Patent ID: 8394462
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A63F,B05D,B41M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for applying an image onto a game card, the method comprising the steps of: (a) applying a first composition comprising a first oligomer comprising an energy-curable oligomer to the outer surface of the game card to produce a first layer, wherein after the application step (a), a first layer comprising the first oligomer is on the outer surface of the game card, and wherein the first layer has an outer surface; (b) drying the game card produced after step (a); (c) at least partially curing the first composition; (d) applying a second composition comprising a second oligomer comprising an energy-curable oligomer to the outer surface of the first layer to produce a second layer, wherein after the application step (d), the second layer is on the outer surface of the first layer, and wherein the second layer has an outer surface; (e) drying the game card produced after step (d); (f) at least partially curing the second composition; (g) applying a third composition comprising a third oligomer comprising an energy-curable oligomer to the outer surface of the second layer to produce a third layer, wherein after the application step (g), the third layer is on the outer surface of the second layer; (h) curing the first oligomer, the second oligomer, and the third oligomer; and (i) applying an ink to the outer surface of the first layer, or the outer surface of the second layer, or to both, so as to form an image.