A decorative molded article has a light source disposed on a back side, for causing different designs to appear on a front surface side thereof, when the light source is off and when on, respectively. A base made of a predetermined synthetic resin permeable to light from the light source is disposed close to the light source. A wood veneer having a grain and permeable to light from the light source is disposed on a front side of the base. A colored coating layer is formed on a front side of the base using a paint having a predetermined color and a clear coating layer is formed on a front side of the colored coating layer using a transparent clear paint. The colored coating layer makes the grain difficult to visually recognize when the light source is off and visually recognizable when on.

A method and apparatus for screen printing facilitate the application of colors, patterns, and other indicia onto a curved printing substrate, such as a concave glass surface of an appliance. The apparatus includes a print head assembly that is typically supported by a frame and is movable relative to the frame and the printing substrate. The print head assembly includes biasing elements with movable end portions that support a wiper and apply varying levels of pressure to the wiper as it is moved along the curved surface or surfaces of the substrate during a printing process. The print head assembly and associated screen printing equipment may be automated or computer controlled so as to independently vary the pressure of the biasing elements and, thus, the pressure of different areas of the wiper along the substrate, to accommodate simple or complex curves in the substrate surface.

A method and apparatus for screen printing facilitate the application of colors, patterns, and other indicia onto a curved printing substrate, such as a concave glass surface of an appliance. The apparatus includes a print head assembly that is typically supported by a frame and is movable relative to the frame and the printing substrate. The print head assembly includes biasing elements with movable end portions that support a wiper and apply varying levels of pressure to the wiper as it is moved along the curved surface or surfaces of the substrate during a printing process. The print head assembly and associated screen printing equipment may be automated or computer controlled so as to independently vary the pressure of the biasing elements and, thus, the pressure of different areas of the wiper along the substrate, to accommodate simple or complex curves in the substrate surface.

A composite stone panel (1) is provided. The composite stone panel (1) comprises a front panel and a backing panel. The back of the front panel comprises a counter-relief image (11) filled with a light-transmitting reinforcing filler and is attached to the backing panel. The backing panel comprises a light source (6) or an opening for receiving the light source (6). The light source (6) or opening is positioned to transmit light towards the counter-relief image (11). A relief (3) is then formed at the front of the composite stone panel (1). The relief (3) is positioned opposite to the counter-relief image (11).

A composite stone panel (1) is provided. The composite stone panel (1) comprises a front panel and a backing panel. The back of the front panel comprises a counter-relief image (11) filled with a light-transmitting reinforcing filler and is attached to the backing panel. The backing panel comprises a light source (6) or an opening for receiving the light source (6). The light source (6) or opening is positioned to transmit light towards the counter-relief image (11). A relief (3) is then formed at the front of the composite stone panel (1). The relief (3) is positioned opposite to the counter-relief image (11).

The invention relates to a decorative material composite (10), in particular for the interior fittings of motor vehicles, comprising a flat decorative material (11), which is permeable to light, and a visible side (14) and a rear side (13) opposite the visible side (14), wherein a printable diffuser (20) is arranged on the rear side (13) of the decorative material (11), wherein, in a sub-region, a layer (30) at least substantially impermeable to light is applied, and in particular printed, onto the side of the diffuser (20) facing away from the decorative material (11), wherein the regions (31) left blank by the layer (30) impermeable to light depict information, patterns or symbols, wherein the decorative material composite (10) serves to be backlit with an illumination device (40) and to allow a part of the light of the illumination device (40) to pass through the regions (31) left blank to the visible side (14) of the decorative material (11).

The present invention also relates to its use and a production method.

An overlay having artwork printed thereon in a strategic location such that when placed over the front face of a card changes the look and appearance of the original artwork on the front face of the card. The overlay may be used with any type of card, but is preferably used with playing cards and trading cards, and is most preferably used with collectible trading cards.

An overlay having artwork printed thereon in a strategic location such that when placed over the front face of a card changes the look and appearance of the original artwork on the front face of the card. The overlay may be used with any type of card, but is preferably used with playing cards and trading cards, and is most preferably used with collectible trading cards.

The animal skull illumination kit generates illumination. The animal skull illumination kit is configured for use with a display. The display further comprises a skull that is mounted on a mounting panel. The animal skull illumination kit mounts in the skull such that the animal skull illumination kit illuminates the skull. The animal skull illumination kit is remotely controlled. The animal skull illumination kit is independently powered. The animal skull illumination kit is formed as a kit. By kit is meant that all the materials necessary to install the animal skull illumination kit in the skull are provisioned with the animal skull illumination kit. The animal skull illumination kit incorporates a plurality of transparent mounts, an adhesive module, and a control circuit. The adhesive module secures the plurality of transparent mounts to the display. The control circuit generates the illumination provided by the plurality of transparent mounts.

The animal skull illumination kit generates illumination. The animal skull illumination kit is configured for use with a display. The display further comprises a skull that is mounted on a mounting panel. The animal skull illumination kit mounts in the skull such that the animal skull illumination kit illuminates the skull. The animal skull illumination kit is remotely controlled. The animal skull illumination kit is independently powered. The animal skull illumination kit is formed as a kit. By kit is meant that all the materials necessary to install the animal skull illumination kit in the skull are provisioned with the animal skull illumination kit. The animal skull illumination kit incorporates a plurality of transparent mounts, an adhesive module, and a control circuit. The adhesive module secures the plurality of transparent mounts to the display. The control circuit generates the illumination provided by the plurality of transparent mounts.