US4942084A
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Reconstituted wood veneer covered structural elements
Assignee: VENEER TECHNOLOGY LLC
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Filing: 1988-06-30
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Granted: 1990-07-17
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Expires: 2008-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A structural element made up of a suitable substrate having at least one surface to which is bonded, by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive, a decorative veneer of a fiber backed reconstituted wood. The physical properties of the structural element are dictated by the substrate. The fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer contributes primarily decorative properties. The substrate can have any desired configuration but is particularly adapted for use in the formation of slats or louvers for horizontal or vertical venetian type blinds. The substrates are preferably appropriately contoured semi-rigid or rigid aluminum strips. Expanded plastic foams, plastics, softwood or hardwood or other solid substrates may also be used. Suitable fiber backed reconstituted wood veneers are any fiber backed veneers made by a process which utilizes wood, but which does not have the cellular structure of wood. The substrate and fiber backed veneer are bonded by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive such as an acrylic or rubber adhesive which does not require the presence or application of heat.
Inventors
- 👤 Kendall W. Prince
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:04
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B21/00; B32B21/14; B27; B27D; B27D1/00; B27L; B27L5/00; B27N; B27N7/00; B27N7/005; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/10; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B44; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/02; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/30; B32B2307/308; B32B2311/00; B32B2311/24; B32B2317/00; B32B2317/16; B32B2451/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249985; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/24999; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992; Y10T428/249993; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31692; Y10T428/31703; Y10T428/31707; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/3179; Y10T428/31797; Y10T428/31826; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31971; Y10T428/31989
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A structural element which comprises a structurally stable substrate having a fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer laminated to at least one surface thereof by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive wherein the structural properties of the substrate are not materially affected by the physical properties of the fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A structural element which comprises a structurally stable substrate having a fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer laminated to at least one surface thereof by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive wherein the structural properties of the substrate are not materially affected by the physical properties of the fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A structural element according to claim 1 wherein the fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer has no cellular integrity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A structural element according to claim 2 wherein the fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer is prepared by gluing sheets of veneer together to form a block, end slicing a sheet from said block and heat pressing a fiber backing into said end sliced sheet to form a predetermined wood pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structural element according to claim 3 wherein the substrate has opposing surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structural element according to claim 4 wherein the substrate is made of a member selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic, plastic simulated wood, plastic foam and metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structural element according to claim 5 wherein the substrate is a metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A structural element according to claim 6 wherein the substrate is aluminum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structural element according to claim 7 wherein both substrate surfaces are covered with a fiber backed reconstituted wood veneer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A structural element according to claim 8 structured as a vertical venetian type blind panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A structural element according to claim 8 contoured and structured as a horizontal venetian type blind panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structural element according to claim 5 structured to have an irregular surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structural element according to claim 11 wherein the substrate is a member selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic foam and plastic simulated wood.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structural element according to claim 12 wherein the element is a molding.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structural element according to claim 5 structured to have a smooth outer surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structural element according to claim 14 wherein the substrate is a member selected from the group consisting of wood, plastic foam and plastic simulated wood.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structural element according to claim 15 wherein the element is a door or window frame.
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