Abstract

A beverage-making, serving and clearing assembly comprises a vessel and a tableware piece acting as a lid to the vessel. The piece comprises a shaped disc comprising a perimeter and two principal surfaces either side thereof, being a first principal surface comprising an upstand and a second principal surface comprising a continuous downstand surrounding a well. The piece acts as a lid on the vessel containing hot water with the first surface uppermost and the downstand preventing the piece slipping sideways off the vessel. The piece optionally comprises a perimeter recess capable of retaining a teaspoon in the vessel and optionally comprises a top recess capable of retaining a second vessel, for example a milk jug. The assembly may be held and carried securely in one hand by holding the vessel. The piece may be inverted and placed on a horizontal surface with the second principal surface uppermost to receive a used tea bag or infuser in the well. The inverted piece is capable of being relocated onto the vessel with the second surface uppermost, the upstand preventing the piece slipping sideways off the vessel. This assembly configuration is also capable of being held and carried securely in one hand by holding the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/16 - Tea infusers, e.g. infusing bags, egg-shaped infusers
• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service

Goods & Services

Solar panels; solar panel arrays; photovoltaic panels; photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic modules; solar cells and solar energy systems constructed from them; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Glass panels for vehicles; vehicle windows; roof panels for vehicles; body panels for vehicles; window glass for vehicle windows; plastic vehicle windows; vehicle windows of glass or plastics having vision control properties, including one way vision; vehicle windows of glass or plastics carrying a design. Anti-glare film for windows; tinted films for vehicles; plastic film other than for wrapping; tinted plastic film for use on windows; tinted plastic film for use on vehicle windows; reflective plastic film for use on windows; reflective plastic film for use on vehicle windows; laminated plastic film for use on windows; window masking films; ultraviolet-proof films for vehicles; films for application to transparent material; films of non-metallic materials for application to glazing made of glass or plastics; plastic films having vision control, decorative, solar control and/or printable properties for application to, and fitted for, windows made from glass or plastics.

Goods & Services

(1) Solar panel arrays for production of electricity, photovoltaic installations for generating solar electricity, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules, solar cells and panels for electricity generation, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, all of the aforementioned goods are for solar panels for use on windows; solar panels for use on windows. (2) Glass panels for vehicles; vehicle windows; roof panels for vehicles; body panels for vehicles; window glass for vehicle windows; plastic vehicle windows; vehicle windows of glass or plastics having vision control properties, including one way vision; vehicle windows of glass or plastics carrying a design. (3) Anti-glare film for windows; tinted plastic films for use on vehicle windows; plastic film other than for wrapping namely, vinyl, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyolefin, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) films for use on windows; adhesive back plastic film other than for wrapping namely, vinyl, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyolefin, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polypropylene (PP), polyurethane (PU) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) films for use on windows; tinted plastic film for use on windows; tinted plastic film for use on vehicle windows; reflective plastic film for use on windows; reflective plastic film for use on vehicle windows; laminated plastic film for use on windows; window masking films; heat reflective plastic film to be applied to windows; adhesive backed transparent vinyl film used to cover transparent surfaces; PVC films with an adhesive back to cover glass and plastic; anti-glare films for windows; anti-dazzle films for windows; reflective films for use on windows.

Goods & Services

[ Solar panels for the production of electricity; ] solar panel arrays in the nature of solar panels for the production of electricity; photovoltaic solar panels for the production of electricity; photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic modules; solar cells and solar energy systems primarily consisting of solar cells and also including solar panels * ; all of the aforementioned goods in this class only for solar panels for use on windows; solar panels for use on windows * Glass body panels for vehicles; vehicle windows; roof panels for vehicles; body panels for vehicles; glass windows for vehicles [finished goods]; plastic vehicle windows; vehicle windows of glass or plastics having vision control properties, including one way vision; vehicle windows of glass or plastics carrying a design Tinted anti-glare plastic film for windows; tinted plastic films for vehicle windows; plastic film other than for wrapping, namely, tinted plastic film for use on windows; tinted plastic film for use on vehicle windows; reflective plastic film for use on windows; reflective plastic film for use on vehicle windows; laminated plastic film for use on windows; window masking films; ultraviolet-proof tinted plastic films for vehicle windows; insulating films for application to transparent material; tinted plastic films having vision control, decorative, solar control and/or printable properties for application to windows made from glass or plastics

