Retroreflective sheet material and method of making same
CA 1307150 C · Owner: Reflexite Corporation · Inventors: Martin, David Charles
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A retroreflective sheeting has microretroreflective formations on one surface which are partially metallized and partially exposed to the atmosphere about them. It is produced by forming a coating on microprism surface and this, coating includes a thin metallic deposit over substantially the entire surface and a second coating material over only a portion of the surface. The coated surface is then exposed to a solvent to remove the coating from its predominant area and leave the metal deposit on only a minor portion of the area. A backing sheet is then applied over the microprisms and bonded to the retroreflective sheeting so as to leave an air interface about the predominant area of the …
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- Granted September 8, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 8, 2009.
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