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2. Cat's eye (road) - Wikipedia

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   Road-mounted yellow cat's eyes mark road works (Germany) In almost all European countries, cat eye road studs will include reflective lenses of some kind. By contrast to the UK where use of cat's eyes is widespread, in Continental Europe, cat's eyes are rarely used as a permanent fixture.

3. Retroreflector - Wikipedia

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   The name "cat's eye" comes from Shaw's inspiration for the device: the eyeshine reflecting from the eyes of a cat. In 1934, he patented his invention (patents Nos. 436,290 and 457,536), and on 15 March 1935, founded Reflecting Roadstuds Limited in Halifax to manufacture the items.

4. Percy Shaw - Wikipedia

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   The retroreflective glass spheres shown set into a cat's eye in the United Kingdom. Shaw was inventive, even at an early age, but his most famous invention was the cat's eye for lighting the way along roads in the dark. There are several stories about how he came up with the idea.

5. Road surface marking - Wikipedia

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   Cat's eye, invented by Percy Shaw in the 1930s, cat's eyes equip many major routes in the British Isles. They consist of four reflective lenses mounted in a durable white rubber housing, two facing fore and two facing aft. The housing is mounted within a cast iron shoe, which the rubber housing sinks in to when driven over.

6. Raised pavement marker - Wikipedia

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   Raised reflective markers, such as plastic, ceramic, or metal ones, include a lens or sheeting that enhances their visibility by retroreflecting automotive headlights, while glass road studs gather automotive headlights with a dome shape and reflect the lights with a reflective layer within.

7. Get the retro-chic cat eye look - AOL

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   The cat eye is a beauty staple because it is simple, chic, and versatile. The winged tip is a flattering way to accentuate your eyes. Mastering the technique may take a little bit of practice, but ...