Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture – Methods – Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-02
2001-07-10
Aftergut, Jeff H. (Department: 1733)
Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture
Methods
Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor
C156S230000, C156S237000, C156S239000, C156S240000, C156S245000, C156S277000, C345S440000, C355S022000, C355S077000, C434S365000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06258194
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to adhesive decals. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of producing a personalized sticker having a lenticular lense.
Adhesive decals, more commonly referred to as stickers, are widely used by both juveniles and adults. There currently exists a wide variety of different sticker styles and sizes. The sticker usually has an interesting phrase or design which conveys a message or is intended to aesthetically please the owner. The phrase or design may include musical groups, sports teams, comical statements, artistic designs, etc. Some stickers are black and white while others use brilliant colors. Still other stickers use light reflective or holographic images to capture the attention of onlookers.
However, there exists a need for a sticker which is interesting yet personalized to the owner. Such a sticker preferably includes the name of the owner and is formed so as to impart a changing design depending on the angle from which the sticker is viewed. The present invention is designed to fulfill these needs and provide other related advantages.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A method of manufacturing a personalized sticker conforming to the above needs is provided, generally comprising the steps of creating a personalized image, interlacing copies of the image, forming a lenticular lense surface, and attaching the interlaced image bearing the lenticular lense to an adhesive substrate. More specifically, a plurality of copies of a personalized image are first created, with each copy differing in size. Preferably the personalized image comprises a name. Each copy of the personalized image ranges from a full size image to an image 50% of the full size. Typically, the personalized image copies created are: full size, 90% full size, 80% full size, 70% full size, 60% full size and 50% full size.
The plurality of copies are interlaced to form an interlaced personalized image. The interlaced personalized image is then filmed and the film is utilized to print the interlaced personalized image on a sheet of paper. The sheet of paper is cooled and dried and then secured to a plastic laminate comprising a transparent polyvinylchloride film.
A lenticular lense corresponding to the interlacing of the interlaced personalized image is formed on a surface of the plastic laminate opposite the sheet of paper using a three-dimensional heat and pressure mold. The sheet of paper is removed by dissolving the sheet of paper in liquid. The personalized image is automatically transferred to the plastic laminate once the sheet of paper is removed.
A protective backing is applied to the interlaced personalized image opposite the lenticular lense. This is typically accomplished by silkscreening the protective backing to the interlaced personalized image. The protective backing of the plastic laminate is then attached to an adhesive substrate. The adhesive substrate is typically a double-sided adhesive sheet. The plastic laminate is usually attached by lamination. The sticker is then die-cut into its shape and cleaned.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
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patent: 5695346 (1997-12-01), Sekiguchi et al.
patent: 5896230 (1999-04-01), Goggins
patent: 5924870 (1999-07-01), Brosh et al.
patent: 5967032 (1999-10-01), Bravenec et al.
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Aftergut Jeff H.
Kelly Bauersfeld Lowry & Kelley LLP
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