Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and articles produced from this method for eutectically bonding together single crystal elements, such as sapphire, to form a strong bond therebetween which can withstand high temperatures and chemical attack. The eutectic bonding mixture of the present invention can include a Group IIIA compound, such as yttria.

Abstract: A method of producing sub-images for use in forming a larger image from a series of the sub-images. The method includes printing each of the sub-images of the series of sub-images and a portion of the larger image surrounding the sub-image on a separate sheet of material. Each sub-image is printed on the same location on the respective sheet. Then the sheets are cut to the size and shape of the sub-images. When the sub-images are positioned to form the larger image, the sub-images are in a non-overlapping and contiguous relationship.

Abstract: A tag device and a method of producing it are disclosed. The tag device has an IC (Integrated Circuit) device, electrode plates included in the IC device, an electrically insulating film covering the electrode plates, antenna terminals each facing one of the electrode plates with the intermediary of an electrically insulating film, antennas each being connected to one of the antenna terminals, and packings. The tag device is highly durable and reliable and can be produced by a simple procedure.

Abstract: A method of making a fabric light control window covering in which fabric vanes are adhesively bonded between two sheer fabric sheets such that relative movement between the sheer fabric sheets in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fabric vanes changes the angle of the fabric vanes and, thus, controls the amount of light admitted through the shade. The vanes are bonded to the sheer fabric sheets in a manner which tends to bias the sheer fabric sheets together to the nonlight admitting position. The method features linear application of adhesive to the vane material which provides for a uniform appearance in the finished product. A heat setting process and apparatus is disclosed in which the bonded layers of sheer fabrics and vanes are fed between belts over hot and cool surfaces, under uniform tension and pressure.

Abstract: The invention provides spacers for separating and supporting a faceplate structure and a backplate structure in a flat panel display, and methods for fabricating these spacers. Each spacer is typically made of ceramic, such as alumina, containing transition metal oxide, such as titania, chromia or iron oxide. Each spacer can be fabricated with an electrically insulating core and electrically resistive skins. The insulating core can be a wafer formed of ceramic such as alumina, and the resistive skins can be formed by laminating electrically resistive wafers, formed from alumina containing transition metal oxide, to the outside surfaces of the insulating core. Each spacer can also have a core of electrically insulating ceramic composition made of a ceramic containing a transition metal oxide in its higher oxide states, and electrically resistive outside surfaces made of a ceramic containing a transition metal oxide in lower oxide states.

Abstract: The invention is a radiofrequency identification tag comprising a semiconductor chip having radio frequency, logic, and memory circuits, and an antenna that are mounted on a substrate. The antenna may be used by the chip to modulate an incident RF signal to transfer information to a base station. The antenna comprises one or more lengths of thin wire that are connected directly to the chip by means of wire bonding. The chip and antenna combination are sealed with an organic film covering.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously manufacturing chip-scale packages employing a lead frame strip having a plurality of lead frames. The method includes the steps of forming the lead frame strip and the plurality of TAB tapes, and then simultaneously bonding bottom surfaces of parallel leads and tie bars of each of the respective lead frames to a top surface of the TAB tape. A plurality of chips are attached to the top surface of the TAB tape and the chips are electrically connected to contact leads formed on the TAB tape. The chips and electrical connections are then encapsulated with a molding resin to form individual packages. The individual packages are then separated from the lead frame strip.

Abstract: A method of making a sock liner for insertion in footwear comprising providing a sock liner member having a cavity in an underside thereof, filling the cavity with a fluid which is curable to an elastomeric condition, and allowing the fluid to cure to the elastomeric condition.

Abstract: A method of fabrication with the formation of a receiving panel which defines a plurality of spaced-apart parallel plows extending longitudinally. The panel has an open surface along which the plows are exposed and an opposing surface from which the plows are not accessible. The plows may be formed by adhering substrates to a separate veneer layer to define the plows between the substrates. It is preferable that the veneer layer be formed of wood, but the substrates can be formed of a less expensive material, such as composite material. Once the receiving panel has been fabricated, it is bowed to form an arc about an axis parallel to the plows. This can be done by passing the panel, carried by a belt, between two rollers that are configured to define between them a profile corresponding to the arc of the panel. While the panel is in this bowed condition, strips, made of wood, are inserted in the plows. The strips can be formed by opposing laminations that are not adhered to each other.

