US4332074A
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Method for making decorative emblems
Assignee: DL Auld Co
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Filing: 1980-06-12
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A decorative emblem is formed by producing a decorative surface, which may be printed and embossed, on a foil substrate. An integral bezel is then formed around the periphery of the decorative surface. Fluent plastic is cast onto the decorative surface to form a meniscus over it. Upon curing, the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative surface. The decorative emblem may be adapted with several types of different attachment means, such as an edge adhesive strip, for fastening it to the intended surface such as an automobile, appliance, or other object.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Auld
- 👤 Robert E. Waugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:14
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D11/00; B29D11/02; B29C; B29C41/00; B29C41/02; B29C41/20; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/20; B44C3/00; B44C3/04; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/02; B44F1/04; B44F11/00; B44F11/06; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/55; Y10S264/64; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/4998; Y10T29/49982; Y10T29/49986
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for producing decorative emblems comprising: (a) printing a decorative design on the upper surface of a foil substrate, (b) forming said foil substrate into an emblem shape with an integral bezel peripherally around said decorative design, (c) casting a fluent plastic material directly onto said upper surface of said foil so that it completely covers said decorative design and forms a meniscus-shaped lens cap contiguous with said peripheral bezel, and (d) curing said fluent plastic so that it gives a lens effect to said decorative design beneath it.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for producing decorative emblems comprising: (a) printing a decorative design on the upper surface of a foil substrate, (b) forming said foil substrate into an emblem shape with an integral bezel peripherally around said decorative design, (c) casting a fluent plastic material directly onto said upper surface of said foil so that it completely covers said decorative design and forms a meniscus-shaped lens cap contiguous with said peripheral bezel, and (d) curing said fluent plastic so that it gives a lens effect to said decorative design beneath it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 further including embossing said upper surface prior to casting said fluent plastic thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of attaching the side of foil substrate opposite said upper surface to a backing plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 3 further including forming peripheral grooves into said backing plate so as to be located opposite said peripheral bezel, and placing into said grooves an edge adhesive strip.
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