Protected graphics and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707746
APP PUB NO 20150174884A1
SERIAL NO

14561836

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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 high 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 high surface energy materials; and at least one graphics layer substantially protected from exterior exposure by the polymer layer.

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PPG ADVANCED SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES LLC1245 KINNEAR ROAD COLUMBUS OH 43212

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McGuire,, Jr James E Westerville, US 65 727

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