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Thermally Reactive Ink Transfer System

a technology of ink transfer and thermal reactive ink, which is applied in the direction of mechanical control devices, instruments, process and machine control, etc., can solve the problems of difficult application to highly curved, edged or contoured surfaces, and laborious airbrush designs that require considerable skill,

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-30
DONALD D SLOAN TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD D SLOAN TRUST AND HIS SUCCESSOR & SUCCESSORS UNDER THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO & COMPLETE RESTATEMENT OF THE DONALD D SLOAN TRUST DATED JUNE 28 2012
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Benefits of technology

The system provides a flexible, self-bonding decal that adheres well to substrates, avoiding peeling and chipping issues, and integrates seamlessly with clear coats, maintaining a uniform appearance without projecting edges, even on pre-painted surfaces.

Problems solved by technology

Airbrushed designs are very labor intensive and require considerable skill.
These prior art decals have very limited elongation properties and are difficult to apply to highly curved, edged or contoured surfaces.
Further problems with prior art decals include separation of the decal from the substrate surface due to failure of the adhesive, and shrinkage, peeling and cracking of the decal itself over time.
The raised decal detracts from the overall appearance and makes the decal prone to increased abrasion, chipping and peeling.
Edges of prior on decals are prone to curl after exposure to heat during baking of a thermoset clear coat.

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[0022]As required, a detailed embodiment of the present invention is disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiment is merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0023]An ink transfer system according to the present invention provides for the application of liquid, polyurethane based inks onto a backing sheet to form an ink transfer decal. The decal is coated with a removable transfer medium. The resultant decal is solidified, typically through evaporation of diluents after application of each layer of liquid constituent. It may then be removed from the backing sheet and applied to a final substrate.

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Abstract

An ink transfer system including an ink transfer decal that is transferable to a final substrate, such as a bare metal or pre-painted autobody part, without use of a separate adhesive. The transferred ink decal is capable of withstanding temperature elevations common during automotive paint baking without significant thermal degradation, discoloration, shrinkage or pealing.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to methods of transferring paint or ink to solid surfaces and more particularly to a method of transferring a substantially solid ink layer to a surface without the use of a separately applied adhesive.[0002]In the vehicle manufacturing industry, painted or inked designs are typically applied through application of liquid paint to the surface of a body element, such as a fender or hood. An example of this type of application is pinstriping. Manual application of stripes or designs requires artistic skill, even if the process is augmented through use of stencils or tape. Airbrushed designs are very labor intensive and require considerable skill.[0003]One prior art method of automating the application of designs or stripes is the use of adhesive decals. A decal is created by applying ink to a plastic film bearing adhesive on the opposite surface. The adhesive side of the decal may then be applied to the desired surface. Further p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B32B37/02
CPCB32B37/003Y10T156/1089B32B38/145B32B2037/243B32B2309/02B32B2309/105B32B2310/0831B32B2451/00B32B2605/00B44C1/175Y10S428/913Y10S428/914Y10T156/1092Y10T428/24851Y10T428/24942Y10T156/1028B32B37/025Y10T428/31551Y10T428/31573Y10T428/31576
Inventor SLOAN, DONALD D.
Owner DONALD D SLOAN TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD D SLOAN TRUST AND HIS SUCCESSOR & SUCCESSORS UNDER THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO & COMPLETE RESTATEMENT OF THE DONALD D SLOAN TRUST DATED JUNE 28 2012
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