Dry transfer graphics article and methods of preparation and use thereof
Patent 4919994 Issued on April 24, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 24, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 24, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3013917 3298850 3331729 3684544 3741787 3847725 Dry transfer materials characterized by transfer-facilitating discontinuity in the adhesive layer thereof Dry transfer product and process Weatherproof decal Dry transfer product and process for using same InventorsApplicationNo. 025117 filed on 03/20/1987US Classes:428/141, Continuous and nonuniform or irregular surface on layer or component (e.g., roofing, etc.)156/234, Of portion only of lamina from carrier156/239, Plural superimposed laminae transferred156/240, Transfer of printing or design156/277, With printing428/201, Intermediate layer is discontinuous or differential428/202, With outer strippable or release layer428/207, Including coloring matter428/211.1, Including paper layer428/352, With release or antistick coating428/353, Including a primer layer428/354, Three or more layers428/454, Sand, clay or mica (silica excluded)428/914TRANSFER OR DECALCOMANIAExaminersPrimary: Hess, Bruce H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB41M 005/00AbstractA dry transfer graphics article and methods of preparation and use thereof are provided. The article is self-weeding to transfer fine graphic images without the use of detackifying radiation, solvents, etc. One of the elements of the article is a carrier having a surface which is compatible with an adhesive having a low work to fracture. The article further comprises a graphic pattern formed on the adhesive.Field of SearchIntermediate layer is discontinuous or differentialWith outer strippable or release layer Translucent outer layer Intermediate layer contains particulate material (e.g., pigment, etc.) Including coloring matter TRANSFER OR DECALCOMANIA Continuous and nonuniform or irregular surface on layer or component (e.g., roofing, etc.) Adhesive outermost layer With release or antistick coating Including a primer layer Three or more layers Sand, clay or mica (silica excluded) Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base Of portion only of lamina from carrier Plural superimposed laminae transferred Transfer of printing or design With printing | |
