Abstract: A transaction card having a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is metal and the second layer is a polymer.

Abstract: A substrate support assembly comprises a ceramic body and a thermally conductive base bonded to a lower surface of the ceramic body. The substrate support assembly further comprises a protective layer covering an upper surface of the ceramic body, wherein the protective layer comprises at least one of yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) or a ceramic compound comprising Y4Al2O9 and a solid-solution of Y2O3—ZrO2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game ball and methods for creating a textured graphic or stripe on the game ball, specifically on a panel of natural full-grain leather. Briefly, the full-grain leather panel is stamped with a textured plate to form a textured area. A graphic or stripe is then applied on the textured area. The resulting game ball has textured graphics or stripes with improved wear and good grip and handling characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention ensures strength of a mesh body and reduces gloss of the mesh body. A nonwoven fabric (8) is formed by laminating crosswise a split web (1) and a slit web (6), that are made of a thermoplastic resin, so that their orientation axes cross each other. Furthermore, the nonwoven fabric (8) has surface-bonded portions (8a) formed by bonding contact portions of the split web (1) and the slit web (6), and circular concave portions (8b) formed on a surface of the nonwoven fabric (8) by an embossing processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security and/or valuable document containing a scratch-resistant coating obtained from a lacquer composition comprising I) from 12 to 70 parts by wt. of a C2-C12-diol diacrylate or C2-C12-diol dimethacrylate, II) from 12 to 40 parts by wt. of an alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexaacrylate or alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexamethacrylate, III) from 0 to 40 parts by wt. of a monomer selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol triacrylate, pentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, pentaerythritol trimethacrylate, pentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentamethacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexamethacrylate, reaction products thereof with aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, IV) from 5 to 60 parts by wt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite panel, including: a plurality of individual composite panels, each having at least one core and two surface skins and each being assembled along an assembly zone with at least one neighbouring individual panel by one of its sides, a reinforcement zone formed in the surface skins on either side of the assembly zone and along this zone, a strip of reinforcing material positioned over said assembly zone of a panel with the neighbouring panel or panels, in each reinforcing zone.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a skin contacting product and a method of making same wherein the skin contacting product is formed of a laminated material having at least two distinct layers including a fabric layer and a film layer. The laminated material also has a film-like surface on a selected surface portion of the fabric layer which is formed by applying heat to the selected surface portion. The heat is applied at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to form the film-like surface wherein the temperature and the period of time are dependent upon the physical characteristics of the laminated material.

Abstract: A tubular liner for pipelines includes an inner tubular film and a fiber material layer located on the film and impregnated with a reactive resin curable under UV light. The film contains a styrene-proof and thermally weldable carrier material having a laminated non-woven layer on its outer side facing the fiber material. The carrier material includes an overlapping region along the film. Edge sections of the carrier material are thermally welded together in the overlapping region. The non-woven layer on the outer side of the radially inner lower edge section in the overlapping region is thermally welded to the carrier material on the lower side of the radially outer upper edge section, and the radially outer upper edge section in the overlapping region has a structure on its outer side enabling a durable adhesion of reactive resin. A method for manufacturing the tubular liner is provided.

Abstract: A V-ribbed belt that includes a ribbed surface covered with fabric is provided. The fabric is stretchable in two predetermined directions. A method for manufacturing the V-ribbed belt is also provided. The method includes placing a belt matrix about a mandrel, placing a fabric about the external circumference of the belt matrix which wraps around the mandrel, placing the mandrel inside a shell having a plurality of grooves on the internal circumference, expanding the belt matrix and the fabric toward the internal circumference of the shell and thus pressing the fabric onto the internal circumference having the multi-ribbed structure, and curing the belt matrix with the fabric. The fabric is stretchable to accommodate itself to the multi-ribbed structure.

