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Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 1997

Filed:

Aug. 15, 1994
Applicant:
Inventor:

Rita Kerr, Madera, CA (US);

Assignee:

Earth & Ocean Sports, Inc., Hyannis, MA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B44C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
156230 ; 156238 ; 156323 ; 156581 ; 1565831 ;
Abstract

A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with a crowned silicone head that is heated to about 375.degree. F. The head presses the web to the substrate with a pressure of about 20 psi and a dwell of about 7 seconds, after which the web is removed from the substrate and is automatically advanced to the proper position for the next decal or graphic design to be applied.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Kerr, Rita. (1997). Method for applying a decal to foam (U.S. Patent No. 5637172). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/5637172

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