Avery Dennison Corporation

The Procter Gamble Company

Other

E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company

Avery Dennison Coporation

Keith Lawson Truog

Patrick Leon Spain

Howard H Enlow

Frederick Young

John E Roys

Roger A Fahlsing

Craig William Potter

Tamara L McCartney

John J Markey

Russell J McCready

Diane B Ewanko

Frank Yenjir Shih

Frank Rohrbacher

William J Buehne

John R Johnson

Anneke Margaret Kaminski

Michael D Flynn

Robert Lawrence Prosise

Mark John Steinhardt

Jeffery W Johnson

Robert F Davis

Norman A Conti

Valery Golub

Benjamin Simkin

Paul L Adesko

John Vincent Fontana

This disclosed invention relates to a method of making a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: applying a paint film layer over one side of a release liner and drying or curing the paint film layer, the paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the release liner having a release surface, the lower surface of the paint film layer overlying the release surface of the release liner; and applying an adhesive layer over the upper surface of the paint film layer.

Method of making a dry paint transfer laminate

Layered articles for applying color on a surface including a sheet of visually-perceivable color effects, a bonding agent capable of bonding the sheet to the surface, and a releasable liner removably attached to the sheet. The article further includes a substance, agent or barrier that prevents or, at the least, reduces the transfer of an extraneous agent from the surface to a location in the layered article that would affect the visually-perceivable color effect conveyed by the sheet.

Discoloration-resistant articles for applying color on surfaces and methods of reducing discoloration in articles for applying color on surfaces

A self-wound decorative dry paint transfer laminate includes a layer of dry paint, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the dry paint layer, and a release liner in releasable contact with the dry paint layer on a side opposite from the pressure-sensitive adhesive. The release liner has a matte release coat layer that contacts the dry paint layer. The matte release coat releasably adheres to the dry paint layer to provide a protective function but also to transfer a decorative matte finish to the dry paint layer when the release liner is removed from the dry paint layer. The opposite side of the release liner has an adhesive release coat that contacts the pressure-sensitive adhesive when the laminate is in a self-wound form.

Differential release system for a self-wound multilayer dry paint decorative laminate having a pressure sensitive adhesive

This disclosed invention relates to a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: a dry paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the dry paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer overlying the upper surface of the dry paint film layer; and a release liner overlying the lower surface of the dry paint film layer. Methods of making and using the laminate are disclosed.

Dry paint transfer laminate

This disclosed invention relates to a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: a dry paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the dry paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer overlying the upper surface of the dry paint film layer; and a release liner overlying the lower surface of the dry paint film layer.

This disclosed invention relates to a laminate for use as a wallcovering comprising: a matte release liner having a flexible polymeric matte release backing liner and a matte release coat bonded to the matte release backing liner, and a flexible multi-layer decorative film releasably adhered to the matte release liner, the decorative film comprising a dry paint film layer in contact with the matte release coat, and an adhesive layer bonded to the dry paint film layer on a side thereof opposite the matte release liner, the dry paint film layer comprising a layer of pigment dispersed in a polymeric binder, the matte release coat having a level of tack that preferentially adheres the matte release backing liner to the decorative film sufficient to provide a level of structural support for the decorative film when placing the adhesive side of the paint film layer in contact with a substrate, the matte release coat having a micro-roughened surface for transferring a matte finish to the exposed surface fo the dry paint film layer when the release coat is released from contact with the dry paint film layer, the adhesive layer having a suppressed initial level of tack at room temperature that allows the laminate to adhere to a substrate and be repositioned thereon followed by removal of the matte release liner from the dry paint film layer, the adhesive layer undergoing subsequent build up of adhesion due to the passage of time sufficient to permanently bond the dry paint film layer to the substrate.

