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US4459772A
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Debossable plastic plaque with fine jewelry appearance
Assignee: CONTEMPORARY Inc A WISCONSIN Corp
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Filing: 1982-07-02
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Granted: 1984-07-17
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Expires: 2002-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A sheet of debossable plastic material is bonded to a backing plate, which may be a metal plate preferably pre-formed in a coin die. A polished surface on the edges of the metal plate projects beyond the plastic sheet material. The combined effect of the debossable plastic material, with a brushed metallic appearance, and the backing plate with polished edges greatly enhances an appearance of an engraved metal plate. This basic unit may be used in combination with other structures to form plaques, frames, name badges, and the like. When used in some combinations, such as a picture in a frame of the plastic sheet, for example, the components may be pre-assembled into a complete packet before attachment to a stand.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Kanzelberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1041; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A plaque simulating an engraved metal plate comprising a metal backing plate of a given metallic color having a planar surface terminated at its periphery in a generally decorative framing surface area which preserves the look of an edge of a metal plate, debossable plastic material bonded to said backing plate, said plastic material comprising a rigid thermoplastic plate covered by a thin heat insulating film of essentially said given metallic color, said film following and containing a debossment of said thermoplastic plate when debossed under heat and pressure, the edges of said debossable material coordinating with the metallic color of said framing surface area to give an overall appearance of a single and unitary metal plate having an engraved surface formed by said debossment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A plaque simulating an engraved metal plate comprising a metal backing plate of a given metallic color having a planar surface terminated at its periphery in a generally decorative framing surface area which preserves the look of an edge of a metal plate, debossable plastic material bonded to said backing plate, said plastic material comprising a rigid thermoplastic plate covered by a thin heat insulating film of essentially said given metallic color, said film following and containing a debossment of said thermoplastic plate when debossed under heat and pressure, the edges of said debossable material coordinating with the metallic color of said framing surface area to give an overall appearance of a single and unitary metal plate having an engraved surface formed by said debossment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plaque of claim 1 wherein said film is a metalized polyester material in the metallic color, said decorative framing surface has a bevel surface with polished reflectivity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plaque of claim 2 and means for supporting said backing plate with a surface display surrounding and framing said backing plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The plaque of claim 3 wherein the surface display of said support means has a wooden appearance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The plaque of claim 3 wherein the surface display of said support has a metallic appearance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The plaque of claim 3 wherein the surface display of said support means has a transparent appearance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The plaque of any one of the claims 1-6 and secondary display means mounted on the debossable material bonded to said backing plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The plaque of claim 7 wherein said secondary display is a finding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The plaque of claim 7 wherein there are a plurality of assemblies of said plaques formed by said debossable material bonded to a backing plate, the secondary display being at least one of said plaque assemblies mounted on the surface of another of said plaque assemblies.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The plaque of any one of the claims 1-6 wherein the plaque includes said backing plate mounted on a wooden panel to form a board-like type of display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The plaque of any one of the claims 1-6 wherein the plaque is an assembly including said backing plate mounted on stand means for substantially vertical display.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The plaque of any one of the claims 1-6 wherein the plaque is an assembly including said backing plate mounted on means for attachment to clothing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The plaque of claim 12 wherein said attachment means is a pin backing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The plaque of claim 13 and a flat plate of material having a pair of windows positioned so that said pin backing may be attached thereto, said plate of material being shaped and proportioned to fit into a pocket while holding said pin backing above an edge of the pocket.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
185 words
A method of forming a picture in a frame comprising the steps of: (a) laminating metalized polyester plastic film and a thermoplastic plate, said plate having a heat deformable characteristic such that the thermoplastic material of the plate debosses under localized heat and pressure and said overlying plastic film contains the plastic of the plate during deformation and conforms to said debossments; (b) hot-stamping said laminate for forming a desired design on said laminate responsive to the application of the heat and pressure that debosses said plastic material; (c) forming at least a die cut sheet of said laminated plastic material; (d) said die cut laminate attaching said die cut sheet to a metallic backing plate made of the same kind of metal that is used to metalize said polyester film, said backing plate having polished exposed edges, and backing frame being shaped in a general style and form of a picture frame having a window therein; (e) aligning a graphic material behind the window; (f) forming a complete packet of said picture frame and graphic material and; (g) attaching said packet to a stand.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
185 words
A method of forming a picture in a frame comprising the steps of: (a) laminating metalized polyester plastic film and a thermoplastic plate, said plate having a heat deformable characteristic such that the thermoplastic material of the plate debosses under localized heat and pressure and said overlying plastic film contains the plastic of the plate during deformation and conforms to said debossments; (b) hot-stamping said laminate for forming a desired design on said laminate responsive to the application of the heat and pressure that debosses said plastic material; (c) forming at least a die cut sheet of said laminated plastic material; (d) said die cut laminate attaching said die cut sheet to a metallic backing plate made of the same kind of metal that is used to metalize said polyester film, said backing plate having polished exposed edges, and backing frame being shaped in a general style and form of a picture frame having a window therein; (e) aligning a graphic material behind the window; (f) forming a complete packet of said picture frame and graphic material and; (g) attaching said packet to a stand.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 15 and the added step of enclosing said graphic material behind a transparent material having a target area printed thereon to facilitate a centering of said graphic material within said window.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
154 words
A name badge simulating an engraved metal plate comprising a first backing plate having a debossment formed therein with a pair of spaced apart holes on opposite ends of said debossment, a pin back fitting within said debossment and having a clasp and pin fitting through said spaced apart holes, a second backing plate having a planar surface terminated at its periphery in a generally decorative, beveled framing edge, said first and second backing plates coming together and being joined face-to-face to form a single generally convex plate, debossable plastic material bonded to said second backing plate, said plastic material comprising a thermoplastic plate covered by a thin heat insulating film, said film following and containing a debossment of said thermoplastic plate when debossed under heat and pressure, the edges of said debossable material being coordinated with the color of said beveled framing edge to give an overall appearance of a single metal plate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
154 words
A name badge simulating an engraved metal plate comprising a first backing plate having a debossment formed therein with a pair of spaced apart holes on opposite ends of said debossment, a pin back fitting within said debossment and having a clasp and pin fitting through said spaced apart holes, a second backing plate having a planar surface terminated at its periphery in a generally decorative, beveled framing edge, said first and second backing plates coming together and being joined face-to-face to form a single generally convex plate, debossable plastic material bonded to said second backing plate, said plastic material comprising a thermoplastic plate covered by a thin heat insulating film, said film following and containing a debossment of said thermoplastic plate when debossed under heat and pressure, the edges of said debossable material being coordinated with the color of said beveled framing edge to give an overall appearance of a single metal plate.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The name badge of claim 17 and a flat metal pocket plate having windows formed therein to receive said clasp and pin whereby said name badge may be pinned to said pocket plate.
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