# US 2019/0315152 A1 · Apparatus and Method of Improved Performance of Hot Stamped Foil > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0315152 A1 - Document ID: US20190315152A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/386,984 - Filed: 2019-04-17 - Published: 2019-10-17 - Earliest claimed: 2018-04-17 - Assignees: Lacks Enterprises, Inc. - Applicants: Lacks Enterprises, Inc. - Inventors: Guy Wagner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190315152A1 ## CPC - B44C 1/1729: {Hot stamping techniques} - B44C 5/04: Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers - B44C 1/24: Pressing or stamping ornamental designs on surfaces - B60R 13/005: {Manufacturers' emblems, name plates, bonnet ornaments, mascots or the like; Mounting means therefor} - B62D 31/00: Superstructures for passenger vehicles (passenger vehicles specially adapted to co-operate with aircraft or terminal buildings B64F1/31) - B62D 65/00: Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for - B44C: PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D1/02)} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) ## Abstract A composite component includes a plastic substrate and a transfer foil adhered thereto. The plastic substrate and the foil are proud and define a peripheral edge with a tight outer radius. A thin first coating layer, such as a base coat or primer layer, is applied over the plastic substrate and foil and adheres the both the plastic substrate and foil. A thicker second coating layer, such as a clear coat, is applied over the first coating layer and adheres to the first coating layer. The first coating layer has a lower viscosity than the second coating layer. The second coating layer is more ductile than the first coating layer. The first coating layer acts a primer layer for applying the second coating layer. The second coating layer therefore protects the substrate and transfer foil and can withstand thermal shock and water immersion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of applying a two-component coating to a hot stamped foil plastic component comprising: providing a plastic substrate; applying a foil to the plastic substrate, wherein the foil and plastic substrate is proud; applying a first coating layer over the foil and the substrate, the first coating layer having a first coating thickness and a first viscosity; applying a second coating layer over the first coating layer, the second coating layer having a second thickness and a second viscosity. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the step of applying the foil includes hot stamping the foil to the substrate. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the substrate is acrylonitrile styrene acrylate. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the foil is a transfer foil. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The method of claim 4, wherein the transfer foil includes multiple layers. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the combination of the transfer foil and plastic substrate includes an upper surface and a lateral surface and a peripheral edge therebetween having a maximum radius of 0.2 mm. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6, wherein the first coating layer extends over the peripheral edge, the upper surface, and the lower surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the first thickness of the first coating layer is a variable thickness, wherein the first thickness is relatively larger at the upper surface and relative thinner at the peripheral edge. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the first layer is more brittle than the second layer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the first layer adheres to both the foil and the plastic substrate, and the second layer adheres to the first layer. ### Claim 11 A composite decorative component having a multi-layer coating, the component comprising: a plastic substrate; a hot-stamped foil attached to the first surface of the plastic substrate, wherein the hot-stamped foil and plastic substrate is proud; a first coating layer attached to the hot-stamped foil and the plastic substrate; a second coating layer attached to the first coating layer, wherein the second coating layer is thicker than the first coating layer. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The component of claim 11, wherein a combination of the plastic substrate and hot-stamped foil has an upper surface, a lateral surface, and a peripheral edge therebetween, the peripheral edge having a maximum radius of 0.2 mm. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The component of claim 12, wherein the first coating layer extends over the upper surface, the peripheral edge, and the lateral surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The component of claim 11, wherein the first coating layer is more brittle than the second coating layer. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The component of claim 11, wherein the first coating layer adheres to both the hot-stamped foil and the plastic substrate. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The component of claim 13, wherein the first coating layer has a variable thickness, and the first coating layer is thinner at the peripheral edge than at the upper surface. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The component of claim 11, wherein the first coating layer is made from a lower viscosity material than the second coating layer. ### Claim 18 A decorative component for an automobile resistant to thermal shock and water immersion, the decorative component comprising: a plastic substrate; a foil adhered to the plastic substrate and projecting from the substrate; a radiused peripheral edge of the plastic substrate and foil; a primer layer adhered to the plastic substrate and the foil; a coating layer adhered to the primer layer. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The decorative component of claim 18, wherein the peripheral edge has a maximum radius of 0.2 mm. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The decorative component of claim 18, wherein the primer layer is made from a material having a lower viscosity than the coating layer, wherein the primer layer is thinner than the coating layer, and the primer layer is more brittle than the coating layer.