Retroreflective article having at least one valve and method of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7252396
APP PUB NO 20060103935A1
SERIAL NO

10989667

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A retroreflective article having at least one valve is disclosed. Each valve may include a channel extending from a first major surface to a second major surface of the retroreflective material, and at least one movable member proximate the channel. The at least one movable member is movable between a closed position and an open position. When in the closed position, the at least one movable member obstructs at least a portion of the channel. A method of making a retroreflective article having at least one valve is also disclosed.

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

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marecki, Paul E Stillwater, MN 17 557
Mitchell, James G Oakdale, MN 16 462

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