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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2005
Henry M. Coghlan, Elburn, IL (US);
Karine A. Luetgert, Geneva, IL (US);
Jimmy R. Parchment, St. Charles, IL (US);
Stephen G. Huhn, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Henry M. Coghlan, Elburn, IL (US);
Karine A. Luetgert, Geneva, IL (US);
Jimmy R. Parchment, St. Charles, IL (US);
Stephen G. Huhn, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Masonite Corporation, Tampa, FL (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object, such as a door, having the printed image thereon is also disclosed.