Title: Three dimensional decorative material and process for producing same

Abstract: A three dimensional, decorative material is disclosed and claimed herein, having good dimensional definition and capable of virtually unlimited design. A process for producing the three dimensional composite is also disclosed and claimed herein. The process originates with the manufacture of a master mold which can be produced with virtually any design, and preferably is made into a continuous belt. An elastomeric foam composition is then cast into the cavities of the master mold and fused in situ, whereby a three dimensional material is produced. Thereafter, a suitable adhesive is applied to the design side of the material and flock fibers or some other decorative substances are deposited thereon. After curing of the adhesive, any excess fibers are removed, and the material may be cut into suitable lengths, provided with a contact adhesive on the reverse side or the like.

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Inventors: Squier, William H. (Taylors, SC, US)

Application Number: 462210
Filing Date: 1974-04-19
Publication_date: 1976-02-03
Assignee: M. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc. (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 428/88 156/72, 428/90, 428/141, 428/317.7
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US Patent Ref:

3496054	Feb, 1970	Baiga, Jr.	161/64.
3518154	Jun, 1970	Broadhurst	161/64.
3671373	Jun, 1972	Grewe	161/64.
3674611	Jul, 1972	Petry et al.	161/64.
3758992	Sep, 1973	Olson	161/64.
3819464	Jun, 1974	Ungerer	161/64.
3852146	Dec, 1974	Squier et al.	161/64.

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Primary Examiner: Van Balen, William J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Manning, Jr.; Wellington M.