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Preprinted retroreflective highway sign and method for making the sign

US5310436A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31507
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A retroreflective unitary laminate material having an acrylic layer on which a sign legend is printed and which is covered by an ultraviolet absorbent overlay that has poor affinity for paint and low surface tension thus protecting the printed sign from deterioration due to weathering and enabling the sign to be readily cleansed without damaging the printed signs, and minimizing water beading on the sign front face.

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