Metallized film and decorative articles made therewith
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsDennis O. Falaas, Howard C. Raschke
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Abstract
A metallized film comprises an opaque, continuous layer of metal on an aliphatic polyurethane substrate. The polyurethane substrate displays a glass transition temperature of about 25° to 110° C. and a melting temperature greater than or equal to 200° C. Decorative articles can be made with the metallized film.
Claims28
A metallized film comprising (i) a continuous, opaque layer of metal on (ii) a transparent polyurethane substrate, said polyurethane substrate having an outer surface of polyurethane, and (iii) a release liner temporarily attached to the outer surface of the polyurethane.
An article of manufacture comprising (i) a base substrate, (ii) a continuous, opaque layer of metal, and (iii) a polyurethane substrate, said polyurethane substrate being derived from an aqueous urethane dispersion, wherein the layer of metal is positioned between the base substrate and the polyurethane substrate, and (iv) at least one component on an outer surface of the polyurethane substrate opposite the layer of metal, wherein the at least one component comprises a printed message, a decorative pattern, a color layer, a clear coat protective layer, or a combination thereof.
An article of manufacture comprising (i) a base substrate, (ii) a continuous, opaque layer of metal, and (iii) a polyurethane substrate, said polyurethane substrate being derived from an aqueous urethane dispersion, wherein the layer of metal is positioned between the base substrate and the polyurethane substrate, and (iv) a color layer on an outer surface of the polyurethane substrate opposite the layer of metal.
An article of manufacture comprising (i) a base substrate, (ii) a continuous, opaque layer of metal, and (iii) a polyurethane substrate, said polyurethane substrate being derived from an aqueous urethane dispersion, wherein the layer of metal is positioned between the base substrate and the polyurethane substrate, and (iv) at least one layer between the base substrate and the layer of metal, wherein the at least one layer comprises an attachment system, a reinforcing layer, or a combination thereof.
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