Adhesive-back articles
US6524675B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2902
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An adhesive-backed article having a compliant film with a pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to one surface of the film. The pressure sensitive adhesive includes a microstructured surface opposite the compliant film. The microstructured surface defines channels in the adhesive. The channels create pathways for the egress of fluids. Upon application onto a substrate, the channels and structures wet out to render the microstructured surface substantially undetectable when viewed from the exposed surface of the article.
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