Optical: systems and elements – Signal reflector – 3-corner retroreflective
Patent
1995-02-09
1998-01-06
Phan, James
Optical: systems and elements
Signal reflector
3-corner retroreflective
359539, 359542, 359900, 428207, 428480, 428914, G02B 5128, B32B 300
Patent
active
057061335
ABSTRACT:
Retroreflective signage articles comprise a colorant layer directly thermally transferred to a top layer of a reretroreflective sheeting, the top layer devoid of priming treatments and extraneous print-receptive layers. Systems or kits are also described comprising a retroreflective base sheeting in combination with a thermal mass transfer donor element, the donor elements comprising a carrier and a colorant layer adhered thereto, the colorant layer of the signage articles and the donor elements comprising a binder and a colorant. Methods of producing the signage articles employing the systems or kits are also presented.
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Look Thomas F.
Nelson Lisa Flatt
Orensteen Bruce D.
Zwack Joseph R.
Hanson Karl G.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Mueting Ann M.
Phan James
Wendt Jeffrey L.
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