Leather laminated decorative panel

a technology of decorative panels and laminates, applied in the field of laminated leather decorative panels, can solve the problems of difficult work of leather and other natural skins

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-08-05
DEUT BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
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Unfortunately, leather and other natural skins can be difficult to work with because of size limitations, shrinkage, natural imperfections, etc.

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[0025] A leather laminated decorative panel 10 is manufactured using a non-continuous press. A build-up consisting of a backing layer 18, a substrate 14, an underlay 16, a leather decorative layer 12, and a textured release sheet is made in a superimposed relationship on the lay-up station. The build-up is inserted into the heated press and subjected to a temperature of about 130.degree. C. and a pressure of about 350 psi for a pressing cycle of about 50-60 seconds. After the pressing cycle is completed, the press is opened, the build-up, which is now a leather laminated decorative panel 10, is removed and the release sheet is drawn off.

[0026] It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention and that the invention is not to be considered limited to what is described and exemplified in the specification.

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Abstract

A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material, an underlay layer, a substrate, and an optional backer layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The underlay layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed between the decorative layer and the first layer of the substrate. The backer layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed contiguous with the second surface of the substrate.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of and priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 441,889, filed 22 Jan. 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.[0002] The present invention relates to thermally fused decorative laminates in general and, more particularly, to thermally fused decorative panels having a leather or leather-like material as a decorative layer. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing the same.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003] Thermally fused decorative panels are often used in the construction of cabinetry, furniture, and other building products. There is considerable consumer demand for thermally fused decorative panels in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and textures. Natural leather is another popular material used in the construction of furniture and other applications. Leather is generally perceived as a quality material used in high-end applications. Unfortunately, leather and ot...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B27M3/00B32B9/02B32B38/06B44C5/04B44F9/12C14B7/02C14B7/04
CPCB32B9/02B32B38/06B32B2038/0076B32B2309/02B32B2309/04B32B2309/12Y10T428/1348B32B2317/125B44C5/0492B44F9/12C14B7/02C14B7/04Y10T156/1039B32B2317/08Y10T428/4935B32B9/06B32B2607/00B32B37/10B32B9/025
Inventor GAUTHIER, SYLVIETSANGARIDES, GEORGE
Owner DEUT BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
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