US 7,008,583 B1 · Process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article

Abstract

A process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article to provide a decorative article of manufacture. The process comprises applying a first lamina of releasing agent into a mold. Then forming a second lamina of clear gel coat on the first lamina and allowing it to dry. Then forming a third lamina of transparent polyester resin on the second lamina and submerging the design into the third lamina before the third lamina is dry. Then removing air bubbles from the design and the third lamina and allowing the third lamina to dry. Then applying a fourth lamina of curable resin on the third lamina, whereby the fourth lamina is formed substantially from fiberglass of a white pigmentation, and allowing it to dry. Lastly, removing the mold from the first, second, third, and fourth laminas.

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Dependent claims

A process for inlaying a design in an article, the process comprising:

(A) applying a first lamina of releasing agent into a mold;
(B) forming a second lamina of clear gel coat on said first lamina, said second lamina formed substantially from a transparent resin and catalyst;
(C) curing said second lamina;
(D) forming a third lamina of said transparent resin and catalyst on said second lamina;
(E) submerging said design into said third lamina before said third lamina is dry;
(F) removing air bubbles from said design and said third lamina;
(G) curing said third lamina;
(H) applying a fourth lamina of said transparent resin and catalyst on said third lamina, said fourth lamina formed substantially from fiberglass including white pigmentation, said fourth lamina has said white pigmentation for optimal optical reflection to maintain visual integrity of said design when inlayed and set within said fiberglass article forming a background for said design;
(I) curing said fourth lamina;
(J) removing said mold from said first, second, third, and fourth laminas to provide a decorative article of manufacture.

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Process of inlaying a design in a fiberglass article

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