Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
359534000 | Including a curved refracting surface | 35 |
20080218860 | OPTICAL SENSOR BASED ON SURFACE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE RESONANCE IN PHOTONIC BAND GAP MATERIALS - A sensing method and apparatus using photonic band gap multilayered material. Photonic band gap multi-layers are formed from alternating layers of higher refractive index and lower refractive index materials, and may be deposited or disposed on a optically transparent substrate or a reflecting face of a prism. Light is directed into the prism, directed to the photonic band gap multilayer, and reflected out of the prism, where it is captured and analyzed. Various sensor configurations keep light wavelength or coupling angle fixed, while monitoring the change in the other parameter. Also disclosed is a microarray configuration with an array of probe spots placed on one surface of the multilayer, which is mounted on an x-y translation stage. Also disclosed is a configuration where a cylindrical lens focuses an expanded and collimated light beam to a line that transects the rows of array elements sequentially, producing an image with shifted surface electromagnetic wave modes for each row, corresponding to individual elements of the array row. | 09-11-2008 |
20090303592 | RETROREFLECTOR - Compensation for spherical aberration in retroreflectors to improve the retroreflector performance. A retroreflector has at least two concentric spherical layers. A first of the layers is of uniform refractive index n! surrounding a second of the layers of uniform refractive index n | 12-10-2009 |
20130293960 | REFLEX REFLECTOR WITH INTEGRATED ACCENT PIECE - A reflex reflector can include a base having a portion covered with a metallic coating and a portion that is not covered with a metallic coating. A reflector lens can be mounted on only the portion without the metallic coating. The portion of the base with the metallic coating remains exposed and serves as an accent piece. The reflex reflector can be mounted in a recess provided in a bumper cover for a vehicle. | 11-07-2013 |
359536000 | Minute transparent spheres | 19 |
20120188641 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RETROREFLECTIVITY BY APPLICATION OF OPAQUE AND TRANSMISSIVE AGENTS TO A RETROREFLECTIVE FILM AND SHEETING PRODUCED THEREBY - A retroreflective sheet, which may be a beaded retroreflective sheet or a prismatic retroreflective sheet, is comprised of a substrate having a first and second surfaces with a plurality of retroreflective elements disposed on the second surface of the substrate to form the retroreflective sheet having an initial performance standard and a printed pattern disposed on the second surface, the pattern provided in an amount ranging from 30% to about 100% of an area of the second surface to change a performance level of the retroreflective sheet from the initial performance standard to a selected performance standard. A method for producing the retroreflective sheeting and a system for controlling the retroreflectivity of the retroreflective sheeting by altering a surface of the retroreflective sheeting is provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120229899 | PAVEMENT MARKINGS, REFLECTIVE ELEMENTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING MICROSPHERES - Presently described are retroreflective articles, such as pavement markings, that comprise transparent microspheres 0 partially embedded in a binder (e.g., polymeric). Also described are microspheres (e.g., glass-ceramic), methods of making microspheres, spheres, as well as compositions of glass materials and compositions of glass-ceramic materials. The microspheres generally comprise lanthanide series oxide(s), titanium oxide (TiO | 09-13-2012 |
20130077167 | LIGHT REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a light reflective material which shows the color and texture of a base material thereof in the daytime and acts as a light reflector at night, and a preparation method thereof. According to embodiments of the present invention, the preparation method includes preparing an extrusion base material such as plastic or synthetic wood, and supplying a light reflecting element such as glass beads on the surface of the extrusion base material and passing the extrusion base material through an extruder to form a light-reflective layer on the surface of the extrusion base material. | 03-28-2013 |
20140233102 | Retroreflective Elements - The present application relates to a pavement marker including a core from which extends protrusions and a cavity between adjacent protrusions. The microsphere lenses are fixed within the cavity by one of a softening material disposed in the core and an adhesive agent disposed in the cavity. | 08-21-2014 |
20140247491 | RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES AND APPLIQUES - Retroreflective articles and appliqués include a first binder layer with a first major surface and a second major surface, a retroreflective layer including a plurality of retroreflective elements at least partially embedded in the first major surface of the first binder layer, a second binder layer adhered to the second major surface of the first binder layer, and a substrate layer attached to the second binder layer. The first binder layer is a non-thermoplastic crosslinked (meth)acrylate-based copolymer. The second binder layer is a moisture-cured urethane-based polymer. The first binder layer and the second binder layer include functional groups capable of co-reacting to form a chemical bond. The retroreflective appliqués can be attached to clothing articles. | 09-04-2014 |
