Reinforced decorative composite material
OwnerSteven J. Taylorinventor
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Abstract
A reinforced composite material includes a laminate panel, a strengthening panel that includes a reinforcement embedded therein, and a layer of adhesive disposed between the laminate panel and the strengthening panel to adhere the laminate panel and the strengthening panel together. Preferably, the reinforcement in the strengthening panel may be fiberglass fibers, randomly oriented, or it may be provided in the form of a mesh or the like. In either case, the strengthening panel is preferably a plastic (polymeric) material of the type known as fiberglass reinforced polyester. Also provided is a method for the production of such a material.
Claims18
A reinforced composite material comprising:
- a laminate panel;
- a strengthening panel, the strengthening panel including a reinforcement embedded therein;
- and
- a layer of adhesive disposed between the laminate panel and the strengthening panel to adhere the laminate panel and the strengthening panel together.
A reinforced composite material comprising:
- a laminate panel;
- a strengthening panel including a fibrous reinforcement embedded in a polymeric material;
- and
- a layer of adhesive disposed between the laminate panel and the strengthening panel to adhere the laminate panel and the strengthening panel together.
A method of forming a reinforced composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
- forming a laminate panel by heating and compressing at least a first layer of paper and quantity of resin;
- forming a strengthening panel by embedding a reinforcement in layer of a binder material;
- and
- adhering the laminate panel to the strengthening panel with a layer of adhesive.
A method of forming a reinforced composite material, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a laminate panel of a type made by heating and compressing at least a first layer of paper and quantity of resin;
- providing a strengthening panel of a type made by embedding a reinforcement in layer of a binder material;
- and
- adhering the laminate panel to the strengthening panel with a layer of adhesive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.