Article with microstructured layer
US11407196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133607
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Article comprising a first, microstructured layer comprising a first material, and having first and second opposed major surfaces, the first major surface being a microstructured surface, and the microstructured surface having peaks and valleys, wherein the peaks are microstructural features each having a height defined by the distance between the peak of the respective microstructural feature and an adjacent valley; and a second layer comprising at least one of a crosslinkable or crosslinked composition, wherein at least a portion of the second major surface of the second layer is directly attached to at least a portion of the first major surface of the first, microstructured layer. Articles described herein are useful, for example, for optical film applications. For example. An article including a regular prismatic microstructured pattern can act as a totally internal reflecting film for use as a brightness enchancement film; an article including a corner-cube prismatic microstructured pattern can act as a retroreflecting film or element for use as reflecting film when combined with a back reflector; and an article including a prismatic microstructured pattern can act as an optic…
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