Abstract: A process for the application of tear resistant side and edge strip materials to a rubber base sheet of a launderable dust control mat is provided. The process involves the in-line mating of first and second strips of carboxylated rubber to the longitudinal borders of a rubber sheet and the in-line mating of third and fourth strips of carboxylated rubber to the leading and tailing edges of a rubber sheet, respectively, all by means of a series of pressure rolls. The process permits separate rubber sheet and side strip materials to be joined in a continuous or semicontinuous operation immediately prior to assembly of a mat thereby enhancing material handling efficiencies. Dust mats produced thereby are also provided.

Abstract: A composite of thermally non-adherent fluoropolymeric and non-fluoropolymeric components is created through the agency of a non-woven, fibrous binder interposed between and portionally embedded into both components. The fibers of the non-woven binder have a substantial portion of their length extending into both components and cross the interface at an angle that is substantially normal to the plane of embedment. The composite possesses good peel strengths of greater than 5 pounds/linear inch between the otherwise thermally non-adherent components.

Abstract: This invention provides for a composite panel (10) which may be mounted to a base surface (12) of a building structure (16) to allow for absorbing impact or other force loading considerations. The composite panel (10) includes a first core (20) which is made up of a number of first cell members (22) which are located next to each other and form through passageways (32) extending in a longitudinal direction (24). Mounted in adhesive contact with the first core (20) is a second core (26) formed of a number of second cell members (28) which are located next to each other and provide for second core through passageways (44) which extend in a transverse direction to produce a cross-pattern with respect to the first and second through passageways (32 and 44). The first core (20) and the second core (26) are adhesively mounted to each other to provide an overall laminated composite panel structure which blocks access to the window or door areas (14) of the building structure (16).

Abstract: A method of forming a cylindrical printing article having a unitary compressible laminate and which includes a rotatable support in the form of a cylinder. This method comprises forming a compressible laminate having upper and lower surfaces and a substantially uniform thickness from at least a printing face which forms the upper surface and a compressible layer positioned beneath the printing face. The compressible layer contains a plurality of compressible cells dispersed therein and has first and second surfaces, with the first surface bonded to an adjacent surface of the printing face. In another step, the first surface of the compressible layer is formed with a profile having a raised central portion so that the compressible layer is spaced closer to the upper surface of the printing face in the center of the laminate than at the ends. Preferably, this laminate is cylindrical and is in the form of a printing blanket or printing roller.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an electronic device having one or more contact pads is placed in contact with a carrier sheet bearing an array of transferable solder particles. Heat is applied to adhere the solder to the contact pads, and solder is selectively transferred onto the contact pads. In a preferred embodiment the solder-carrying medium comprises elastomeric material and the solder particles comprise solder-coated magnetic particles. Application of a magnetic field while the elastomer is curing produces a regular array of solder coated particles. Using this method, devices having smaller than conventional contact structures can be readily interconnected.

