公开(公告)号：US09547109B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US12868666

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Michael Hannington ,  Anita Juby ,  Nikhil Agashe

Inventor： Michael Hannington ,  Anita Juby ,  Nikhil Agashe

IPC: G02B5/124

CPC classification number: G02B5/124

Abstract: A retroreflective article includes a prismatic film having prismatic elements with a metallized coating wherein the metallized coating is laser etched to provide one or more light transmissive regions to expose underlying material that one or more provides high contrast images that contrast with the retroreflective film. The underlying material can include one or more contrasting elements. The article may be back-lighted to increase the contrast especially during conditions of reduced lighting.

Abstract translation: 回射制品包括具有金属化涂层的棱镜元件的棱镜膜，其中金属化涂层被激光蚀刻以提供一个或多个光透射区域以暴露下面的材料，其中一个或多个提供与回射膜成对比的高对比度图像。 底层材料可以包括一个或多个对比元件。 该物品可能被背光照亮以增加对比度，特别是在减少照明的条件下。

公开(公告)号：US20060198020A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11074887

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: G03B21/60

CPC classification number: G02B6/004 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B6/003 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G03B21/602 ,  G03B21/625 ,  Y10T428/26

Abstract: The present invention relates to projection films and methods of making the same. In particular, the present invention relates to a projection film whereby the microspheres exhibit improved alignment on the light exit surface and have alignment on the light entrance surface that varies according to the individual microsphere diameter. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a projection film that has the attributes of variable gain within the single projection film. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an exposed microsphere projection film construction that provides modification of the head-on and angular pattern of light transmission (gain).

公开(公告)号：US20060019068A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10896782

申请日：2004-07-22

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: D06N7/04

CPC classification number: G02B5/128 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24372 ,  Y10T428/2438 ,  Y10T428/24405 ,  Y10T428/24413

Abstract: The present invention provides a retroreflective sheet with a discernable image. The retroreflective sheet comprises a transparent polymeric spacing layer having a first surface and a second surface; a layer of transparent microsphere lenses embedded into the first surface of the spacing layer at varying depths forming an image, wherein the spacing layer adheres to and conforms to the microspheres; and a reflective layer adhered to the second surface of the spacing layer. The present invention also provides methods for preparing such retroreflective sheet.

公开(公告)号：US20050198879A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11054874

申请日：2005-02-10

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: G09F20060101 ,  G09F3/04 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/20

CPC classification number: G08B7/062 ,  G09F13/20 ,  G09F2013/0459 ,  G09F2013/1868

Abstract: An emergency information sign (10) comprising a base substrate (12) and an indicia layer (14) positioned over the base substrate (12). Exposed areas (24) of the base substrate (12) and covering areas (26) of the indicia layer (14) together form emergency information indicia. The base substrate (12) and the indicia layer (14) each carry phosphorescent materials (20, 22), which absorb and store light from a primary light source (16/18) and emit this stored light during dark conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种紧急信息符号（10），包括位于所述基底（12）上方的基底（12）和标记层（14）。 基底基板（12）的暴露区域（24）和标记层（14）的覆盖区域（26）一起形成紧急信息标记。 基底（12）和标记层（14）各自携带磷光材料（20,22），其吸收并存储来自初级光源（16/18）的光并在黑暗条件下发射该存储的光。

公开(公告)号：US07344618B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US10953998

申请日：2004-09-29

Applicant: Michael Hannington ,  Pradeep Iyer

Inventor： Michael Hannington ,  Pradeep Iyer

IPC: B32B37/00

CPC classification number: B32B37/00 ,  B32B9/00 ,  C09J7/10 ,  C09J7/35 ,  C09J7/38 ,  C09J2201/28 ,  C09J2201/32 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24826 ,  Y10T428/24851 ,  Y10T428/2486 ,  Y10T428/249953 ,  Y10T428/25