Abstract

A beverage-making, serving and clearing assembly comprises a vessel and a tableware piece acting as a lid to the vessel. The piece comprises a shaped disc comprising a perimeter and two principal surfaces either side thereof, being a first principal surface comprising an upstand and a second principal surface comprising a continuous downstand surrounding a well. The piece acts as a lid on the vessel containing hot water with the first surface uppermost and the downstand preventing the piece slipping sideways off the vessel. The piece optionally comprises a perimeter recess capable of retaining a teaspoon in the vessel and optionally comprises a top recess capable of retaining a second vessel, for example a milk jug. The assembly may be held and carried securely in one hand by holding the vessel. The piece may be inverted and placed on a horizontal surface with the second principal surface uppermost to receive a used tea bag or infuser in the well. The inverted piece is capable of being relocated onto the vessel with the second surface uppermost, the upstand preventing the piece slipping sideways off the vessel. This assembly configuration is also capable of being held and carried securely in one hand by holding the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
• A47G 19/16 - Tea infusers, e.g. infusing bags, egg-shaped infusers

Abstract

A partially perforated assembly includes a perforated film layer, a perforated adhesive layer applied to one side of said film layer, a non-perforated overlaminate film layer on the other side of said perforated film layer, and a release liner on the side of said perforated adhesive layer remote from said perforated film layer. When the release liner is removed and the remaining layers of the assembly are applied to a substrate, the remaining layers of the assembly comprise a void network. The void network fluidly interconnects at least two discrete perforation holes in the perforated film and adhesive layers with each other and/or the ambient environment around the assembly so as to facilitate air communication among the holes and/or between the holes and the ambient environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
• B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
• B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
• B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 38/04 - Punching, slitting or perforating
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
• B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
• B44C 1/24 - Pressing or stamping ornamental design on surfaces
• B44F 1/00 - Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects

Abstract

A beverage-making assembly comprises a first vessel (60), a second vessel (100) and a tableware piece (11) acting as a lid to the first vessel. The piece comprises a shaped disc comprising a perimeter (30) and two principal surfaces either side (1, 2) thereof, being a first principal surface (comprising a top recess) and a second principal surface, wherein the top recess (3) comprises a recess perimeter (5) and a recessed area (6) there-within, and wherein the second vessel is located within and retained by the top recess. The piece optionally includes a perimeter recess (40), and acts as a lid on a vessel containing hot water with the first surface uppermost without slipping sideways off the vessel and forming an aperture inside the rim of the vessel. The various tea service constituents may be held in one hand by holding the first vessel and carried securely. The piece may be inverted and placed on a horizontal surface with the second principal surface uppermost and the first principal surface supporting the piece after inversion, to act as a receptacle for a used tea bag. The second vessel may contain milk, to be mixed into tea in the first vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/14 - Coffee or tea pots
• A47G 19/16 - Tea infusers, e.g. infusing bags, egg-shaped infusers
• A47G 19/23 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service of stackable type

Abstract

A partially perforated assembly includes a perforated film layer, a perforated adhesive layer applied to one side of said film layer, a non-perforated overlaminate film layer on the other side of said perforated film layer, and a release liner on the side of said perforated adhesive layer remote from said perforated film layer. When the release liner is removed and the remaining layers of the assembly are applied to a substrate, the remaining layers of the assembly comprise a void network. The void network fluidly interconnects at least two discrete perforation holes in the perforated film and adhesive layers with each other and/or the ambient environment around the assembly so as to facilitate air communication among the holes and/or between the holes and the ambient environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinLayered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 38/04 - Punching, slitting or perforating
• B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed

Abstract

A tableware tea piece (10, 11, 12) intended to be used in conjunction with a drinking cup (60, 6) or teapot (63) vessel (60), includes first and second principal surfaces (1) and a well (8) defined by the second surface (1, 2, 95). It further includes a perimeter recess (40), and is configured and arranged (2) to be placed to act as a lid on a vessel (60) containing hot water (90) with the first surface (1, 2, 95) uppermost without slipping sideways off the vessel (60) and forming an aperture in side (1, 2) the rim (62) of the vessel (60). The tea piece (10, 11, 12) may be inverted and placed on a horizontal surface (1, 2, 95) with the second principal surface (1, 2, 95) uppermost and the first principal surface (1, 2, 95) supporting the piece (10) after inversion, to act as a receptacle for a used tea bag (80, 84), such that tea (89) which emanates from the used tea bag (80, 84) is contained on the second principal surface (1, 2, 95) within the well (8) and does not spill onto the horizontal surface (1, 2, 95).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
• A47G 19/14 - Coffee or tea pots
• B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting
• A23F 3/18 - Extraction of water soluble tea constituents
• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers

Abstract

A tableware tea piece (10, 11, 12) intended to be used in conjunction with a drinking cup (60, 6) or teapot (63) vessel (60), includes first and second principal surfaces (1) and a well (8) defined by the second surface (1, 2, 95). It further includes a perimeter recess (40), and is configured and ar ranged (2) to be placed to act as a lid on a vessel (60) containing hot water (90) with the first surface (1, 2, 95) uppermost without slipping sideways off the vessel (60) and forming an aperture in side (1, 2) the rim (62) of the vessel (60). The tea piece (10, 11, 12) may be inverted and placed on a horizontal surface (1, 2, 95) with the second principal surface (1, 2, 95) uppermost and the first principal surface (1, 2, 95) supporting the piece (10) after inversion, to act as a receptacle for a used tea bag (80, 84), such that tea (89) which emanates from the used tea bag (80, 84) is contained on the second principal surface (1, 2, 95) within the well (8) and does not spill onto the horizontal surface (1, 2, 95).

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
• A47J 31/18 - Apparatus in which ground coffee or tea-leaves are immersed in the hot liquid in the beverage container

Goods & Services

[ Coffee cups, ] tea cups and mugs; Crockery, namely, [ pots, dishes, ] drinking cups and saucers, [ bowls, serving bowls and trays; Dish covers; ] Drinking cups sold with lids therefor; [ Drip mats for tea; ] Glass beverageware; [ Glass bowls; ] Glass mugs; [ Insulated lids for plates and dishes; ] Paper and plastic cups; [ Plastic coasters; Plastic cups; Pot lids; Reusable self-sealing lids for household use for bowls, cups, containers and the storage of food; Tea pots; Tea pots not of precious metal; ] Tea services; Tea services not of precious metal; Tea sets; Tea strainers

Goods & Services

Crockery; Picnic crockery; Crockery made of porcelain; Glasses, drinking vessels and barware; Bone china tableware [other than cutlery]; Ceramic tableware; Ceramics for household purposes; Ceramics for kitchen use; Coasters (tableware); Closures for pot lids; Coasters, not of paper and other than table linen; Coffee mugs; Coffee services [tableware]; Coffee services of ceramic; Coffee services of china; Combined lids for kitchen containers; Containers for household or kitchen use; Covers for dishes; Cups; Cups and mugs; Cups made of pottery; Cups of paper or plastic; Decorative china; Dishes [household utensils]; Dishware; Disposable lids for household containers; Drinks containers; Drip mats for tea; Earthenware; Foam drink holders; Food storage containers; Glass bowls; Glass cups; Glass flasks [containers]; Glass mugs; Glass pots; Glass tableware; Glasses [receptacles]; Glassware for household purposes; Heat insulated domestic vessels of earthenware; Heat insulated domestic vessels of glass; Heat insulated domestic vessels of porcelain; Heat-insulated containers; Heat-insulated containers for beverages; Household containers; Insulated food cover domes; Jars for household use; Kitchen containers; Mixing cups; Mugs; Mugs made of earthenware; Mugs made of porcelain; Paper cups; Plastic bowls [household containers]; Plastic coasters; Porcelain coasters; Porcelain ware; Pot lids; Pots; Pottery; Saucers; Services [dishes]; Spoon rests; Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; Tea caddies; Tea cups; Tea infusers; Tea services [tableware]; Tea strainers; Teapot stands; Teapots; Tea cosies; Tableware, cookware and containers; Beverage glassware; Cups made of plastics; Cups, not of precious metal; Drinking vessels; Glasses [drinking vessels]; Mugs made of ceramic materials; Mugs made of fine bone china; Mugs made of plastic. Hospitality services (entertainment); Education and instruction; Advisory services relating to entertainment. Hospitality services [food and drink]; Cafeterias; Provision of information relating to the preparation of food and drink; Tea rooms.

Abstract

An open perforated assembly typically includes a film layer (26) on one side of the open perforated assembly, and an adhesive layer (32) and a release liner (42) on the other side. The layers and liner are perforated with a plurality of holes (6). The assembly is devoid of any imperforate layer. The perforated liner has a first color visible from the other side. Upon removal of the perforated release liner the appearance of the assembly from the other side is similar to the appearance before removal of the perforated liner. The assembly may be imaged by digital inkjet printing using a digital inkjet machine. Its printheads are spaced from one side of the open perforated assembly and an ink receiving surface (62) is located on the other side such that ink that is jetted from the printheads and passes through the holes in the open perforated assembly is deposited on the ink receiving surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
• B44F 1/00 - Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
• B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
• B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
• C09J 7/02 - on carriers

Abstract

A perforated self-adhesive film assembly capable of being imaged includes a perforated face film (28); a perforated adhesive layer (32); a perforated liner (42), each of the perforated face film, perforated adhesive layer, and perforated liner being perforated with a plurality of holes (6); and a removable non-perforated bonding layer (45) removably attached to the perforated liner. The removable bonding layer includes a bonding surface (47). The bonding surface includes one or more of the following: i) a surface topography with a difference between the height of a peak and the depth of a trough within one of said plurality of holes of not less than 5 micron, ii) an adhesion enhancing surface coating, or (iii) a surface spaced from said perforated liner around the complete perimeter of one of said plurality of holes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
• B44F 1/00 - Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
• B32B 38/04 - Punching, slitting or perforating

Abstract

An open perforated assembly typically includes a film layer (26) on one side of the open perforated assembly, and an adhesive layer (32) and a release liner (42) on the other side. The layers and liner are perforated with a plurality of holes (6). The assembly is devoid of any imperforate layer. The perforated liner has a first color visible from the other side. Upon removal of the perforated release liner the appearance of the assembly from the other side is similar to the appearance before removal of the perforated liner. The assembly may be imaged by digital inkjet printing using a digital inkjet machine. Its printheads are spaced from one side of the open perforated assembly and an ink receiving surface (62) is located on the other side such that ink that is jetted from the printheads and passes through the holes in the open perforated assembly is deposited on the ink receiving surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B44C 1/10 - Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
• B44F 1/00 - Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling

Abstract

A method of partially imaging a substrate, for example glass, with a print pattern comprising layers of ceramic ink in substantially exact registration. The method relies on a mask ink layer defining the print pattern and differential thermal expulsion of ceramic ink medium during a heat fusing process between the areas outside the print pattern and within the print pattern. This results in pigment and glass frit forming a durable image material adhered to the substrate within the print pattern and non durable material outside the print pattern, enabling its removal outside the print pattern to leave the desired layers of ceramic ink within the print pattern in substantially exact registration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41F 31/00 - Inking arrangements or devices
• B41M 1/12 - Stencil printingSilk-screen printing
• B44C 5/04 - Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
• B05D 1/34 - Applying different liquids or other fluent materials simultaneously
• B05D 1/32 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials using means for protecting parts of a surface not to be coated, e.g. using stencils, resists
• B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
• B41J 2/16 - Production of nozzles
• B41M 1/18 - Printing one ink over another
• B41M 1/34 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on glass or ceramic surfaces
• B44C 1/17 - Dry transfer
• B44C 3/02 - Superimposing layers