Abstract: The absorbent article of the present invention comprises: a liquid-pervious surface sheet, a liquid-impervious backside sheet provided at the position opposing said surface sheet, and an absorption body provided between said surface sheet and said backside sheet, wherein the absorbent article comprises an endless compressed groove, surrounding a central part of said absorbent article, which is formed in said surface sheet and said absorption body in the thickness direction, and a plurality of concave parts, provided inside and outside said compressed groove, which are formed in said surface sheet and said absorption body in the thickness direction, and an uncompressed region bordering inner and outer edges of the compressed groove, wherein the closest distance between said compressed groove and the nearest concave parts is greater than the distance between adjacent ones of those same concave parts.

Abstract: An imitation leather including a three-dimensional textile supporting material and a PVC-based covering that is applied to one side of the supporting material and includes three successively applied layers. The first layer of which is applied directly to the supporting material without an adhesion-promoting glue layer, the second layer of which is embodied as an intermediate layer and applied directly to the first layer and the third layer of which serves as a top layer and is applied directly to the second layer. This invention also discloses a method for producing such an imitation leather and an interior component of a motor vehicle having a visible surface that is composed of such an imitation leather.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a method of preparing textured glass, namely decorative glass and/or dichroic glass. The present method may also allow the bonding of an additional substrate to the textured glass, textured decorative glass, and/or textured dichroic glass. A glass, decorative glass, and/or dichroic glass that can be textured, laminated, and fully protective may also be provided from the present method described herein.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of manufacturing a transparent wear resistant surface layer (1). The method may include the steps of, applying a decorative material on a carrier, applying a dry powder layer comprising a mix of processed wood fibres, binder and wear resistant particles above the decorative layer, curing the mix to a decorative surface, including the transparent wear resistant layer, by applying heat and pressure on the mix. In a preferred embodiment the method includes the step of pressing the mix against an embossed matrix to create an embossed decorative surface with high wear resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bone graft and methods for producing said graft. Said bone graft can be used for surgical, plastic and/or cosmetic bone replacement for a patient in need thereof. The bone graft is made of a scaffold or matrix of sheet material having a 3-dimensional pattern of a continuous network of voids and/or indentations for enhancing new bone growth.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a novel composite textile laminate (composite fabric) and manufacturing method for the same is provided. The composite textile is particularly suitable for outdoor apparel that protects the wearer from outdoor elements such as sunlight, wind, and cold. In a preferred embodiment, the textile consists of an outer layer of elastane having a sun protective factor, an intermediate layer of polyurethane-ester open-cell foam, and an inner lining of synthetic micro-suede material or brushed nylon that contacts the skin. The outer and inner layers are flame bonded, with the intermediate foam layer in between them. The composite textile can be embossed and the perimeter is defined and sealed by laser cutting, which act against de-lamination. The result is a composite synthetic textile with improved comfort and protection. The outer elastane surface can also be sublimated with a desired image.

Abstract: A laminated web from which diaper closure elements may be punched is made by first applying at least two pairs longitudinally extending and transversely spaced bend-resistant strips to a first longitudinally extending nonwoven tape. Then a respective longitudinally extending strip of an elastically stretchable polymer is applied to the first nonwoven tape between each of the pairs of the bend-resistant strips with the polymer strip partially overlapping both of the bend-resistant strips of the respective pair. A second longitudinally extending nonwoven tape that covers and extends transversely to both sides of the polymer strip is applied over the bend-resistant strips and the polymer strips to form a laminate with the polymer strip between the first and second nonwoven tapes.

