278results about "Signboards" patented technology

Provided are partially or fully neutralized mixtures of carboxylate functionalized ethylene high copolymers or terpolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000 Da) with carboxylate functionalized ethylene low copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000 Da). The compositions are used in films, multilayer structures and other articles of manufacture. The compositions are preferably used on a surface of the articles.

A gas barrier film comprising a resin substrate provided thereon at least one layer of a ceramic film, wherein the density ratio Y (=ρf / ρb) satisfies 1≧Y≧0.95 and the ceramic film has a residual stress being a compression stress of 0.01 MPa or more and 100 Mpa or less, wherein ρf is the density of the ceramic film and ρb is the density of a comparative ceramic film being formed by thermal oxidation or thermal nitridation of a metal as a mother material of the ceramic film so as to being the same composition ratio of the ceramic film.

A gas barrier film comprising a resin substrate provided thereon at least one layer of a ceramic film, wherein the density ratio Y (=ρf / ρb) satisfies 1≧Y≧0.95 and the ceramic film has a residual stress being a compression stress of 0.01 MPa or more and 100 Mpa or less, wherein ρf is the density of the ceramic film and ρb is the density of a comparative ceramic film being formed by thermal oxidation or thermal nitridation of a metal as a mother material of the ceramic film so as to being the same composition ratio of the ceramic film.

The invention relates to a co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film containing a flame-retardant agent which can be dissolved in the polyester. The film has a matt outer layer which contains a mixture and / or a blend of two components (I) and (II), whereby component (I) is a polyethylene terephthalate homopolymer, or a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer, or a mixture of polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers or copolymers and component (II) is a polymer containing at least one sulphonate group.

Disclosed is a heat radiation substrate, which includes a hybrid layer made of a thermoplastic resin, in particular, a liquid crystal polymer, and thus is lightweight and small thanks to the inherent properties of plastic and also is able to be mass produced, thus reducing the material and process costs.

The present invention provides a display board assembly including a display board having a dry-erase surface, a recess in the dry-erase surface of the display board, and a support member removably received at least partially within the recess and defining at least one receptacle configured to receive at least one of a dry-erase marker and an eraser.

An electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent polymer substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A first polymer multi-layer film is disposed between the first substrate and the first conductive layer. The first polymer multi-layer film includes a first polymer layer, an inorganic layer, and a second polymer layer. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface includes a second electrically conductive layer. An electrochromic medium is disposed in a cavity defined between the first and second substrates and includes a cathodic material, an anodic material, and at least one solvent.

Thermoplastic articles made from polyesters modified by neopentyl glycol laminate more quickly than cyclohexanedimethanol-modified versions yet retain the properties that make modified polyesters the material of choice in this market—water-like color and clarity, high impact strength, low lamination temperature and low flammability. For situations where a faster cycle time is not needed, articles laminated with neopentyl glycol-modified polyesters can alternatively be manufactured at lower temperatures.

A coextruded opaque multilayer film comprises an opaque thermoplastic polymer core and pigmented color layers on both sides of the core provided the composition of the core is different from the compositions of the pigmented color layers, and the pigmented color layers are not black or gray. The inventive film provides a method to vary the color or colors of the outer surfaces of the film which is advantageous in the variety of obtainable colors and also in cost when less expensive pigments are used in the opaque core which allows using less of expensive pigments in the pigmented color layers.

An illumination panel comprising a transparent core having opposing surfaces, a matrix of light releasing dots substantially covering one surface, and a protective layer in abutting contact with said surface whereby the dots act as an adhesive bonding the core to the protective layer.

Composite materials comprising propylene-based copolymer coating or tie layers disposed on one or more substrates are set forth herein. In one or more embodiments, the coating compositions comprise propylene and from about 3 to about 25 wt % units derived from ethylene and / or a C4-C8 alpha-olefin, and have a melting temperature less than about 105° C. and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J / g. Processes for forming such composite materials, such as by monoextrusion or coextrusion, are also provided.

