EP0102206A1
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A decorative emblem useful in customizing an automobile and other surfaces
Assignee: DL Auld Co
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Filing: 1983-08-04
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-08-04
Abstract
Abstract Said emblem is sufficiently flexible to conform to the curvature of a surface by hand pressure alone. The emblem comprises a base member (14) and a graphic-bearing inlay (12), said base member being formed from a hand deformable thermosetting plastic. The inlay includes a foil member (26) having a graphic (28) on one surface thereof and having a translucent flexible plastic cap (30) overlaying said graphic surface and providing a lens effect thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde Roach Rockwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:41
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/06; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/005; B44C5/04; B44C5/0446; B44F1/02; B44F1/04; B44F11/00; B44F11/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/22; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A decorative emblem sufficiently flexible to conform to the curvature of a non-planar surface by hand pressure alone comprising: a base member (14) and a graphic-bearing inlay (12), said base member being formed from a hand deformable thermosetting plastic, said inlay (12) including a foil member (26) having a graphic (28) on one surface thereof and having a translucent flexible plastic lens cap (30) overlying said graphic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A decorative emblem sufficiently flexible to conform to the curvature of a non-planar surface by hand pressure alone comprising: a base member (14) and a graphic-bearing inlay (12), said base member being formed from a hand deformable thermosetting plastic, said inlay (12) including a foil member (26) having a graphic (28) on one surface thereof and having a translucent flexible plastic lens cap (30) overlying said graphic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The emblem of claim l,wherein said plastic lens cap is polyurethane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
1 or 3. The emblem of claim/2,wherein said inlay is fastened to said base member by an adhesive layer (24).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
1, 2 or 4. The emblem of claim/3,wherein said base member is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
1, 2, 3 or 5. The emblem of claim/4,wherein said polyurethane has a Shore D hardness in the range of approximately 45 to 65.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
any preceding 6. The emblem of/claim, wherein said base member is provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (22) for attaching said emblem to the non-planar surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
any preceding 7. The emblem of/claim, wherein said base member is provided with a rim (16) for retaining said inlay (12) in position on said base member.
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