Patent ID: 6139928
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B32B,G09F,Y10S

Abstract:
A three-dimensional applique comprising:at least one preformed, flexible layer having a decoratively shaped perimeter and a relief pattern molded therein, the relief pattern having at least one raised portion, at least one lowered portion surrounding the raised portion, and at least one wall formed between a raised portion and a lowered portion and being substantially perpendicular to the plane in which a lowered portion of the relief pattern lies;at least one flexible, substantially flat backing layer interposed with said preformed flexible layer, said flexible flat backing layer being fluid-impermeable;a peripheral seal are defined by the lowered portion of said preformed flexible layer that surrounds the raised portion and said substantially flat backing layer; andsaid seal area, backing layer and preformed flexible layer forming at least one airtight pocket, wherein the raised portion is spaced from the flexible flat backing layer.