Microstructured articles with backing and methods of manufacture

Details Microstructured articles with backing and methods of manufacture Microstructured articles with backing and methods of manufacture

1996-11-01

1999-12-21

Watkins, III, William P.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

428172, 428156, 428913, 428198, 428166, 359529, 359530, 1563082, 1563096, 156290, 442 38, 442236, 442286, 442378, 442394, B32B 3126, G02B 5122

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060044225

ABSTRACT:
Microstructured articles of the invention comprising, in order: a) a retroreflective microstructured member; b) a sealing layer melt-bonded to the microstructured member; and c) a backing member. The backing member is a fibrous web comprising a plurality of multifilament strands and is melt-bonded to the second surface of the sealing layer.

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