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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing a functional laminate, functional laminate and its use for security documents

Номер: US20120038141A1
Автор: Manfred Michalk
Принадлежит: HID GLOBAL GMBH

The invention concerns a functional laminate and a method for manufacturing said functional laminate, the method comprising the following steps:—providing a substrate sheet ( 1 );—inserting at least one functional component ( 2 ) into the substrate sheet ( 1 );—wearing out the substrate sheet ( 1 ) and/or at least one layer laminated to the substrate sheet ( 1 ) in an area adjacent to the functional component ( 2 ) resulting in at least one recess ( 5 ) with a small width in proportion to dimensions of the functional component ( 2 ) before at least one lamination step;—carrying out at least one lamination step, wherein the substrate sheet ( 1 ) is laminated with at least one additional layer by heat and/or pressure and/or gluing in such a manner that the width of the at least one recess ( 5 ) is considerably reduced or the at least one recess ( 5 ) is barely shut at least by surrounding material after lamination by virtue of shrinking of the substrate sheet ( 1 ) and/or the at least one additional layer.

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Номер записи: 1
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Decorative and/or secure element for homogeneous card construction

Номер: US20120295089A1
Автор: Daniel M. Szumski, Shannon K. Crawford-Taylor
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A laminate sheet includes a base film formed from a recyclable, biodegradable, degradable, and/or compostable material, a metal or reflective film layer disposed over the base film, and heat resistant layer disposed over the base film.

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Номер записи: 2
06-01-2022 дата публикации

OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20220001686A1
Автор: GODFREY John, Lister Adam
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

An optical device is disclosed, comprising; a colour shifting layer that exhibits different colours dependent on the angle of incidence of incident light, and; an array of substantially transparent microstructures covering at least a part of the colour shifting layer and configured to modify the angle of light incident to, and reflected from, the colour shifting layer, said array of microstructures arranged in accordance with a plurality of pixels of a colour image to be exhibited by the optical device, each pixel exhibiting a uniform colour, wherein; the array of microstructures comprises at least first and second sub-arrays of microstructures corresponding to respective first and second colour channels, each sub-array covering an area within a pixel corresponding to the proportion of the respective colour channel within the pixel such that the pixel exhibits the uniform colour, and further wherein; the microstructures of the first sub-array are configured to modify the angle of light incident to, and reflected from, the colour shifting layer in a first manner such that, at a substantially normal viewing angle of the optical device, the first sub array exhibits a base colour and at a first viewing angle of the optical device, the first sub-array exhibits a first colour, wherein said first viewing angle corresponds to viewing the optical device along a direction that is off the normal of the optical device and; the microstructures of the second sub-array are configured to modify the angle of light incident to, and reflected from, the colour shifting layer in a second manner different to the first such that, at a substantially normal viewing angle of the optical device, the second sub-array exhibits said base colour and at said first viewing angle, the second sub-array exhibits a second colour different from the first colour; such that at a substantially normal viewing angle, the optical device exhibits the base colour, and at said first viewing angle, the optical ...

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Номер записи: 3
03-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTILAYER DATA STORAGE DEVICE HAVING A FLAT SEE-THROUGH WINDOW

Номер: US20190001733A1
Автор: ZINKE Andreas
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The present invention relates to a multilayer data carrier () having an areal see-through window (), having an opaque core layer () that is provided in a sub-region with an areal gap () to form the see-through window (), and two cover foils () that are transparent at least in the region of the see-through window () and that are laminated onto opposing sides of the opaque core layer (). Here, according to the present invention, it is provided that the two cover foils () are joined with each other across the entire area of the see-through window () and that the cover foils () that are joined with each other are provided in the see-through window () with an embossed relief pattern (), the embossed relief pattern () producing in the see-through window () a latent image that, due to light diffraction, comes into view when looked through. 2. The data carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the see-through window is developed to have a large area claim 1 , especially having an area of more than 1 cm claim 1 , preferably of more than 2 cm.3. The data carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the see-through window is developed to have a smallest dimension of more than 0.5 cm claim 1 , preferably of more than 1 cm.4. The data carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the embossed relief pattern forms a motif claim 1 , especially a geometric pattern claim 1 , a three-dimensional motif or a microtext.5. The data carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the latent image of the see-through window is substantially non-visible in reflected light.6. The data carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the see-through window further includes a marking produced due to the influence of laser radiation.7. The data carrier according to claim 6 , characterized in that the embossed relief pattern and the laser-produced marking are associated in meaning claim 6 , especially in that the embossed relief pattern and the laser-produced ...

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Номер записи: 4
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for Producing a Security Element and Transfer Film

Номер: US20190001735A1
Автор: CATHOMEN Anja, Neel Marjorie Annabelle
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A method for producing a security element, wherein a base film is provided, which has a first carrier film and a single- or multilayered decorative ply, 1. A method for producing a security element , wherein a base film is provided , which has a first carrier film and a single- or multilayered decorative ply ,wherein a first adhesive layer is applied to a second carrier film and a second adhesive layer is applied to the surface of the first carrier film facing away from the decorative ply or wherein the second adhesive layer is applied to the surface of the first carrier film facing away from the decorative ply and the first adhesive layer is applied to the second adhesive layer, andwherein the second carrier film is applied to the first carrier film such that the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are arranged between the first carrier film and the second carrier film, andwherein the first adhesive layer is activated in a first region which at least partially covers at least one first partial region of the base film, but the first adhesive layer is not activated, not provided, only partially provided or deactivated in a second region adjoining this region, andwherein the first carrier film is at least partially severed along the boundary line defining the at least one first partial region and separating the at least one first partial region from a second partial region of the base film, andwherein a second part of the base film comprising the second partial region is removed from the second carrier film, wherein in the at least one first partial region the base film adheres to the second carrier film because of the activated first adhesive layer and a first part of the base film comprising the at least one first partial region remains on the second carrier film.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein differently activatable adhesives claim 1 , are used for the first and second adhesive layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 5
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for producing a microcircuit card comprising a flex circuit in a cavity by hot lamination and card obtained in this way

Номер: US20190009511A1
Автор: Denis Guerard
Принадлежит: Idemia France SAS

The method for producing a microcircuit card including a film having a very low level of shrinkage between two overlay layers, carrying at least one electronic component and an assembly of layers in which a cavity is formed containing the film and the electronic component, involves: forming the assembly to include a central layer 16 made from a material having a very low level of shrinkage between two layers of a plastic material having a substantially higher level of shrinkage, for example PVC, forming, through the assembly, a cavity of which the surface area advantageously equals between 30% and 90% of the surface area of the outer faces of the microcircuit card that is to be produced, embedding the film and the electronic component in a resin so as to occupy the space in the cavity and laminating the two overlay layers.

