.

Abstract: A decorative emblem is formed by producing a decorative surface, which may be printed and embossed, on a foil substrate. An integral bezel is then formed around the periphery of the decorative surface. Fluent plastic is cast onto the decorative surface to form a meniscus over it. Upon curing, the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative surface. The decorative emblem may be adapted with several types of different attachment means, such as an edge adhesive strip, for fastening it to the intended surface such as an automobile, appliance, or other object.

Abstract: An elongate trim strip comprising an elongate moulding, said moulding having a flat surface for receiving adhesive or otherwise attaching the strip to the body of a vehicle, a longitudinal channel formed in said moulding, a decorative surface in said channel and a weather-resistant and impact-resistant plastic overlay having radiused edges which provides a lens effect to the decorative surface beneath. Also a trim strip consisting essentially of an elongate decorative foil member having an upper surface and a lower surface and sharply defined peripheral edges, said upper surface having thereon a weather-resistant and impact-resistant overlay having radiused edges and providing a lens effect to said foil member, said overlay being formed by overcoating said upper surface of said foil member with a fluent clear plastic material which flows to said sharply defined peripheral edges and forms a positive meniscus and curing said plastic material.

Abstract: An elongate trim strip comprising an elongate moulding, said moulding having a flat surface for receiving adhesive or otherwise attaching the strip to the body of a vehicle, a longitudinal channel formed in said moulding, a decorative surface in said channel and a weather-resistant and impact-resistant plastic overlay having radiused edges which provides a lens effect to the decorative surface beneath. Also a trim strip consisting essentially of an elongate decorative foil member having an upper surface and a lower surface and sharply defined peripheral edges, said upper surface having thereon a weather-resistant and impact-resistant overlay having radiused edges and providing a lens effect to said foil member, said overlay being formed by overcoating said upper surface of said foil member with a fluent clear plastic material which flows to said sharply defined peripheral edges and forms a positive meniscus and curing said plastic material.

Abstract: A glass container of the type designed to be coated with a plastic material to reduce breakage and shattering. The glass container has a neck portion which terminates in a discharge opening, a mid-portion and a base having a bearing surface upon which said bottle stands. The base comprises a plurality of concentric annular ribs as longitudinal extensions defining first and second annular channels and a central reservoir which are concentric about the center of the base with the first channel being outside the second channel. The channels and the reservoir are dimensioned and located to be filled with a charge of cast plastic. When the base is coated in this manner shattering and fragmentation of the container at the base is reduced.

Abstract: A process for coating selected areas on the base of a glass container such as a soft drink bottle without coating the bearing surface which comprises providing a plurality of annular channels or a reservoir on the base of the container to be coated, mounting the container with the base directed upward with respect to the balance of the container, conveying the container to a plastic casting station comprising a nozzle means having a plurality of applicator tubes, the applicator tubes being aligned with the annular channels or the reservoir on the base of the container, dispensing predetermined amounts of uncured plastic from a plurality of applicator tubes and into the channels or reservoir such that the amounts meld and at least partially fill the channels or reservoir, curing the plastic, and conveying the containers from the casting station.

Abstract: A decorative emblem is formed by producing a decorative surface, which may be printed and embossed, on a foil substrate. An integral bezel is then formed around the periphery of the decorative surface. Fluent plastic is cast onto the decorative surface to form a meniscus over it. Upon curing, the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative surface. The decorative emblem may be adapted with several types of different attachment means, such as an edge adhesive strip, for fastening it to the intended surface such as an automobile, appliance, or other object.

Abstract: A method for making decorative emblems, plaques, or panels comprising flow coating a clear, fluent plastic material onto the surface of a decorated substrate. Flow coating is accomplished with a multiple orifice nozzle (or nozzles) which is passed over the surface of the decorative substrate at a steady speed to give a uniform thickness coating of 0.020 to 0.030 inch. The flow coated fluent plastic is then cured and the coated decorative substrate is stamped to form slightly convex emblems, plaques, or panels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating articles with a layer of plastic in which drippage of excess coating material onto the freshly coated articles is eliminated. A plurality of liquid plastic applicator nozzles positioned above a coating station supply coating material to an article. When the coating operation is completed, a suckback cycle is initiated creating a negative pressure inside the nozzles and drawing back into the nozzles any excess material. Where different amounts of coating material may be supplied to different zones on the article, each individual zone of applicator nozzles is independently controlled, both in the flow and suck-back cycles of operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating a glass container witb a layer of plastic whereby the container rotates about a horizontal axis and moves past a coating station. A plurality of liquid applicator nozzle means, positioned above the coating station, supply uncured plastic liquid to associated areas on the container. Means are provided for supplying predetermined quantities of uncured plastic liquid to respective ones of the nozzle means such that each nozzle means provides a coating of desired thickness and composition on its associated bottle area. The container is also rotated during the subsequent curing of the plastic.

Abstract: A method of casting decorative emblems from a polyurethane-type compound. A series of decorative discs are held flat and horizontal while the polyurethane composition is cast thereon to form a meniscus. The polyurethane composition comprises a polyether polyol component and a diisocyanate component. The cast polyurethane, when cured, gives a lens effect to the decorative discs.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating a glass container with a layer of plastic whereby the container rotates about a horizontal axis and moves past a coating station. A plurality of liquid applicator nozzle means, positioned above the coating station, supply uncured plastic liquid to associated areas on the container. Means are provided for supplying predetermined quantities of uncured plastic liquid to respective ones of the nozzle means such that each nozzle means provides a coating of desired thickness and composition on its associated bottle area. The container is also rotated during the subsequent curing of the plastic.

Abstract: An elongate trim strip comprising an elongate moulding, said moulding having a flat surface for receiving adhesive or otherwise attaching the strip to the body of a vehicle, a longitudinal channel formed in said moulding, a decorative surface in said channel and a weather-resistant and impact-resistant plastic overlay having radiused edges which provides a lens effect to the decorative surface beneath. Also a trim strip consisting essentially of an elongate decorative foil member having an upper surface and a lower surface and sharply defined peripheral edges, said upper surface having thereon a weather-resistant and impact-resistant overlay having radiused edges and providing a lens effect to said foil member, said overlay being formed by overcoating said upper surface of said foil member with a fluent clear plastic material which flows to said sharply defined peripheral edges and forms a positive meniscus and curing said plastic material.

Abstract: A method of casting decorative emblems from a polyurethane-type compound. A series of decorvative discs are held flat and horizontal while the polyurethane composition is cast thereon to form a meniscus. The polyurethane composition comprises a polyether polyol component and a diisocyanate component. The cast polyurethane, when cured, gives a lens effect to the decorative discs.