IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0375157
(2007-04-25)
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등록번호 |
US-8545960
(2013-10-01)
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우선권정보 |
WO-PCT/US2006/060160 (2006-10-23) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/US2007/067377
(2007-04-25)
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§371/§102 date |
20090126
(20090126)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2008/051629
(2008-05-02)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- McGuire, Jr., James E.
- Strange, Andrew C.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
The Griffith Law Firm, A P.C.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
139 |
초록
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Methods of the invention include those for applying protective sheets to articles. According to these methods and resulting articles, a protective sheet is applied to at least a portion of an exterior surface where protection is desired on an article. At least one portion of at least one exterior su
Methods of the invention include those for applying protective sheets to articles. According to these methods and resulting articles, a protective sheet is applied to at least a portion of an exterior surface where protection is desired on an article. At least one portion of at least one exterior surface of the article to be protected can be integrally formed in the presence of the protective sheet. Improved bonding of the protective sheet to the article and improved processing efficiency are advantageously achieved according to the invention.
대표청구항
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1. An article comprising a protective sheet integrally bonded to at least one portion thereof, wherein at least a portion of the protective sheet is crosslinked with at least a portion of at least one underlying surface of the article,wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one of outwardly
1. An article comprising a protective sheet integrally bonded to at least one portion thereof, wherein at least a portion of the protective sheet is crosslinked with at least a portion of at least one underlying surface of the article,wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one of outwardly visible printed material and outwardly visible graphical material protected thereby,wherein the protective sheet comprises an essentially uncrosslinked topcoat, andwherein the protective sheet is about 80 μm (0.003 inch) to about 0.64 mm (0.025 inch) thick at its maximum thickness. 2. The article of claim 1, wherein the article is fully covered by the protective sheet. 3. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a motorized vehicle. 4. The article of claim 3, wherein the article comprises a bumper. 5. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of an aerospace component. 6. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises a helicopter rotor blade. 7. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a sporting implement. 8. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises a ski. 9. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises a snowboard. 10. The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a bicycle. 11. The article of claim 1, wherein at least one exterior surface of the article to be protected is integrally formed in the presence of the protective sheet. 12. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet is extensible. 13. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one elastomeric material. 14. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one polyurethane-based layer. 15. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet consists essentially of non-composite material. 16. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet has a chip resistance rating of better than “6B” as measured according to ASTM D3170 (SAE J400). 17. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet is bonded to an underlying surface of the article without an adhesive therebetween. 18. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet is about 0.15 mm (6 mils) to about 0.38 mm (15 mils) thick at its maximum thickness. 19. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet comprises a polycarbonate-based polyurethane. 20. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane. 21. The article of claim 1, wherein the protective sheet is visually clear. 22. A method of applying the protective sheet of claim 1 to an exterior surface of the article, the method comprising: providing the protective sheet prior to forming at least one exterior surface of the article; andintegrally forming the at least one exterior surface of the article in the presence of the protective sheet such that at least a portion of the exterior surface of the article and at least a portion of the protective sheet become integrally bonded, at least a portion of the protective sheet is crosslinked with at least a portion of the at least one exterior surface of the article, and the protective sheet fully covers the exterior surface of the article. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the exterior surface of the article is formed using an in-mold processing or insert-mold processing technique. 24. The method of claim 22, wherein the exterior surface of the article is formed using an injection molding technique. 25. A method of applying a protective sheet to at least a portion of an exterior surface of an article, the method comprising: providing the protective sheet;forming the exterior surface of the article; andco-molding the protective sheet to the exterior surface of the article such that at least a portion of the exterior surface of the article and at least a portion of the protective sheet become integrally bonded and wherein an underlying surface on the portion of the exterior surface of the article to which the protective sheet is bonded can still be viewed despite presence of the protective sheet wherein the protective sheet comprises an essentially uncrosslinked topcoat. 26. An article comprising a protective sheet integrally bonded to at least one portion thereof, wherein at least a portion of the protective sheet is crosslinked with at least a portion of at least one underlying surface of the article,wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one of outwardly visible printed material and outwardly visible graphical material protected thereby,wherein the protective sheet comprises an essentially uncrosslinked topcoat, andwherein the article is fully covered by the protective sheet. 27. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a motorized vehicle. 28. The article of claim 27, wherein the article comprises a bumper. 29. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of an aerospace component. 30. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises a helicopter rotor blade. 31. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a sporting implement. 32. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises a ski. 33. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises a snowboard. 34. The article of claim 26, wherein the article comprises at least a portion of a bicycle. 35. The article of claim 26, wherein at least one exterior surface of the article to be protected is integrally formed in the presence of the protective sheet. 36. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet is extensible. 37. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one elastomeric material. 38. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet comprises at least one polyurethane-based layer. 39. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet consists essentially of non-composite material. 40. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet has a chip resistance rating of better than “6B” as measured according to ASTM D3170 (SAE J400). 41. The article of claim 26, wherein the protective sheet is bonded to an underlying surface of the article without an adhesive therebetween.
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