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Номер записи: 6
10-01-2019 дата публикации

HINGED LAMINATED BODY, LAYOUT SHEET FOR HINGED LAMINATED BODY, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR HINGED LAMINATED BODY

Номер: US20190009607A1
Автор: Motoi Takumi, Nishioka Toru
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A thin hinged laminated body and a layout sheet for the hinged laminated body are provided. A hinged laminated body, equipped with: an IC module having an IC chip capable of performing contactless communication; a hinge layer having a hinge section which can be bound into a booklet; a non-hinge layer which is laminated onto the hinge layer and does not have a hinge part, wherein the hinge layer is disposed over the entire surface of the laminated body having the hinge, the hinge layer and the non-hinge layer have a housing hole penetrating across the two layers, and the IC module is housed and held inside the housing hole. 1. A hinged laminated body comprising:an IC module having an IC chip capable of performing contactless communication;a hinge layer having a hinge section bindable into a booklet; anda non-hinge layer which is laminated on the hinge layer and does not have a hinge section,wherein the hinge layer is provided on an entire surface of the hinged laminated body,the hinge layer and the non-hinge layer have a housing hole penetrating across the two layers, andthe IC module is housed and held in the housing hole.2. The hinged laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein the IC module further has a mounted substrate on one surface of which the IC chip is mounted,a width of the mounted substrate is larger than a width of the IC chip in a cross-sectional view, andthe housing hole is divided into a first housing hole on a side of the hinge layer and a second housing hole on a side of the non-hinge layer in the cross-sectional view, the first housing hole houses one of the mounted substrate and the IC chip, and the second housing hole houses the other one of the mounted substrate and the IC chip.3. The hinged laminated body according to claim 2 ,wherein the first housing hole or the second housing hole housing the IC chip has an amount of a width not allowing the mounted substrate to be housed.4. The hinged laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein a melting ...

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Номер записи: 7
09-01-2020 дата публикации

LAMINATING MACHINE

Номер: US20200009848A1
Автор: MECKELEIN Philipp, SCHELLER MICHAEL
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A laminating machine comprises at least one material source, configured as a sheet feeder, for sheets of a material to be laminated. The laminating machine further comprises at least one laminating unit. The laminating machine also comprises at least two lamination sources, each for at least one web-type laminating material. The laminating machine additionally comprises at least one laminating unit for producing a material web, which is laminated on both sides, from the sheets and the respective at least one laminating material. At least one lamination control device is disposed downstream of a laminating region of the laminating unit, along a transportation path provided for the transporting of the laminated material web. The control device monitors a control region, lying outside a transport region that is occupied by the transportation path provided for the laminated material web. 123-. (canceled)240101100030210001310013203303213310131002033213313133143100234834902. A laminating machine () , wherein the laminating machine () has at least one material source () for sheets () of a material () to be laminated , configured as a sheet feeder () , and wherein the laminating machine () has at least one laminating unit () , and wherein the laminating machine () has at least two lamination sources (; ) , each for at least one web-type laminating material (; ) , and wherein the laminating machine () has at least one laminating unit () for producing a material web () that is laminated on both sides from the sheets () and the respective at least one laminating material (; ) , characterized in that downstream of a lamination zone (; ) of the laminating unit () along a transport path provided for transporting the laminated material web () , at least one lamination monitoring device (; ) is arranged , which monitors a monitoring zone that lies beyond a transport zone which is occupied by the transport path provided for the laminated material web (). ...

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Номер записи: 8
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Medium issuance system and medium issuance method

Номер: US20200009892A1
Автор: Takumi Motoi, Toru Nishioka
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

There is provided a medium issuance system which can easily transfer print on an intermediate transfer sheet to a polycarbonate transfer medium. The medium issuance system 50 includes an intermediate transfer sheet supply section 52 for supplying an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a polycarbonate transfer medium 1, and a hot stamp 55 for heating and pressing the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to transfer print 10 A, 10 C on the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to the transfer medium 1. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of not less than 120° C. and not more than 200° C., and at a pressure of not less than 0.1 kgf/cm 2 and not more than 1000 kgf/cm 2 .

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Номер записи: 9
09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A SECURITY SHEET SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20200009896A1
Автор: GODFREY John, LOCKE Rebecca
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method of forming a polymer substrate for a security sheet includes: providing first and second overlapping polymer layers each providing outwardly facing surfaces, and a colour shifting element positioned between the first and second polymer layers adapted to provide a first optical effect to a viewer, wherein the first polymer layer includes a region substantially transparent to visible light such that the colour shifting element is viewable through the first polymer layer, and; joining together the first and second polymer layers in order to generate a polymer substrate wherein, during the joining step, a surface relief is formed in the outwardly facing surface of the first layer, the surface relief being adapted to interact with light from the colour shifting element in order to modify the first optical effect to provide a second optical effect different from the first optical effect. 183-. (canceled)84. A method of forming a polymer substrate for a security sheet , comprising:providing first and second overlapping polymer layers each providing outwardly facing surfaces, and a colour shifting element positioned between the first and second polymer layers adapted to provide a first optical effect to a viewer, wherein the first polymer layer comprises a region substantially transparent to visible light such that the colour shifting element is viewable through the first polymer layer, and;joining together the first and second polymer layers in order to generate a polymer substrate wherein, during the joining step, a surface relief is formed in the outwardly facing surface of the first layer, the surface relief being adapted to interact with light from the colour shifting element in order to modify the first optical effect to provide a second optical effect different from the first optical effect.85. The method of claim 84 , further comprising providing at least one internal polymer layer positioned between and overlapping with the first and second polymer layers ...

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Номер записи: 10
17-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR INTEGRATING A HOLOGRAM INTO A SECURITY DOCUMENT BODY AND SECURITY DOCUMENT BODY

Номер: US20190018365A1
Автор: Hoenel Dennis, HOVESTADT Wieland, Knebel Michael, Kulikovska Olga, Leopold André, Orselli Enrico, Roelle Thomas, STASIAK MICHAEL
Принадлежит:

A method for integrating a hologram into the body of a security document that has a laminated body. The method includes: providing a holographic film having a backing substrate layer and a photo layer; providing additional substrate layers; carrying out a laminating process in order to form the laminated body, the holographic film together with the additional substrate layers being collated to form a substrate layer stack and being combined, together with the additional substrate layers, in a high-pressure, high-temperature laminating method to form the laminated body. There is also described a corresponding security document body. 110-. (canceled)11. A method of integrating a hologram into a security document body that comprises a laminated body , the method comprising:providing a holographic film having a backing substrate layer and a photo layer;providing additional substrate layers;collating the holographic film in a substrate layer stack together with the additional substrate layers; andcombining the holographic film and the additional substrate layers in a lamination process to form the laminated body.12. The method according to claim 11 , which comprises laminating a curable protective sheet directly onto the photo layer.13. The method according to claim 12 , which comprises exposing the holographic film prior to laminating the curable protective sheet onto the photo layer.14. The method according to claim 12 , which comprises fixing the hologram in the holographic film simultaneously with curing the laminated protective sheet.15. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the backing substrate layer is a plastic layer formed of the same polymer material as at least one of the additional substrate layers adjoining the backing substrate layer.16. The method according to claim 12 , which comprises laminating the curable protective sheet before the combining step.17. The method according to claim 12 , which comprises laminating the curable protective sheet after ...

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Номер записи: 11
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20220041004A1
Автор: Endres Günter, KOHL Klaus, Riedl Josef
Принадлежит:

A security document has a carrier element which has a surface with a principal plane and a personalization region. A personalization layer is applied to the surface, such that the surface of the carrier element in the personalization region is configured with a plurality of structure elements uniformly aligned with each other and raised with respect to the principal plane. The structure elements of the plurality of structure elements are configured immediately adjacent to each other and the structure elements are configured with a center distance between vertical axes of the respective structure elements of less than 250 μm. 114.-. (canceled)15. A security document having a carrier element which has a surface with a principal plane and a personalization region , wherein in the personalization region a personalization layer is applied to the surface ,wherein the surface of the carrier element in the personalization region is configured with a plurality of structure elements uniformly aligned with each other and raised with respect to the principal plane,wherein the structure elements of the plurality of structure elements are configured immediately adjacent to each other and wherein the structure elements are configured with a center distance between vertical axes of the respective structure elements of less than 250 μm.16. The security document according to claim 15 , wherein at least one structure element of the plurality of structure elements claim 15 , in cross-section perpendicular to the principal plane claim 15 , has at least partly an arc-shaped contour.17. The security document according to claim 16 , wherein the arc-shaped contour is configured with a radius of at most 125 μm.18. The security document according to claim 15 , wherein at least one structure element of the plurality of structure elements is configured in a dome-shaped manner on the side facing away from the carrier element.19. The security document according to claim 15 , wherein at least one ...

