Patent ID: 6815005
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B05D,B29C,B44C,B44D,C08J,C08L

Abstract:
A method for decorative enhancement of a polyethylene surface of a molded polyethylene article, which method comprises the steps of:(a) combining a decorative enhancement composition and said polyethylene surface wherein said decorative enhancement composition consists essentially of: (1) an inert organic solvent that provides the decorative enhancement composition with a consistency and viscosity for liquid methods of application; (2) a colorant to impart a surface color; (3) a binder solid selected from the class consisting of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, waxes, rosins, and terpene-based resins; and (4) polyethylene powder; and (b) heating said decorative enhancement composition and said polyethylene surface to incorporate said decorative enhancement composition into said polyethylene surface and produce a molded polyethylene article having said surface decoratively enhanced by said colorant.