Abstract: A process for the application of tear resistant edge strip material to a rubber base sheet of a launderable dust control mat is provided. The process involves the in-line mating of first and second strips of carboxilated rubber to the longitudinal borders of a rubber sheet by means of a series of pressure rolls. The process permits separate rubber sheet and side strip materials to be joined in a continuous or semi-continuous operation immediately prior to assembly of a mat thereby enhancing material handling efficiencies. An apparatus for carrying out the invention is also provided.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for electronic parts, comprising (a) a heat resistant base film, and (b) an adhesive layer laminated on at least one surface of said base film, said adhesive layer comprising(i) a resol type phenol resin, and(ii) an acrylonitrile/butadiene copolymer,in a proportion of from 100 to 500 parts by weight of said resol type phenol resin per 100 parts by weight of said acrylonitrile/butadiene copolymer, said resol type phenol resin being selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A type resins, alkylphenol type resins, phenol type resins and their co-condensed type phenol resins which contain as the phenol component at least one member selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A, alkylphenols and phenol.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a multichip module includes attaching a first integrated circuit to a silicon circuit board. Bonding pads on the first integrated circuit are wire-bonded to a first set of contacts on the circuit board. A second integrated circuit is adhesively attached onto the top of the first integrated circuit. The second integrated circuit includes a recessed bottom surface to provide an overhang over the first integrated circuit which exposes the bonding pads on the top surface of the first integrated circuit. Then bonding pads on the second integrated circuit are wire-bonded to a second set of contacts on the circuit board.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving a first carrier tape in a first direction along a path, and a second tape toward the first tape, both in an incremental manner. After each increment of movement of the first tape, the second tape is advanced a proportional increment into overlying contact with the first tape. A press squeezes the first and second tape layers together, and a cutting mechanism is actuated to sever the overlying segment of second tape. The incremental movements of the first and second tapes are regulated so that the length of each second tape segment laid on the first tape is equal to the distance of travel of the first tape in the first direction. The direction of movement of the first tape is reversed so that at least one layer of second tape can be applied to the first tape.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing, a first binder on the backing, and a plurality of abrasive particles in the first binder. The first binder is a hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive that is energy cured to provide a crosslinked coating. The invention also relates to a method of producing such articles.

Abstract: In a method of producing a transfer film for providing pictures onto a molded product simultaneously with molding of the present invention, a resin which is dispersed in a dispersing medium to form a water-dispersed emulsion is coated on a substrate film made of a water-insoluble thermoplastic resin. Then the substrate film is dried until the coat solidifies to form a release layer. Further, a transfer layer which includes paint or ink diluted with an organic solvent for forming a desirable picture is formed on the release layer. Thereafter, the solvent is evaporated until the transfer layer turns to a solid film. Thus produced transfer film is used in the provision of pictures onto a molded product simultaneously with molding while insuring that the substrate film of the transfer film can be smoothly peeled from the picture or design layer after it is transferred to the shaped part without impairing the molding efficiency.

Abstract: A lid is sealed to an integrated circuit package using a spring biased pressure foot that is structurally carried by a secondary loading jig to impose sealant curing load on the lid. The secondary jig attaches to the fabrication boat at a position indexed to apply optimal assembly force at the package center normal of the package lid plane.

Abstract: A composite structure and related fabrication method is provided which has a plurality of composite material layers and at least one embedded shape memory alloy component for providing controlled structural deformation. The shape memory alloy component includes a shape memory alloy tendon having a relaxed shape at temperatures below a predetermined transition temperature and a contracted shape at temperatures above the predetermined transition temperature. The shape memory alloy component also comprises a pair of electrically insulating opposing face sheets adhered to opposite sides of the shape memory alloy tendon to electrically isolate the shape memory alloy tendon from the surrounding composite material layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-adhesive label comprising a multi-laminar folded label which comprises first and second portions which are adhered to a backing of release material or to a self-adhesive support piece carried on a backing of release material by a first region of resealable adhesive respectively; and a method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a backing of release material, the method comprising the steps of applying to a backing of release material or to a self-adhesive support piece carried on a backing of release material a succession of first regions of permanent adhesive and a succession of second regions of resealable adhesive and disposing a succession of multi-laminar folded labels to the adhesive regions whereby each multi-laminar folded label is adhered to the backing of release material or to the self-adhesive support piece by one of the first regions of adhesive and one of the second regions of adhesive.

