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Microstructured tape

US8530021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2011
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2848
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Herein is disclosed a plastic tape, comprising a backing with a first major side comprising a microstructured paint-retention pattern and a second major side that may comprise a microstructured hand-tear pattern and with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern, and the microstructured hand-tear pattern (if present) all constitute a monolithic plastic unit.

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