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Номер записи: 12
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for roll-to-roll processing of sheet stock

Номер: US20200023612A1
Автор: Timothy Roche
Принадлежит: Griff And Associates Lp

A method of processing sheet stock in the creation of plastic cards, such as gift cards or credit cards that include special effects and/or security measures. A card formed by such methods is also disclosed. The method provides for two or more dissimilar materials to be bonded together while maintaining the integrity of the card and as any graphics, security features, and/or special effects provided thereon. Thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers are placed between a first material layer and a second material layer of the sheet stock. The thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers allow the first and second material layers to move independently and to expand and contract at different rates relative to each other. The adhesive layers enable the sheet stock to be rolled up for shipping or storage and further enable the end product produced therefrom to have a planar profile.

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Номер записи: 13
23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING A LAYERED CARD

Номер: US20200023664A1
Автор: Roche Timothy
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A method of processing sheet stock in the creation of plastic cards, such as gift cards or credit cards that include special effects and/or security measures. A card formed by such methods is also disclosed. The method provides for two or more dissimilar materials to be bonded together while maintaining the integrity of the card and as any graphics, security features, and/or special effects provided thereon. Thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers are placed between a first material layer and a second material layer of the sheet stock. The thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers allow the first and second material layers to move independently and to expand and contract at different rates relative to each other. The adhesive layers enable the sheet stock to be rolled up for shipping or storage and further enable the end product produced therefrom to have a planar profile. 1. A method of building a layered card comprising the steps of:placing a first sheet stock further comprising a first material layer and a first thermoset adhesive layer on top of a second sheet stock further comprising a first thermobond adhesive layer, a second material layer, and a second thermobond adhesive layer;placing the first and second sheet stock on top of a third sheet stock further comprising a second thermoset adhesive layer and a third material layer;forming a single stack of sheet stock wherein the first thermoset adhesive layer is adjacent the first thermobond adhesive layer, and the second thermoset adhesive layer is adjacent the second thermobond adhesive layer;simultaneously fusing the first thermoset adhesive layer to the first material layer and first thermobond adhesive layer; the first thermobond adhesive layer to the first thermoset adhesive layer and the second material layer; the second thermobond adhesive layer to the second material layer and the second thermoset adhesive layer; and the second thermoset adhesive layer to the second thermobond adhesive layer and the ...

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Номер записи: 14
23-01-2020 дата публикации

CARD WITH LAYERS ON ONE SIDE

Номер: US20200023665A1
Автор: Roche Timothy
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A method of processing sheet stock in the creation of plastic cards, such as gift cards or credit cards that include special effects and/or security measures. A card formed by such methods is also disclosed. The method provides for two or more dissimilar materials to be bonded together while maintaining the integrity of the card and as any graphics, security features, and/or special effects provided thereon. Thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers are placed between a first material layer and a second material layer of the sheet stock. The thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers allow the first and second material layers to move independently and to expand and contract at different rates relative to each other. The adhesive layers enable the sheet stock to be rolled up for shipping or storage and further enable the end product produced therefrom to have a planar profile. 1. A layered card comprising:a first material layer that is substantially planar and has a first rate of thermal expansion and contraction;a second material layer that is substantially planar and has a second rate of thermal expansion and contraction; wherein the second rate is different from the first rate; anda thermal adhesive layer separating the first material layer from the second material layer;wherein the thermal adhesive layer bonds the first material layer and the second material layer together and permits the first material layer and the second material layer to expand and contract independently of each other while remaining substantially planar and parallel to each other.2. The layered card of claim 1 , wherein the thermal adhesive layer comprises a thermoset adhesive layer and a thermobond adhesive layer.3. The layered card of wherein the thermoset adhesive layer is positioned between the first material layer and the thermobond adhesive layer; and the first thermobond adhesive layer is positioned between the first thermoset adhesive layer and the second material layer.4. The layered ...

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Номер записи: 15
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Card with security in the middle

Номер: US20200023666A1
Автор: Timothy Roche
Принадлежит: Griff And Associates Lp

A method of processing sheet stock in the creation of plastic cards, such as gift cards or credit cards that include special effects and/or security measures. A card formed by such methods is also disclosed. The method provides for two or more dissimilar materials to be bonded together while maintaining the integrity of the card and as any graphics, security features, and/or special effects provided thereon. Thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers are placed between a first material layer and a second material layer of the sheet stock. The thermoset and thermobond adhesive layers allow the first and second material layers to move independently and to expand and contract at different rates relative to each other. The adhesive layers enable the sheet stock to be rolled up for shipping or storage and further enable the end product produced therefrom to have a planar profile.

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Номер записи: 16
23-01-2020 дата публикации

REAL TIME VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE

Номер: US20200027167A1
Автор: Harris Jeno, Hunter Brandon
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The Carence embodiments demonstrate a new innovative way to provide “Real Time” vehicle insurance coverage. A plastic insurance card including a security chip provides “Real Time” reporting of ACTIVE or INACTIVE insurance coverage. 1. A system for real time verifying vehicle insurance coverage , the system comprising:a memory; anda processing unit coupled to the memory configured to:store a plurality of identifier associated with a vehicle operator or a vehicle;store current vehicle insurance coverage information for each of the stored identifiers, wherein the current vehicle insurance coverage information is updated to reflect changes in vehicle insurance coverage for each of the stored identifiers;receive a query via a communications network requesting verification whether a vehicle operator has current vehicle insurance coverage;compare the vehicle operator's identifier to the plurality of store identifiers;verify whether the vehicle operator has current vehicle insurance coverage based on a result of the comparison;communicate a signal indicative of the result to a source of the query; andmaintain a record of source and frequency from the source of each query requesting verification whether the vehicle operator has current insurance coverage.2. A system according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a security chip;wherein insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.3. A system according to wherein the plastic insurance card is made of a thermoplastic.4. A system according to wherein the plastic insurance card is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).5. An apparatus according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a bar code:wherein the insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.6. An apparatus according to further comprising a plastic insurance card including a scan code;wherein the insurance card is configured to verify real time vehicle insurance coverage.7. A ...

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Номер записи: 17
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Method for producing a film intermediate product, film intermediate product and method for producing a product

Номер: US20220055363A1
Автор: Corrado Fraschina, Harald Walter, Marcus Arnold, Philipp Schuler, René Staub
Принадлежит: OVD KINEGRAM AG

A The invention relates to a method for producing a film intermediate product (1), a film intermediate product (1), as well as a product produced hereby. The film intermediate product (1) is here formed by means of depositing one or more film elements (311 to 314), which is or are formed in each case of a cutout of one or more donor films (301 to 304).

