US5236751A
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Cone collars with temporary release coating and method for making and assembling same
Assignee: Reflexite Corp
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Filing: 1991-03-28
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2011-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A relatively flexible retroreflective band for adhesive bonding about a support structure comprises a length of retroreflective sheeting formed into a continuous band with the outer portion of the band including retroreflective formations adapted to retroreflect light rays impinging thereon. An adhesive coating is disposed on the inner surface of the band to bond the band to a support structure, and a water-soluble release coating is superposed on the adhesive coating to prevent substantially contact of the adhesive coating with other surfaces. When it is desired to assemble the band onto a support structure, water is applied to dissolve the release coating and, while the adhesive coating is still wet with water, the band is slid over the support structure to the desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Martin
- 👤 Matthew J. Guyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:57
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/16; E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/604; E01F9/619; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/12; G02B5/122; G02B5/124; G09F13/04; G09F13/0418; G09F13/0472; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1476; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/2457; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2813; Y10T428/283; Y10T428/2839; Y10T428/2848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A relatively flexible retroreflective band for adhesive bonding about a support structure comprising: (a) a retroreflective member formed into a continuous band with the outer portion of, said band including retroreflective formations which retroreflect light rays impinging thereon; (b) an adhesive coating on the inner surface of said retroreflective member adapted to bond said band to a support structure; and (c) a water soluble release coating superposed on said adhesive coating to prevent substantially contact of said adhesive coating with other surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A relatively flexible retroreflective band for adhesive bonding about a support structure comprising: (a) a retroreflective member formed into a continuous band with the outer portion of, said band including retroreflective formations which retroreflect light rays impinging thereon; (b) an adhesive coating on the inner surface of said retroreflective member adapted to bond said band to a support structure; and (c) a water soluble release coating superposed on said adhesive coating to prevent substantially contact of said adhesive coating with other surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said retroreflective member includes a relatively flexible backing element and a retroreflective element bonded thereto, said backing element having said adhesive coating and release coating thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 2 wherein said backing element is a fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said adhesive of said coating is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said adhesive of said coating is a water-activated adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said retroreflective formations are microprisms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said release coating is of a water-soluble polymer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 1 wherein said band is of frustro-conical configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
101 words
A relatively flexible retroreflective band for adhesive bonding about a support structure comprising: (a) a retroreflective member formed into a continuous band with the outer portion of said band including retroreflective formations which retroreflect light rays impinging thereon, said member including a relatively flexible backing element and a retroreflective element bonded to one surface thereof; (b) a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the opposite surface of said backing element adapted to bond said band to a support structure; and (c) a water-soluble polymer release coating superposed on said adhesive coating to prevent substantially contact of said adhesive coating with other surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
A relatively flexible retroreflective band for adhesive bonding about a support structure comprising: (a) a retroreflective member formed into a continuous band with the outer portion of said band including retroreflective formations which retroreflect light rays impinging thereon, said member including a relatively flexible backing element and a retroreflective element bonded to one surface thereof; (b) a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the opposite surface of said backing element adapted to bond said band to a support structure; and (c) a water-soluble polymer release coating superposed on said adhesive coating to prevent substantially contact of said adhesive coating with other surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 9 wherein said backing element is a fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The retroreflective band in accordance with claim 9 wherein said band is of frustro-conical configuration.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-16 | 2001-02-15 | 2001-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-16 | 2005-02-15 | 2005-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |