Polymeric article having improved hydrophilicity and a method of making the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5939182
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08663965

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A hydrophilic polymeric article has metal oxide particles dispersed throughout a polymeric binder material. A major surface of the polymeric material is treated so as to remove polymeric binder to provide a higher ratio of metal to carbon atoms on the major surface of the polymeric article relative to its interior. The polymeric article provides extraordinary water-spreading effects on the major surface, making the article particularly suitable for use as a surface covering on a retroreflective sheeting.

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  • MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huang, Tzu-Li J Woodbury, MN 9 613
Kaisaki, David A St. Paul, MN 12 948

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