20150346400 | LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX LAYER HAVING A PLURALITY OF VOIDS - Retroreflective articles and constructions are disclosed. One exemplary retroreflective article or construction includes a retroreflective layer and a low refractive index layer. In one exemplary embodiment, the low refractive index layer is adjacent to at least a portion of a retroreflective structured major surface of the retroreflective layer. | 12-03-2015 |
359537000 | Directional reflection (e.g., prevent viewing unless critical angle of light is used) | 3 |
20110038048 | RETROREFLECTIVE MEMBER PRODUCING IRIDESCENT REFLECTED LIGHT - An object of the present invention is to provide a retroreflective member that can improve the visibility further. The retroreflective member includes a reflective layer and transparent microscopic beads | 02-17-2011 |
20120099200 | RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING OF MICRO GLASS SPHERE PROVIDED WITH IMAGE HAVING VISUAL DIRECTION - [Object] A retroreflective sheeting that is provided with a set image having excellent anticounterfeit characteristic and information transmission characteristic is provided. | 04-26-2012 |
20140092474 | Retroreflective Member Producing Iridescent Reflected Light - A retroreflective member that can improve the visibility further. The retroreflective member includes a reflective layer and transparent microscopic beads | 04-03-2014 |
359538000 | On flexible substrate (e.g., flexible sheeting, bumper sticker, etc.) | 4 |
20080198461 | Retroreflective Sheeting Provided With Destructive Layer - This invention provides a retroreflective sheeting provided with a destructive layer, which comprises at least a surface layer, retroreflective element layer and adhesive layer, characterized in that at least one destructive layer is provided between the layers constituting the retroreflective sheeting, that the resin constituting said destructive layer is alicyclic polyolefin resin or alicyclic acrylic resin; and when the retroreflective sheeting which is once stuck on a substrate is peeled off from the substrate, that the peeling takes place at the interface of the destructive layer and the layer which is in intimate contact therewith and/or by destruction of the destructive layer. | 08-21-2008 |
20110292507 | STRUCTURE, MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND APPLICATIONS OF REFLECTIVE MATERIAL - The structure, manufacturing method, and applications of a reflective material are disclosed. The disclosed reflective material is a color reflective material having a composite layered structure made by sequentially stacking a PET film, a PU layer, micro glass beads, another PU layer, a highly light-permeable color layer, an elastic PU layer, a metallic reflective layer, another elastic PU layer, and an adhesive layer. The reflective material is applicable to safety helmets, reflective clothing, and reflective signs. | 12-01-2011 |
20140022641 | RETROREFLECTIVE SHEET AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A retroreflective sheet and a fabrication method thereof are provided, the retroreflective sheet including a base, a bonding layer formed on the base, a colored layer formed to be thicker in a non-reflective region NRA | 01-23-2014 |
20150009566 | SHEETING ARTICLE WITH RELEASE COATING COMPRISING POLYORGANOSILOXANE AND HYDROPHILIC COMPONENT - The present invention is directed to articles, such as retroreflective sheeting articles that comprise a release coating. Also described are release coatings and hydrophilic components suitable for use in release coatings. The release coatings comprise a polyorganosiloxane polymer and at least 10 or 15 wt-% of hydrophilic units. | 01-08-2015 |
359539000 | Mixture in liquid binder (e.g., paint, resin) | 1 |
20190144657 | PVC COMPOSITIONS, FILMS, LAMINATES AND RELATED METHODS | 05-16-2019 |
359540000 | Placed on top of binder (e.g., resin, asphalt, glue, etc.) | 5 |
20100238552 | RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLE - A retroreflective article includes: a retroreflective layer including a binding matrix and a plurality of optical elements, the binding matrix having an upper surface, the optical elements being bonded to and protruding from the upper surface of the binding matrix and being capable of directing light, that enters the optical elements, in a direction such that the light can be substantially returned toward a light source from which the light is emitted; a transparent printable layer formed on the retroreflective layer and cooperating with the binding matrix to enclose the optical elements; and a colored layer printed on the printable layer. | 09-23-2010 |
20120236413 | PAVEMENT MARKINGS, REFLECTIVE ELEMENTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING MICROSPHERES - Presently described are retroreflective articles, such as pavement markings, that comprise transparent microspheres partially embedded in a binder (e.g., polymeric). Also described are microspheres (e.g., glass-ceramic), methods of making microspheres, as well as compositions of glass materials and compositions of glass-ceramic materials. The microspheres generally comprise lanthanide series oxide(s), titanium oxide (TiO | 09-20-2012 |
