Method For Manufacturing Paper Printable With Inkjet For Use As A Decor Paper

Patent No. EP3199360 (titled "Method For Manufacturing Paper Printable With Inkjet For Use As A Decor Paper") was filed by Flooring Industries on Jan 26, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 9, 2025.

Patent Summary

A method for manufacturing decorative panels using inkjet-printed paper layers. The method involves coating a paper layer with an inkjet receiver coating in two partial steps, followed by printing with an inkjet printer. The coated paper layer is then laminated with a thermosetting resin layer to form a decorative panel. The inkjet receiver coating is specifically designed to reduce pigment dust release and improve print quality. The method enables high-quality decorative panels with flexible design options and reduced production costs.

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FELIX SCHOELLER HOLDINGMar 15, 2023COHAUSZ & FLORACK

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EP3199360

FLOORING INDUSTRIES
Application Number
EP16152800A
Filing Date
Jan 26, 2016
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jun 6, 2025
Publication Date
Jul 9, 2025