Patent ID: 7399506

Claim:
A thermoformed laminate system, comprised of: a polymeric support film comprised of a material having a tensile strength greater than 0.5 pli at 300° F., wherein the support film is operable to releasably adhere to and support a polymeric substrate during a vacuum thermoforming process; a paint or color-containing film system, wherein the paint or color-containing film system includes a clear coat layer disposed on a surface thereof; and a polymeric substrate, wherein the polymeric substrate is translucent or opaque, wherein the paint or color-containing film system is disposed between the support film and the polymeric substrate, wherein the polymeric substrate is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polyolefin, ABS, and combinations thereof; wherein the support film, polymeric substrate, and paint or color-containing film system are subjected to a vacuum thermoforming process; wherein the support film is releasably adhered to the paint or color-containing film system; wherein the support film supports the polymeric substrate during the vacuum thermoforming process; wherein the clear coat layer is disposed on the surface of the paint or color-containing film system prior to the vacuum thermoforming process.