G02B5/124

Stereoscopic image forming device and method for manufacturing stereoscopic image forming device
11714296 · 2023-08-01 · ·

A stereoscopic image forming device in a ring-shape or a shape partly using a ring-shape when viewed from above and a manufacturing method of the same, in which a plurality of first vertical light reflective members 12 are provided in one side of a transparent flat plate material 16 and a plurality of second vertical light reflective members 14 are provided in the other side of the transparent flat plate material 16. The first vertical light reflective members 12 are arranged radially around a reference point X, whereas the second vertical light reflective members 14 are arranged concentrically around a reference point Y overlapping the reference point X when viewed from above. The first vertical light reflective members 12 and the second vertical light reflective members 14 orthogonally intersect each other when viewed from above.

Retroreflective traffic sign and process and apparatus for manufacturing same
11567246 · 2023-01-31 · ·

A retroreflective sign comprising a rigid substrate with a pattern of cell walls formed of a polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive, and a polymeric sheet having a front face and a rear face, the rear face facing the substrate, the rear face comprising microprismatic reflective elements is disclosed. The polymeric sheet is adhered directly to the cell walls formed of the polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive while leaving an air gap between the microprismatic retroreflective elements and the rigid substrate in the cells. A method of making the retroreflective sign includes applying a polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive to a front side of a rigid substrate in a pattern defining cell walls; and prior to full curing of the polyurethane adhesive, laminating the front side of the rigid substrate a rear side of a polymeric sheet via the cell walls, the polymeric sheet comprising microprismatic elements.

Retroreflective traffic sign and process and apparatus for manufacturing same
11567246 · 2023-01-31 · ·

A retroreflective sign comprising a rigid substrate with a pattern of cell walls formed of a polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive, and a polymeric sheet having a front face and a rear face, the rear face facing the substrate, the rear face comprising microprismatic reflective elements is disclosed. The polymeric sheet is adhered directly to the cell walls formed of the polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive while leaving an air gap between the microprismatic retroreflective elements and the rigid substrate in the cells. A method of making the retroreflective sign includes applying a polyurethane adhesive or two-part polyurea adhesive to a front side of a rigid substrate in a pattern defining cell walls; and prior to full curing of the polyurethane adhesive, laminating the front side of the rigid substrate a rear side of a polymeric sheet via the cell walls, the polymeric sheet comprising microprismatic elements.

Three-dimensional Reflective Finish Structure
20230014417 · 2023-01-19 ·

The present utility model discloses a three-dimensional reflective finish structure, a plurality of three-dimensional reflective units are integrally formed on the surface of a substrate, and at least one three-dimensional reflective surface is provided on a partial surface or the entire surface of the substrate, among which, a three-dimensional reflective surface comprises a plurality of three-dimensional reflective units scattered on the surface of the substrate or continuously distributed on the surface of the substrate and connected into one piece; and a three-dimensional reflective unit comprises at least one three-dimensional polyhedral reflective pit in the shape of a polygonal cone sinking below the surface of the substrate. The present utility model is less prone to abrasion and has extremely strong abrasion resistance as the three-dimensional reflective unit relatively sinks below the surface of the substrate material; has better light gathering and reflection effects, as well as better visual effects as the three-dimensional reflective unit has a plurality of reflective surfaces arranged obliquely to the surface of the substrate; and has simple structure and low cost.

Microprismatic retroreflective mold, sheet, and article and methods of manufacture thereof
11691365 · 2023-07-04 · ·

An article, including a transparent sheet having a first side with a structured surface The structured surface includes microprisms thereon, the microprisms being part of a microprism array on the structured surface. Each one of the microprisms are part of adjacent pairs of the microprisms, such that for each one of the adjacent pairs: the first microprism has a first lateral face, a second lateral face, and a third lateral face, the second microprism has a first lateral face, a second lateral face, and a third lateral face, and there is a continuous surface transition with a maintenance of surface continuity between the second lateral face of the first microprism and the third lateral face of the second microprism, without the presence of a seam, ridge, gap or tooling line.

Microprismatic retroreflective mold, sheet, and article and methods of manufacture thereof
11691365 · 2023-07-04 · ·

An article, including a transparent sheet having a first side with a structured surface The structured surface includes microprisms thereon, the microprisms being part of a microprism array on the structured surface. Each one of the microprisms are part of adjacent pairs of the microprisms, such that for each one of the adjacent pairs: the first microprism has a first lateral face, a second lateral face, and a third lateral face, the second microprism has a first lateral face, a second lateral face, and a third lateral face, and there is a continuous surface transition with a maintenance of surface continuity between the second lateral face of the first microprism and the third lateral face of the second microprism, without the presence of a seam, ridge, gap or tooling line.

Modular photonic reflectors

A photonic reflector device includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer, which functions as a retro-reflector, is formed of a first material contacting a second material and having a non-planar interface therebetween. The second layer, which functions as a photonic crystal, includes third and fourth materials that have different refractive indices from one another and are configured such that the second layer has a periodic optical potential along at least one dimension. The third layer, which functions as a Lambertian scatterer, includes a plurality of inclusions in a first matrix material. In combination, the layers may be optimized to synergistically reflect targeted wavelengths and/or polarizations of light.

Modular photonic reflectors

A photonic reflector device includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer, which functions as a retro-reflector, is formed of a first material contacting a second material and having a non-planar interface therebetween. The second layer, which functions as a photonic crystal, includes third and fourth materials that have different refractive indices from one another and are configured such that the second layer has a periodic optical potential along at least one dimension. The third layer, which functions as a Lambertian scatterer, includes a plurality of inclusions in a first matrix material. In combination, the layers may be optimized to synergistically reflect targeted wavelengths and/or polarizations of light.

RECONFIGURABLE REFLECTIVE ROAD MARKER
20230003967 · 2023-01-05 ·

A reflective marker including first and second reflectors, each having a first and second reflective outer surfaces spaced apart by a peripheral rim. The first reflector further including a central region including a first open portion extending through the first reflector peripheral rim and a raised rib defining a blind hole extending from the first open portion for receiving a support post. The second reflector further including a central region including a second open portion extending through the second reflector peripheral rim and a raised rib defining a through bore extending from the second open portion for receiving the support post. The first open portion of the first reflector central region is sized to receive the raised rib of the second reflector central region and the second open portion of the second reflector central region is sized to receive the raised rib of the first reflector central region.

RECONFIGURABLE REFLECTIVE ROAD MARKER
20230003967 · 2023-01-05 ·

A reflective marker including first and second reflectors, each having a first and second reflective outer surfaces spaced apart by a peripheral rim. The first reflector further including a central region including a first open portion extending through the first reflector peripheral rim and a raised rib defining a blind hole extending from the first open portion for receiving a support post. The second reflector further including a central region including a second open portion extending through the second reflector peripheral rim and a raised rib defining a through bore extending from the second open portion for receiving the support post. The first open portion of the first reflector central region is sized to receive the raised rib of the second reflector central region and the second open portion of the second reflector central region is sized to receive the raised rib of the first reflector central region.