Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom
CA 2580487 C · Owner: Coghlan, Henry M. · Inventors: Coghlan, Henry M.; Luetgert, Karine A.; Parchment, Jimmy R.
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The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object such as a door, having the , printed image thereon is also disclosed.
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- Filed September 15, 2005 and granted December 24, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 15, 2025.
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