The invention concerns transparent, flame-retardant, single layered or multilayered thermoformable films, containing a crystallizable thermoplastic material, preferably polyethyleneterephthalate, and at least one flame retarding agent as main components. Said films are characterized by good stretchability, thermoformability and good mechanical and optical properties, which makes them and the shaped bodies made from said films suitable for both inner and outer applications.

Implementations of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, and methods for precisely placing a graphic in a desired position between a face panel and a rear panel. In particular, implementations of the present invention comprise wall plaques having graphics that are printed directly to the back surface of face panels. Printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to ensure that the graphic is flat on the back surface of the face panel and is not misaligned. In addition, printing a graphic directly to the back surface of a face panel may help to eliminate the possibility that the graphic will be wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged prior to being laminated on the back surface of a face panel. Implementations of the present invention may also make the manufacturing process more efficient both in terms of cost and time.

[Object] In light of the problems in the prior art, an object of the invention is to provide a white laminated polyester film for a reflective plate sheet, which has a high reflectance and a high concealing property compatible with each other, and is not easily broken and is high in productivity.[Solving means] A white laminated polyester film for a reflecting sheet, including a polyester layer (B) containing voids therein, and a polyester layer (A) laminated at least on one surface side of the layer (B), the laminated polyester film satisfying the following (1) to (5): (1) the thickness of the polyester layer (A) laminated at least on one surface side is from 5 to 15 μm; (2) the polyester layer (A) contains therein particles having a refractive index of 2.0 or more in an amount of 3 to 15% by weight of the polyester layer (A); (3) the thickness of the polyester layer (B) is 150 μm or more; (4) the amount of particles having a refractive index of 2.0 or more contained in the polyester layer (B) is 2% or less by weight of the polyester layer (B); and (5) the polyester layer (B) contains therein a resin which is not soluble in polyester resin in an amount of 12 to 25% by weight of the polyester layer (B) and / or inorganic particles having a refractive index less than 2.0 in an amount of 30 to 50% by weight of the polyester layer (B).

Various embodiments of decomposable composite sheets and manufacturing methods thereof are described. In one embodiment, the sheet includes an organic substrate and a first layer of a substantially organic backer that is securely affixed to a first side of the substrate. Other embodiments can include a second layer of a substantially organic backer that is securely affixed to a second side of the substrate, and / or one or more layers of thin-film overlay.

The present invention relates to a system, method, and composition utilizing a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and / or thermal sensitive adhesive sheet for adhering sheets of preformed thermoplastic road markings, texture and design patterns to concrete, asphalt, wood or composite material surfaces. These markings may be decorative or legend type markings. The system involving the method of applying the product allows for immediate use in a traffic area upon completion of the application to any of the appropriate outdoor surfaces.

The invention concerns transparent, flame retardant, thermoformable, UV-stabilized, single layered or multilayered films, containing a cristallizable thermoplastic material, preferably polyethyleneterephthalate, at least one flame retarding agent and a UV stabilizer as main components. Said films are characterized by good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties, which makes them and the shaped bodies made from said films suitable for both inner and outer applications.

To provide a further improvement of luminescence performance such as an extension of a continuation time of a light accumulation luminescence or a luminescence by ultraviolet rays, by a control of the structure of the artificial stone. A noctilucent / luminescent artificial stone including a transparent aggregate, at least one kind of a light accumulation material and a luminescent material by ultraviolet rays along with a resin is characterized by that the luminescence performance of the artificial stone is higher than that of the included light accumulation material or luminescent material by ultraviolet rays per se.