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Номер записи: 18
24-02-2022 дата публикации

A PRE-LAMINATE FOR A DATAPAGE OF A SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20220055394A1
Автор: KHAIPHO Khietisak, NYSAR Maik, PHANNAM Somchard, SUNGKHAPUN Arporn
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A pre-laminate usable for forming a datapage of a security document, includes layers of different optical appearance, such as a clear window-type portion, which may be obtained on the basis of a substantially even or flat surface. Since the desired optical appearances of different areas of the pre-laminate are established in an early manufacturing stage, any process steps to be applied in a later manufacturing stage upon forming, for instance, an optical window, in a datapage, may be omitted, thereby contributing to reduced overall manufacturing costs and enhanced tamper resistance of the resulting datapage. 1. A pre-laminate for a datapage of a security document , comprisinga central layer having a bottom surface and a top surface;a top layer attached to said top surface, said top layer having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion having a first optical appearance and said second portion having a second optical appearance differing from said first optical appearance; anda bottom layer attached to said bottom surface, said bottom layer having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion having a third optical appearance,said central layer, said top layer and said bottom layer forming a stacked structure with said first portion of said top layer and said first portion of said bottom layer being aligned with respect to a stacking direction of said stacked structure.2. The pre-laminate of claim 1 , wherein said central layer has said first optical appearance.3. The pre-laminate of claim 1 , wherein said first optical appearance and said second optical appearance are substantially identical.4. The pre-laminate of claim 1 , wherein said first portion of said top layer is laterally surrounded by said second portion of said top layer.5. The pre-laminate of claim 1 , wherein said first portion of said bottom layer is laterally surrounded by said second portion of said bottom layer.6. The pre-laminate of claim 1 , wherein said second portion of ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Laminate, personal verification medium, and method of producing the laminate

Номер: US20190039401A1
Автор: Naoki Minamikawa
Принадлежит: Toppan Printing Co Ltd

A laminate includes a diffraction layer that is optically transmissive and includes a diffraction part with a plurality of diffraction units being repetition of a diffraction unit in a direction extending the diffraction layer, each diffraction unit including at least one diffraction element with a reflective diffraction grating; and an absorption layer that is optically transmissive with a plurality of absorption parts for at least part of visible light, the absorption layer facing the diffraction layer with light passing between the diffraction layer and the absorption layer. The laminate has an observation side opposite where the diffraction layer faces the absorption layer; the diffraction layer has a surface serving as a front surface opposite to the surface facing the absorption layer; and in plan view perpendicular to the front surface of the diffraction layer, each of the absorption parts aligns with one of the diffraction elements.

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Номер записи: 20
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PRODUCING AN OPTICAL SECURITY ELEMENT

Номер: US20200039278A1
Автор: Endres Günter, IMHOF Martin, KOHL Klaus
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The present invention is directed to a method for supplying an optical security element in a value document, as well as to an accordingly devised apparatus for adjusting an optical security element as well as to the value document per se. According to the invention a method is proposed which makes it possible to supply a known optical security element in an especially simple technical way, without a vapor deposition of embossed structures being necessary in this connection. Further the present invention is directed to a computer program product having control commands, which executes the method or operates the proposed apparatus. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method for supplying an optical security element in a value document with low technical effort , having:supplying a foil stack having two consecutive transparent foils,laminating the foil stack for supplying a card body,wherein a silver ink and at least one structure layer are incorporated at the two transparent foils such that in the interaction with the two transparent foils, the optical security element has a three-dimensional optical impression upon viewing.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the structure layer is supplied by means of a relief lacquer and/or an embossed layer.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the silver ink is incorporated into the structure layer.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein an effect ink is incorporated between the transparent foils.20. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the structure layer is configured transparently or semi-transparently.21. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the structure layer is configured as glazing in color.22. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the structure layer is provided as an embossed foil.23. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the structure layer is supplied while employing a relief print.24. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the silver ink is incorporated into the card stack above ...

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Номер записи: 21
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing a laminate and the laminate made thereby

Номер: US20170043546A1
Автор: Tethal Tomas
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A method of manufacturing laminate, comprising of at least two layers () of thermoplastic materials with a diffractive optical element incorporated between them. In this method a layer () with a different refraction index from that of a carrying layer () and/or from that of a cover layer () of thermoplastic material is put on a carrying layer () and covered by the cover layer (). The layer () with a different refraction index is placed only in some areas of the carrying layer (). Subsequently a stamp () with optical diffractive relief () is imprinted and/or embossed into the layer () with a different refraction index. Then the cover layer () of thermoplastic material is put on the layer () with a different refraction index and the laminate is heated to a temperature at which bonding of the cover layer () and the carrying layer () occurs. A laminate, comprising of at least two layers () of thermoplastic materials, with optical diffraction element incorporate between them. 11521515214625251. A method of manufacturing a laminate comprising at least two layers ( , ) of thermoplastic material bonded together with a diffractive optical element incorporated between them , in which method a layer () with a different index of refraction from that of a carrying layer () and/or from that of a cover layer () of thermoplastic material is put on the carrying layer () and covered by the cover layer () , wherein the layer () with a different index of refraction is placed only in some areas of the carrying layer () , subsequently a stamp () with optical diffractive relief () is imprinted into the layer () with a different index of refraction and then the cover layer () of thermoplastic material is put on the layer () with a different index of refraction and the laminate is heated to a temperature at which bonding of the cover layer () and the carrying layer () occurs.24626432. The method of manufacturing a laminate according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step of imprinting ...

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Номер записи: 22
16-02-2017 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20170043609A1
Автор: Lister Adam
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method of manufacturing a security device component includes: providing a photosensitive film including a diazonium compound which decomposes upon exposure to radiation of a predetermined wavelength; providing a dye coupler film comprising one or more dye coupler compositions; exposing elements of the photosensitive film to radiation of the predetermined wavelength in accordance with a predetermined pattern; and contacting at least part of the exposed photosensitive film against at least part of the dye coupler film so as to effect at least partial transfer of the one or more dye coupler compositions to the exposed photosensitive film, whereupon unexposed elements of the photosensitive film exhibit one or more colours such that the photosensitive film exhibits a reproduction of the predetermined pattern. 1. A method of manufacturing a security device component , comprising:providing a photosensitive film comprising a diazonium compound which decomposes upon exposure to radiation of a predetermined wavelength;providing a dye coupler film comprising one or more dye coupler compositions;exposing elements of the photosensitive film to radiation of the predetermined wavelength in accordance with a predetermined pattern;contacting at least part of the exposed photosensitive film against at least part of the dye coupler film so as to effect at least partial transfer of the one or more dye coupler compositions to the exposed photosensitive film, whereupon unexposed elements of the photosensitive film exhibit one or more colours such that the photosensitive film exhibits a reproduction of the predetermined pattern.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein contacting the exposed photosensitive film against the dye coupler film comprises applying a pressure urging the exposed photosensitive film against the dye coupler film claim 1 , the pressure preferably being in the range 80 to 4000 grams/linear cm.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising heating the ...

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Номер записи: 23
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Transfer method

Номер: US20200047533A1
Автор: Masaru Ohnishi
Принадлежит: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD

A transfer method is provided and includes a disposing step of disposing a transfer sheet and a medium in an inside of a sealed space formed by using a pressure welding sheet having flexibility in at least one part; a pressure welding step of suctioning the inside of the sealed space by a negative pressure and pressure welding the pressure welding sheet and the medium by the negative pressure to closely attach the transfer sheet and the medium; an irradiating step of softening an adhesive layer of the transfer sheet by irradiation of a light ray in a state in which the transfer sheet is closely attached to the medium by the pressure welding sheet and adhering the adhesive layer to the medium by a pressure welding force from the pressure welding sheet; and a peeling step of peeling off the transfer sheet from the medium after the irradiating step.

