US4465728A
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Dye decorated plastic articles
Assignee: H L H Corp
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Filing: 1982-04-28
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2002-04-28
Abstract
Abstract Plastic articles of thermoplastic or thermoset plastic are penetrated with dispersed dyes in one or more colors in clearly defined patterns, the penetrated portion or surface of the article being free of dye adhesive and dye carrier and in some cases having a surface texture imparted thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Haigh, deceased
- 👤 heir Johnathon Haigh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:18
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/025; B41M5/035; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/14; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/722; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10S428/914; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/24901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
A dye decorated article comprising a plastic web penetrated with dispersed dye therein in a clearly defined pattern, the penetrated side thereof being free of dye adhesive and dye carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
30 words
A dye decorated article comprising a plastic web penetrated with dispersed dye therein in a clearly defined pattern, the penetrated side thereof being free of dye adhesive and dye carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said web is substantially non-porous therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said web is of thermoplastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said web is of thermoset plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article of claim 4 wherein said web is a thermosetting resin with fibrous carrier material therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 1 laminated to a substrate on the reverse side of said web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The web of claim 1 having a texture pattern embossed therein on the decorated side thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dye decorated plastic article comprising a three dimensional member having at least one surface penetrated with dispersed dye in a pattern, the penetrated surface thereof being free of dye adhesive and dye carrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A dye decorated plastic article comprising a three dimensional member having at least one surface penetrated with dispersed dye in a pattern, the penetrated surface thereof being free of dye adhesive and dye carrier.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article of claim 8 wherein said surface is substantially non-porous and said pattern is clearly defined thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
8 words
The article of claim 8 being of thermoplastic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
9 words
The article of claim 8 being of thermoset plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 8 being a deformed or molded plastic body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article of claim 12 being a blow molded plastic article.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dye decorated article comprising a plastic body penetrated with dispersed dye therein in a clearly defined pattern through a separator web.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dye decorated article comprising a plastic body penetrated with dispersed dye therein in a clearly defined pattern through a separator web.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article of claim 14 comprising a plastic body penetrated with dispersed dye therein in a clearly defined pattern from a dye transfer web through a polyolefin separator layer to and into said body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The decorated article of claim 15 comprising a plastic body penetrated with dispersed dye in a clearly defined pattern from a heat transfer paper through a polyolefin separator layer into said body.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
50 words
The dye decorated article of claim 15 comprising a plastic body penetrated with dispersed dye in a clearly defined pattern from the heat transfer layer through a polyolefin separator layer, the layers being contacted with said body under sufficient pressure and temperature to effect dye pattern penetration into said body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |