Seal pattern on retroreflective sheeting

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a seal pattern on retroreflective sheeting showing the new seal pattern design, it being understood that the seal pattern repeats uniformly throughout the length and width of the retroreflective sheeting;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line boundaries in the figures indicate that the retroreflective sheeting onto which the seal pattern is applied has no specific length or width.

Claims

The ornamental design for a seal pattern on retroreflective sheeting, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Nestegard; Susan K. (Woodbury, MN), Lasch; James E. (Oakdale, MN)
Assignee:	Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/049,207
Filed:	January 19, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D5/61; 428/118
Current International Class:	0506
Field of Search:	;D5/4,52,53,58,59,60,61,99 ;D6/582,583 ;D9/456 ;D25/138,143,157,164,113,121,144 ;156/199,210 ;206/484.2,819 ;264/284 ;405/19 ;428/116,118,178,180

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Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griswold; Gary L. Kirn; Walter N. Jordan; Robert H.