Dry ink transfer system with separately-removable images
First Claim
1. A method of applying two separately-removable images to a surface, the method comprising:
- fastening a primary image to the surface with a primary adhesive layer;
fastening a secondary image to the primary image with a secondary adhesive layer, the secondary image covering at least a portion of the primary image, the secondary image adapted to be removed from the surface without removing the primary image.
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Abstract
A dry ink transfer system is provided which allows for a very thin unsupported image to be transferred to a surface, and in certain cases for two (or more) overlying, separately removable images to be applied to a surface. Although unsupported, the image(s) is (are) able to endure large amounts of friction without image distortion or damage. Because the image(s) is (are) so thin, tactile discernment of the image edges is impossible and friction forces against the image edges are substantially reduced. Although the method of transfer does not require heat, solvents, or high pressure, the adhesion between the images and the surface is very strong. The separately-removable images allow ready display of short-term images with easy reappearance of a more permanent image.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of applying two separately-removable images to a surface, the method comprising:
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fastening a primary image to the surface with a primary adhesive layer;
fastening a secondary image to the primary image with a secondary adhesive layer, the secondary image covering at least a portion of the primary image, the secondary image adapted to be removed from the surface without removing the primary image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. Separately-removable graphic images bonded to a surface, the images comprising:
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a primary image adhered to the surface with a primary adhesive, the primary image and adhesive being non-removable by a certain substance; and
a secondary image adhered to the primary image with a secondary adhesive, the secondary image and adhesive being removable by the certain substance;
whereby the secondary image is adapted to be removed from the primary image without damaging the primary image. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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