Melt-flowable materials and method of sealing surfaces

The present invention relates to a method of using a melt-flowable sheet material to provide protective and aesthetic features to a surface. The invention provides a method for imparting topographical or protective features to a substrate by contacting a sheet material comprising a thermoplastic lay...

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Main Authors Johnson, Michael A, Willett, Peggy S, Tumey, Michael L, George, Clayton A, Itoh, Akira
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.11.2002
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Summary:The present invention relates to a method of using a melt-flowable sheet material to provide protective and aesthetic features to a surface. The invention provides a method for imparting topographical or protective features to a substrate by contacting a sheet material comprising a thermoplastic layer with a substrate and heating the sheet material to an elevated temperature. The invention also provides a sheet material which comprises at least one layer consisting essentially of one or more thermoplastic, melt-flowable polymers that are semi-crystalline at room temperature.