Patent ID: 7169460
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A thermoplastic plank comprising: a core comprising at least one thermoplastic material wherein said core has a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing sides; a digital printed design on said top surface of the plank; at least one protective coating on top of said digital printed design, wherein said thermoplastic material comprises at least one thermoplastic resin, at least one processing aid, at least one impact modifier, at least one lubricant, at least one stabilizer, and at least one plasticizer, wherein said plasticizer is present in an amount of less than about 20% by weight of said core; said core has a thickness of from about 5 mm to about 20 mm and a width of from about 2 cm to about 30 cm; said core has a series of paralleled cavities which are separated by said thermoplastic material; said core has at least one groove located on a side of said core; and wherein said core has a surface tension of at least 34 dynes/cm.