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Номер записи: 24
23-02-2017 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT WITH TACTILE FEATURE

Номер: US20170050459A1
Автор: Bi Daoshen, Jones Robert, Tiguy Ashley S.R.
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A method for creating an identification document that includes: defining a debossed region on a surface of a card blank, the debossed region having a pre-determined pattern being indented into the card blank; and applying, as part of a lamination process, an overlay on the surface of the card blank to cover the defined debossed region such that an air gap is formed on the card blank's surface during the lamination process and is sealed and removed after the lamination process, and that a tactile pattern thus created on the surface of the overlay substantially duplicates the pre-determined pattern of the defined debossed region. 1. A method for creating an identification document , the method comprising:defining a debossed region on a surface of a card blank, the debossed region having a pre-determined pattern being indented into the card blank; andapplying, as part of a lamination process, an overlay on the surface of the card blank to cover the defined debossed region such that an air gap is formed on the card blank's surface during the lamination process and is sealed and removed after the lamination process, and that a tactile pattern thus created on the surface of the overlay substantially duplicates the pre-determined pattern of the defined debossed region.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:subsequently printing a visible pattern onto the card blank using dye diffusion thermal transfer (D2T2) process in which color formation through the air gap to the debossed region is blocked.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the visible pattern includes a portion that matches a least a portion of the tactile pattern created over the debossed region.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the visible pattern comprises a textual pattern attesting to an issuing jurisdiction of the identification document.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the visible pattern is printed to overlap with at least a portion of printed information on the identification document claim 4 , and ...

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Номер записи: 25
22-02-2018 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENT INCLUDING A LASERIZABLE LAYER AND A PATTERN FOR ILLUMINATIING IN ORDER TO COLOR A GRAYSCALE IMAGE, AND CORRESPONDING FABRICATION AND READING METHODS

Номер: US20180050555A1
Автор: Berthe Benoit, VANDROUX Coralie
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A security document may include a laserizable first layer including a grayscale image formed by laserizing; a color pattern that is in alignment with the grayscale image; and a second layer arranged between the first layer and the pattern, such that the first layer is above the second layer, and the pattern is below the second layer. The second layer may be more opaque than the first layer, such that when observing the security document from the top, the grayscale image appears to be colored by the color pattern only when the bottom of the security document is being illuminated. 1. A security document comprising:a laserizable first layer including a grayscale image formed by laserizing;a color pattern in alignment with said grayscale image; anda second layer arranged between said laserizable first layer and said color pattern, the laserizable first layer being above the second layer, and said color pattern being below the second layer;the second layer being more opaque than the laserizable first layer, such that when observing the security document from the top, said grayscale image appears to be colored by the color pattern only when the bottom of the security document is being illuminated.2. A security document according to claim 1 , wherein the color pattern includes at least two elements of different colors claim 1 , and the laserizable first layer is laserized while taking account of the colors of said two elements of different colors.3. A security document according to claim 2 , wherein the color pattern is a matrix of color pixels claim 2 , each pixel comprising a plurality of sub-pixels of different colors claim 2 , and the grayscale image includes grayscale pixels comprising grayscale sub-pixels in alignment with the sub-pixels of different colors in the color pattern.4. A security document according to claim 1 , further comprising a third layer below said color pattern claim 1 , the third layer being more opaque than the laserizable first layer claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 26
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Processes for producing security threads or stripes

Номер: US20160075166A1
Автор: Gebhard Ritter, Mathieu Schmid, Pierre Degott, Xiang Li
Принадлежит: SICPA HOLDING SA

The present invention relates to the field of the protection of value documents and value commercial goods against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for producing security threads or stripes to be incorporated into or onto security documents and security documents comprising said security threads or stripes. The disclosed security threads or stripes comprise a first plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a convex curvature when viewed from the side where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible and a second hardened coating comprising the second plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a concave curvature when viewed from the side of the security thread or stripe where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible so as to form a plural rolling bar effect.

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Номер записи: 27
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Method for laminating a protective layer over a printed thermoplastic substrate and security document made therefrom

Номер: US20160075167A1
Автор: "OGorman Larry", Connelly Sean, Cruikshank David, THURAILINGAM Thivaharan
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A method is provided for laminating a thermoplastic layer to at least a print area of a printed thermoplastic substrate (e.g. a polycarbonate substrate and laminate layer). A printed thermoplastic substrate comprises a print area on which an image (e.g. a portrait) is printed (e.g. by inkjet printing), the print area comprising a pattern of recessed cells separated by bridges. Each cell comprises recessed image receiving surfaces below a nominal surface of the print area for holding the ink of the printed image. The bridges have surface areas above the ink and the surface areas of the bridges comprising enough of the print area to provide lamination bonding areas. Using heat and pressure, a thermoplastic layer is laminated to at least the print area of the thermoplastic substrate to form lamination bonding between the thermoplastic layer and the lamination bonding areas provided by the surface areas of the bridges. 1. A method for laminating a thermoplastic layer to a printed thermoplastic substrate , the method comprising:(a) providing a printed thermoplastic substrate comprising a print area on which an image is printed, the print area comprising a pattern of cells separated by bridges, each cell comprising recessed image receiving surfaces below a nominal surface of the print area of the thermoplastic substrate which hold the ink of the printed image and the bridges having surface areas above the ink, the surface areas of the bridges comprising enough of the print area to provide lamination bonding areas; and,(b) using heat and pressure, laminating a thermoplastic layer to at least the print area of the thermoplastic substrate to form lamination bonding between the thermoplastic layer and the lamination bonding areas provided by the surface areas of the bridges.2. The method of whereby the thermoplastic layer is see-through and the image is a portrait.3. The method of whereby the surface area of the bridges is in a range of 10%-60% of the print area.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 28
05-03-2020 дата публикации

LAMINATE COMPRISING A RELIEF STRUCTURE FORMING LAYER AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20200070467A1
Автор: YASHIKI Kazuhiro
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This invention aims to provide a novel laminate in which a first layer is formed with high positional accuracy, and to provide a manufacturing method thereof. In the laminate of this invention, a relief structure forming layer includes a first region having an indented structure extending in a first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 10 degrees to the left or right from the first direction in a plan view, and a second region including an indented structure extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 65 degrees to the left or right from the second direction in a plan view. The first layer contains a first material which is different from a material of the relief structure forming layer, and has a surface shape corresponding to that of the relief structure forming layer. 1. A laminate comprising:a relief structure forming layer having a principal surface including first and second regions; anda first layer provided either only in the second region or in the second region as well as in part of the first region of the relief structure forming layer, the first region having an indented structure extending in a first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 10 degrees to left or right from the first direction in a plan view, and', 'the second region having at least one of a flat surface and an indented structure extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 65 degrees to left or right from the second direction in a plan view, and, 'wherein the relief structure forming layer comprises'}wherein the first layer comprises a first material different from a material of the relief structure forming layer, and has a surface shape corresponding to a surface shape of the relief structure forming layer.2. The laminate according to claim 1 , whereinthe second region comprises a plurality of subregions, andbetween two of the subregions, ...