A water repellent film (200) according to the present invention includes a first layer (10) having a plurality of fine protrusions (100) on the surface thereof, a second layer (20) covering the fine protrusions (100) and having a water repellent property, and a third layer (30) provided on the surface of the first layer (10) on the opposite side of the fine protrusions (100). When a modulus of elasticity of the first layer (10) is defined as E1, a modulus of elasticity of the second layer (20) is defined as E2, and a modulus of elasticity of the third layer (30) is defined as E3, a definition of E2>E1>E3 is fulfilled. Accordingly, the water repellent film having excellent resistance to abrasion in which a fine structure is not easily abraded and damaged by an external friction force or the like can be obtained.

An electrostatic adsorbable sheet (iii), which has a long-lasting adsorbability not easily affected by humidity, secures good ink adhesiveness, and does not generate troubles in a printing process, is provided. The electrostatic adsorbable sheet (iii) comprises a laminate of a label layer (i) containing a resin film layer (A) and a recording layer (D) on one surface of the resin film layer (A), and a peelable sheet layer (ii) containing a peelable layer (B) and a support layer (C), in which the label layer (i) and the peelable sheet layer (ii) are laminated so that the resin film layer (A) and the peelable layer (B) contact with each other. The peeling strength between the label layer (i) and the peelable sheet layer (ii) is from 1 to 50 g / cm, and the label layer (i) peeled from the peelable sheet layer (ii) is electrostatically adsorbable to an object to be attached.

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.

A retroreflective sheeting includes a base layer that includes a thermoplastic polymer. A prism layer is positioned on the base layer. A fabric layer has a thermoplastic coating on a side of the fabric layer, wherein the thermoplastic coating faces the prism layer and wherein portions of the base layer, prism layer, thermoplastic coating, and fabric layer are attached to form a seal. A method for forming a retroreflective sheeting includes providing a base layer that includes a thermoplastic polymer with a prism layer positioned on the layer. A fabric layer having a thermoplastic coating on a side of the fabric layer is positioned with the thermoplastic coating facing the prism layer. A die is applied against the base layer and fabric layer in the presence of sufficient heat to cause the thermoplastic coating on the fabric and the base layer to attach portions of the base layer to the thermoplastic coating on the fabric layer, thereby forming a retroreflective structure.

An electrostatic adsorbable sheet (iii), which has a long-lasting adsorbability not easily affected by humidity, secures good ink adhesiveness, and does not generate troubles in a printing process, is provided. The electrostatic adsorbable sheet (iii) comprises a laminate of a label layer (i) containing a resin film layer (A) and a recording layer (D) on one surface of the resin film layer (A), and a peelable sheet layer (ii) containing a peelable layer (B) and a support layer (C), in which the label layer (i) and the peelable sheet layer (ii) are laminated so that the resin film layer (A) and the peelable layer (B) contact with each other. The peeling strength between the label layer (i) and the peelable sheet layer (ii) is from 1 to 50 g / cm, and the label layer (i) peeled from the peelable sheet layer (ii) is electrostatically adsorbable to an object to be attached.

A diffuse light reflector is disclosed for use in lighting fixtures including luminaires, light boxes, displays, signage, daylighting applications, and the like. The reflector includes a light reflective nonwoven and a polymer layer that enhances reflectivity. The reflector can be laminated to coil steel or aluminum and can be formed in metal coil or sheet forming operations. The polymer layer can be easily cleaned of machine oils from the metal forming operations.

The invention relates to a transparent, UV-stabilized, single or multi-layered thermoformable film which contains, as a principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably polyethylene terephthalate, and at least one UV-stabilizer. The inventive films are characterized by having a good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties. Said films are suitable for outdoor uses just like shaped bodies made of the same.

A decorative film prepared by a transcription printing of the present invention is capable of providing a decorative film with excellent durability. A decorative film of the present invention comprises a primer layer formed on the adhesive layer, in which is composed of a resin having a releasing property to a releasing sheet for transfer and a functional group in a molecular chain to which the cross-linking agent reacts, a decorative layer including an ink, in which is formed on the primer layer, and a curable resin layer cured by radiation, in which is formed on the primer layer, and contains a cross-linked resin material between the adhesive layer and the primer layer.