Abstract

An assembly includes a light-permeable film layer, a release liner, and a print pattern. The print pattern includes a base layer. The print pattern sub-divides the film layer into a plurality of discrete base layer areas and/or a plurality of transparent areas. The base layer includes a design imaging surface of a first color. The release liner includes an imperforate material. The release liner includes a release surface. The imperforate material when viewed through said light permeable film layer is a second color contrasting with said first color by the graytone of said second color differing from the graytone of said first color by at least 10%. This contrast may provide a more realistic perception of how the assembly will look in situ (e.g., on a window).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material

Abstract

A method of partially imaging a substrate, for example glass, with a print pattern comprising layers of ceramic ink in substantially exact registration. The method relies on a mask ink layer defining the print pattern and differential thermal expulsion of ceramic ink medium during a heat fusing process between the areas outside the print pattern and within the print pattern. This results in pigment and glass frit forming a durable image material adhered to the substrate within the print pattern and non durable material outside the print pattern, enabling its removal outside the print pattern to leave the desired layers of ceramic ink within the print pattern in substantially exact registration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41M 1/12 - Stencil printingSilk-screen printing
• B41M 1/18 - Printing one ink over another
• B41M 1/34 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on glass or ceramic surfaces

Abstract

This invention concerns vision control panels and a method of UV inkjet printing vision control panels. A substantially imperforate light permeable material is partially printed with a ‘print pattern’ comprising a base layer and a design layer comprising a design colour layer. The method is limited to digital UV inkjet printing of all the superimposed layers required to make such panels. Optionally, the method uses a novel printhead array with a novel order of ink color supply and/or novel software to enable the required build-up of ink layers, for example of black, optional silver, white, cyan, magenta, yellow and process black colors. Printing is preferably arranged so that the base layer and design color layer are printed in the minimum number of passes of the printhead assembly of the digital UV inkjet printer to achieve the desired effect, preferably in one pass of the printhead assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41J 2/01 - Ink jet

Abstract

A glass panel is partially printed with a plurality of layers in the form of a print pattern which subdivides the panel into a plurality of discrete printed areas and/or a plurality of discrete unprinted areas, the layers being in substantially exact registration. Exact registration is achieved by the application of a plurality of superimposed layers to a sheet of glass. One layer contains-ceramic ink comprising glass frit. The glass sheet and layers are subjected to a heat treatment process which causes the glass frit to fuse to the glass and bind at least one other layer of ink within the print pattern. Ink outside the print pattern is burnt off and/or vaporised during the heat treatment process and/or removed by a subsequent finishing process, to leave the desired layers in substantially exact registration within the print pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41M 3/12 - Transfer pictures or the like, e.g. decalcomanias
• C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
• B44F 1/06 - Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects produced by transmitted light, e.g. transparencies, imitations of glass-paintings
• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B44C 1/17 - Dry transfer
• B41M 1/34 - Printing on other surfaces than ordinary paper on glass or ceramic surfaces
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography
• B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns

Goods & Services

plastic films having vision control properties with reduced or one way tansparency for application to transparent material in the field of point of purchase, advertising, signage, home and office decoration, and security

Goods & Services

eyeglasses, sunglasses, eyeglass cases

Goods & Services

WINDOWS OF GLASS OR PLASTICS, WINDOWS OF GLASS OR PLASTICS HAVING VISION CONTROL PROPERTIES, INCLUDING ONE WAY VISION, WINDOWS OF GLASS OR PLASTICS CARRYING A DESIGN ALL FOR VEHICLES GLAZING MADE OF GLASS OR PLASTICS, GLAZING MADE OF GLASS OR PLASTICS HAVING VISION CONTROL PROPERTIES INCLUDING ONE WAY VISION, GLAZING MADE OF GLASS OR PLASTICS CARRYING A DESIGN

Goods & Services

(1) Windows made of glass or of plastics for vehicles (2) Plastic films having vision control properties for application to, and fitted for, windows made from glass or plastics, all for vehicles; (3) Films of non-metallic materials for application to glazing made of glass or plastics (4) Glazing made of glass or of plastics for buildings