Abstract: A lid is sealed to an integrated circuit package by a method that uses a spring biased pressure foot that is structurally carried by a secondary loading jig to impose sealant curing load on the lid. The pressure foot is retracted against the spring bias while secondary jig index pins are meshed with corresponding sockets in the fabrication boat that are aligned with the package position on the boat. When the pins and sockets are meshed, the pressure foot is released to apply optimal assembly force at the package center normal of the package lid plane.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a contact-free card comprising a card body and an electronic module having an integrated circuit chip connected to an antenna, a frame is deposited on a lower thermoplastic sheet demarcating the edges of a cavity; the electronic module is positioned at the bottom of the cavity; this cavity is filled with a polymerizable resin; and the frame and the resin-filled cavity are covered with an upper thermoplastic sheet to which slight pressure is applied. The resin polymerizes, and the card is cut out within the frame.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of transdermal therapeutic systems. A layer containing active substance is initially present as a tape or web in the form of a laminate, with a carrier layer and, possibly, further auxiliary layers and/or protective layers or the like. The active substance is then transferred from this layer, either by itself or in combination with at least one further layer, in sections, to the center of a second, wider web.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: The object is to provide a light-transmissive resin sealed semiconductor that is excellent in weatherability, heat resistance and fire retardancy, limits the performance deterioration of a photovoltaic element for a long term due to moisture permeation to an minimum extent, has rubber elasticity necessary for protecting the semiconductor element, and has a surface covering material that is incombustible or fire retardant. This object is achieved by a construction wherein a covering material provided on the surface of the incident light side of photovoltaic element (101), comprises a transparent filler (102) that is cross-linked multi-component copolymer containing vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene as the major components.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a self-adhesive base portion which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a backing of release material, a folded leaflet portion which is disposed over the base portion and a self-adhesive overlaminate portion which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a part of the top surface of the folded leaflet portion and to exposed parts of the top surface of the base portion on opposed sides of the folded leaflet portion so as to retain the leaflet portion in a folded configuration, the overlaminate portion exposing an end part of the folded leaflet portion whereby the end part can be pulled by user thereby to open the label. The invention also provides a method of producing such labels.

Abstract: A process for producing a multi-layer sheet material having a refractive foil layer therein. The multi-layer sheet material providing an image having depth, dimension, contrasts, glow and brilliance.

Abstract: A display marking tag for marking an item has an adhesive fastening strip for fastening the tag to the item to be marked, and a second strip, which can be adhered to the fastening strip, and which has a surface for being printed upon. On the side of the second strip disposed in contact with the fastening strip there can preferably be a semitransparent coating for decreasing the translucency of the second strip.

Abstract: Producing a printed circuit board having at least two layers and having a carrier board, a first Conductor layer having contact areas and a second conductor layer having connecting areas, in which a conductive foil, provided with an adhesive coating, is laminated onto the carrier board having the first conductor layer and the contact areas, the adhesive coating an the conductive foal having holes which correspond with the contact areas of the first conductor layer.

Abstract: Absorbent articles of the present invention are specifically adapted for the adult male anatomy. The articles include a moisture barrier having a length measured between front and back ends of less than about 46 centimeters. A liner is bonded to the moisture barrier sandwiching an absorbent assembly therebetween. The moisture barrier is gathered along each of its side edges between forward and rearward terminal points. The forward terminal points are spaced from the front end of the moisture barrier by at least about 7 centimeters, and the rearward terminal points spaced from the back end of the moisture barrier by less than about 5 centimeters. Elasticized containment flaps disposed on the liner extend longitudinally toward the front end to a position at least about 16 centimeters from the back end of the moisture barrier. The moisture barrier is also gathered along its back end.

Abstract: Two-layer or multilayer printed circuit board, method of manufacturing such a printed circuit board, and laminate for the manufacture of such a printed circuit board by such a method.A two-layer or multilayer printed circuit board (1) comprises a support plate (2) which consists of a basic material and which carries a first conductor pattern (3) and a second conductor pattern (17) connected to the support plate (2) via an adhesive layer (11)consisting of an electrically insulating adhesive material. At least one opening (12, 13) is provided in the adhesive layer (1 1), which opening leads to a connecting section (4, 5) of the first conductor pattern (3) and to which a connecting section (18, 19) of the second conductor pattern (17) extends, and by means of which the connecting sections (4, 5, 18, 19) of the two conductor patterns (3, 17) can be electrically interconnected by means of an electrically conducting material connection (28, 29).

Abstract: The invention relates to a diagonal veneer laminate structure consisting of several superposed veneer layers (1a, 1b, 1c . . . ) glued to each other. In each veneer layer (1a, 1b, 1c . . . ), the main grain (S1 or S2) is disposed to form a crossing angle (.alpha.) with the main grain (S2 resp. S1) of immediately adjoining veneer layers (1b; 1a and 1c) which is in the range of 3.degree. to 60.degree..

