Aurelio W Licata

US Patent:

40736717, Feb 14, 1978

Filed:

Nov 14, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/631814

Inventors:

Aurelio W. Licata - New Haven CT

Assignee:

Seton Name Plate Corporation - New Haven CT

International Classification:

B31B 3100

US Classification:

156219

Abstract:

Color-filled debossed indicia are provided on metal substrates. Colored tape comprising a layer of resinous film and a layer of thermoset adhesive wherein the film may be colored, the adhesive may be colored, or an additional layer of acrylic paint may be provided between the film and the adhesive, is interposed between indicia dies and the metal substrate during debossing. A portion of tape corresponding to the indicia is sheared away and deposited on the surface of the indicia. The conversion of kinetic energy to heat during the debossing operation is sufficient in some applications to permanently bond the tape to the metal substrate by means of the thermoset adhesive. If necessary, the tape may be heat treated and cooled to permanently bond the tape to the metal substrate.