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Process for preparing an embossed laminate
Assignee: Formica Corp
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Filing: 1966-11-16
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grosheim Gene Edward
- 👤 Power George Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:58
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/04; B44C5/0469; B29; B29C; B29C43/00; B29C43/02; B29C43/021; B32; B32B; B32B37/00; B29L; B29L2009/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AS DECORATIVE LAMINATE WITH AN EMBOSSED SURFACE COMPRISING PREPARING AN ASSEMBLY IN SUPERIMPOSED RELATIONSHIP OF (1) A PLURALITY OF THERMOSETTING PHENOLIC RESIN IMPREGNATED CORE SHEETS, (2) A DECORATIVE SHEET POSITIONED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID CORE SHEETS AND IMPREGNATED WITH A NOBLE THERMOSETTING RESIN WHICH IS NOT SUJBECT TO SIGNIFICANT DARKENING UPON THE APPLICATION OF HEAT, (3) A RELEASE SHEET POSITIONED ABOVE SAID DECORATIVE SHEET CARRYING ON THE SIDE OF SAID RELEASE SHEET AWAY FROM SAID DECORATIVE SHEET A RAISED PRINTED DESIGN PROVIDING INCREASED THICKNESS IN THE PRINTED AREA WHEREIN THE RAISED PRINTED DESIGN HAS SUBSTANTIALLY NO TENDENCY TO DEFORM UNDER THE SUBSEQUENTLY APPLIED LAMINATING CONDITIONS, THEREUPON HEAT AND PRESSURE CONSOLIDATING THE ASSEMBLY TO A UNITARY STRUCTURE AND REMOVING THE RELEASE SHEET CARRYING THE RAISED PRINTED DESIGN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AS DECORATIVE LAMINATE WITH AN EMBOSSED SURFACE COMPRISING PREPARING AN ASSEMBLY IN SUPERIMPOSED RELATIONSHIP OF (1) A PLURALITY OF THERMOSETTING PHENOLIC RESIN IMPREGNATED CORE SHEETS, (2) A DECORATIVE SHEET POSITIONED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID CORE SHEETS AND IMPREGNATED WITH A NOBLE THERMOSETTING RESIN WHICH IS NOT SUJBECT TO SIGNIFICANT DARKENING UPON THE APPLICATION OF HEAT, (3) A RELEASE SHEET POSITIONED ABOVE SAID DECORATIVE SHEET CARRYING ON THE SIDE OF SAID RELEASE SHEET AWAY FROM SAID DECORATIVE SHEET A RAISED PRINTED DESIGN PROVIDING INCREASED THICKNESS IN THE PRINTED AREA WHEREIN THE RAISED PRINTED DESIGN HAS SUBSTANTIALLY NO TENDENCY TO DEFORM UNDER THE SUBSEQUENTLY APPLIED LAMINATING CONDITIONS, THEREUPON HEAT AND PRESSURE CONSOLIDATING THE ASSEMBLY TO A UNITARY STRUCTURE AND REMOVING THE RELEASE SHEET CARRYING THE RAISED PRINTED DESIGN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |