Patent ID: 8668340
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of attaching a reflective foil to a hemisphere, the method comprising: a) attaching a hemisphere to a rotating support, such as a mandrel; b) rotating the hemisphere; c) applying a quantity of between 1 to 3 drops of organic solvent to the hemisphere; d) rubbing the organic solvent upon the hemisphere using a pad of microphorous silicone rubber and continuing such rubbing until the hemisphere achieves a lower coefficient of friction as compared to the hemisphere's condition prior to rubbing; e) placing the hemisphere under an foil marker application device; and f) using hot gas under pressure to heat and soften a marking foil material and to blow the marking foil material off of the application device and to deform the marking foil material to fit upon the hemisphere.