Light reflectant surface and method for making and using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5596450
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08369850

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The present invention is an improved material and method for use for providing diffuse reflectivity of light. By employing an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) comprising a microstructure of polymeric nodes and fibrils, the material of the present invention demonstrates exceptional diffuse reflectivity across a wide spectrum of visible and infrared light. Additionally, the material of the present invention provides many properties that have been previously unavailable in highly diffuse reflective material, including a high degree of malleability, moldability and flexibility, and effective reflectivity even at relatively thin cross-sections.

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W L GORE & ASSOCIATES INC555 PAPER MILL ROAD NEWARK DE 19711

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Hannon, Gregory E Newark, DE 22 405
McGregor, Gordon L Landenberg, PA 34 658
Minor, Raymond B Elkton, MD 46 605

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