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US4719169A
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Protective coating for images
Assignee: CNA Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1986-04-18
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-04-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a method for protecting an image which comprises providing a colored image on a substrate and either: A. Applying an antiblocking layer to a release surface of a temporary support; bonding a thermoplastic adhesive layer to said antiblocking layer; laminating said applied support to said colored image via said adhesive; and peeling away said temporary support from said antiblocking layer; or B. applying a thermoplastic adhesive layer to a release surface of a first temporary support; applying an antiblocking layer onto a release surface of a second temporary support, laminating said adhesive onto said colored image and peeling away said first temporary support; and laminating said antiblocking layer onto said adhesive layer and peeling away said second temporary support; wherein said adhesive layer is substantially nontacky at room temperature, is laminated at temperatures between about 60° C. and 90° C., and comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers or copolymers; and wherein said antiblocking layer comprises one or more organic polymers or copolymers, which layer does not cohesively block at about 50° C. or less.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephan J. W. Platzer
- 👤 Mehmet U. Yener
- 👤 Stanley F. Wanat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F3/00; G03F3/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/151; Y10S430/162; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1452; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24843; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/2486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A method for protecting an image with a thin, substantially non-blocking protective layer which comprises providing a colored image on a substrate and either: A. Applying an antiblocking coating to a release surface of a temporary support; bonding a thermoplastic adhesive layer to said antiblocking coating; laminating said applied support to said colored image via said adhesive; and peeling away said temporary support from said antiblocking coating; or B. applying a thermoplastic adhesive layer to a release surface of a first temporary support; applying an antiblocking coating onto a release surface of a second temporary support, laminating said adhesive onto said colored image and peeling away said first temporary support; and laminating said antiblocking coating onto said adhesive layuer and peeling away said second temporary support; wherein said adhesive layer is transparent, colorless and substantially nontacky at room temperature, is laminated with pressure such that the adhesive is directly on the surface of the image and the anti-blocking coating is on the other surface of the adhesive, at temperatures between about 60° C. and 90° C.; and comprises in a major portion one or more thermoplastic polymers or copolymers capable of forming a flexible film; and wherein said antiblocking coating is transparent, colorless and comprises one or more organic polymers or copolymers, which coating does not cohesively block at about 50° C. or less; and wherein said lamination is conducted at a temperature of from about 60° C. to about 90° C.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
242 words
A method for protecting an image with a thin, substantially non-blocking protective layer which comprises providing a colored image on a substrate and either: A. Applying an antiblocking coating to a release surface of a temporary support; bonding a thermoplastic adhesive layer to said antiblocking coating; laminating said applied support to said colored image via said adhesive; and peeling away said temporary support from said antiblocking coating; or B. applying a thermoplastic adhesive layer to a release surface of a first temporary support; applying an antiblocking coating onto a release surface of a second temporary support, laminating said adhesive onto said colored image and peeling away said first temporary support; and laminating said antiblocking coating onto said adhesive layuer and peeling away said second temporary support; wherein said adhesive layer is transparent, colorless and substantially nontacky at room temperature, is laminated with pressure such that the adhesive is directly on the surface of the image and the anti-blocking coating is on the other surface of the adhesive, at temperatures between about 60° C. and 90° C.; and comprises in a major portion one or more thermoplastic polymers or copolymers capable of forming a flexible film; and wherein said antiblocking coating is transparent, colorless and comprises one or more organic polymers or copolymers, which coating does not cohesively block at about 50° C. or less; and wherein said lamination is conducted at a temperature of from about 60° C. to about 90° C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the temporary support or supports of claim 1 comprise polyethylene terephthalate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the surface of the temporary support adjacent said antiblocking coating has a matte texture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the surface of the temporary support adjacent said antiblocking coating has a glossy texture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said adhesive coating has a thickness of from about 0.5 to about 30 μm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said antiblocking coating has a thickness of from about 0.2 to about 50 μm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said polymer(s) in the antiblocking coating has a Tg of about 60° C. or more.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said polymer(s) in the antiblocking coating has a Tg of about 70° C. or more.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said polymer in the antiblocking coating has a Tg of about 100° C. or more.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said thermoplastic polymer(s) in the adhesive coating has a Tg of from about 20° C. to about 60° C.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said thermoplastic polymer(s) in the adhesive coating has a Tg of from about 25° C. to about 55° C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said adhesive coating comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl acetals, polyvinyl acetates, polyvinyl acrylates, cellulose nitrate, polyvinyl chloride/polyvinyl acetate copolymers, novolaks and epoxy resins.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said antiblocking coating comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers, polyvinyl acetals, polyvinyl acrylates, and polyvinyl acetate/polyvinyl chloride copolymers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said lamination is conducted at a temperature of from about 75° C. to about 85° C.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said antiblocking coating does not cohesively block at about 70° C. or less.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said adhesive coating has a thickness of from about 1 to about 20 μm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said adhesive coating has a thickness of from about 5 to about 15 μm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said antiblocking coating has a thickness of from about 1 to about 10 μm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said antiblocking coating has a thickness of from about 2 to about 3 μm.
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