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Method and apparatus to prevent ghosting in a recycled road sign

  • US 8,096,072 B2
  • Filed: 05/05/2010
  • Issued: 01/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • uninstalling a reflective traffic sign;

    laminating a light blocking layer onto a reflective portion of the reflective traffic sign;

    preventing light from reflecting from the reflective portion with the light blocking layer;

    andlaminating a replacement traffic sign layer onto the light blocking reflective layer,wherein laminating the light blocking layer onto the reflective portion of the reflective traffic sign includes adhering the light blocking layer onto the reflective portion of the reflective traffic sign, and further comprising;

    pre-applying an adhesive to the light blocking layer; and

    peeling off a release layer from the light blocking layer prior to adhering the light blocking layer onto the reflective portion of the reflective traffic sign.

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