Patent Grant
10870897
The present invention relates to a method for enhancing leather edge imprinting. More particularly, the present invention relates to transferring the print from the transparent paper to the edges of a material. Further, the present invention enables in tailoring the designs or written logos on the edge surface for desired applications. Advantageously, the present invention effectively saves time and material wastage.
Generally, in the field of leather processing, edge coloring treatment is a very important stage, usually leather shaders are used for achieving colored leather, which includes ink cartridge and ink wheel, the ink is applied to the surface of the leather during rotation of ink wheel.
Known in the art is a process of leather coloring, using ink cartridge and a roller assembly, the ink in the ink cartridge by rolling the wheel of the wheel assembly achieves operation of leather coloring, but its larger diameter roller is only suitable for conventional shape leather, and there is a certain degree of difficulty in coloring. The coloring using smaller diameter rollers, will result in a smaller volume of the ink cartridge and the ink cannot be fully utilized by the colored wheel and leads to wastage of ink.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,298,072 describes a system for coating the edges of panels (and other types and forms of workpieces) in which the panel is moved along a conveyor past a painting station, so that the edge of the panel moves longitudinally past the applicator head, which serves as both a spray head to apply the paint and a vacuum head to remove excess paint. The applicator head is shaped to have a complementary shape to the shape of the edge of the panel, and as the panel moves past the applicator head, paint is applied and excess paint is removed to leave the smooth finish. Problems with this prior art system are found in uneven coating of the applied liquid on the workpiece, undesired buildup of the liquid on parts of the system and high cost of maintenance.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,930,921A discloses a method of finishing leather. An improved method of finishing leather by transferring a finish coating, at least the outer stratum of which comprises a thermoplastic, adhesive acrylic polymer, from a release layer bearing the finish coating to the leather. The leather to be coated (which may be supported on an appropriate backing layer) and the release layer are pressed into a sandwich-like assembly with the concurrent application of sufficient heat and pressure to transfer substantially the entire finish coating to the surfaces of the leather and the backing layer juxtaposed therewith. Transfer of the finish coating is effected without the application of any adhesive material or “tie coat” prior to pressing the coating into contact with the leather, by virtue of the thermoplastic, adhesive characteristics of the acrylic finish coating per se. However the method is not for imprinting edges of the leather substrates.
U.S. Pat. No. 439,536A discloses a process of transferring prints or designs. The invention relates to the transferring of printed matter to china, glass, leather, or other Surfaces, its object being to provide a simple means of making this transfer from wood-cuts, stereotype-plates, type, or other like printing means and to form the same upon the glass or other Surface, whether it be of flat, oval, or other contour. However the process of transferring prints or designs cannot be done in minute edges of the leather substrates.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,629,165A discloses a method of and composition for transferring designs, pictures, and the like. This invention relates to a composition for, and a method of ornamenting and decorating textiles, wearing apparel, leather goods, parchments, furniture, walls, and is wood work for interior decorations and the like, by transferring or reproducing thereon designs, flowers, and other representations in water-colors of varying and controllable degree of intensity, or as a production in oil. However the method cannot be done in minute edges of the leather substrates.
The method may be carried out batch-wise employing discrete backing and release layers for the transfer of finish coatings to individual leather pieces. Alternatively, the method may be performed continuously with the successive feed of leathers to be coated between a transfer web providing the desired release layer and a supporting web imparting the requisite backing or support.
Accordingly, there exists a need for a simple and efficient method that lessens the burden of painful edge imprinting procedures by reducing wastage such as ink, water and material, and further saves lead-time and energy as well.
It is the primary object of the present invention to enhance edge imprinting method by adding new aesthetic look to the products.
It is another object of the present invention to simplify surface cleaning and avoid first and second coat application difficulties.
It is another object of the present invention to add designs or written logos on the edge surface.
It is another object of the present invention to improve existing edge imprinting method.
It is another object of the present invention to use single or mixed colors, degradation or multiple colors in edge imprinting method.
It is another object of the present invention to use branded letters and tailor the designs or written logos on the edge surface for desired applications and brand visibility.
It is another object of the present invention to save time and energy in terms of work, cleaning, application, heating time for drying, buffing and to reduce wastage such as ink, material, water, etc.
It is another object of the present invention to use manual tool or machine for the edge imprinting method.
One or more of the problems of the conventional prior art may be overcome by various embodiments of the present invention.
It is the primary aspect of the present invention to provide a method [100] for imprinting a pattern on edges of a leather substrate, comprising the steps of:
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the pattern comprises one or more customized colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, patterns, images, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or a combination thereof.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the transfer of the pattern from the transfer film to the edge of the leather substrate is performed at a temperature of about 110-130° C.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the adhesion promoter comprises of Aziridine in demineralized water at a concentration of 25-35% w/v.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the first chemical coat comprises of a dispersion of fumed silica (40% w/v) in aqueous Polyurethane solution 60% w/v.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the second chemical coat is a composition comprising of:
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the predefined period for drying of the adhesion promoter is 5-15 seconds.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the predefined period for drying of the first chemical coat and the second chemical coat is 25-40 minutes.
It is another aspect of the present invention, wherein the edge of leather substrate comprises a pattern which is protected by a chemical coating.
So that the manner in which the features, advantages and objects of the invention, as well as others which will become apparent, may be understood in more detail, more particular description of the invention briefly summarized above may be had by reference to the embodiment thereof which is illustrated in the appended drawings, which form a part of this specification. It is to be noted, however, that the drawings illustrate only a preferred embodiment of the invention and is therefore not to be considered limitation of the invention's scope as it may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The present invention relates to a method for enhancing leather edge imprinting. More particularly, the present invention relates to transferring the print from the transparent paper to the edges of a material. Further, the present invention enables in tailoring the designs or written logos on the edge surface for desired applications. Advantageously, the present invention effectively saves time and material wastage.
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The pattern comprises one or more customized colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, patterns, images, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or a combination thereof. The transfer of the pattern from the transfer film to the edge of the leather substrate is performed at a temperature of about 110-130° C. The adhesion promoter comprises of Aziridine in demineralized water at a concentration of 25-35% w/v. The first chemical coat comprises of a dispersion of fumed silica (40% w/v) in aqueous Polyurethane solution 60% w/v. The second chemical coat is a composition comprises of polyurethanes in water dispersion (80-85% w/v), polyacrylic acid resin in water dispersion (5-10% w/v), (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol (1-2%) and silicon Dioxide (3.5-5.5%).
The predefined period for drying of the adhesion promoter is 5-15 seconds. The predefined period for drying of the first chemical coat and the second chemical coat is 25-40 minutes. The edge of leather substrate comprises a pattern which is protected by a chemical coating.
All types of leather belts are done with 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm thickness on the edge of the leather and all types of leather substrates are printed from 0.8 mm to 3.5 mm thickness on the edge of the leather.
The transfer film is made from polyurethane and fillers in solvent dispersion. The transfer film is used for industrial product for sticker print.
The first chemical is made from polyurethane and fillers in water dispersion. The first chemical is used for industrial product for sticker print. The chemical contains dangerous chemicals.
The second chemical is made from polyurethane and fillers in water dispersion. The second chemical is used for industrial product for sticker print. The chemical contains dangerous chemicals.
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Although the invention has been described and illustrated with respect to the exemplary embodiments thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and various other changes, omissions and additions may be made therein and thereto, without parting from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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