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Ultra-flexible retroreflective sheeting with coated back surface

US5784197A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/124
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retroreflective article comprising an ultra-flexible structured retroreflective sheeting having a front surface and a back surface, the sheeting retroreflecting light entering through the front surface, wherein the sheeting comprises an overlay film, a two-dimensional array of substantially independent structured elements, the structured elements bonded to the overlay film, and a sealing film forming the back surface of the sheeting and bonded to the overlay film between the structured elements; a plurality of indentations in the sealing film; and a seal coat located on the sealing film, wherein the seal coat at least partially fills the indentations in the sealing film.

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