Decorative laminate assembly and method of producing same

Details Decorative laminate assembly and method of producing same Decorative laminate assembly and method of producing same

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Morris, Terrel (Department: 1771)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Composite

Of polyamidoester

C428S425100, C428S147000, C428S165000, C428S913300, C442S394000, C442S395000, C442S412000, C442S417000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081300

ABSTRACT:
A decorative laminate assembly having a decorative laminate top layer assembly. This top layer assembly includes, in descending superimposed relationship, a decorative layer and a core layer that includes PETG, or other polymeric material. Preferably, the top layer assembly also includes a wear resistant overlay layer on top of the decorative layer, and the core layer's PETG is in a sheet form. The top layer assembly may be directly bonded to a water resistant substrate. The decorative laminate assembly of the present invention can be used for a variety of purposes, including flooring applications. When the present invention is used for flooring applications, it is preferred that the overlay layer has enhanced wear resistant qualities and that the water resistant substrate comprise PVC or cement fiberboard.

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