Patent ID: 9138974
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B05D,B29C,B29K,B32B,B44C,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a composite sheet material, comprising: forming a matrix that includes: providing a cover sheet including one or more polymeric materials selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and combinations and co-polymers thereof that imparts one or more surface characteristics to the matrix during thermo-pressure formation; positioning the cover sheet on a side of the matrix; and laminating the matrix including the support component and the thermoplastic component with the cover sheet in a thermo-pressure process, wherein the cover sheet is adhered to the matrix in a manner that allows removal of the cover sheet from the matrix post lamination to reveal the surface characteristic of the matrix, after the laminating step, an amount of the thermoplastic component relative to the support component at the side of the matrix positioned adjacent the cover sheet is higher than that at an opposing side of the matrix, and the surface characteristic is at least one of a high gloss finish, a matte finish, a pebbled finish, a satin finish, and a gloss finish.