Douglas A Lingo

US Patent:

20030096073, May 22, 2003

Filed:

Nov 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/990147

Inventors:

Spencer Cser - Ione CA, US
Douglas Lingo - Lockeford CA, US

International Classification:

B32B007/06

US Classification:

428/040100, 428/209000, 156/277000, 156/289000

Abstract:

A metalized label and a manufacturing method for the label. The label is made from a sheet material having a translucent plastic layer bonded to a metal layer. The metal layer has a reflective surface with a mirror-like finish which is visible through the plastic layer. Printed ink graphics and printed plastic raised graphics provide a three dimensional look and a texture to the upper surface of the sheet material. A translucent top film or sheet is bonded to the upper surface of the sheet material to protect the printed graphics from damage while preserving the look and texture provided by the raised graphics. The reflective surface provides a mirror-like background viewable through the plastic layer where not obscured by the ink graphics. An adhesive layer is applied to the lower surface of the sheet material, on the metal layer, for adhesive connection to a mounting surface. A backing sheet is temporarily adhered to the adhesive layer such that the label may be handled prior to application to the mounting surface.