| 摘要 |
An elastomer coating for buttons, snaps, caps, and other metal fasteners, is provided by applying a bonding agent or primer coat to the fasteners, and then applying the elastomer material in solid sheet form to the tops or heads of the primer coated fasteners. The assembly is cured using heat and pressure, to bond the elastomer material permanently across the entire upper surface of the fasteners. The elastomer is preferably a synthetic silicone rubber material, which provides a soft to the touch feel. The permanently bonded coating also protects the underlying metal fastener material from corrosion, thus providing good durability and longevity for the fastener. The elastomer material may be clear, thus enabling any underlying pattern or design formed in the top of the fastener to be seen, but may be tinted or dyed if desired. Multiple layers of the elastomer material may be bonded to the top of the fastener, if desired, with each layer having a different translucent tint as desired. The present invention also includes a method of providing such an elastomer coating on a metal button or fastener, in accordance with the above described process. |
