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Applying designs to auto exteriors
Assignee: Custom Auto Exteriors
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Filing: 1985-07-11
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-07-11
Abstract
Abstract There is described a method and kit for enhancing the quality of designs to auto exteriors. A uniquely thin mask and an improved paint composition provide means for reproducing designs of consistently high quality.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl R. Ernsberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:59
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/32; B05D1/322; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for applying designs to an auto body which comprises: (1) securing on said auto body a precut mask fabricated from a polyvinyl chloride sheet to which has been applied on one side a rubber based adhesive, said sheet having a thickness of from about 1.75-2.50 mils; and (2) brushing onto and within said mask a heavily pigmented enamel having a high concentration of drying oils.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for applying designs to an auto body which comprises: (1) securing on said auto body a precut mask fabricated from a polyvinyl chloride sheet to which has been applied on one side a rubber based adhesive, said sheet having a thickness of from about 1.75-2.50 mils; and (2) brushing onto and within said mask a heavily pigmented enamel having a high concentration of drying oils.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said adhesive is natural latex rubber applied in an essentially uniform thickness of from about 0.25-0.75 mils.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said adhesive has a tensile strength of about 22 pounds per square inch and an elongation valve of about 40%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said adhesive has an adhesive strength of about 25 ounces per square inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said enamel is an oil based acrylic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said adhesive is covered by a disposable liner.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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