Methods And Apparatus For Producing Coated Articles

Patent No. EP3229975 (titled "Methods And Apparatus For Producing Coated Articles") was filed by The Trustees OF The Selectacoat Pension Scheme on Feb 9, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 4, 2023.

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A method for producing a coated opaque article with an even and high gloss surface finish, comprising applying a coating composition from one or more inkjet heads to a surface of the article, drying the coating for at least 30 seconds, and curing the coating to form a cured coating. The coating composition comprises at least 30 wt% solvent and has a viscosity of from 5 to 50 cp at 25°C. The method enables selective coating of areas without masking and achieves a high gloss finish with anti-abrasion properties.

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EP3229975

THE TRUSTEES OF THE SELECTACOAT PENSION SCHEME
Application Number
EP16703778A
Filing Date
Feb 9, 2016
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Dec 2, 2022
Publication Date
Jan 4, 2023