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Process for forming a patterned thin film structure for in-mold decoration

  • US 20040112237A1
  • Filed: 09/19/2003
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A process for forming a patterned thin film structure on a substrate, comprising:

  • printing a pattern on the substrate using a strippable material comprising 5-80% by weight of a re-dispersible particulate, the printed strippable material defining an area on the substrate where the thin film structure is to be formed by comprising a negative image of a decorative design to be formed on the substrate using the thin film material, such that the printed strippable material is present in areas on the substrate where the thin film structure is not to be formed and the printed strippable material is substantially not present in the area on the substrate where the thin film structure is to be formed;

    depositing a thin film of material on the patterned substrate; and

    stripping the strippable material from the substrate;

    whereby the strippable material and any thin film material formed thereon are removed by said stripping leaving behind the thin film structure formed on the substrate in the shape of said decorative design; and

    wherein the substrate and the patterned thin film design formed thereon are suitable for use as an in-mold decoration (IMD) decorated film.

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