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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2002
Guang-xue Wei, Deerfield, IL (US);
Drew J. Buoni, Chicago, IL (US);
Kimberly A. Dockus, Woodridge, IL (US);
Guang-Xue Wei, Deerfield, IL (US);
Drew J. Buoni, Chicago, IL (US);
Kimberly A. Dockus, Woodridge, IL (US);
Avery Dennison Corporation, Pasadena, CA (US);
Abstract
Articles are provided which have fluorescent properties and which are suitable for use in making retroreflective articles such as safety and informational signage. The articles have at least two film layers, each film layer including a colorant dye. The multiple film layer sheeting exhibits excellent resistance to weathering and overall color durability while also providing chromaticity properties dictated by industry standards for a particular coloration. A method of preparing the articles is provided. In a particular application, the articles embody retroreflective properties and are informational for safety signage articles such as pedestrian crossing and school safety fluorescent yellow green signs.