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US 12,491,706 B2Granted
Composite panels having a melamine impregnated protective layer
AssigneeColumbia Insurance Company
InventorsAnthony Drevet, Philippe Erramuzpe
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Abstract
The disclosed panels generally comprise a protective layer composed of a paper impregnated with a melamine resin. The protective layer may be incorporated into a panel comprising a rigid composite core, such as a plastic composite core or a mineral composite core. Disclosed are also methods for manufacturing the panels.
Claims19
A panel comprising:
- (a) a protective layer comprising a substantially transparent paper impregnated with a melamine resin and further comprising abrasion-resistant particles;
- (b) a décor layer disposed below the protective layer, the décor layer comprising at least one of a paper or a film having a decorative pattern or image thereon, the décor layer providing a decorative effect through the protective layer, and
- (c) a rigid core disposed below the décor layer, the rigid core comprising:
- (i) magnesium oxide;
- (ii) magnesium salt;
- and
- (iii) 40% or less of fibers,
- wherein the protective layer is bonded directly to a top surface of the décor layer, and wherein the décor layer is directly bonded to a top surface of the rigid core.
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A panel comprising:
- (a) a combined protective layer and décor layer comprising a decorative paper impregnated with a melamine resin and further comprising abrasion-resistant particles;
- and
- (b) a rigid core disposed below the combined protective layer and décor layer, the rigid core comprising:
- (i) magnesium oxide;
- (ii) magnesium salt;
- and
- (iii) 40% or less of fibers,
- wherein the combined protective layer and décor layer is directly bonded to a top surface of the rigid core.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.