Dry paint transfer laminate for use as wall covering

An automotive quality paint coat is laminated to the exterior surface of a molded plastic car body member or panel. In one embodiment, the paint coat includes an exterior clear coat above a color coat. During processing, the clear coat and color coat are each coated on a temporary flexible casting sheet and dried. A high gloss surface is transferred to the clear coat from the casting sheet. The paint coat is then transferred from the casting sheet to a thin, semi-flexible thermoformable plastic backing sheet by dry paint transfer-laminating techniques. The resulting laminate is thermoformed into a complex three-dimensional shape of the car body member or panel. The preformed laminate is then bonded to an underlying plastic substrate material, by injection-cladding techniques, for example, to form the finished article. The paint coat has sufficient elongation to retain exterior automotive appearance and durability properties during thermoforming without deglossing. The backing sheet absorbs defects in the substrate material so the paint coat retains its appearance and durability properties during the injection-cladding step. The finished article comprises a high gloss, defect-free paint coat on the exterior of a molded plastic car body member or panel. Solution-form polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylic paint systems have remarkably high combined gloss and distinctiveness-of-image levels, together with durability properties required for exterior automotive use.

Dry paint transfer process for making deep-draw high doi automotive body panels

Dry paint transfer-lamination process for making high DOI automotive body panels

An automotive quality paint coat () is laminated to the exterior surface of a molded plastic car body member or panel (). In one embodiment, the paint coat () includes an exterior clear coat () above a color coat (). During processing, the clear coat () and color coat () are each coated on a temporary flexible casting sheet () and dried. A high gloss surface is transferred to the clear coat () from the casting sheet (). The paint coat () is then transferred from the casting sheet () to a thin, semi-flexible thermoformable plastic backing sheet () by dry paint transfer-laminating techniques. The resulting laminate () is thermoformed into a complex three-dimensional shape of the car body member or panel. The preformed laminate () is then bonded to an underlying plastic substrate material, by injection-cladding techniques, for example, to form the finished article. The paint coat () has sufficient elongation to retain exterior automotive appearance and durability properties during thermoforming without deglossing. The backing sheet () absorbs defects in the substrate material so the paint coat retains its appearance and durability properties during the injection-cladding step. The finished article comprises a high gloss, defect-free paint coat on the exterior of a molded plastic car body member or panel. Solution-form polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylic paint systems have remarkably high combined gloss and distinctiveness-of-image levels, together with durability properties required for exterior automotive use.

Dry paint transfer process and product

An automotive quality paint coat ( ) is laminated to the exterior surface of a molded plastic car body member or panel ( ). In one embodiment, the paint coat ( ) includes an exterior clear coat ( ) above a color coat ( ). During processing, the clear coat ( ) and color coat ( ) are each coated on a temporary flexible casting sheet ) and dried. A high gloss surface is transferred to the clear coat ( ) from the casting sheet ( ). The paint coat ( ) is then transferred from the casting sheet ( ) to a thin, semi-flexible thermoformable plastic backing sheet ( ) by dry paint transfer-laminating techniques. The resulting laminate ( ) is thermoformed into a complex three-dimensional shape of the car body member or panel. The preformed laminate ( ) is then bonded to an underlying plastic substrate material, by injection-cladding techniques, for example, to form the finished article. The paint coat ( ) has sufficient elongation to retain exterior automotive appearance and durability properties during thermoforming without deglossing. The backing sheet ( ) absorbs defects in the substrate material so the paint coat retains its appearance and durability properties during the injection-cladding step. The finished article comprises a high gloss, defect-free paint coat on the exterior of a molded plastic car body member or panel. Solution-form polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylic paint systems have remarkably high combined gloss and distinctiveness-of-image levels, together with durability properties required for exterior automotive use.

