Edge band and edge banding process
AssigneeSteelcase Development Corporation
InventorsDavid Jesse, Terry Luyk
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Abstract
The present invention provides an edge band including a protective layer attached to a wood portion. The wood portion includes a first side and a second side. A first adhesive is disposed between the protective layer and the first side of the wood portion and a second adhesive is disposed on the second side of the wood portion and may be used to attach the edge band to an article. The protective layer can be removed from the band when desired, for example, following the application of a finishing material to the associated article.
Claims18
A method for finishing an article, comprising:
- providing an article having a first surface, a second surface, and at least an edge portion connecting the first surface and the second surface;
- providing an edge band, comprising:
- a protective layer;
- a wood portion including a first side and a second side;
- a first adhesive disposed between the protective layer and the first side of the wood portion to connect the protective layer to the wood portion;
- and
- a second adhesive disposed on the second side of the wood portion;
- attaching the edge band to the edge portion;
- applying a finish material to the first surface of the article;
- and
- removing the protective layer and the first adhesive from the wood portion.
A method for minimizing the buildup of finishing material on a two-sided, veneered object, including:
- providing an article with first and second spaced apart surfaces and an intermediate surface therebetween;
- providing an edge band comprising a protective layer and a veneer, and applying said edge band to the intermediate surface;
- finishing the first surface in a first pass;
- removing the protective layer;
- and
- finishing the second surface and the veneer in a second pass.
A method for minimizing the buildup of finishing material on a two-sided, veneered object, including:
- providing an article with first and second spaced apart surfaces and an intermediate surface therebetween;
- providing an edge band comprising a protective layer and a veneer, the protective layer including a plastic or paper-based material;
- wherein the edge band is applied to the intermediate surface;
- finishing the first surface in a first pass;
- finishing the second surface in a second pass;
- and
- removing the protective layer after the second pass.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.