Abstract: The invention concerns a timber element and a procedure for manufacturing such a timber element. The timber element (14b) is composed of at least two heavy wooden blanks (2) fitted one upon the other and glued to each other by their substantially horizontal faces. As taught by the invention, each wooden blank (2) is provided on at least on horizontal face with a guiding recess (6; 6a, 6b) longitudinal to the wooden blank and vertical, for guiding the crackling to occur vertically.

Abstract: A multilayer laminated structure comprising an olefin film, preferably a polypropylene film having on a first side, of the olefin film, a highly printable blend of (A) alkylene acrylate copolymer and (B) an interpolymer of an alkyl acrylate, an alkyl methacrylate and an alkyl acrylate acid and a woven or nonwoven reinforcement laminated to a second side of the olefin film. The laminated structure is suitable for envelope stock, packaging film and label stock.

Abstract: In a method for the plastification of documents punched out of a sheet, with a plastic cover being fixed to a document, at least two first reference markers are made on the cover, the positions of the first reference markers being defined beforehand with respect to the punch-out line of the document. The position of the punch-out line of the unit constituted by the document and the cover being defined beforehand with respect to at least two reference markers, the unit is punched out when the first and second reference markers coincide. Application to the plastification of all printed documents.

Abstract: A composite laminate specifically adapted to protect the light incident surface of a photovoltaic module from cuts which could create a short circuit includes a plurality of stacked layer pairs. The first layer of each pair is a glass fiber material and the second layer is a thermoplastic. The layers are disposed in a mutually interpenetrating relationship and topped with a thin transparent protective layer, such as a layer of a fluoropolymer. this combination of layer pairs has been demonstrated to provide sufficient protection to meet Underwriters Laboratories specifications (UL 1703 Section 23. Cut Test) for flat plate photovoltaic modules and panels.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal device, particularly a dispersion-type liquid crystal electrooptical device, which comprises a pair of substrates having incorporated therebetween a light-control layer comprising a transparent solid and a liquid crystal material and spacers, said substrates having provided thereon electrode layers and at least one of the substrates being transparent, is disclosed. The method comprises:coating the electrode layer side of one of the substrates with a material which gives the light-control layer; and, laminating and fixing the pair of substrates to give a predetermined layered structure.The spacers are uniformly disposed between the substrates by dispersing spacers on one of the electrode layers or on the light-control layer or applying a mixture comprising spacers, a liquid crystal material and a material for providing a transparent solid on one of the electrode layers.

Abstract: A fixture clamps a plurality of lids onto a multi-chip module (MCM) integrated circuit for adhesively attaching the lids to cover a plurality of cavities in the module in which chips or dies are mounted. The fixture includes a base plate which is formed with recesses in which the lids and the module are fittingly retained with the lids properly positioned relative to the module. A pressure plate is guided onto the module by a pin assembly and presses the module against the base plate. A plurality of spring loaded clamps have first jaws that engage with the lids through respective holes in the base plate and second jaws that engage with the pressure plate. The clamp thereby clamps the lids and the pressure plate to the module. The assembly including the module, lids, pressure plate and clamps is then removed from the base plate to enable curing of an adhesive that bonds the lids to the module, and frees the base plate for reuse.

Abstract: A composite structure such as a roller door comprises a plurality of rigid slats (1) arranged parallel with one another and spaced apart transversely in an array, the array of slats being sandwiched between upper (3) and lower (4) flexible sheets fixed together in the spaces (5) between adjacent slats to form flexible hinge portions. Preferably the structure is formed by advancing the array of slats (1), in the longitudinal direction of the slats through means which applies the upper and lower flexible sheets to the upper and lower surfaces of the slats and bonds the flexible sheets to the upper and lower surfaces of the slats, then passing the resulting assembly, still in the longitudinal direction of the slats, through apparatus which bears on the flexible sheets and deforms them, in the interstices between the slats, until the upper and lower sheets come together in said interstices and are bonded to each other where they come together.