A process for making a protective and decorative surfacing film comprises extrusion coating a solventless polymeric material from an extruder die to form an optically clear first layer on a polyester carrier sheet traveling past the extruder die opening. The extrusion coated first layer is immediately cooled on the carrier sheet to harden it, followed by applying a pigmented second layer to the first layer. The composite paint coat is transferred to a reinforcing backing sheet, after which the carrier sheet is separated from the paint coat to expose the outer surface of the first layer as a high gloss surface with a high distinctness-of-image, providing a transparent protective outer coat for the pigmented second layer. The pigmented second layer can be solvent cast and dried or extruded and hardened as a separate coating on the first layer. The composite paint coat can be bonded to a coextruded size coat and semi-rigid plastic substrate panel to form a thermoformable laminate. Techniques are disclosed for producing extruded clear films of exceedingly high optical clarity using a closed air flow transport and HEPA filtration system that removes airborne particles from the resin handling and extrusion process, thereby preventing micron-sized contaminants naturally present from many sources from entering the process and degrading ultimate film quality.

Extruded polymeric high transparency films

A process for making a protective and decorative surfacing film comprises extrusion coating a solid polymeric material to form an optically clear first layer ( ) on a smooth surface of a carrier sheet ( ). The extrusion coated first layer is immediately cooled, followed by applying a pigmented second material ( ) in thin film form. The composite paint coat is then transferred to a supportive backing, after which the carrier sheet is removed to expose the high gloss outer surface of the first layer. The second layer may be solvent cast, extrusion coated, or coextruded with the first layer.

Extrusion coating process for making protective and decorative films

An automotive quality paint coat ( ) is laminated to the exterior surface of a molded plastic car body member or panel ( ). In one embodiment, the paint coat ( ) includes an exterior clear coat ( ) above a color coat ( ). During processing, the clear coat ( ) and color coat ( ) are each coated on a temporary flexible casting sheet ( ) and dried. A high gloss surface is transferred to the clear coat ( ) from the casting sheet ( ). The paint coat ( ) is then transferred from the casting sheet ( ) to a thin, semi-flexible thermoformable plastic backing sheet ( ) by dry paint transfer-laminating techniques. The resulting laminate ( ) is thermoformed into a complex three-dimensional shape of the car body member or panel. The preformed laminate ( ) is then bonded to an underlying plastic substrate material, by injection-cladding techniques, for example, to form the finished article. The paint coat ( ) has sufficient elongation to retain exterior automotive appearance and durability properties during thermoforming without deglossing. The backing sheet ( ) absorbs defects in the substrate material so the paint coat retains its appearance and durability properties during the injection-cladding step. The finished article comprises a high gloss, defect-free paint coat on the exterior of a molded plastic car body member or panel. Solution-form polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylic paint systems have remarkably high combined gloss and distinctiveness-of-image levels, together with durability properties required for exterior automotive use.

Dry paint transfer lamination process for making high DOI automotive body panels

An automotive quality paint coat ( ) is laminated to the exterior surface of a molded plastic car body member or panel ( ). In one embodiment, the paint coat ( ) includes an exterior clear coat ( ) above a color coat ( ). During processing, the clear coat ( ) and color coat ( ) are each coated on a temporary flexible casting sheet ( ) and dried. A high gloss surface is transferred to the clear coat ( ) from the casting sheet ( ). The paint coat ( ) is then transferred from the casting sheet ( ) to a thin, semi-flexible thermoformable plastic backing sheet ( ) by dry paint transfer-laminating techniques. The resulting laminate ( ) is thermoformed into a complex three-dimensional shape of the car body member or panel. The preformed laminate ( ) is then bonded to an underlying plastic substrate material, by injection-clading techniques, for example, to form the finished article. The paint coat ( ) has sufficient elongation to retain exteriot automotive appearance and durability properties during thermoforming without deglossing. The backing sheet ( ) absorbs defects in the substrate material so the paint coat retains its appearance and durability properties during the injection-cladding step. The finished article comprises a high gloss, defect-free paint coat on the exterior of a molded plastic car body member or panel. Solution-form polyvinylidene fluoride/acrylic paint systems have remarkably high combined gloss and distinctiveness-of-image levels, together with durability properties required for exterior automotive use.

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Crown Point, IN, United States of America

Keith Lawson Truog