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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2007
Ronald S. Steelman, Woodbury, MN (US);
John A. Nielsen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Frank T. Sher, St. Paul, MN (US);
Ronald S. Steelman, Woodbury, MN (US);
John A. Nielsen, Woodbury, MN (US);
Frank T. Sher, St. Paul, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods of adhering graphic film on an irregular substrate are disclosed. The methods includes providing a polymer film composite having two or more layers with at least one layer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 40° C., the polymer film composite having a first side and a second side, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second side. Then the method includes, positioning the adhesive layer against the irregular substrate, heating the polymer film composite, and pressing the heated polymer film against the irregular substrate.