公开(公告)号：US20020126382A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US10039103

申请日：2002-01-04

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Kenneth L. Smith ,  Tzu-Li J. Huang ,  James C. Coderre

IPC: G02B005/122 ,  G02B005/124

CPC classification number: G02B5/124 ,  B29C39/148 ,  Y10S359/90 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24521 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/254

Abstract: A retroreflective article 10 has a body portion 14 and a multitude of cube-corner elements 12 that project from a rear side 20 of the body portion 14. The body portion 14 includes a body layer 18 that contains a light-transmissible polymeric material having an elastic modulus less than 7null108 pascals. The cube-corner elements 12 contain a light transmissible polymeric material having an elastic modulus greater than 16null108 pascals. A retroreflective article of this construction can be highly flexed while maintaining good retroreflective performance.

Abstract translation: 回射制品10具有主体部分14和从主体部分14的后侧20突出的多个立体角元件12.主体部分14包括主体层18，主体部分18包含透光聚合材料，其具有 弹性模量小于7×108帕斯卡。 立体角元件12包含具有大于16×10 8帕斯卡的弹性模量的透光聚合材料。 这种结构的逆反射制品可以高度挠曲，同时保持良好的回射性能。

公开(公告)号：US20030104235A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10304501

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Kenneth M. White ,  Lee A. Pavelka ,  Vera L. Lightle ,  James C. Coderre

IPC: C09K011/00

CPC classification number: B44F1/08 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/246 ,  B32B2307/4026 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2307/42 ,  B32B2307/422 ,  B32B2590/00 ,  B44F1/04 ,  C08K5/0008 ,  C09B57/14 ,  C09B67/002 ,  C09B67/0097 ,  G02B5/124 ,  G02B5/128 ,  Y10T428/24198 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/2996 ,  Y10T428/31699 ,  Y10T428/3192 ,  Y10T428/31928 ,  Y10T428/31935 ,  Y10T442/676 ,  C08L27/06

Abstract: A durable colored article having fluorescent properties comprises a substantially solventless polyvinyl chloride matrix, a thioxanthene fluorescent dye, and a secondary or tertiary hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight less than about 1000 grams/mole. The invention has the advantage in that it provides a flexible polyvinyl chloride film that exhibits durable fluorescent colors.

公开(公告)号：US20010033906A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-25

申请号：US09870226

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Kenneth L. Smith ,  Gerald M. Benson ,  James C. Coderre ,  Cheryl M. Frey ,  Bruce B. Wilson

IPC: B32B003/30

CPC classification number: B29D11/00605 ,  G02B5/124 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1471 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/24521 ,  Y10T428/24545 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. A reflective film is disposed at least on the recessed faces, and a fill material fills the cube corner cavities. The fill material comprises radiation-curable materials, adhesives, or both, and preferably transparent radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives. The fill material preferably forms a continuous layer covering both the recessed faces and upper portions of the structured surface. A transparent cover layer preferably contacts the fill material layer.

Abstract translation: 回射片包括具有形成立体角腔的凹面的结构化表面的主体层。 反射膜至少设置在凹面上，填充材料填充立体角空腔。 填充材料包括可辐射固化材料，粘合剂或两者，优选透明的可辐射固化的压敏粘合剂。 填充材料优选地形成覆盖结构化表面的凹面和上部的连续层。 透明覆盖层优选地接触填充材料层。

公开(公告)号：US20030235674A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-25

申请号：US10606911

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Eugene H. Carlson ,  James C. Coderre ,  Christopher L. Harvey ,  James E. Lasch ,  David W. Meitz ,  Colleen C. Nagel

IPC: B32B005/00

CPC classification number: B44C1/105 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J2201/162 ,  G02B5/12 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T156/1028 ,  Y10T156/1033 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1077 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1429 ,  Y10T428/1467 ,  Y10T428/1471 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/1481 ,  Y10T428/1486 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/24 ,  Y10T428/2839

Abstract: The present invention provides a new sheeting article that may suitably include: a carrier having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a plurality of discrete segments of a sheeting (e.g., a retroreflective sheeting), wherein the sheeting has a first major viewing surface and a second major opposing surface, and the first major viewing surface of the sheeting is preferably removably attached to the second major surface of the carrier. Preferably, the first major surface of the carrier comprises a release surface, the second major opposing surface of the sheeting comprises an adhesive, the article is provided in the form of a roll, and the adhesive surface of the sheeting is adjacent the release surface of an adjacent layer of the roll. In a presently preferred embodiment the present invention provides novel easy-to-use truck conspicuity sheeting.

