Patent ID: 7097796
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B29C,B29L

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a molded article comprising the sequential steps of: (a) providing a laminate comprising, (b) applying, in-line, a decoration on the second surface of said labels of said laminate, thereby forming a decorated laminate; (c) indexing said decorated laminate into a mold having an interior surface, the first surface of said carrier film abutting at least a portion of the interior surface of said mold; (d) injecting plastic material into said mold against the decorated second surface of said label, thereby forming a molded article; and (e) separating said carrier film from said molded article, wherein at least a portion of the surface of said molded article is defined by the first surface of at least one label, further wherein said laminate is formed by a process comprising, (I) providing a precursor laminate comprising, (II) die-cutting said precursor laminate such that the thickness of said thermoplastic film is fully penetrated while said carrier film is not substantially penetrated, and (III) separating excess portions of said thermoplastic film from said carrier film, thereby forming said laminate comprising said carrier film and said plurality of separate thermoplastic labels.