Patent ID: 7939179
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A laminated appliance wall providing dent resistance, comprising: an exterior cover layer, an interior cover layer, and an insulating material layer between said exterior layer and said interior layer; said exterior layer including a first outer skin layer and at least a second substrate layer laminated thereto; said first outer skin layer is stainless steel having a first material thickness and overlays said second substrate layer having a second material thickness whereby said first material thickness is greater than said second material thickness thereby increasing the dent resistance of the appliance wall; said first outer skin layer exposed to the exterior of said appliance wall; said second substrate layer is connected to said first outer skin layer; and, a connection disposed in the interspace between said first outer skin layer and said second substrate layer wherein said connection is selected from the group consisting of resin, epoxy, and tack welding.