Patent ID: 9262946
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: B21D,B32B,G09F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of forming a profile for making a channel letter comprising: providing a face plate having a thickness; selecting a first location on a rule for bonding a first rib, the rule having a profile axis, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first surface, and a protective coating, the top edge and the bottom edge being separated by a profile height, wherein the first location is parallel to the profile axis on the first surface and is spaced a distance from the top edge that is substantially the same in length to the thickness of the face late, the first rib being formed from polymer; applying an adhesive to the first location on the first surface; and applying the first rib to the adhesive at the first location, the adhesive making a permanent bond between the first rib and the rule, and supporting the face plate with the first rib such that the face plate is flush with the top edge, or supporting the face plate with the first rib such that a lip of the face plate covers the top edge.