Method of forming cube corner geometric structures in a substrate using both replicating and machining processes

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PATENT NO 6277470
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09474913

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A cube corner article having a structured surface of geometric structures, each geometric structure having a plurality of faces at least some of which are arranged as a cube corner element, is made by providing a first substrate having a plurality of grooves therein, replicating the first substrate in a second substrate, and forming a second plurality of grooves in the second substrate. Geometric structures in the second substrate are formed in part by replication of the first plurality of grooves and in part by the information of the second plurality of grooves.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Benson, Gerald M Woodbury, MN 71 2443
Smith, Kenneth L White Bear Lake, MN 172 4321

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