EP1237709A4 - A furniture panel and method of making - Google Patents

A furniture panel and method of making

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Publication number
EP1237709A4
EP1237709A4 EP00987992A EP00987992A EP1237709A4 EP 1237709 A4 EP1237709 A4 EP 1237709A4 EP 00987992 A EP00987992 A EP 00987992A EP 00987992 A EP00987992 A EP 00987992A EP 1237709 A4 EP1237709 A4 EP 1237709A4
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Prior art keywords
making
furniture panel
furniture
panel
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EP00987992A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1237709A1 (en
Inventor
Kenneth Assink
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Total Innovative Manufacturing LLC
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Total Innovative Manufacturing LLC
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Publication of EP1237709A1 publication Critical patent/EP1237709A1/en
Publication of EP1237709A4 publication Critical patent/EP1237709A4/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
    • A47B96/20—Furniture panels or like furniture elements
    • A47B96/205—Composite panels, comprising several elements joined together
    • A47B96/206—Composite panels, comprising several elements joined together with laminates comprising planar, continuous or separate layers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C43/00—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C43/02—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
    • B29C43/18—Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding material; Apparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C70/00—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts
    • B29C70/02—Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements, e.g. non-specified reinforcements, fibrous reinforcing inserts and fillers, e.g. particulate fillers, incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers and with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
    • B29C70/021—Combinations of fibrous reinforcement and non-fibrous material
    • B29C70/025—Combinations of fibrous reinforcement and non-fibrous material with particular filler
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B37/00—Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
    • B32B37/04—Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2305/00—Condition, form or state of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2305/10—Fibres of continuous length
    • B32B2305/18—Fabrics, textiles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2305/00—Condition, form or state of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2305/10—Fibres of continuous length
    • B32B2305/20—Fibres of continuous length in the form of a non-woven mat
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2305/00—Condition, form or state of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2305/30—Fillers, e.g. particles, powders, beads, flakes, spheres, chips
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2305/00—Condition, form or state of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2305/70—Scrap or recycled material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/40—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular optical properties
    • B32B2307/402—Coloured
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2479/00—Furniture
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2607/00—Walls, panels

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Composite Materials (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
  • Dry Formation Of Fiberboard And The Like (AREA)
EP00987992A 1999-11-24 2000-11-21 A furniture panel and method of making Withdrawn EP1237709A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16730399P 1999-11-24 1999-11-24
US167303P 1999-11-24
PCT/US2000/032272 WO2001038073A1 (en) 1999-11-24 2000-11-21 A furniture panel and method of making

Publications (2)

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EP1237709A1 EP1237709A1 (en) 2002-09-11
EP1237709A4 true EP1237709A4 (en) 2003-02-05

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AU (1) AU2425501A (en)
CA (1) CA2393893A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2001038073A1 (en)

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GB1280995A (en) * 1968-05-27 1972-07-12 Maxwell Alvin Earl Rhiando Improvements in or relating to laminates or methods of manufacturing laminates
US4873045A (en) * 1987-07-14 1989-10-10 Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Method for manufacturing automotive interior components
JPH04201412A (en) * 1990-11-30 1992-07-22 Nippon G Ii Plast Kk Woven fabric reinforced resin composite material
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JPH0615786A (en) * 1992-06-30 1994-01-25 Bando Chem Ind Ltd Composite sheet having fabric temporarily bonded thereto

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GB1141365A (en) * 1965-04-21 1969-01-29 James M Brown Ltd Improvements in or relating to a method of finishing articles of thermo-plastic synthetic resins
GB1280995A (en) * 1968-05-27 1972-07-12 Maxwell Alvin Earl Rhiando Improvements in or relating to laminates or methods of manufacturing laminates
US4873045A (en) * 1987-07-14 1989-10-10 Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. Method for manufacturing automotive interior components
JPH04201412A (en) * 1990-11-30 1992-07-22 Nippon G Ii Plast Kk Woven fabric reinforced resin composite material
DE4211708A1 (en) * 1992-04-08 1993-10-14 Schaeffler Teppichboden Gmbh Fully recyclable shaped lining e.g. for car interior or boot - consists of top covering of polypropylene@ fabric heat-bonded on to at least one suitable substrate of non-textile polypropylene@
JPH0615786A (en) * 1992-06-30 1994-01-25 Bando Chem Ind Ltd Composite sheet having fabric temporarily bonded thereto

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EP1237709A1 (en) 2002-09-11

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