Patent ID: 6231938
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: A47K,B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
A multilayer polymeric shaped structural shell having a top layer of acrylic resin composition or polycarbonate resin composition which is striped in appearance and is textured and an ABS composition underlying layer obtained byextruding a first acrylic or polycarbonate resin composition of a first color to form a first extrudate,extruding a second acrylic or polycarbonate resin composition of a second color to form a second extrudate,mixing said first extrudate and said second extrudate in a manner effective to form a mixed extrudate having a striped appearance,coextruding said mixed extrudate and a third ABS composition to form a sheet comprised of a top layer comprised of said mixed extrudate and having a striped appearance, and at least one underlying layer of said third composition,passing said sheet between at least two rollers, with the roller in contact with said top layer being textured to impart texturing to said top layer, andthermoforming said sheet into a structural shell having a striped and textured top layer.