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公开(公告)号:US20220206195A1
公开(公告)日:2022-06-30
申请号:US17605687
申请日:2020-04-24
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Kui Chen-Ho , Ying Xia , Tien Yi T.H. Whiting , David J. Rowe , Shri Niwas , Michael A. McCoy , Scott J. Jones , Kevin W. Gotrik , Graham M. Clarke , Lok-Man Ng
Abstract: A retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements include a first layer that is disposed between the transparent microsphere and the binder layer and a second layer that is disposed between the transparent microsphere and the binder layer. At least one of the first layer and the second layer is a reflective layer; and, the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer differ in reflectivity. For at least some of the retroreflective elements, at least a portion of the second reflective layer is positioned in-parallel to the first reflective layer.
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公开(公告)号:US11366252B2
公开(公告)日:2022-06-21
申请号:US15733033
申请日:2018-10-25
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Kevin W. Gotrik , Kui Chen-Ho , Scott J. Jones , Michael A. McCoy , Christopher A. Merton , Shri Niwas , Ramasubramani Kuduva Raman Thanumoorthy , Ying Xia
Abstract: A retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements include a reflective layer that is a locally-laminated reflective layer that is embedded between the transparent microsphere and the binder layer. At least some of the locally-laminated reflective layers may be localized reflective layers.
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公开(公告)号:US11354880B2
公开(公告)日:2022-06-07
申请号:US16758769
申请日:2018-10-25
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Jonah Shaver , Susannah C. Clear , John A. Wheatley , Kui Chen-Ho
IPC: G06V10/147 , H04B10/116 , H04B10/61
Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and methods for detecting changes in polarization states are described. Example systems may include a light receiving unit including a sensor and a receiving polarizer. The sensor is configured to sense light from a polarized light source deflected through the receiving polarizer by a light directing article. The sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative a received polarization state of light deflected by the light directing articles. Such systems may be coupled to vehicles and may be useful for sensor-detectable signs, indicia, and markings to facilitate automated or assisted vehicular transport.
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公开(公告)号:US11300716B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-12
申请号:US16486313
申请日:2017-09-27
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: John A. Wheatley , Michael A. McCoy , Tien Yi T. H. Whiting , Guanglei Du , Neeraj Sharma , Kui Chen-Ho , Kenneth A. Epstein
Abstract: Retroreflecting articles are described. In particular, retroreflecting articles including a quarter wave retarder and a retroreflecting layer are described. The retarder is rotationally invariant and the retroreflecting layer is non-depolarizing. Such articles may be useful for sensor-detectable signs, labels, and garments.
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公开(公告)号:US11280942B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-22
申请号:US15733030
申请日:2018-10-25
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Daniel J. Schmidt , Matthew S. Stay , Michael A. McCoy , Kui Chen-Ho , Richard S. Buckanin
Abstract: An exposed-lens retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements comprise at least one color layer comprising a bi-layer structure.
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公开(公告)号:US20220056320A1
公开(公告)日:2022-02-24
申请号:US17417456
申请日:2019-12-23
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Tien Yi T.H. Whiting , Ying Xia , Justin M. Bolton , Kui Chen-Ho , Shri Niwas , Jonathan E. Janoski , Anthony F, Schultz , Gregg A. Patnode , Carla S. Thomas , Duane D. Fansler
Abstract: There is provided retroreflective articles comprising a binder layer comprising an adhesive composition comprising at least one tackifier and at least one elastomer selected from at least one of natural rubbers and synthetic rubbers, and a layer of optical elements at least partially embedded in a major surface of the binder layer. There are also provided articles of clothing using the presently disclosed retroreflective articles and methods for preparing the retroreflective articles.
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公开(公告)号:US20210364678A1
公开(公告)日:2021-11-25
申请号:US16963268
申请日:2019-03-26
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Daniel J. Schmidt , Reema Chatterjee , Kui Chen-Ho , Benjamin R. Coonce
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a retroreflective article. The retroreflective article includes a retroreflective layer including a number of cube corner elements that collectively form a structured surface that is opposite a major surface, and a conformal wavelength-selective radiation absorbing coating layer adjacent to the structured surface. The present disclosure also provides a method of making a retroreflective article. The method includes obtaining a retroreflective layer, and forming a conformal wavelength-selective radiation absorbing coating layer on the retroreflective layer by applying a first material having a first binding group to the structured surface, and applying a second material having a second binding group to the first material. The conformal wavelength-selective radiation absorbing coating layer absorbs radiation of at least one selected wavelength and can impart color (or absorption of at least one wavelength outside of the colored wavelength range) to retroreflective light of the retroreflective article.
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公开(公告)号:US20210222033A1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-22
申请号:US15734349
申请日:2019-06-06
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Kui Chen-Ho , Patrick J. Yeshe , Matthew S. Stay , Matthew R. D. Smith , Anish Kurian , Ross E. Behling
Abstract: Modified adhesive layers are prepared by contacting an adhesive layer to a modified microstructured release liner. The modified release liner has a release layer surface with a set of microstructured depressions and a discontinuous pattern of ink material located on the surface of the release layer. A portion of the discontinuous pattern of ink material overlaps with and is located within some of the depressions. The ink material comprises a non-adhesive but adhesively transferrable material, or an adhesive material. Upon removal of the adhesive from the release liner, the ink material transfers to the adhesive surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20200279116A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-03
申请号:US16649292
申请日:2018-09-12
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Caroline M. Ylitalo , Kui Chen-Ho , Paul L. Acito , Tien Yi T.H. Whiting , James B. Snyder , Travis L. Potts , James W. Howard , James L.C. Werness, Jr. , Suman K. Patel , Charles A. Shaklee , Katja Hansen , Glenn E. Casner , Kiran S. Kanukurthy , Steven T. Awiszus , Neeraj Sharma
Abstract: In general, techniques are described for a personal protective equipment (PPE) management system (PPEMS) that uses images of optical patterns embodied on articles of personal protective equipment (PPEs) to identify safety conditions that correspond to usage of the PPEs. In one example, an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) includes a first optical pattern embodied on a surface of the article of PPE; a second optical pattern embodied on the surface of the article of PPE, wherein a spatial relation between the first optical pattern and the second optical pattern is indicative of an operational status of the article of PPE.
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公开(公告)号:US10649274B2
公开(公告)日:2020-05-12
申请号:US14865892
申请日:2015-09-25
Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor: Encai Hao , Fei Lu , William Blake Kolb , Brian W. Ostlie , Adam D. Haag , Michael Benton Free , William D. Coggio , Michael L. Steiner , Soemantri Widagdo , Kui Chen-Ho , Lan H. Liu , Robert F. Kamrath , Scott M. Tapio , John A. Wheatley , Charles D. Hoyle , Michael F. Weber
IPC: G02B5/02 , G02F1/13357 , G02B5/30 , G02F1/1335 , F21V8/00
Abstract: Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes a reflective polarizer layer, and an optical film that is disposed on the reflective polarizer layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 50%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the optical construction are in physical contact with each other. The optical construction has an axial luminance gain that is not less than about 1.2.
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