Biaxially Oriented Thermoplastic Polymer Laminate Films For Luggage Articles And Methods Of Making The Same
Patent No. EP3455063 (titled "Biaxially Oriented Thermoplastic Polymer Laminate Films For Luggage Articles And Methods Of Making The Same") was filed by Samsonite on Mar 15, 2018. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2020.
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A lightweight, impact-resistant luggage shell material comprising a laminate of biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer films, where the films have a core of thermoplastic polymer and outer layers on each side. The laminate is formed by laminating multiple films under controlled pressure and temperature conditions, and is then molded into a luggage shell. The material is suitable for deep drawing and provides a high-quality surface finish, while being thinner and lighter than traditional hard-sided luggage materials.
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EP3455063
- Application Number
- EP18709651A
- Filing Date
- Mar 15, 2018
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Mar 20, 2020
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 2020
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