Abstract: A reinforced protective membrane comprises a water-resistant sheet and a reinforcing netting joined to the water-resistant sheet. The netting may be at least partially embedded in the water-resistant sheet. The reinforced protective membrane may also have a plurality of dimples formed therein. Each dimple may have a recess bounded by a dimple wall, and each dimple may have a dimple opening along a planar side of the water-resistant sheet that leads to the recess. The reinforcing netting may be joined to the water-resistant sheet such that the dimple opening is free from obstruction by the reinforcing netting.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a housing, such as for an electronic device, from multi-layer materials are disclosed. The multi-layer materials include at least two layers. Typically, one or more of the layers are metal. However, different layers of the multi-layer materials can be different metals. In one embodiment, an inner layer of the multi-layer materials can be provided with or form internal features that can be for attaching parts or components to the multi-layer materials. In another embodiment, processing of an inner layer of the multi-layer materials can facilitate part formation with increased curvature and/or internal part clearance. In another embodiment, the multi-layer materials can include an intermediate layer that facilitates creation of internal features that can be for attaching parts or components to the multi-layer materials.

Abstract: A method to produce building panels is disclosed which method includes the step of applying a layer (5) comprising a mix of fibres (14), binder (12), and wear resistant particles (12) on a carrier (6), pressing the layer (5) with an embossed matrix (2a, 2b) and providing embossed portions (4) and filling the embossed portions with decorative a substance (3).

Abstract: A structure of a subject such as a card, a bank note, or a stock certificate easily faked and needing authenticity validation and a method for judging the authenticity of the subject. An authenticity validation chip having structural color developers irregularly arranged is attached to a card. An optical sensor detects the arrangement of the structural color developers to individually recognize the card or judge its authenticity. To validate the authenticity, when or after the card is taken in, the information in the authenticity validation chip provided on the card is read. Each of the structural color developers is a transparent resin flake or a transparent resin thin layer. The information is read two-dimensionally with a camera, and the authenticity of the authenticity validation chip is judged by observing the distributed state of the structural color developers. Alternatively, the information can be read linearly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell culture container, which enhances the efficiency of proliferation and differentiation of various cells including stem cells. The cell culture container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a cell culture surface for adhering adult stem cells thereon to proliferate and differentiate the adult stem cells, and the cell culture surface includes a protrusion having a lotus leaf surface reproduction structure, which is disposed on the cell culture surface.

Abstract: An embossed thermoplastic label includes (a) a facestock having an upper surface and a lower surface with at least one layer and the layer has at least one thermoplastic resin, and (b) the facestock includes at least one embossed pattern on the upper surface of the facestock. The embossed pattern includes at least one embossed section and at least one unembossed section on the facestock. An intermediate configuration is also disclosed. A method is provided for embossing a thermoplastic label. The embossed thermoplastic label is useful in various labeling and brand awareness applications and provides visual and textural effects.

Abstract: An embodiment of the inventive method of transfer lamination involves metallizing a first side of a film and then bonding the metallized first side to a substrate. Then a coating is applied to a second side of the film after it has been bonded to the substrate. The bonded film and substrate are then placed in an oven. The film is then stripped from the substrate leaving metal from the film deposited on the substrate. The application of the coating is performed as an inline part of the transfer lamination process thereby providing an ease of manufacture presently unknown.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a novel plasterboard and its manufacturing processes. The novel board comprises, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, on the other side, two other, second, parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said other parallel feathered edges having a width of between 100 and 200 mm; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said second parallel feathered edges having a width such that the ratio of the width of the said second parallel feathered edges to the width of the said first parallel feathered edges is between 1.5 and 5.

Abstract: A method of finishing a fan blade includes bonding a sheath and a cover to an aluminum fan blade with an airfoil, a root, a leading edge and a tip; imparting residual stresses onto the blade; coating the blade to protect exposed areas of the blade; and curing the blade in low-temperature cure cycles to preserve residual stresses imparted.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an article that includes a nonwoven substrate, a first film supported by the nonwoven substrate, and a second film such that the first film is between the nonwoven substrate and the second film. The first film includes a first polymer and a pore-forming filler. The difference between a surface energy of the first film and a surface energy of the nonwoven substrate is at most about 10 mN/m. The second film includes a second polymer capable of absorbing and desorbing moisture and providing a barrier to aqueous fluids.

