Patent ID: 7703392
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: B05D,B29C,B29K,B29L,B41F,B44C

Abstract:
1. A method of applying a decoration onto an object, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing a deformable laminated foil comprising at least a carrier film, a colour decoration layer, and a protective varnish layer and providing a hollow object with a three dimensional shape including an exterior surface and an interior surface; b) positioning said foil and said object in a space that can be evacuated, wherein said object is positioned at one side of said foil wherein said object is positioned on a perforated plate by a support having a shape with an upper surface corresponding essentially to the interior surface of said object; c) evacuating said space simultaneously at said one side of said foil and at the other side of said foil such that said foil is essentially stationary; d) applying a pressure gradient across said foil such that said foil is pressed against said exterior surface of said object without gap wherever said object is to be decorated to transfer at least said decoration layer and said varnish layer onto said object; and e) releasing said carrier film from the so decorated object.