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive article which provides air egress. Air egress is provided by supplying a route, such as areas of no initial adhesion for the air to flow out from under the construction. The invention relates to an adhesive article comprising a facestock having a front surface and a back surface, a continuous layer of adhesive having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the back surface of the facestock, and a plurality of spaced-apart non-adhesive material which is in contact with the lower surface of the adhesive layer wherein the lower surface of the adhesive layer has a Sheffield roughness of at least about 10 and the adhesive article provides air egress. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the adhesive articles. These articles have usefulness as industrial graphics images, as well as decorative coverings, etc. The articles provide air egress and optionally repositionability and slideability.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及提供空气出口的粘合剂制品。 通过提供路径来提供空气出口，例如没有初始粘合的区域，空气从建筑物外部流出。 本发明涉及一种粘合制品，其包括具有前表面和后表面的面材，具有上表面和下表面的连续粘合剂层，其中粘合剂层的上表面粘附到面材的后表面， 以及与粘合剂层的下表面接触的多个间隔开的非粘合材料，其中粘合剂层的下表面具有至少约10的谢菲尔德粗糙度，并且粘合剂制品提供空气出口。 本发明还涉及制备粘合剂制品的方法。 这些文章作为工业图形图像以及装饰性覆盖物等具有有用性。该制品提供空气出口和可选地重新定位和可滑动性。

公开(公告)号：US20050201079A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US11054812

申请日：2005-02-10

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: F21V9/16 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/20

CPC classification number: G09F13/20 ,  G08B7/062 ,  G09F2013/0459

Abstract: An emergency information lighting system (100/200/300), comprising a primary light source (110/210/310) and a housing (112/212/312) for the primary light source (110/210). The housing (112/212/312) includes a first wall (120/220/320) with indicia openings (126/226/326) which correspond to emergency information. The primary light source (110/210/310) emits primary light, which passes through the indica openings (126/226/326) to display the emergency information to a viewing environment. The housing (112/212) or a bulb (316) incorporates a phosphorescent material (132/232/332) which, in the absence of the primary light, emits passive light to display the emergency information to the viewing environment.

Abstract translation: 一种紧急信息照明系统（100/200/300），包括用于一次光源（110/210）的一次光源（110/210/310）和一外壳（112/212/312）。 壳体（112/212/312）包括与紧急信息对应的具有标记开口（126/226/326）的第一壁（120/220/320）。 初级光源（110/210/310）发射原色光，其通过indic口（126/226/326），以将紧急信息显示给观看环境。 壳体（112/212）或灯泡（316）包含磷光材料（132/232/332），其在没有主光的情况下发射被动光以将视觉环境显示在紧急信息中。

公开(公告)号：US06641270B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10373262

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: Michael Hannington ,  Bruce Newell

Inventor： Michael Hannington ,  Bruce Newell

IPC: G02B5128

CPC classification number: G02B5/128 ,  Y10S359/90 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/31638

Abstract: This invention relates to retroreflective sheeting which has an image, such as an image. More specifically, the image has varying appearance at different angles of view. The retroreflective sheeting has a layer of transparent microsphere lenses, a transparent polymeric spacing layer underlying, contacting, and conforming to the bottom of the lenses, the spacing and conformation of which is critical to the optimal performance of the retroreflective article, a reflective layer having a top surface in contact with the back surface of the spacing layer and a topcoat and/or cover sheet overlying and conforming to the top surfaces of the lenses and having a flat top surface or face. In another embodiment, the retroreflective sheeting includes a pressure sensitive adhesive underlying and in contact with the reflective layer. The retroreflective sheeting has an image whose proportions are determined by a non-conformity of the reflective and spacing layer to the bottom of the lenses. The image of the present invention can range from conspicuous to inconspicuous and directional to non-directional.

公开(公告)号：US06500526B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US09672184

申请日：2000-09-28

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: B32B300

CPC classification number: G02B5/128 ,  B42D25/29 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24851 ,  Y10T428/2486 ,  Y10T428/24876 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T428/31786 ,  Y10T428/31797 ,  Y10T428/31855 ,  Y10T428/31935

