Cube corner retroreflector with limited range

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Schwartz, Jordan (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Signal reflector

3-corner retroreflective

C359S530000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07370981

ABSTRACT:
Retroreflective articles having cube corner elements are disclosed, with the dihedral angle errors of the cube corner elements selected to limit the visibility range of the retroreflective article. Also disclosed are methods for making the cube corner elements and the retroreflective articles.

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