Gary M Zaleski

US Patent:

20040229015, Nov 18, 2004

Filed:

May 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/709563

Inventors:

Roy Gibbs - Plymouth MI, US
Gary Zaleski - Rochester Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B32B001/00

US Classification:

428/141000

Abstract:

A method for producing a polymeric component having a surface with a reduced gloss appearance is provided. A mold tool has a surface that includes a plurality of raised portions configured in a tool surface pattern. Each of the raised portions has a maximum width, and the average maximum width of the raised portions is less than 350 m. A polymeric material is disposed within the mold tool such that at least some of the polymeric material contacts the tool surface. This forms in the polymeric material a corresponding surface having a pattern of cavities that generally match the tool surface pattern. The corresponding surface of the polymeric component has a reduced gloss appearance, resulting, at least in part, from the cavities formed by the raised portions of the mold tool.