Abstract: This invention relates to retroreflective sheeting that has an image, such as a validation image. In one embodiment, the image is directional having varying appearance at different angles of view. The retroreflective sheeting comprises a layer of transparent microsphere lenses, a transparent polymeric spacing layer having a front surface and a back surface wherein the spacing layer is underlying, contacting, and substantially conforming to the bottom of the lenses, and the spacing layer comprises one or more segments having a refractive index different from the refractive index of the remainder of the spacing layer, a reflective layer having a top surface and a bottom surface wherein the top surface is in contact with the back surface of the spacing layer, and a topcoat cover sheet overlying and conforming to the top surfaces of the lenses and having a flat top surface or face. In another embodiment, the retroreflective sheeting includes a pressure sensitive or thermally activated adhesive layer underling and in contact with the bottom surface of the reflective layer. The retroreflective sheeting has an image whose proportions are determined by the variation of refractive index of the one or more segments from the refractive index of the remainder of the spacing layer, and by its conformation to the bottom of the lenses. The image of the present invention can range from conspicuous to inconspicuous and directional to non-directional.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有诸如验证图像的图像的回射片材。 在一个实施例中，图像在不同的视角下具有变化的外观。定向反光片包括透明微球透镜层，具有前表面和后表面的透明聚合物间隔层，其中间隔层位于其底部， 并且基本上符合透镜的底部，并且间隔层包括具有不同于间隔层的其余部分的折射率的折射率的一个或多个部分，具有顶表面和底表面的反射层，其中顶部 表面与间隔层的后表面接触，并且覆盖并与透镜的顶表面相一致且具有平坦的顶表面或面的顶涂层覆盖片。 在另一个实施例中，回射片材包括压敏或热活化的粘合剂层，其下层并与反射层的底表面接触。 定向反光片具有一个图像，其比例由一个或多个片段的折射率与间隔层的其余部分的折射率的变化以及通过其与透镜底部的构型确定。 本发明的图像可以从显眼到不显眼，无方向性。

公开(公告)号：US06468378B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09535203

申请日：2000-03-27

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: B44C120

CPC classification number: G03B21/60 ,  Y10T156/109 ,  Y10T428/24372 ,  Y10T428/24876 ,  Y10T428/24926 ,  Y10T428/252

Abstract: This invention relates to a light transmitting filter comprising (a) light absorbing layer having a first and second surface, (b) microspheres embedded in the light absorbing layer and (c) an optically clear, substantially uniform, conformable layer covering the microspheres, wherein the microspheres provide light tunnels through the light absorbing layer. The invention also relates to methods of making the same. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a light transmitting filter comprising the step of laminating a clear substantially uniform conformable layer over transparent microspheres embedded in a light absorbing layer wherein the transparent bead form light tunnels through the light absorbing layer. The light transmitting filters of the present invention have improved light throughput and improved angularity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种透光滤光片，包括：（a）具有第一和第二表面的光吸收层，（b）嵌入光吸收层中的微球，和（c）覆盖微球的光学透明，基本均匀的适形层，其中 微球提供通过光吸收层的光通道。 本发明还涉及制备该方法的方法。 本发明还涉及一种制备透光过滤器的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：将透明的基本均匀的适形层层压在包含在光吸收层中的透明微球上，其中透明珠形成通过光吸收层的光通道。 本发明的透光滤光片具有改进的光通量和改善的角度。

公开(公告)号：US08147907B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12365329

申请日：2009-02-04

Applicant: Michael Hannington

Inventor： Michael Hannington

IPC: B05D5/10

CPC classification number: G02B5/128 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24372 ,  Y10T428/2438 ,  Y10T428/24405 ,  Y10T428/24413

Abstract: The present invention provides a retroreflective sheet with a discernable image. The retroreflective sheet comprises a transparent polymeric spacing layer having a first surface and a second surface; a layer of transparent microsphere lenses embedded into the first surface of the spacing layer at varying depths forming an image, wherein the spacing layer adheres to and conforms to the microspheres; and a reflective layer adhered to the second surface of the spacing layer. The present invention also provides methods for preparing such retroreflective sheet.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供具有可识别图像的逆反射片。 该逆反射片包括具有第一表面和第二表面的透明聚合间隔层; 在形成图像的不同深度处嵌入到间隔层的第一表面中的透明微球透镜层，其中间隔层粘附并符合微球; 以及粘合到间隔层的第二表面的反射层。 本发明还提供了制备这种逆反射片的方法。