Abstract: A card formed in accordance with the invention includes a first assembly comprised of multiple plastic layers attached via an adhesive to a metal layer. The multiple plastic layers forming the first assembly are laminated under a first selected temperature and pressure conditions to preshrink the multiple plastic layers, stress relieve the first assembly and render the first assembly dimensionally stable. The laminated first assembly is then attached to a metal layer via an adhesive layer to form a second assembly which is then laminated at a temperature below the first selected temperature to form a card which is not subjected to warpage and delamination.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, a method for manufacturing a concave-convex pattern includes the steps of heating a sheet-like member, compressively bonding the sheet-like member, removing the sheet-like member after the compressively bonding, and transferring a pattern shape of a reverse concave-convex pattern layer to a surface of the substrate. The sheet-like member has a concave-convex pattern block on at least one of surfaces thereof, and is given flowability thereto by heating. The reverse concave-convex pattern layer is formed on the one of the surfaces, and continues over two or more concaves of the concave-convex pattern block so that the reverse concave-convex pattern layer meshes at least partially with the concave-convex pattern block. At least the reverse concave-convex pattern layer is left on the substrate. Here, the one of the surfaces has the concave-convex pattern block.

Abstract: The invention relates to veneer strips made of individual veneer layers (1), wherein adjacent veneer layers overlap (7) and comprise a joint (4) having a wedge-shaped cross-section in the region of the overlapping. The veneer layers are connected to each other by means of adhesive. The invention further relates to a method, to a device for performing the method, and to a use of the veneer strips.

Abstract: An light guide (12) has an indented pattern (105) on its front surface (10a) and an indented pattern (103) on its back surface (10b), and includes: a light guide plate (15) including the indented pattern (105) provided on the front surface (10a); a light distribution control part (13) including the indented pattern (103) provided on the back surface (10b); and a middle layer (14) provided between the light guide plate (15) and the light distribution control part (13), the light distribution control part (13) being less in film thickness than the light guide plate (15), and the light distribution control part (13) having a glass transition point lower than that of the light guide plate (15). This makes it possible to form indented patterns on the front surface and the back surface of an optical laminate constituted by a stack of a plurality of layers, while preventing occurrence of defects.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for making a golf ball having a multi-layered cover including a very thin outermost cover layer, the process comprising for example: forming first and second substantially hemispherical half shells having a thickness and comprising a thermoplastic composition, each half shell further having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface forming an hemispherical cavity; securing the first half shell in a golf ball mold; securing a core subassembly in a subassembly holder; dispensing an uncured liquid thermoset composition into the hemispherical cavity of the first half shell; inserting a first half of the core subassembly into the hemispherical cavity of the first half shell and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer having a thickness; disengaging the core subassembly from the subassembly holder when the thermoset composition has gelled to a point of rigidity

Abstract: A multi-layer sheet material includes at least one textile substrate layer, at least one foamed layer made of polyvinyl chloride containing plasticizer, at least one cover layer made of polyvinyl chloride containing plasticizer, and at least one coating layer facing outward on the cover layer. The invention further relates to a method for producing the multi-layer sheet material and to an interior trim part made of a sheet material for a vehicle. For a reduced tendency to yellow under high-temperature aging and for greater color fastness, the polyvinyl chloride fraction in the cover layer is based at least 50 wt% on a polyvinyl chloride that was produced according to the method of suspension polymerization (S-PVC), and the composition for the cover layer comprises a calcium hydroxide stabilizer and/or a Ca/Zn stabilizer that contains 1 to 3 wt% calcium and 1 to 2 wt% zinc.

Abstract: A production process is provided for a board of hydraulic binder with a facing on each of its sides. The process includes on one side first tapered parallel edges and on the same side or the other side, two second tapered parallel edges perpendicular to the first. The process also includes the use of a forming lath having at least two distal parts. The process can be used in a production line that includes a specific lath.