20130215510 | METHODS FOR FABRICATION AND HIGHWAY MARKING USAGE OF AGGLOMERATED RETROREFLECTIVE BEADS - A retroreflective device securable to a highway by bonding thereto preferably with a viscous strip applied to the highway prior to solidifying cure of the strip includes a generally globular glass central member, a desirably pigmented adhesive layer over the central member and a plurality of peripheral globular glass members connected to the central member by the pigmented adhesive layer. A method for fabricating the retroreflective device is also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
20140092475 | Security Article Having a Switching Feature - A security laminate for authenticating an article and a method for authenticating articles is disclosed. The security laminate includes a transparent binder layer and retroreflective microspheres such that the security laminate exhibits a covert switching effect when exposed to particular conditions. | 04-03-2014 |
20160097886 | DECAL FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-COLORED RETROREFLECTIVE STICKER - A decal for manufacturing a multi-colored retroreflective sticker having a variety of colorful letters or patterns includes: a glass bead layer including a printing layer having the colorful letters or patterns made of dye-based ink, on one side of the glass bead layer; a transparent reflective layer formed on the other side of the glass bead layer and having a polarization element and a diffused reflection element sequentially deposited; an opaque bonding layer including a mixture of polyurethane and a white pigment and applied on the reflective layer to hold the glass bead layer; a thermal adhesive layer applied on the bonding layer; and a carrier sheet removably attached on the thermal adhesive layer by an adhesive remover layer, thereby obtaining uniform luminance under an artificial light source and high brightness and saturation under a natural light source. | 04-07-2016 |
359542000 | Plural refracting elements formed as a unitary mass | 5 |
20100302639 | RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES AND RETROREFLECTIVE ELEMENTS COMPRISING A SPHERICAL CORE AND TWO CONCENTRIC OPTICAL INTERFERENCE LAYERS - Retroreflective elements and articles that include such elements. The retroreflective elements ( | 12-02-2010 |
20110013282 | RETROREFLECTIVE FILM CONTAINING A POLYMERIC FACE FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFORE - In one aspect, there is provided a retroreflective film, comprising a retroreflective sub-structure, and a transparent polymeric film, having a surface roughness profile where the Arithmetic Mean Deviation of the Roughness Profile (Ra) ranges from about 0.18 microns to about 1.30 microns and where the Mean Spacing of Local Peaks (R-S) in the printing direction ranges from about 10 microns to about 85 microns, located over and coupled to the retroreflective sub-structure and wherein the polymeric film as a Vicat softening point of about 90° or greater. | 01-20-2011 |
20110292508 | EXPOSED LENS RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLE - An exposed lens retroreflective article that includes a binder layer; a layer of spaced apart optical elements that are partially embedded in the binder layer; a penetrated colored layer that is located between the spaced apart optical elements; and a reflective layer that is located functionally behind the layer of optical elements and the penetrated colored layer. | 12-01-2011 |
20130286481 | MICRO GLASS BEAD RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING HAVING IMAGE WITH DIRECTIONAL VISIBILITY THEREON - The present invention on provides retroreflective sheeting ( | 10-31-2013 |
20150015955 | EXPOSED LENS RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLE - An exposed lens retroreflective article that includes a binder layer; a layer of spaced apart optical elements that are partially embedded in the binder layer; a penetrated colored layer that is located between the spaced apart optical elements; and a reflective layer that is located functionally behind the layer of optical elements and the penetrated colored layer. | 01-15-2015 |
359543000 | With individual reflector element mount | 8 |
20110286098 | MARKER FOR A NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A marker for a navigation system for determining the spatial position (e.g., of a surgical instrument), said marker including a retroreflective ball ( | 11-24-2011 |
359544000 | Including a snap, spring clip, or spring retainer | 4 |
20130135732 | RADIOPAQUE CORE - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135733 | MATERIAL THICKNESS CONTROL OVER RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKER - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135734 | HIGH REFLECTIVITY RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKER - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135735 | REFLECTIVE MARKER BEING RADIO-OPAQUE FOR MRI - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
359545000 | Including a threaded member | 3 |
20130135736 | REFLECTIVE MARKER WITH ALIGNMENT FEATURE - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135737 | MARKER SPHERE INCLUDING EDGED OPENING TO AID IN MOLDING - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135738 | RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKER WITH SNAP ON THREADED POST - Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post. | 05-30-2013 |