Retroreflective and luminous article

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retroreflective and luminous article showing the new design. As shown, the pattern of dots between the generally diamond-shaped retroreflective segments is used to designate luminous background. The discrete dots are shown merely for illustration purposes and the area designated by the dots represents a uniformly illuminated area;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a retroreflective and luminous article shown in an alternate position of use.

The broken line drawing is for environmental disclosure and does not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retroreflective and luminous article, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D613073
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 12, 2009
Date of Patent: Apr 6, 2010
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Rodney K. Hehenberger (Lake Elmo, MN)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Barbara B Lohr
Attorney: Anna A. Wetzels
Application Number: 29/333,627
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D5/59