Registration-decal form with protective patch
US6149204A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A decal having a body of readily tearable material and a reflective material first face has first, toner, indicia on the first face circumscribing a first area, and second indicia outside of the first area. A protective substantially transparent plastic (e.g. acrylic or polyester) thin (e.g. about 0.001-0.002 inches) film substantially covers the first indicia (and has an area not greater than about 130% of the first area) and protects the first indicia but does not significantly increase the tear resistance of the decal body. The protective film is held to the decal with an aggressive adhesive so that the decal will tear if removable of the protective film is attempted. The protective film may be applied either manually or automatically, and the decal is part of a business form (e.g. a mailer type business form) which has toner indicia on it substantially identical to the first indicia, imaged at substantially the same time using a laser printer.
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