US4028474A
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Weatherproof decal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-01
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1996-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A weatherproof decal employs an adhesive coating to hold the lettering or the like to a smooth surface. The adhesive coating covers the lettering and the spaces between the lettering. A further adhesive layer employing the same adhesive agent is present only in the area of the lettering in direct contact with the adhesive coating. The adhesive layer has an adhesive strength larger than that of the coating which holds the lettering. The adhesive strength is controlled by admixing talcum and a mineral oil to the adhesive agent.
Inventors
- 👤 Francois Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:03
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/165; B44C1/17; B41; B41M; B41M3/00; B41M3/12; B44C1/162; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1419; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/2486; Y10T428/24868; Y10T428/24876; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2839; Y10T428/2848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A decal comprising a backing with a smooth surface, lettering or designs of given contours placed on said smooth surface preferably in reverse fashion, anchoring means comprising a substantially dried adhesive material, and anchoring means covering said lettering or designs and said smooth surface, an edge of reduced thickness in said anchoring means, said edge extending at said contours of the lettering or designs, said anchoring means securing the lettering or designs to said smooth surface and in position relative to each other, and an adhesive layer covering said anchoring means only in the areas of said lettering or designs, said adhesive layer and said anchoring means being composed of the same adhesive agent, said adhesive layer having a greater adhesive strength than said anchoring means due to the dispersion of talcum and a mineral oil in the composition of the anchoring means and not in the adhesive layer, whereby the adhesive layer sticks more strongly than the anchoring means to facilitate the ripping of the anchoring means along said edge when the decal is transferred from the backing to a surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A decal comprising a backing with a smooth surface, lettering or designs of given contours placed on said smooth surface preferably in reverse fashion, anchoring means comprising a substantially dried adhesive material, and anchoring means covering said lettering or designs and said smooth surface, an edge of reduced thickness in said anchoring means, said edge extending at said contours of the lettering or designs, said anchoring means securing the lettering or designs to said smooth surface and in position relative to each other, and an adhesive layer covering said anchoring means only in the areas of said lettering or designs, said adhesive layer and said anchoring means being composed of the same adhesive agent, said adhesive layer having a greater adhesive strength than said anchoring means due to the dispersion of talcum and a mineral oil in the composition of the anchoring means and not in the adhesive layer, whereby the adhesive layer sticks more strongly than the anchoring means to facilitate the ripping of the anchoring means along said edge when the decal is transferred from the backing to a surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The decal according to claim 1, further comprising a peel-off sheet on said adhesive layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decal according to claim 1, wherein said backing is transparent or translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decal according to claim 1, wherein said smooth surface comprises a coat selected from the group consisting of silicon, paraffin, and wax.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decal according to claim 1, wherein said lettering or designs comprise several colors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decal according to claim 1, wherein said anchoring means comprise a continuous film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decal according to claim 1, wherein said anchoring means comprise a predetermined pattern.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |