Process for dimensionalizing flocked articles or wear, wash and abrasion resistant flocked articles
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B32B-003/02
B32B-003/26
B32B-003/30
B32B-033/00
출원번호
US-0000672
(2004-11-30)
등록번호
US-7465485
(2008-12-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Abrams,Louis Brown
출원인 / 주소
High Voltage Graphics, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Sheridan Ross P.C.
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210
초록▼
In one embodiment, a method for producing a decorative article, comprising: (a) providing a flocked surface, the flocked surface comprising a plurality of flock fibers and an activatable adhesive, wherein the activatable adhesive is less than 50% activated; (b) dimensionalizing the plurality of f
In one embodiment, a method for producing a decorative article, comprising: (a) providing a flocked surface, the flocked surface comprising a plurality of flock fibers and an activatable adhesive, wherein the activatable adhesive is less than 50% activated; (b) dimensionalizing the plurality of flock fibers, such that a first set of fibers is embedded to a greater distance in the activatable adhesive than a second set of fibers; and (c) after dimensionalizing, at least substantially fully activating the activatable adhesive to form the decorative article.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An article manufactured by steps comprising: (a) providing a flocked surface, the flocked surface comprising a plurality of flock fibers and a pre-formed, self-supporting, solid, and thermosetting adhesive film, the thermosetting adhesive film being in a reversible state: (b)
What is claimed is: 1. An article manufactured by steps comprising: (a) providing a flocked surface, the flocked surface comprising a plurality of flock fibers and a pre-formed, self-supporting, solid, and thermosetting adhesive film, the thermosetting adhesive film being in a reversible state: (b) dimensionalizing the plurality of flock fibers to form compressed and uncompressed fibers, wherein the compressed fibers are embedded to a greater distance in the thermosetting adhesive film than the uncompressed fibers; and wherein the compressed and uncompressed fibers form a three-dimensional and pre-determined design; and (c) after dimensionalizing, activating the thermosetting to an irreversible state, the activated thermosetting adhesive film permanently locking the compressed and uncompressed fibers in position and form the decorative article. 2. The article of claim 1, wherein the uncompressed fibers are substantially orthogonal to the adhesive film. 3. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises flocked and unflocked surface areas and wherein flocked surface areas have a flock density of at least about 100,000 flock fibers per square inch. 4. The article of claim 1, wherein the providing step (a) comprises: (A1) providing a transfer, comprising the plurality of flock fibers having first and second opposing ends, wherein the first ends are adhered to a release adhesive coated on a carrier sheet; (A2) providing a cast or extruded film of the thermosetting adhesive; and (A3) heating and softening the film under pressure to embed the second opposing flock fiber ends of the transfer. 5. The article of claim 4, wherein the dimensionalizing step (b) further comprises: (B2) compressing selected flock fibers under pressure by air-embossing or contacting with a dimensionalizing die or roller, wherein the pressure applied to the compressed fibers is at least more than the pressure applied to the uncompressed fibers, and wherein the contacting comprises contacting the carrier sheet with the dimensionalizing die or roller. 6. The article of claim 1, wherein the flocked surface comprises a rigid or semi-rigid support layer, with the thermosetting adhesive film being located between the support layer and flock and further comprising, after the thermosetting adhesive is fully activated: (d) applying a second adhesive to the support layer, such that the support layer is positioned between the thermosetting adhesive film and second adhesive. 7. The article of 6, wherein the support layer has the following properties: (i) a specific gravity of at least about 0.75; and (ii) a thickness of at least about 5 mil. 8. The article of claim 1, wherein the dimensionalizing step (b) further comprises: (B1) compressing selected flock fibers under pressure by air-embossing or contacting with a dimensionalizing die or roller, and wherein the pressure applied to the compressed fibers is at least more than the pressure applied to the uncompressed fibers. 9. The article of claim 1, wherein at least 75% of the flock fibers have the following properties: (i) a denier of about 5 or less; and (ii) a length of about 4 mm or less. 10. The article of claim 1, wherein the thermosetting adhesive is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, and a mixture thereof. 11. An intermediate decorative product, comprising: (a) a plurality of compressed and uncompressed flock fibers; and (b) a thermosetting adhesive film, wherein the thermosetting adhesive is in a reversible state, wherein the compressed fibers are embedded to a greater distance in the thermosetting adhesive film than the uncompressed fibers; and wherein the compressed and uncompressed fibers form a three-dimensional and selected design. 12. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, wherein the uncompressed fibers are substantially orthogonal to the adhesive film. 13. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, wherein the article comprises flocked and unflocked surface areas and wherein flocked surface areas have a flock density of at least about 100,000 flock fibers per square inch. 14. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, further comprising: (c) a carrier sheet; and (d) a release adhesive adhering the flock fibers to the carrier sheet, wherein the flock fibers are positioned between the thermosetting adhesive film and carrier sheet. 15. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, further comprising: (e) a rigid or semi-rigid support layer, wherein the thermosetting adhesive film is positioned between the flock fibers and the support layer. 16. The intermediate decorative product of claim 15, wherein the support layer has following properties: (i) a specific gravity of at least about 0.75; and (ii) a thickness of at least about 5 mil. 17. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, wherein the thermosetting adhesive is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, and a mixture thereof. 18. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, wherein selected flock fibers are compressed under pressure by air-embossing or contacted with a dimensionalizing die or roller, and wherein the pressure applied to the compressed fibers is at least more than the pressure applied to the uncompressed fibers. 19. The intermediate decorative product of claim 11, wherein at least 75% of the flock fibers have the following properties: (i) a denier of about 5 or less, and (ii) a length of about 4 mm or less. 20. A decorative product, comprising: (a) a plurality of compressed and uncompressed flock fibers; and (b) a thermosetting adhesive film, wherein the thermosetting adhesive film is in the irreversible state, wherein the compressed fibers are embedded to a greater distance in the thermosetting adhesive film than the uncompressed fibers; and wherein the compressed and uncompressed fibers form a three-dimensional and controlled design. 21. The decorative product of claim 20, wherein the uncompressed fibers are substantially orthogonal to the adhesive film. 22. The decorative product of claim 20, wherein the article comprises flocked and unflocked surface areas and wherein flocked surface areas have a flock density of at least about 100,000 flock fibers per square inch. 23. The product of claim 20, further comprising: (c) a carrier sheet; and (d) a release adhesive adhering the flock fibers to the carrier sheet, wherein the flock fibers are positioned between the thermosetting adhesive film and carrier sheet. 24. The product of claim 20, further comprising: (e) a rigid or semi-rigid support layer, wherein the thermosetting adhesive film is positioned between the flock fibers and the support layer. 25. The product of claim 24, wherein the support layer has the following properties: (i) a specific gravity of at least about 0.75; and (ii) a thickness of at least about 5 mil. 26. The decorative product of claim 20, wherein the thermosetting adhesive is selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, and a mixture thereof. 27. The decorative product of claim 20, wherein the flock fibers are compressed under pressure by air-embossing or contacted with a dimensioanlizing die or roller, and wherein the pressure applied to the compressed fibers is at least more than the pressure applied to the uncompressed fibers. 28. The decorative product of claim 20, wherein at least 75% of the flock fibers have the following properties: (i) a denier of about 5 or less; and (ii) a length of about 4 mm or less.
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