METHOD FOR CREATING A CHROMIUM-PLATED SURFACE WITH A MATTE FINISH

    公开(公告)号:US20210238760A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US17234329

    申请日:2021-04-19

    发明人: Jordi Reichert

    摘要: A method for creating a chrome-plated surface having a matte finish that typically includes: controlling a resistance of a current bridge circuit; depositing a first chromium layer on a substrate positioned in a chromium bath, wherein the first chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from a power source that is electrically connected to the substrate and to anodes positioned in the chromium bath; etching the first chromium layer by engaging a current bridge that closes the current bridge circuit; depositing a first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source; etching the first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is etched by engaging the current bridge; and depositing a final chromium layer, wherein the final chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source.

    SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REGISTRATION ALIGNMENT ACCURACY IN MANUFACTURE OF DECORATIVE LAMINATES

    公开(公告)号:US20200290338A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-17

    申请号:US16815508

    申请日:2020-03-11

    发明人: Martin Endert

    IPC分类号: B32B41/00 B32B37/10

    摘要: A system for maintaining alignment of a press plate is provided. The system comprises: a press including a press plate, the press configured for forming a laminate comprising a decorative layer and a substrate; a camera; and a processing device configured to: retrieve a laminate design file comprising a decorative design drawing layer and a texture design drawing layer, the laminate design file illustrating the decorative design drawing layer overlaid with the texture design drawing layer; following manufacture of the laminate with the press, capture an image of the laminate with the camera; compare a portion of the captured image of the laminate to a corresponding portion of the laminate design file to determine a registration quality; based on the determined registration quality, determine a misalignment of the decorative layer with the press plate; and in response to determining the misalignment, trigger an alert.

    Method for creating a textured press plate

    公开(公告)号:US10563309B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US15293175

    申请日:2016-10-13

    摘要: Disclosed is a method for creating a textured press plate. Initially, a mask may be applied to a surface of a press plate. This mask typically corresponds to a desired physical surface structure. Thereafter, the masked surface of the press plate is processed to obtain the desired physical surface structure. Thereafter, various techniques may be used to create differing degrees of gloss in differing portions of the surface of the press plate. For example, matting may be used to decrease the degree of gloss of a portion of the surface, and polishing may be used to increase the degree of gloss of a portion of the surface.

    METHOD FOR CREATING A CHROMIUM-PLATED SURFACE WITH A MATTE FINISH

    公开(公告)号:US20190119823A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16230264

    申请日:2018-12-21

    发明人: Jordi Reichert

    摘要: A method for creating a chrome-plated surface having a matte finish that typically includes: controlling a resistance of a current bridge circuit; depositing a first chromium layer on a substrate positioned in a chromium bath, wherein the first chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from a power source that is electrically connected to the substrate and to anodes positioned in the chromium bath; etching the first chromium layer by engaging a current bridge that closes the current bridge circuit; depositing a first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source; etching the first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is etched by engaging the current bridge; and depositing a final chromium layer, wherein the final chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source.

    System and methods for registration alignment accuracy in manufacture of decorative laminates

    公开(公告)号:US11230092B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-25

    申请号:US16815508

    申请日:2020-03-11

    发明人: Martin Endert

    IPC分类号: B32B41/00 B32B37/10

    摘要: A system for maintaining alignment of a press plate is provided. The system comprises: a press including a press plate, the press configured for forming a laminate comprising a decorative layer and a substrate; a camera; and a processing device configured to: retrieve a laminate design file comprising a decorative design drawing layer and a texture design drawing layer, the laminate design file illustrating the decorative design drawing layer overlaid with the texture design drawing layer; following manufacture of the laminate with the press, capture an image of the laminate with the camera; compare a portion of the captured image of the laminate to a corresponding portion of the laminate design file to determine a registration quality; based on the determined registration quality, determine a misalignment of the decorative layer with the press plate; and in response to determining the misalignment, trigger an alert.

    METHOD FOR CREATING A TEXTURED PRESS PLATE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200149169A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16740099

    申请日:2020-01-10

    IPC分类号: C23C18/31 C23C18/16 B29C59/02

    摘要: Disclosed is a method for creating a textured press plate. Initially, a mask may be applied to a surface of a press plate. This mask typically corresponds to a desired physical surface structure. Thereafter, the masked surface of the press plate is processed to obtain the desired physical surface structure. Thereafter, various techniques may be used to create differing degrees of gloss in differing portions of the surface of the press plate. For example, matting may be used to decrease the degree of gloss of a portion of the surface, and polishing may be used to increase the degree of gloss of a portion of the surface.

    Method for creating a chromium-plated surface with a matte finish

    公开(公告)号:US10982344B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-20

    申请号:US16230264

    申请日:2018-12-21

    发明人: Jordi Reichert

    摘要: A method for creating a chrome-plated surface having a matte finish that typically includes: controlling a resistance of a current bridge circuit; depositing a first chromium layer on a substrate positioned in a chromium bath, wherein the first chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from a power source that is electrically connected to the substrate and to anodes positioned in the chromium bath; etching the first chromium layer by engaging a current bridge that closes the current bridge circuit; depositing a first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source; etching the first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is etched by engaging the current bridge; and depositing a final chromium layer, wherein the final chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source.

    METHOD FOR CREATING A CHROMIUM-PLATED SURFACE WITH A MATTE FINISH

    公开(公告)号:US20190055663A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-21

    申请号:US15729187

    申请日:2017-10-10

    发明人: Jordi Reichert

    摘要: A method for creating a chrome-plated surface having a matte finish that typically includes: controlling a resistance of a current bridge circuit; depositing a first chromium layer on a substrate positioned in a chromium bath, wherein the first chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from a power source that is electrically connected to the substrate and to anodes positioned in the chromium bath; etching the first chromium layer by engaging a current bridge that closes the current bridge circuit; depositing a first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source; etching the first intermediate chromium layer, wherein the first intermediate chromium layer is etched by engaging the current bridge; and depositing a final chromium layer, wherein the final chromium layer is deposited by supplying current from the power source.