公开(公告)号：US20020012761A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-31

申请号：US09740215

申请日：2000-12-18

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Eugene H. Carlson ,  James C. Coderre ,  Christopher L. Harvey ,  James E. Lasch ,  David W. Meitz ,  Colleen C. Nagel

IPC: B32B003/16 ,  B32B031/18

CPC classification number: B44C1/105 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J2201/162 ,  G02B5/12 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T156/1028 ,  Y10T156/1033 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/1077 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1429 ,  Y10T428/1467 ,  Y10T428/1471 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/1481 ,  Y10T428/1486 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/24 ,  Y10T428/2839

Abstract: The present invention provides a new sheeting article that may suitably include: a carrier having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a plurality of discrete segments of a sheeting (e.g., a retroreflective sheeting), wherein the sheeting has a first major viewing surface and a second major opposing surface, and the first major viewing surface of the sheeting is preferably removably attached to the second major surface of the carrier. Preferably, the first major surface of the carrier comprises a release surface, the second major opposing surface of the sheeting comprises an adhesive, the article is provided in the form of a roll, and the adhesive surface of the sheeting is adjacent the release surface of an adjacent layer of the roll. In a presently preferred embodiment the present invention provides novel easy-to-use truck conspicuity sheeting.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种新的片材制品，其可适当地包括：具有第一主表面和第二主表面的载体; 以及片材的多个离散片段（例如，逆反射片材），其中片材具有第一主要观察表面和第二主要相对表面，并且片材的第一主要观察表面优选地可拆卸地附接到第二主要部分 载体表面。 优选地，载体的第一主表面包括释放表面，片材的第二主要相对表面包括粘合剂，制品以辊的形式提供，并且片材的粘合剂表面邻近剥离表面 辊的相邻层。 在目前优选的实施方案中，本发明提供了新型易于使用的卡车显眼片材。

公开(公告)号：US20020090530A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US10028162

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Kenneth M. White ,  Lee A. Pavelka ,  Vera L. Lightle ,  James C. Coderre

IPC: C08F002/46 ,  B32B009/00 ,  B32B019/00

CPC classification number: B44F1/08 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/246 ,  B32B2307/4026 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2307/42 ,  B32B2307/422 ,  B32B2590/00 ,  B44F1/04 ,  C08K5/0008 ,  C09B57/14 ,  C09B67/002 ,  C09B67/0097 ,  G02B5/124 ,  G02B5/128 ,  Y10T428/24198 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/2996 ,  Y10T428/31699 ,  Y10T428/3192 ,  Y10T428/31928 ,  Y10T428/31935 ,  Y10T442/676 ,  C08L27/06

Abstract: A durable colored article having fluorescent properties comprises a substantially solventless polyvinyl chloride matrix, a thioxanthene fluorescent dye, and a secondary or tertiary hindered amine light stabilizer having a molecular weight less than about 1000 grams/mole. The invention has the advantage in that it provides a flexible polyvinyl chloride film that exhibits durable fluorescent colors.

Abstract translation: 具有荧光性质的耐久着色制品包括基本无溶剂的聚氯乙烯基质，噻吨酮荧光染料和分子量小于约1000克/摩尔的仲或三次受阻胺光稳定剂。 本发明的优点在于它提供了呈现耐久的荧光颜色的柔性聚氯乙烯膜。

公开(公告)号：US20010033907A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-25

申请号：US09870180

申请日：2001-05-30

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Kenneth L. Smith ,  Gerald M. Benson ,  James C. Coderre ,  Cheryl M. Frey ,  Bruce B. Wilson ,  Michele A. Craton ,  Michael P. Daniels ,  Roger E. Luehrs

IPC: B32B031/26 ,  B32B009/00 ,  C08F002/46 ,  B32B033/00

CPC classification number: B29D11/00605 ,  G02B5/124 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1471 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/24521 ,  Y10T428/24545 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. A reflective film is disposed at least on the recessed faces, and a fill material fills the cube corner cavities. The fill material comprises radiation-curable materials, adhesives, or both, and preferably transparent radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives. The fill material preferably forms a continuous layer covering both the recessed faces and upper portions of the structured surface. A transparent cover layer preferably contacts the fill material layer.

公开(公告)号：US20010026860A1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-04

申请号：US09852161

申请日：2001-05-09

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Gerald M. Benson ,  Kenneth L. Smith ,  James C. Coderre ,  Paul E. Humpal ,  Mark D. Nachbor

IPC: B32B003/26

CPC classification number: G02B5/124 ,  Y10T428/24413 ,  Y10T428/24479 ,  Y10T428/24521 ,  Y10T428/24529 ,  Y10T428/24545 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24851 ,  Y10T428/24917 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31

Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces and top surfaces, the recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. The recessed faces have a high specular reflectivity, while the top surfaces have a low specular reflectivity. In some embodiments a substantially continuous film of reflective material covers the structured surface, and a masking substance is provided over the reflective material at the top surfaces. Alternatively, the top surfaces are given a non-smooth surface finish so that the film of reflective material on those portions has a diffuse reflectivity. In other embodiments the film of reflective material is discontinuous, disposed selectively on the recessed faces and not on the top surfaces. A cover layer is also provided, and can bond at least to the top surfaces. Keeping the top surfaces substantially free of reflective material inhibits corrosion and can enhance the bond integrity. The top surfaces are preferably flat, and diffusely reflective to enhance the daytime whiteness of the sheeting.