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Imageable multi-wall elastic sleeves

  • US 20030215592A1
  • Filed: 05/14/2002
  • Published: 11/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tubular article comprising:

  • a dual-wall extruded tube including an elastomeric outer wall having a first color and an elastomeric inner wall having a second color, said dual-wall extruded tube formed by co-extrusion of said elastomeric outer wall and said elastomeric inner wall to provide a bond between said elastomeric outer wall and said elastomeric inner wall, said tubular article having visible indicia formed therein by removal of selected portions of said elastomeric outer wall using laser ablation to reveal said second color of said elastomeric inner wall, said first color differing from said second color to provide high contrast of said indicia from said first color of said elastomeric outer wall, said tubular article being expandable for placement on a core member in an expanded condition wherein said bond between said elastomeric outer wall and said elastomeric inner wall remains substantially unchanged.

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