Abstract: Aspects of the methods herein relate to the fabrication of absorbent articles wherein a continuous topsheet web is advanced in a machine direction. A liquid acquisition layer and an absorbent core are combined with the continuous topsheet web. The combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip to emboss a pattern in the continuous topsheet web. As the combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip, the rotating patterned embossing roll contacts the continuous topsheet web. And the rotating anvil roll contacts the absorbent core. By advancing the topsheet together with the acquisition layer and absorbent core through the embossing nip, a relatively deep pattern can be embossed into the topsheet than otherwise might be possible when embossing relatively thin topsheet web materials.

Abstract: An encapsulant sheet for solar cell modules comprising a transparent soft resin film having a plurality of hemispherical concave parts of varying sizes formed on one or both surfaces of the transparent soft resin film, can disperse pressure generated in the process of combining the encapsulant sheet and a solar battery cell to prevent damage to the solar battery cell and suppress bubble generation by allowing air to escape easily.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a novel plasterboard and its manufacturing processes. The novel board comprises, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, on the other side, two other, second, parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said other parallel feathered edges having a width of between 100 and 200 mm; or, on one side, two first parallel feathered edges and, either on the same side or on the other side, two second parallel feathered edges that are perpendicular to the first ones, the said second parallel feathered edges having a width such that the ratio of the width of the said second parallel feathered edges to the width of the said first parallel feathered edges is between 1.5 and 5.

Abstract: A method for making a sports shaft include forming a negative image on an image-receiving surface of a flexible cover sheet, forming a first tube with a sheet of composite material, covering the first tube with the flexible cover sheet that has the negative image facing an outer surface of the first tube, and applying heat and pressure to cure the flexible cover sheet and the first tube by one or more molds to form a sports shaft having a composite core made of the composite material and the flexible cover sheet wrapped around the core and showing to the outside a positive image based on the negative image.

Abstract: A surface covering that is a multilayered composite material. The multilayer composite material includes a top facing layer of polymeric film and a bottom layer of unsupported foam.

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprising providing a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces, providing a support member, bonding the second surface of the substrate to the support member, and, after the substrate and support member are bonded together, forming a plurality of ink ejection elements on the first surface of the substrate, the method further including forming communicating ink supply slots passing respectively through the substrate and support member to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying wood veneer includes an elongate drying chamber including a conveyor for conveying material to be dried from an input end to an output end; and a cooling section for cooling veneer leaving the output end of the drying chamber, the cooling section including a pressure controller for maintaining a pressure in the cooling section that is slightly higher than pressure in the drying chamber while maintaining a near-zero pressure differential between the drying chamber and the cooling section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security and/or valuable document containing a scratch-resistant coating obtained from a lacquer composition comprising I) from 12 to 70 parts by wt. of a C2-C12-diol diacrylate or C2-C12-diol dimethacrylate, II) from 12 to 40 parts by wt. of an alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexaacrylate or alkoxylated mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- or hexamethacrylate, III) from 0 to 40 parts by wt. of a monomer selected from the group consisting of pentaerythritol triacrylate, pentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetraacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, pentaerythritol trimethacrylate, pentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentamethacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexamethacrylate, reaction products thereof with aliphatic or aromatic diisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, IV) from 5 to 60 parts by wt.

Abstract: Panel, particularly a panel used for making furnishings such as doors, boards, tables, furniture or the like, which panel on at least one face thereof has at least a three-dimensional structure and which panel is composed of a mechanically rigid base or supporting sheet and a coating sheet for giving the aesthetic appearance to said panel, said coating sheet being superposed on at least one face of the base sheet, wherein the compound of said coating sheet is composed of thermoplastic polymers mixed with a vegetable and/or mineral filler, which compound gives such flexibility properties to the coating sheet that said coating sheet can be wound on itself.