Abstract: A customized insert sheet is laminated by heat and pressure between a plastic cover sheet and a major portion of a folder sheet. A heat activatable adhesive strip may thereafter be applied to an adhesive strip receiving channel adjacent a side edge of the plastic cover sheet, and edge portions of a stack of sheets may then be affixed to the adhesive strip receiving channel by heating the adhesive strip. The cover sheet is affixed to a side edge portion of the folder sheet to reduce wrinkling of the cover sheet upon lamination.

Abstract: A decorative article and a means for making such a decorative article includes a wood base, a layer of polyethylene foam, batting, and a fabric outer surface. In forming the decorative article, a layer of polyethylene foam is adhered to a firm backing. A pattern is drawn or traced onto the outer surface of the foam. A number of smaller, pattern pieces are formed by cutting a number of slits in the foam along the lines of the pattern. After the slits have been cut in the foam, the pattern pieces are covered by batting and a knit material to form the desired pattern. Different colors may be selected for the knit materials used on various pattern pieces for the drawing. The foam must have sufficient elasticity to permit the slits to be cut in the surface and then have the slits serve as a means for securing the batting and the knit material used to cover the pattern pieces.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method that utilizes a plurality of corrugated panels from used shipping containers to make a web that is then able to be cut into suitable shapes to be used in the construction of corrugated cardboard shipping pallets. The process begins with opening or flattening the used cardboard boxes and then removing the end flaps and opening along the manufacturer's seams to form a plurality of sheets. These sheets are then cut to form a plurality of sheets of uniform widths. A plurality of sheets of the same width are then assembled end to end and face to face, using an overlapping arrangement and a suitable adhesive, to make a multiple thickness corrugated web. This multiple layer web can then be cut by using suitable cutting techniques to make the components of corrugated cardboard shipping pallets. These components, or beams can be wrapped with a layer or layers of corrugated or other suitable material to add strength, moisture resistance or other desired qualities.

Abstract: An improved method for inserting valves between the front and back panels of inflatable bodies, such as novelty balloons or air-inflated dunnage bags, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of conveying an upper web through an upper roller assembly and conveying a lower web through a lower roller assembly positioned adjacent to and below, and pivotal relative to, the upper roller assembly. The valve is then inserted between the top and bottom webs as they pass through the roller assemblies and then the roller assemblies are pivotally clamped together to bring the top and bottom webs together and frictionally engage the valve between the webs. The webs are then conveyed, with the valve clamped therebetween, to a downstream die station without any attachment of the valve to either of the webs prior to reaching the die station. At the die station, the perimeter of the inflatable body shape is heat sealed into the webs which simultaneously heat seals the valve to both of the webs.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: A system for fabrication of absorbent articles includes a linear array of frame modules each having an open interior. Panels are mounted to one face of the modules. Article fabrication mechanisms are mounted to project from the panels. Operating means are disposed within the modules and are operatively engaged through the panels with the fabrication mechanisms. An operating and control system is provided for a machine in which disposable absorbent articles are fabricated. Continuously operating mechanisms are driven by electric motors for continuously operating on moving webs and other components of the article. A main drive shaft is rotated for transferring power through direction phasing mechanical power transfer devices to mechanisms which intermittently effect unity operations with respect to an associated moving web.

Abstract: A manufacturing process enables the connection of two separately finished skins (12A & 12B) with spacers (14 & 16). The panels are manufactured by casting a first skin (12A), and then attaching the spacers (14 or 16) to the internal side of the first skin, and then casting a second skin (12B) and attaching the spacers to the internal side of the second skin. The lightweight panel (10) also contains internal formwork (15) for structural columns (33) and beam (34) which are cast in situ after the panel has been placed.

Abstract: A raised graphic sign comprising (a) a substrate; (b) a base layer adhesively fastened to an upper surface of the substrate; (c) one or more alphanumeric characters, optionally adhesively fastened to the base layer; and (d) an overlay film conformably and adhesively fastened to the upper surface of the base layer and coveting the alphanumeric characters is provided, as well as a method to make the raised graphic sign.