Transparent retroreflective sheets containing directional images and method for forming the same
CA 1263264 C · Owner: Hockert, Eric N. · Inventors: Hockert, Eric N.
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A directional image is created in substantially transparent retroreflective sheeting comprising a monolayer of microlenses and a partially light transmissive mirror disposed at the rear surfaces of at least some of said microlenses. The image is created by irradiation of the sheeting with a laser beam to form axial markings associated with at least some of the micro lenses. The image may be formed in sheeting which has been applied to a document as an overlay.
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- Granted November 28, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 28, 2006.
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