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Номер записи: 29
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Metal, ceramic, or ceramic-coated transaction card with window or window pattern and optional backlighting

Номер: US20220101080A1
Автор: Adam Lowe, Luis daSilva
Принадлежит: COMPOSECURE LLC

A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer. At least one LED is positioned to transmit light into the light guide light input

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Номер записи: 30
29-03-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF METALLIC NANO-PARTICLE LAYERS AND THEIR USE FOR DECORATIVE OR SECURITY ELEMENTS

Номер: US20180086921A1
Автор: Grigorenko Nikolay A., Richert Michelle
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of thin silver nano-particle layers, which are produced directly on a substrate as part of a coating or printing process. The layers show different colours in transmittance and reflectance. The layers do not show the typical conductivity of metallic layers, since the particles are essentially discrete particles which are not sintered. The invention further relates to decorative and security elements. When the layers are applied over a security element, such as a hologram, the obtained products show also different colours in reflection and transmission, an extremely bright optically variable image (OVD image) and high purity and contrast. Depending on the thickness of the layer a more or less intensive metallic aspect appears. 2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a plain substrate.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a structured substrate.6. The element according to claim 5 , which is adapted to function as a security element for the prevention of counterfeit or reproduction claim 5 , on a document of value claim 5 , right claim 5 , identity claim 5 , a security label or a branded good.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ink composition comprises at least one binder comprising nitrocellulose claim 1 , ethyl cellulose claim 1 , cellulose acetate claim 1 , cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) claim 1 , cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) claim 1 , hydroxyethyl cellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , alcohol soluble propionate (ASP) claim 1 , vinyl chloride claim 1 , vinyl acetate copolymers claim 1 , vinyl acetate claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , rosin ester claim 1 , hydrocarbon claim 1 , aldehyde claim 1 , ketone claim 1 , urethane claim 1 , polyethyleneterephthalate claim 1 , terpene phenol claim 1 , polyolefin claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-05-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220134795A1
Автор: Kitajima Kenichiro, Mori Kota, Nakaegawa Tohru, OKUMURA SHOHEI, Tsukada Yoshiro
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An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus, a pressure sealing processing apparatus, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to permit execution of the pressure sealing processing process by the pressure sealing processing apparatus on a recording material of which a grammage is smaller than a predetermined grammage, and is configured not to permit execution of the pressure sealing processing process by the pressure sealing processing apparatus on a recording material of which a grammage is equal to or more than the predetermined grammage.

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Номер записи: 32
19-03-2020 дата публикации

INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM, LABEL, CARD AND METHOD OF AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20200086675A1
Автор: IDE Hidetaka, MINAMIKAWA Naoki
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

An information recording medium is formed by laminating a transparent protective layer and a base material having laser color-developing properties. The information recording medium includes an intermediate layer that is disposed between the transparent protective layer and the base material. In the information recording medium, the intermediate layer includes a diffraction structure layer that has a diffraction structure, and a first reflective layer that reflects visible light and is destroyed when irradiated with a laser beam. Light, when incident from a transparent protective layer side, causes a diffracted light pattern to appear in the diffraction structure layer so as to be observable from the transparent protective layer side. A laser beam, when applied from the transparent protective layer side, passes through the diffraction structure layer, destroys the first reflective layer, and develops color in the base material. 1. An information recording medium formed by laminating a transparent protective layer and a base material having laser color-developing properties , comprising:an intermediate layer that is disposed between the transparent protective layer and the base material, whereinthe intermediate layer includes a diffraction structure layer that has a diffraction structure, and a first reflective layer that reflects visible light and is destroyed when irradiated with a laser beam;light, when incident from a transparent protective layer side, causes a diffracted light pattern to appear in the diffraction structure layer so as to be observable from the transparent protective layer side; anda laser beam, when applied from the transparent protective layer side, passes through the diffraction structure layer, destroys the first reflective layer, and develops color in the base material.2. The information recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer further includes a second reflective layer that transmits light of a first wavelength range and ...

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Номер записи: 33
12-04-2018 дата публикации

Identification document with contoured surface image

Номер: US20180099521A1
Автор: Robert Jones, William M. O`Connor, Yecheng Wu
Принадлежит: Idemia Identity and Security USA LLC

A multilayer laminate identification document including an outer layer having a contoured surface image formed therein via laser ablation. The contoured surface image has contours based on a digital monochrome image, and has a first appearance when viewed in reflected light at a first angle and a second, different appearance when viewed in reflected light at a second, different angle. The multilayer laminate identification document is formed by generating a second digital monochrome image with continuous pixel patterns from a first digital monochrome image, and irradiating the surface of the identification document with a laser using the second digital monochrome image as a guide to form a contoured surface image in the surface of the identification document.

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Номер записи: 34
11-04-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR TRANSFERRING MICROSTRUCTURES TO A FINAL SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20190105887A1
Автор: Gosnell Jonathan D., Jordan Gregory R., Kennedy Caroline B.
Принадлежит: VISUAL PHYSICS, LLC

A process for transferring microstructures to a flexible or rigid final substrate that offers advantages in both speed and precision is provided. The inventive process involves subjecting a transfer film in a continuous roll-to-roll process to the following operations: either forming microstructures on, or transferring microstructures to a surface of the transfer film; and then transferring the microstructures from the transfer film onto a surface of the final substrate. The microstructures are single or multi-layer structures that are made up of: voids in a substantially planar surface, the voids optionally filled or coated with another material; raised areas in a substantially planar surface; or combinations thereof. 1. A method of using a transfer film made up of a carrier film and one or more adhesive or binder layers on a surface of the carrier film , wherein the microstructures are single or multi-layer structures that comprise: voids in a substantially planar surface , the voids optionally filled or coated with another material; raised areas in a substantially planar surface; or combinations thereof , wherein the method comprises using the transfer film (a) to transfer the microstructures in a continuous roll-to-roll process to a final substrate , or (b) as a manufacturing substrate during production of the microstructures and then to transfer the microstructures in a continuous roll-to-roll process to a final substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transfer film is made up of a carrier film and one or more cured binder layers on a surface of the carrier film claim 1 , wherein the one or more cured binder layers is made up of one or more energy curable polyacrylates and a free radical photoinitiator.3. The method of using a transfer film of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures are in the form of a multi-layer optical structure that has been converted into a security thread or foil claim 1 , and wherein the final substrate is banknote paper.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 35
03-05-2018 дата публикации

OPTICALLY VARIABLE MAGNETIC SECURITY THREADS AND STRIPES

Номер: US20180117951A1
Автор: Degott Pierre, Demange Raynald, FAVRE Dominique, KRUEGGER Jessica, Ritter Gebhard
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The present invention relates to the field of the protection of value documents and value commercial goods against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention relates to security threads or stripes to be incorporated into or onto security documents. The security threads or stripes comprise i) an optically variable layer; ii) a magnetic code; and iii) a non-metallized substrate, wherein the magnetic code has a color matching the color impression of the optically variable layer at one viewing angle and wherein the optically variable layer and the magnetic code are jointly visible from one side of the security thread or stripe. 2. The security thread or stripe according to claim 1 , wherein the optically variable layer comprises one or more gaps in the form of indicia or consists of indicia made of the optically variable composition.3. The security thread or stripe according to claim 1 , wherein the pigment particles comprise the magnetic core surrounded by a first layer made of one or more inorganic materials and a second layer made of one or more inorganic materials claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first layer and second layer is made of one or more inorganic materials being metals claim 1 , wherein the second layer is not made of a same material as the first layer; or the magnetic core surrounded by a first layer made of one or more inorganic materials being metals claim 1 , and a second layer made of one or more organic materials; or the magnetic core surrounded by first layer made of one or more organic materials and a second layer made of one or more inorganic materials being metals.4. The security thread or stripe according to claim 3 , wherein the magnetic core is made of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of iron claim 3 , FeOand FeOand mixtures or combinations thereof claim 3 , and/or the one or more organic materials are selected from the group consisting of polyacrylates claim 3 , polystyrenes claim ...

