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Decorative laminates having 3-dimensional effect
Assignee: MW CUSTOM PAPERS Inc
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Filing: 1988-08-16
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Granted: 1989-12-19
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Expires: 2008-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A decorative laminate comprising a plurality of consolidated resin impregnated fiberous sheets, at least one of said sheets being formed from bleached cellulose fibers, titanium dioxide and/or a pearl pigment.
Inventors
- 👤 Mahendra Mehta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:01
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B29/00; B32B5/00; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/28; B44; B44F; B44F7/00; D; D21; D21H; D21H27/00; D21H27/30; D21H11/00; D21H11/02; D21H11/04; D21H17/00; D21H17/20; D21H17/33; D21H17/46; D21H17/47; D21H17/49; D21H17/51; D21H17/53; D21H17/63; D21H17/67; D21H17/675; D21H17/69; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24058; Y10T428/24066; Y10T428/27; Y10T428/273; Y10T428/277; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31942; Y10T428/31949; Y10T428/31964
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A decorative laminate comprising a plurality of consolidated resin impregnated fiberous sheets, at least one of said sheets being a 3-dimensional decor sheet formed from bleached cellulose fibers and titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment, wherein the combined amount (dry weight) of titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment is such that said sheet exhibits diffused transmission characteristics and bears the following relationship to the basis weight of the sheet. ______________________________________
TiO.sub.2 and/or Pearl
Basis Weight (lbs)
Pigment (%)
______________________________________
20-50 0.5-10
50-100 0.5-5
100-200 0.5-2
______________________________________
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A decorative laminate comprising a plurality of consolidated resin impregnated fiberous sheets, at least one of said sheets being a 3-dimensional decor sheet formed from bleached cellulose fibers and titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment, wherein the combined amount (dry weight) of titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment is such that said sheet exhibits diffused transmission characteristics and bears the following relationship to the basis weight of the sheet. ______________________________________
TiO.sub.2 and/or Pearl
Basis Weight (lbs)
Pigment (%)
______________________________________
20-50 0.5-10
50-100 0.5-5
100-200 0.5-2
______________________________________
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The decorative laminate of claim 1 wherein said laminate includes at least one of said 3-dimensional decor sheets which is printed and at least one of said 3-dimensional decor sheets which is unprinted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein at least one of said 3-dimensional printed decor sheets is positioned above the uppermost of said printed decor sheets in said laminate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein said 3-dimensional printed or unprinted decor sheets are alternately positioned within said laminate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein the bottommost sheet in said laminate is a high opacity white or colored sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The decorative laminate of claim 1 wherein said 3-dimensional decor sheet contains TiO 2 and pearl pigment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The decorative laminate of claim 1 wherein said cellulose fibers include hardwood and softwood fibers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein, with the possible exception of said bottommost sheet, said laminate consists essentially of said printed and unprinted 3-dimensional decor sheets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein said printed and unprinted decor sheets are positioned in said laminate to provide a 3-dimensional effect.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein an overlay is positioned on the surface of the uppermost of said decor sheets
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decorative laminate of claim 10 wherein said overlay is a high abrasion overlay to impart mar and scuff resistance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The decorative laminate of claim 10 wherein said overlay is a tinted overlay.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative laminate of claim 2 wherein the bottommost sheet in said laminate is an unprinted 3-dimensional decor sheet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein the bottommost sheet in said laminate is an unprinted 3-dimensional decor sheet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein at least one of said unprinted decor sheets is positioned below the bottommost of said printed decor sheets in said laminate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The decorative laminate of claim 15 wherein an overlay is present as the uppermost and the lowermost sheet in said laminate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decorative laminate of claim 3 wherein said laminate additionally comprises at least one unbleached Kraft core sheet.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
91 words
A sheet for use in a decorative laminate, said sheet being formed from bleached cellulose fibers and titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment, said sheet having controlled opacity and diffused transmission such that said sheet is useful in providing a 3-dimensional effect to said laminate by reflecting light from various layers of said laminate wherein the combined amount of TiO 2 and pearl pigment bears the following relationship to the basis weight of said sheet. ______________________________________
TiO.sub.2 and/or Pearl
Basis Weight (lbs)
Pigment (%)
______________________________________
20-50 0.5-10
50-100 0.5-5
100-200 0.5-2
______________________________________
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
91 words
A sheet for use in a decorative laminate, said sheet being formed from bleached cellulose fibers and titanium dioxide and/or pearl pigment, said sheet having controlled opacity and diffused transmission such that said sheet is useful in providing a 3-dimensional effect to said laminate by reflecting light from various layers of said laminate wherein the combined amount of TiO 2 and pearl pigment bears the following relationship to the basis weight of said sheet. ______________________________________
TiO.sub.2 and/or Pearl
Basis Weight (lbs)
Pigment (%)
______________________________________
20-50 0.5-10
50-100 0.5-5
100-200 0.5-2
______________________________________
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sheet of claim 18 wherein said sheet contains titanium dioxide and pearl pigment.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sheet of claim 19 wherein said cellulose fibers include hardwood and softwood fibers.
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