Methods and apparatus to couple a decorative layer to a panel via a high-bond adhesive layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a panel, a high-bond adhesive layer fixed to the panel, a liner fixed to the high-bond adhesive layer that is fixed to the panel, and a first decorative layer removably coupled to the liner that is fixed to the high-bond adhesive layer via a second adhesive layer. The high-bond adhesive layer is to impede at least one of gas or vapor from escaping the panel to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the first decorative layer to deter a portion of the first decorative layer from separating from the panel.

Methods and apparatus to form venting channels on a panel for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example method includes contacting an outer surface of a tool to an outer resin layer of a panel. The outer surface of the tool has protrusions. The example method includes moving the outer surface of the tool on the outer resin layer of the panel in a first direction to cause the protrusions of the tool to form first venting channels on the outer resin layer of the panel and coupling a decorative layer to the outer resin layer of the panel via an adhesive layer. The first venting channels are to vent at least one of gas or vapor away from the decorative layer to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the outer resin layer.

Disclosed herein is a kit including one or more decorative elements (pixel layers) and a substrate. The pixel layers can comprise a pre-shaped layer of rigid, semi-rigid, and/or flexible material that can mate with and/or attach to a substrate (for example, to decorate the substrate). Moreover, the substrate can have an adhesive backing to attach to at least one surface. Example uses of the disclosure include toy building blocks and hobby craft kits (for example, hobby craft kits including creative patterns with instructions, pixel layers, and substrates). The hobby craft kits can be used to make abstract designs for decorating notebook covers, phone covers, and tablet covers.

The invention relates to a curling ribbon for decorating gifts, which has a flat shape and includes two opposed parallel outer surfaces, wherein the ribbon according to the invention is of layered construction and includes a carrier layer made of plastic material, wherein at least one surface of the carrier layer is laminated with a covering layer of paper.

A vehicle wheel is defined by a substrate including a face and a rim portion. The face defines a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between a central portion of the face and the rim portion and defining a mating portion. An applique is affixed to the wheel at the mating portion. A polymer over-coating that is substantially transparent extends over the applique and the wheel substrate defining a continuous polymer surface over the applique and the wheel substrate.

A sticker kit configured for use in custom decorating party ware items, including tableware items, such as plates, on which food can be served. Related embodiments include a method for producing such a sticker kit and a method for producing customized party ware using such a sticker kit. In one embodiment, the sticker kit includes at least one food grade safe decorative sticker that is formatted or configured (in size and shape) to be secured over the surface of a corresponding plate, bowl, platter or other tableware item for contact with food being served thereon. A do-it-yourself (“DIY”) user can apply the stickers to stock party ware items of any color or style selected by the DIY user to create custom decorated party ware.

A film assembly for transferring an image to a surface includes a base layer, an ink layer that is removably adhered to the base layer, a developer layer that develops the ink layer and a transfer layer that is removably adhered to the developer layer, the transfer layer including the image that is configured to be transferred onto the surface. The base layer and the rear layer can be adhered together to form a rear layer. A frame layer can be removably adhered to the transfer layer. The ink layer can contain a non-toxic ink. The transfer layer can be manufactured with resilient materials. The frame layer can be removed from the transfer layer. The rear layer can be removed from the developer layer. The film assembly can be within a film assembly array of a plurality of film assemblies and can be disposed within a film assembly housing.

Applying significant reflective material to stretchy textile materials by reducing the size of each individual reflective surface to a plurality of very small size pieces and allowing plenty of stretch room between the small reflective surfaces. The small reflective surfaces combined to display a selected design on the article of clothing. The method generally comprises (a) cutting or dividing a reflective material into many small pieces; (b) arranging the plurality of small reflective pieces on the stretchy material forming a larger pattern that makes a discernable design/word; and, (c) appropriately applying the small reflective pieces to the stretchy material.

Articles useful as graphic films are presented. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a polyvinyl butyral, and an adhesive layer adjacent the film layer.

The present invention provides an acrylic resin laminate film having excellent bonding properties, as well as an excellent appearance and resistance to water whitening. The present invention is a laminate film provided with a resin layer (I) comprising an acrylic resin composition (A) or a fluororesin composition (B), and a second resin layer (II) comprising a resin composition (C) that contains an acid anhydride copolymer (C-1) and acrylic rubber particles (C-2).