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Method of manufacturing a decorative substrate and decorative substrate produced thereby

  • US 20040088946A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2002
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forming a composite article comprising the steps of:

  • providing a press having first and second platens;

    providing a first cellulosic fiber substrate having a first thickness;

    providing a layer of material selected from the group consisting of wood veneers, foils, and non-creped papers;

    interposing a bonding material between the cellulosic fiber substrate and the layer of material;

    placing the layer of material onto the cellulosic fiber substrate;

    placing the cellulosic fiber substrate and layer of material between the first and second platens; and

    moving at least one of the first and second platens toward the other of the first and second platens to deform the cellulosic fiber substrate and layer of material into a predetermined configuration while bonding the layer of material to the cellulosic fiber substrate without cracking or wrinkling the layer of material.

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