Stephen P Mclaughlin

US Patent:

6361854, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Jan 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/765987

Inventors:

Maureen M. Lein - Chester NH
Ellen Lord - So. Berwick ME
Richard C. Eisfeller - Greenland NH
Mark E. Dukeshire - New Durham NH
Richard W. Finch - Northford CT
Alfred T. Poliquin - Dover NH
Gerard L. Vachon - Somersworth NH
John B. Clark - Stratham NH
Stephen P. McLaughlin - Bloomfield Hills MI
Robert D. Sparling - Madbury NH

Assignee:

Textron Automotive Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B32B 300

US Classification:

428195, 428203, 428458

Abstract:

A process for manufacturing a metallized substrate using the island coating method, includes depositing a coating layer containing a radiation curable non-volatile film former. The coated part is then vacuum metallized to form the metal islands of the present invention. A layer of clear resinous protective dielectric topcoat containing a radiation curable non-volatile film former is then deposited to completely cover the layer of metal islands while maintaining the aesthetic properties of the metallizing island coating system at a reduced cost and with minimal variability among parts.

US Patent:

62387766, May 29, 2001

Filed:

Nov 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/431609

Inventors:

Maureen M. Lein - Chester NH
Ellen Lord - Berwick ME
Richard C. Eisfeller - Greenland NH
Mark E. Dukeshire - New Durham NH
Richard W. Finch - Northford CT
Alfred T. Poliquin - Dover NH
Gerard L. Vachon - Somersworth NH
John B. Clark - Stratham NH
Stephen P. McLaughlin - Bloomfield Hills MI
Robert D. Sparling - Madbury NH

Assignee:

Davidson Textron Inc. - Dover NH

International Classification:

B32B 300

US Classification:

428195

Abstract:

A process for manufacturing a metallized substrate using the island coating method, includes depositing a coating layer containing a radiation curable non-volatile film former. The coated part is then vacuum metallized to form the metal islands of the present invention. A layer of clear resinous protective dielectric topcoat containing a radiation curable non-volatile film former is then deposited to completely cover the layer of metal islands while maintaining the aesthetic properties of the metallizing island coating system at a reduced cost and with minimal variability among parts.