Self-cleaning display device

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2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Miggins, Michael C. (Department: 1772)

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Display in frame or transparent casing; or diorama including...

C428S141000, C428S167000, C428S338000, C428S913000, C428S913000, C040S406000, C040S407000

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06946170

ABSTRACT:
A device displays information in identification areas of traffic signs, signposts, billboards, license plates, etc. The identification area is provided with a surface having an artificially producible base structure and other structures or itself forms such a surface having a self-cleaning effect. The base structure has or develops a capillary effect in which the quotient of capillary work and adhesion work is greater than 1. The capillaries have a negative rise, that is, liquid is pressed form the capillaries, providing the self-cleaning effect.

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