Protected graphics and related methods
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 14, 2023
Grant Date -
May 27, 2021
app pub date -
Jan 28, 2021
filing date -
Jan 19, 2008
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Abstract
An improved protected graphics assembly according to the invention comprises the following sequential layers: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one graphics layer; and at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials and has a gloss value of greater than 90 when tested according to ASTM D2457-03 at a 60-degree angle. The assembly is beneficially applied to a variety of articles and used in a variety of related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a race car comprises a protected graphics assembly that comprises: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials; and at least one graphics layer substantially protected from exterior exposure by the polymer layer.
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- G09F Class
- 913 Applications Filed
- 454 Patents Issued To-Date
- 49.73 % Issued To-Date
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- G09F Class
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