Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.

Abstract: A light guide device and method for making the same are disclosed. A light guide includes a thin film of light transmitting material, and a light-emitting device connected to a first edge of the thin film. The light guide further includes a printed pattern abutting a first side of the primary guide and comprised of light reflecting ink and arranged to reflect the light from the light emitting device, and a guide frame framing the remaining edges of the primary guide other than the first edge.

Abstract: A system and method for taking orders for, and on-demand manufacturing of, personalized plastic event/party plates that may either be saved and reused or disposed of and recycled. In any given order, any number of plates may have a single unique high resolution photograph, or every plate may have a unique and different photograph. The images are preprinted on plastic film and are molded into the plate to become a permanent feature of the plate.

Abstract: An insert molded article is disclosed wherein the article comprises a laminated appliqué having as one layer of the laminate an electronic component. In one embodiment, the laminated appliqué includes a first substrate and an electronic component bonded to the first substrate. A second substrate is applied over the electronic component and is bonded to the first substrate. The resulting laminated appliqué may be flat or trimmed and formed into a three-dimensional shape which conforms to the shape of the molded article. The appliqué may then be placed in a mold and molten resin may be injected into the mold cavity over the appliqué to produce a one-piece, permanently bonded article containing the electronic component. Additional layers may be added to the appliqué, such as graphic layers, thermally activated adhesive layers and protective layers. A method of fabricating the insert molded article is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for printing images on a substrate wherein the image has a textured, three-dimensional appearance is described. The printing method comprises printing a graphic design consisting of very fine lines having varying width, shape and orientation. This process is effective on the first surface of a pre-metalized substrate and on the second surface of a clear substrate. The lines are printed using an ink which even after drying or curing has a thickness (height above the film) to produce the desired textured effect. A layer of reflective ink is then printed over the entire boundary of the printed substrate, including over the clear ink. A protective layer of pigmented ink may then be printed over the reflective ink to protect the decorative substrate from abrasion. This printing process method may be used to make labels (both flat and formed) for any decorative application.