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Номер записи: 36
04-05-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTILAYER DATA MEDIUM WITH REFLECTING METALLISED INSCRIPTIONS

Номер: US20170120663A1
Автор: BES Laurence, GALLO Anthony, PHILIPPE Eric
Принадлежит: FASVER

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a multilayer data medium having reflecting metallised inscriptions () visible from at least one outer surface (). A basic pattern () is imprinted onto a transparent impression layer (), the pattern being selected so as to be able to receive the inscriptions (), to be transparent and to have a surface tension of more than 40 dynes/cm and a smooth surface condition with specular reflection of more than 50% measured according to the ISO 2813 standard at an angle of 60°, and no glass-transition temperature in the rolling temperature range; then the inscriptions () are imprinted in contact with the basic pattern (), and then hot rolling under pressure of a stack including the impression layer () is carried out. 110231110. Method of manufacturing a multilayer data medium () by hot rolling under pressure of a stack of a plurality of superimposed layers comprising at least one layer of at least one thermoplastic material , said multilayer data medium having inscriptions , named reflecting metallised inscriptions () , having a metallic appearance , being at least partially reflective and visible from at least one outer surface () of said multilayer data medium () , said hot rolling being effected in a temperature range , named rolling temperature range , wherein:{'b': 22', '21', '24', '23, 'claim-text': a surface tension of more than 40 dynes/cm and a smooth surface condition with specular reflection of more than 50% measured according to the ISO 2813 standard at an angle of 60°,', 'no glass-transition temperature in the rolling temperature range,, 'one surface, named impression surface (), of at least one transparent layer, named impression layer (), of said stack is imprinted with a varnish composition in a pattern, named the basic pattern (), selected to be able to receive said reflecting metallised inscriptions (), said varnish composition being selected in order—after curing—to be transparent and to have{'b': 23', '24, 'said ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-05-2015 дата публикации

Multilayer structure

Номер: US20150129780A1
Автор: Thibault Le Loarer
Принадлежит: ArjoWiggins Security SAS

A multilayer structure contains a first security element, in particular a watermark or pseudo-watermark. A diffusing structure having a diffusing region that at least partially covers the first security element. A first luminescent layer at least partially covers the first security element and is capable of emitting a visible light of a first color when subjected to a predefined excitation radiation. The first luminescent layer extends between the first security element and the diffusing structure or the diffusing structure extends between the first security element and the first luminescent layer. In one variation, the first security element is observable in light transmitted through the multilayer structure when the structure is subjected to a predefined excitation radiation and/or in white light, only from the face of the structure situated on the same side as the first security element.

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Номер записи: 38
27-05-2021 дата публикации

METAL, CERAMIC, OR CERAMIC-COATED TRANSACTION CARD WITH WINDOW OR WINDOW PATTERN AND OPTIONAL BACKLIGHTING

Номер: US20210158124A1
Автор: Dasilva Luis, Lowe Adam
Принадлежит: CompoSecure, LLC

A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer. At least one LED is positioned to transmit light into the light guide light input. 180.-. (canceled)81. A transaction card comprising:a. a metal, ceramic, or ceramic-coated body having a thickness, a front face, a back face, and a visual appearance;b. a pocket in the body having a periphery and extending from the back face to a location adjacent the front face;c. a plurality of openings extending from the front face into the pocket, the plurality of openings forming a pattern;d. an insert disposed in the pocket, the insert having a visual appearance different than the visual appearance of the body and visible through the plurality of openings; ande. a non-metal backing layer laminated to the back face of the body and a back face of the insert.82. The transaction card of claim 81 , wherein the insert comprises one of:(a) a non-magnifying transparent or translucent member having a front-facing surface disposed flush with the body front face and having a periphery matching the periphery of the window;(b) a non-transparent, non-functional member having a front-facing surface disposed recessed relative to the body front face; and(c) a combination of (a) and (b).83. The transaction card of claim 82 , wherein the front face of the body comprises one or more features printed thereon.84. The transaction card of claim 82 , wherein the insert consists of the non-magnifying transparent or translucent member claim 82 , and the non-magnifying transparent or translucent member is adorned with decorative printed content.85. The transaction card of claim 84 , wherein the one or more features printed on the body and the decorative printed content on the transparent or translucent ...

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Номер записи: 39
11-05-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT WITH PERSONALIZED INFORMATION

Номер: US20170129271A1
Автор: Fischer Jörg, Hagemann Michael, Mathea Arthur, Muth Oliver, Pflughoefft Malte, PUDLEINER Heinz
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The invention relates to a method for producing a security and/or valuable document containing a polymer layer composite or consisting thereof, said polymer layer composite being formed from a polymer layer partial composite and a polymer cover layer and the polymer layer partial composite and/or the polymer cover layer containing a laser sensitive component, consisting of the followings steps: A) first personalized information is applied to the polymer layer partial composite by means of an inkjet printing method as a colored inkjet printed layer, B) the polymer cover layer is applied to the inkjet printed layer and is joined to the polymer layer partial composite by thermal lamination, and C) second personalized information is inscribed into the polymer layer composite of the security and/or valuable document, obtained in step B), by means of laser engraving. The invention also relates to a security and/or valuable document that can be produced according to said method. 1. A method for producing a security and/or valuable document containing a polymer layer composite or consisting thereof , said polymer layer composite being formed from a polymer layer partial composite comprising a first polymer and a polymer cover layer comprising a second polymer , the polymer layer partial composite and/or the polymer cover layer containing a laser sensitive component , wherein the method comprisesA) applying first personalized information to the polymer layer partial composite by means of an inkjet printing method as a colored inkjet printed layer,B) applying the polymer cover layer to the inkjet printed layer with subsequent joining to the polymer layer partial composite by thermal lamination, and eitherC1) inscribing second personalized information into the polymer layer composite of the security and/or valuable document obtained in step B) by means of laser engraving, orC2) inscribing second personalized information into the polymer layer partial composite, before one of ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-05-2019 дата публикации

SECURITY FEATURE

Номер: US20190126661A1
Автор: Erickson Brett Barton
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY AB

A security document with unidirectional visual illumination is disclosed. A security feature is positioned within the document and not visible in normal ambient lighting conditions but becomes visible under specialized lighting conditions, for example in the presence of ultraviolet light. The security feature is constructible such that it is visible only from a single side of the security document, with the side being predeterminable regardless of the orientation of the specialized light. 1. A secure laminate , comprising:a core layer, at least a portion of which is clear non-laserable polycarbonate, the core layer having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, and a hole passing through the at least clear non-laserable polycarbonate portion, the hole having a shape and filled with clear laserable polycarbonate;a first clear laserable polycarbonate layer positioned adjacent the first major surface of the core layer;a second clear laserable polycarbonate layer positioned adjacent the second major surface of the core layer;a first opaque layer positioned adjacent the first clear laserable polycarbonate layer and on the opposite side of the first clear laserable polycarbonate layer from the core layer, and a first window formed through the first opaque layer, the first window aligned with the hole, the first opaque layer defining a front side of the laminate;a second opaque layer positioned adjacent the second clear laserable polycarbonate layer and on the opposite side of the second clear laserable polycarbonate layer from the core layer, and a second window formed through the second opaque layer, the second window aligned with the hole and the first window, the second opaque layer defining a backside of the laminate; andan area of ultraviolet fluorescent ink positioned between the first opaque layer and the core layer, and aligned with the first and second windows and the hole;wherein, in ambient light conditions the hole is ...

