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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2013
3m Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Robert A. Yapel, Oakdale, MN (US);
Francis M. Aguirre, St. Francis, MN (US);
John P. Baetzold, North St. Paul, MN (US);
Olester Benson, Jr., Woodbury, MN (US);
Andrew J. Henderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Maplewood, MN (US);
Leslie A. Todero, Omaha, NE (US);
Steven J. McMan, Stillwater, MN (US);
David L. Phillips, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Bruce D. Shalles, Shoreview, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller having patterned features thereon contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.