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Retroreflective elements

US5750191A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1995
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/128
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A process and retroreflective elements are provided. The process of preparing a retroreflective element includes the steps of (a) combining a bed of optical elements and one or more core elements comprising a thermoplastic material; and (b) agitating the combination of optical elements and core elements for a sufficient period of time and at a sufficient temperature to coat the optical elements onto the core elements to form retroreflective elements.

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