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Dry transfer decal
Assignee: DELPRINT Inc
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Filing: 1979-09-04
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 1999-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A dry transfer decal includes a flexible carrier layer as a substrate with a high adhesion characteristic urethane layer on the substrate. Ink layers are printed on the urethane layer and a high tack adhesive is screened over the printed ink layers. The decal may be transferred from the substrate to a surface by applying a local pressure through the substrate on the decal thereby impinging the decal onto the surface. Specific formulations for the urethane layer and the various ink layers are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin R. Arnold
- 👤 Raymond M. Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:40
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/16; B44C1/165; B44C1/17; B44C1/1733; B41; B41M; B41M3/00; B41M3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2839; Y10T428/2843; Y10T428/2848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A dry transfer decal comprising, in combination: a flexible carrier layer as a substrate; a high adhesion characteristic lacquer printed in a desired pattern as a first layer on the carrier layer, the high adhesion characteristic lacquer comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-25% by weight of a solvent soluble flexible urethane resin; (b) 0-2% by weight nitrocellulose; (c) 0-5% by weight of a plasticiser; (d) 30-60% by weight of a solvent, said mixture having extensibility as a dry film of between 50 and 500%; at least one subsequent printed pattern layer on the first layer; and a high tack adhesive layer on said printed pattern layer, said high tack adhesive comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-30% by weight high molecular weight polyvinyl ether; (b) 5-20% by weight tackifying resins; (c) 5-20% by weight plasticising resin; (d) 20-30% by weight solvent; and (e) 2-8% by weight highly dispersed silica, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer defining means to retain the printed layer and the high tack adhesive layer on the substrate until the high tack adhesive layer is subjected to localize release pressure, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer having flexibility greater than that of the flexible carrier substrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A dry transfer decal comprising, in combination: a flexible carrier layer as a substrate; a high adhesion characteristic lacquer printed in a desired pattern as a first layer on the carrier layer, the high adhesion characteristic lacquer comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-25% by weight of a solvent soluble flexible urethane resin; (b) 0-2% by weight nitrocellulose; (c) 0-5% by weight of a plasticiser; (d) 30-60% by weight of a solvent, said mixture having extensibility as a dry film of between 50 and 500%; at least one subsequent printed pattern layer on the first layer; and a high tack adhesive layer on said printed pattern layer, said high tack adhesive comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-30% by weight high molecular weight polyvinyl ether; (b) 5-20% by weight tackifying resins; (c) 5-20% by weight plasticising resin; (d) 20-30% by weight solvent; and (e) 2-8% by weight highly dispersed silica, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer defining means to retain the printed layer and the high tack adhesive layer on the substrate until the high tack adhesive layer is subjected to localize release pressure, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer having flexibility greater than that of the flexible carrier substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decal of claim 1 wherein said carrier layer is from the group consisting of polystyrene, modified polystyrene, polyester, rigid vinyl and cellulose acetate film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The decal of claim 1 including a sequence of printed ink layers on the first layer to provide a multicolored decal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The decal of claim 1 including an additional clear film over the printed layers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
The decal of claim 1 wherein the printed layers comprise one or more of the following formulations (A-E) printed sequentially on the first layer: ______________________________________
A B C D E
______________________________________
Chinaclay 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 3.0
Titanium dioxide
20.0 -- -- -- --
Carbon black -- 10.0 -- -- --
Ultramarine Blue
-- -- 20.0 -- --
Naphthanil Red
-- -- -- 10.0 --
Nitro cellulose
18.8 21.6 18.8 21.6 24.1
Polymeric
Plasticizer 11.2 13.3 11.2 13.3 16.6
Cellosolve acetate
29.3 33.8 29.3 33.8 53.7
Di-octyl phthalate
10.7 11.3 10.7 11.3 2.6
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
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Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dry transfer decal comprising in combination: a flexible carrier layer as a substrate;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dry transfer decal comprising in combination: a flexible carrier layer as a substrate;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
161 words
a high adhesion characteristic lacquer printed in a desired pattern as a first layer on the carrier layer, the high adhesion characteristic lacquer consisting essentially of (a) 21.60% urethane resin; (b) 0.27% nitrocellulose; (c) 0.16% polyester resin plasticizer; (d) 0.01% dioctyl phthalate; (e) 44.56% cellose acetate; and (f) 33.40% butyl cellosolve said mixture having extensibility as a dry film of between 50 and 500%; at least one subsequent printed pattern layer on the first layer; and a high tack adhesive layer on the printed layer, said high tack adhesive layer comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-30% by weight, high molecular weight polyvinyl ether; (b) 5-20% by weight tactifying resins; (c) 5-20% by weight plasticizing resin; (d) 23% by weight solvent; and (e) 2-8% by weight high dispersed silica, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer defining means to retain the printed layer and the high tack adhesive layer on the substrate until the high tack adhesive layer is subjected to localized release pressure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
161 words
a high adhesion characteristic lacquer printed in a desired pattern as a first layer on the carrier layer, the high adhesion characteristic lacquer consisting essentially of (a) 21.60% urethane resin; (b) 0.27% nitrocellulose; (c) 0.16% polyester resin plasticizer; (d) 0.01% dioctyl phthalate; (e) 44.56% cellose acetate; and (f) 33.40% butyl cellosolve said mixture having extensibility as a dry film of between 50 and 500%; at least one subsequent printed pattern layer on the first layer; and a high tack adhesive layer on the printed layer, said high tack adhesive layer comprising the following mixture: (a) 10-30% by weight, high molecular weight polyvinyl ether; (b) 5-20% by weight tactifying resins; (c) 5-20% by weight plasticizing resin; (d) 23% by weight solvent; and (e) 2-8% by weight high dispersed silica, said high adhesion characteristic lacquer defining means to retain the printed layer and the high tack adhesive layer on the substrate until the high tack adhesive layer is subjected to localized release pressure.
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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) | 1984-12-28 | 1985-06-29 | 1985-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |