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Retroreflective article comprising multiple locally-laminated layers

US12228755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2020
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/288
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A retroreflective article comprises a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements, each retroreflective element comprising a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements comprise a first locally laminated layer and a second locally laminated layer that may be reflective layers. A transfer article comprises a disposable carrier layer in which the retroreflective article is detachably disposed with at least some of the transparent microspheres in contact with the disposable carrier layer.

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