Patent ID: 6794019
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: B29C,B29K,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
A layered composite material comprisingi) a backing, ii) an intermediate layer, iii) optionally a decorative layer, and iv) a heat-cured layer, wherein (a) in the absence of the decorative layer, the intermediate layer is directly adjacent to the backing, and the heat-cured layer is directly adjacent to the intermediate layer, and (b) in the presence of the decorative layer, the intermediate layer is directly adjacent to the backing, the decorative layer is directly adjacent to the intermediate layer, and the heat-cured layer is directly adjacent to the decorative layer, wherein the backing and the film or nonwoven web of the intermediate layer are made from the same thermoplastic polymer, and wherein the film or nonwoven web of the intermediate layer is resin-saturated.