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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2004
Dirk-martin Skirha, Iii, Seymour, IN (US);
Kevin P. Morris, Columbus, IN (US);
Sanders R. Brott, Seymour, IN (US);
Dirk-Martin Skirha, III, Seymour, IN (US);
Kevin P. Morris, Columbus, IN (US);
Sanders R. Brott, Seymour, IN (US);
Osram Sylvania Inc., Danvers, MA (US);
Abstract
A method of selectively applying a pattern to a molded part comprises the steps of forming a mold (); molding a three-dimensional object () having at least one face () in the mold, the three-dimensional object () being formed of a first material. Masking the at least the one face () of the three-dimensional object () with a mask () comprising a reverse image of a desired pattern while the three-dimensional object is still in the mold. Overmolding the three-dimensional object () with a second material to provide the reverse image. Removing the three-dimensional object () from the mold, coating at least the one faceof the three-dimensional object with a third material; and removing the second material to reveal the desired image.