A method for surface decoration of articles comprises the following steps A), B) and C). Step A) comprises applying a base layer to the surface of a main body. The base layer comprises at least one photoluminescent additive. Step B) comprises applying on the base layer a metallization layer configured to make at least partially visible the photoluminescence of said base layer. In particular, step B) comprises a process of deposition of metal particles on the base layer. Step C) comprises applying a transparent coating layer on the base and metallization layers. The above-mentioned method allows to obtain an article with a metallic surface finishing having a luminescence effect which can be perceived especially in low light conditions or under the effect of ultraviolet light.

The present disclosure generally involves ballistic shields comprising handheld, mobile, and stationary partition embodiments that have features for one-way viewing such as one-way ballistic mirror and/or one-way vision graphics while blending into the environment and serving functional purposes. The ballistic shields may also have a variety of additional protective or combative features such as, but not limited to a blinding light system, pepper spray, gun ports, sirens, PA systems, remote communication systems, and medical equipment.

An apparatus, system, and method for applying a graphic or decal to a car window or other three-dimensional surface using a stretchable film and associated mounting frame is described. In some embodiments, a frame is mounted to the edge of a car window (or other target surface). The frame, which can be flexible or bendable, includes attachment points at various locations to facilitate attachment of a stretchable and/or shrinkable film to the frame. The film can include corresponding holes or other attachment openings, which generally align with the attachment points of the frame when the film is stretched (and/or shrunk) to conform to the shape of the frame (and, thus, the window).

A decorative sheet includes a lenticular lens sheet and an image forming layer. The lenticular lens sheet includes a plurality of cylindrical lenses. An image forming layer includes a first image, a second image, a third image, and a fourth image. The first image and the second image have the same design, but the first image is a focused image, and the second image is a defocused image out of focus. The same applies to a relationship between the third image and the fourth image.

A presentation system for a celebration of an individual comprising: a frame; a lighting system disposed along an inner edge of a perimeter of the frame; a fabric removably attached to the frame disposed outwardly from the lighting system adapted to be illuminated by the lighting system; an image included on the fabric associated with aspects of a subject of the celebration of the individual; and, a memorial container disposed in front of the fabric wherein the image and the memorial container cooperate to form a composite image when viewed by an audience.

Diffractive microstructure comprising micro-protrusions or microgrooves or a combination thereof and method of producing the same. The microstructure is formed in a layer of a thermoplastic carbohydrate polymer or a polymer derived from a carbohydrate material, said polymer having a glass transition point of less than 210 C. The thermoplastic polymer is preferably selected from the group of native starch, dextrin, native hemicellulose, native cellulose, poly(lactic acid), polylactides, polycaprolactone, starch derivatives, dextrin derivatives, hemicellulose derivatives, cellulose derivatives, and mixtures thereof. The invention provides an inexpensive and reliable way of incorporating into the products safety markings, which allow for visual inspection or detection, such as holograms and barcodes.

The present invention provides a sculpture bound within the volume of a polyhedron that when, rotated about an axis of rotation and positioned in the path of a directed light source, cast shadows of a predetermined and desired form onto a surface.

The present invention provides a sculpture bound within the volume of a polyhedron that when, rotated about an axis of rotation and positioned in the path of a directed light source, cast shadows of a predetermined and desired form onto a surface.

A method of creating a selectively plated three-dimensional thermoplastic part. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a film of uncured polycarbonate film having a hardcoated layer on a first surface thereof; b) selectively catalyzing the polycarbonate film by depositing a catalyst in a desired pattern on the first surface of the polycarbonate film; c) thermoforming the polycarbonate film to form a three-dimensional polycarbonate film; d) UV-curing the hardcoated polycarbonate film by irradiating the film with UV rays; e) molding the hardcoated polycarbonate film to produce a three-dimensional molded part comprising the hardcoated polycarbonate film; f) activating the selectively catalyzed hardcoated polycarbonate film; and g) plating a metal layer on the catalyzed portions of the hardcoated polycarbonate film, wherein the plated metal only deposits on the catalyzed portions of the hardcoated polycarbonate film.

A three-dimensional sticker has an adhering layer removably attaching the three-dimensional sticker to an object. A filler material is positioned on an interior surface of the adhering layer, the filler material forming a three-dimensional configuration. A recording device is positioned on the interior surface of the adhering layer allowing the three-dimensional sticker to play a pre-recorded message and record a new message. A cover layer is positioned over the interior surface of the adhering layer enclosing the filler material and the recording device between the interior surface of the adhering layer and the cover layer.