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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2001
Larry Glen Snow, Leroy, NY (US);
Robert G. Pembleton, Wilmington, DE (US);
Edwin S. Iracki, Landenberg, PA (US);
James John Schmidt, Getzville, NY (US);
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A process for making an article with an image protected by a clear fluoropolymer film includes coating the inner surface of the fluoropolymer film with a layer of hydrophobic, ink receptive polymer composition compatible with the fluoropolymer film. An image is printed on the layer of hydrophobic, ink receptive polymer composition using an inkjet printhead supplied with a non-aqueous solvent based ink. The clear, printed fluoropolymer film is then adhered to a substrate with the inner surface facing the substrate whereby the image is viewable through and protected by the fluoropolymer film.