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Repositionable articles having a microstructured surface, kits for producing same, and methods of use

US5508084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1994
Grant dateApr 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2813
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A repositionable article having a microstructured surface is described which includes a removable and rebondable adhesive layer having first and second surfaces and a control layer having a control surface and a back surface, the second surface of the adhesive layer adhered to the back surface of the control layer, the control surface defined by an array of a plurality of precisely shaped raised regions and a plurality of recessed regions. The articles find use particularly as mouse pads.

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