Robert G Bowling

US Patent:

7144612, Dec 5, 2006

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/765427

Inventors:

Robert LaFave - Birch Run MI, US
Robert Bowling - Deckerville MI, US

Assignee:

Laminate Products, Inc. - Kingston MI

International Classification:

B32B 7/06
B32B 27/30
B32B 27/32
B32B 37/14

US Classification:

428 31, 428202, 4284111, 428421, 428521, 428523, 264139

Abstract:

Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.

US Patent:

7399506, Jul 15, 2008

Filed:

Jul 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/489695

Inventors:

Robert LaFave - Birch Run MI, US
Robert Bowling - Deckerville MI, US

Assignee:

Laminate Products, Inc. - Kingston MI

International Classification:

B32B 25/16
B32B 27/08
B32B 27/16
B32B 27/30
B32B 27/32

US Classification:

428 31, 428421, 428521, 428522, 428523

Abstract:

Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.

US Patent:

7833380, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Jan 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/013851

Inventors:

Robert LaFave - Birch Run MI, US
Robert Bowling - Deckerville MI, US

Assignee:

Laminate Products, Inc. - Kingston MI

International Classification:

B32B 37/16

US Classification:

156264, 15624427, 156212, 156213

Abstract:

Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.

US Patent:

8021754, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/168538

Inventors:

Robert LaFave - Birch Run MI, US
Robert Bowling - Deckerville MI, US

Assignee:

Laminate Products, Inc. - Kingston MI

International Classification:

B32B 25/14
B32B 27/30
B32B 27/32

US Classification:

428421, 428521, 428523

Abstract:

Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.

US Patent:

20020009598, Jan 24, 2002

Filed:

Feb 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/244831

Inventors:

ROBERT LAFAVE - BIRCH RUN MI, US
ROBERT BOWLING - DECKERVILLE MI, US

International Classification:

B32B027/08
B32B027/40

US Classification:

428/421000, 428/424200, 428/424400, 428/516000, 428/520000

Abstract:

A laminate product for use as a protective and decorative sheet material for application to a substrate is described. The laminate product is comprised of: (1) a base coat layer comprising a colorant-containing thermoplastic resin system, the colorant being substantially uniformly distributed throughout the colorant-containing thermoplastic resin system; (2) a top coat layer; and (3) an adhesion promoting layer disposed between the base coat layer and the top coat layer. The colored base coat layer permits deeper draws for the formation of highly contoured components such as automotive bumpers and fascias, without the loss of color intensity or scratch resistance.

US Patent:

20120073734, Mar 29, 2012

Filed:

Aug 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/207840

Inventors:

ROBERT LAFAVE - BIRCH RUN MI, US
ROBERT BOWLING - DECKERVILLE MI, US

International Classification:

B29C 51/10

US Classification:

156212

Abstract:

Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release film can be used in conjunction with the support film. The support film is particularly suitable for use with decorative films used to impart a surface effect, such as paint or color-containing film systems, to a thermoformed plastic component. The support film systems also possess enhanced bag/sag/drape control characteristics.