Abstract: Composite metal and polymer part, use in particular in the automotive field The invention relates essentially to a composite part comprising at least one sheet of steel coated with at least one polymeric film formed beforehand by extrusion of a polymeric blend comprising at least the following components: a polymer formed of a dispersion of elastomer nodules in a polypropylene matrix, the proportion of elastomer in the matrix being less than 20% by weight of the combination formed by the matrix and the elastomer, a first antioxidant from the family of the phenolic antioxidants for a content by weight of greater than or equal to 0.2%, a second antioxidant from the family of the hydroperoxide-decomposing antioxidants for a content by weight of greater than or equal to 0.1%, reinforcing fillers for a content by weight of less than 10%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a ball (1), especially a soccer ball, comprising the steps: a) Producing a flat, level base material (2), constructed in at least two layers (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) which comprises a cover layer (3) and at least one material layer (4, 5, 6, 7) below said cover layer; b) Cutting out panels (8) of the desired shape from the base material (2); c) Applying the panels (8) to a carrier body (9), especially to a ball bladder. In order to provide a more uniform hardness to the ball across the extend of the circumference, the invention proposes that before, during or after step b) at least the edge region (10) of the panel (8) is heated and a reforming of the edge area (10) takes place, such that the side of the panel (8) which is covered by the cover layer (3) takes on a convex shape (11) in the edges area (10). Furthermore, the invention relates to a ball.

Abstract: A film has an inner and an outer surface. The film includes a first layer forming the outer surface and including fluoropolymer. The film further includes a second layer disposed away from the outer surface comprising a polymer. The polymer can have a storage modulus at 65° C. of at least 5 MPa. The film has a plurality of surface features forming the outer surface and extending into the first and second layers. The surface features have a mean slope of at least 15°. The film can be applied as a protective film overlying an active component of a photovoltaic device.

Abstract: A forming tool and method for its use with flat pre-preg composite laminate assemblies which incorporates a mandrel segmented into multiple forming blocks, the forming blocks sized to receive a draped composite laminate assembly with all portions of the composite laminate assembly spaced from a shaping surface on each block. A spline plate engages the shaping surface of the forming blocks to provide a neutral axis for maintaining the entire composite laminate assembly in tension during forming. In the exemplary embodiments, the draped composite laminate assembly is formed to the forming blocks from the flat composite laminate assembly and maintained in contact with the forming blocks using a vacuum bag. The mandrel forming blocks are then displaced to a desired curvature on the spline plate.

Abstract: A laminated web from which diaper closure elements may be punched is made by first applying at least two pairs longitudinally extending and transversely spaced bend-resistant strips to a first longitudinally extending nonwoven tape. Then a respective longitudinally extending strip of an elastically stretchable polymer is applied to the first nonwoven tape between each of the pairs of the bend-resistant strips with the polymer strip partially overlapping both of the bend-resistant strips of the respective pair. A second longitudinally extending nonwoven tape that covers and extends transversely to both sides of the polymer strip is applied over the bend-resistant strips and the polymer strips to form a laminate with the polymer strip between the first and second nonwoven tapes.

Abstract: A method for producing a building board. The method includes applying synthetic-resin layers to the top side and/or the bottom side of a support board made of a wood material or a mixture of wood material and plastic. The layered structure is compressed under the impact of pressure and temperature. At least one of the synthetic-resin layers expands during compressing.

Abstract: Methods of making adhesive articles providing air egress by supplying a route for the air to flow out from under the construction are described. One method includes providing a release liner comprising a moldable layer having a release surface and a back surface; applying a first pattern of a first non-adhesive material to a first portion of the release surface; applying a second pattern of a second non-adhesive material to a second portion of the release surface, wherein the second pattern partially overlaps the first pattern; embedding at least one of the first or second non-adhesive materials into the moldable layer; and transferring an adhesive layer having a front and back surface and end edges onto the release liner, wherein the front surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the release surface of the release liner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for forming a composite product having a patterned surface. A substrate including a porous structure (136), a sheet-form material (134) and a patterned sheet (131) are pressed together to form the composite product. In preferred examples, the patterned sheet is permeable to curable material in the sheet-form material.