Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

3m Innovative Properties Company

James D Smith

James M Jonza

Ralph H Bland

Kenneth B Smith

Jeffrey F Bradley

Richard C Allen

Bruce D Stambaugh

A tear resistant film comprises at least three layers situated one on the other in a parallel array. The layers are individually selected from a stiff polyester or copolyester, a ductile sebacic acid based copolyester, and optionally, an intermediate material. Tear resistance may be measured in a Graves area test and reflects the ability of the film to absorb energy. The films of the invention are useful in many articles including security control laminates for glazing members.

Tear resistant multilayer films based on sebacic acid copolyesters and

A tear resistant film comprises more than five layers situated one on the other in a parallel array. The layers are individually selected from a stiff polyester or copolyester, a ductile polymeric material, and optionally, an intermediate material. The stiff polyester or copolyester is oriented in at least one direction. Tear resistance may be measured in a Graves area test and reflects the ability of the film to absorb energy. The films of the invention are useful in many articles including security control laminates for glazing members.

Tear resistant multilayer films and articles incorporating such films

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Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

James D Smith