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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2012
Wendy E. K. Langan, Harrisburg, PA (US);
John E. C. Willham, Sandy, UT (US);
Brent M. Burningham, Kaysville, UT (US);
Wendy E. K. Langan, Harrisburg, PA (US);
John E. C. Willham, Sandy, UT (US);
Brent M. Burningham, Kaysville, UT (US);
3form, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
Implementations of the present invention relate generally to methods, systems, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing, resin-based sheets including color and/or multi-decorated images. In particular, at least one implementation includes subjecting at least one surface of a polymer sheet to uniform heat and pressure in order to sublimate a dye into the surface, and ensure that that polymer sheet is not warped or otherwise damaged during processing. Additional implementations include decorative architectural resin panels including a resin sheet having a dye sublimated into one or more surfaces in order to create an effect of depth or other aesthetic.