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Номер записи: 41
08-09-2022 дата публикации

SECURITY PRINT MEDIA

Номер: US20220284753A1
Автор: PARKER Emily, SHORTELL Matt
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A security print medium for forming security documents therefrom, the security print medium comprising a core having opposing first and second sides. The core comprises a radiation-responsive substance distributed within the core across at least a first region of the core, the radiation-responsive substance being responsive to a predetermined input radiation by producing a predetermined output radiation. The security print medium further comprises a first encoding layer disposed on the first side of the core and a second encoding layer disposed on the second side of the core, each of the first and second encoding layers comprising an encoding material that modifies the intensity of the predetermined input radiation and/or the predetermined output radiation produced by the radiation-responsive substance transmitted through the respective encoding layer, wherein the first and second encoding layers overlap each other across the first region. The optical density of each of the first and second encoding layers varies across the first region in accordance with a predetermined pattern, the predetermined pattern defining one or more encoding features, such that when the security print medium is exposed to the predetermined input radiation, the output radiation detectable from one or each side of the security print medium varies across the first region in accordance with the one or more encoding features. The first and second encoding layers are configured such that when the security print medium is viewed in transmitted visible light, the intensity of visible light transmitted through the first encoding layer, the core and the second encoding layer in combination is uniform across the first region, such that the one or more encoding features is concealed. 1. A security print medium for forming security documents therefrom , the security print medium comprising:a core having opposing first and second sides, the core comprising a radiation-responsive substance distributed ...

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Номер записи: 42
15-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY BODY, DISPLAY BODY, AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING AUTHENTICITY OF DISPLAY BODY

Номер: US20220292326A1
Автор: Kagotani Akihito, KODA Soko
Принадлежит: TOPPAN INC.

A display body includes a base material having a first region, a second region, and a third region. In the display body, the first region is formed with a code or an image of identification information, and the second region is formed with a hidden code containing information obtained by encoding at least a part of the identification information. An encrypted ciphertext is recorded in the third region, and the ciphertext is generated from at least one of the code of the identification information and the hidden code. 1. A method for manufacturing a display body including a base material , the method comprising:generating a hidden code from identification information;encrypting the hidden code and generating a ciphertext;forming at least one of a code and an image of the identification information on the base material by at least one of thermal transfer and laser engraving;forming the hidden code on the base material by thermal transfer or security printing; andrecording the ciphertext on the base material by at least one of thermal transfer and laser engraving.2. A method for manufacturing a display body , the method comprising:acquiring a code of identification information and a hidden code;encrypting at least one of the code of the identification information and the hidden code and generating a ciphertext;forming at least one of the code and an image of the identification information on a base material by at least one of thermal transfer and laser engraving;forming the hidden code on the base material by transfer or security printing; andrecording the ciphertext on the base material by at least one of transfer and laser engraving.3. The method for manufacturing a display body according to claim 1 ,wherein the hidden code is formed by applying external energy to a hologram transfer foil having a hologram structure and thermally transferring a hologram film to the base material.4. The method for manufacturing a display body according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-06-2018 дата публикации

LAMINATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20180154605A1
Автор: YASHIKI Kazuhiro
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This invention aims to provide a novel laminate in which a first layer is formed with high positional accuracy, and to provide a manufacturing method thereof. In the laminate of this invention, a relief structure forming layer includes a first region having an indented structure extending in a first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 10 degrees to the left or right from the first direction in a plan view, and a second region including an indented structure extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 65 degrees to the left or right from the second direction in a plan view. The first layer contains a first material which is different from a material of the relief structure forming layer, and has a surface shape corresponding to that of the relief structure forming layer. 1. A laminate comprising:a relief structure forming layer having a principal surface including first and second regions; anda first layer provided either only in the second region or in the second region as well as in part of the first region of the relief structure forming layer, the first region having an indented structure extending in a first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 10 degrees to left or right from the first direction in a plan view, and', 'the second region having at least one of a flat surface and an indented structure extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction or a direction tilted by an angle within 65 degrees to left or right from the second direction in a plan view, and, 'wherein the relief structure forming layer comprises'}wherein the first layer comprises a first material different from a material of the relief structure forming layer, and has a surface shape corresponding to a surface shape of the relief structure forming layer.2. The laminate according to claim 1 , whereinthe second region comprises a plurality of subregions, andbetween two of the subregions, ...

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Номер записи: 44
23-05-2019 дата публикации

WATERMARK AND OTHER SECURITY FEATURES FOR THERMOPLASTIC SECURITY DOCUMENTS

Номер: US20190152252A1
Автор: "OGorman Lawrence", Connelly Sean, Cruikshank David, Suzzarini Laurence, THURAILINGAM Thivaharan
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Micro-structures are formed within multilayer laminate security documents by embossing and/or debossing one or more thermoplastic layers prior to lamination of the layers. The embossed and/or debossed structures are arranged and/or formed in a way that creates a number of different security features, including a watermark formed by a relief micro-structure pattern on an opaque film (layer), a multi-color optically variable device, a 3-dimensional feature over kinegram/metallic ink and/or embossment/debossment over printed surfaces. 1. A method for making a security document comprising an embedded micro-structure security feature in laminated thermoplastic layers of the security document , the method comprising:(a) embossing and/or debossing a thermoplastic layer to provide a thermoplastic layer comprising embossed and/or debossed structures; and,(b) laminating the thermoplastic layer comprising embossed and/or debossed structures with another thermoplastic layer using high temperature/high pressure wherein the lamination forms the embedded micro-structure security feature in the laminated thermoplastic layers of the security document.2. The method of wherein the layer of thermoplastic material of step (a) is opacified polycarbonate and the micro-structure security feature is a watermark.3. The method of wherein the embossing and/or debossing of step (a) uses a first lamination step comprising hot laminating the layer of thermoplastic layer using an embossed lamination plate claim 2 , wherein the microstructure is formed by the embossments of the lamination plate and step (b) uses a second lamination step for laminating the opacified layer with at least the other layer wherein the other layer(s) comprise transparent or clear polycarbonate.4. The method of the embossing and/or debossing of the opacified polycarbonate layer during the first lamination step is performed at or higher than the polycarbonate's glass transition temperature.5. The method of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 45
08-06-2017 дата публикации

Volume hologram sheet to be embedded, forgery prevention paper, and card

Номер: US20170157971A1
Автор: Minoru Azakami, Nobuko Oikawa
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

An object of the present invention is to provide a thin volume hologram sheet to be embedded sufficiently resistant to a mechanical stress such as a stress including a tensile stress, a shear stress and a compression stress at the time of processing even under a heating condition, a forgery prevention paper and a card using the same. The object is achieved by providing a volume hologram sheet to be embedded comprising a volume hologram layer, and a substrate disposed only on one side surface of the volume hologram layer using an adhesion means, wherein a peeling strength of the volume hologram layer and the substrate is 25 gf/25 mm or more.

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Номер записи: 46
08-06-2017 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM, AND METHOD FOR USING IDENTIFICATION MEDIUM

Номер: US20170157972A1
Автор: Ooishi Hitoshi
Принадлежит: ZEON CORPORATION

An identification medium including a metal foil and a cholesteric resin layer fragmentally disposed on the metal foil. In the identification medium, chromaticity coordinates (x1, y1) in an xy chromaticity diagram of the metal foil and chromaticity coordinates (x2, y2) in an xy chromaticity diagram of the cholesteric resin layer satisfy: 1. An identification medium comprising a metal foil and a cholesteric resin layer fragmentally disposed on the metal foil , [{'br': None, 'i': x', 'x, '0≦|1−2|≦0.02 and'}, {'br': None, 'i': y', 'y, '0≦|1−2|≦0.02.'}], 'wherein chromaticity coordinates (x1, y1) in an xy chromaticity diagram of the metal foil and chromaticity coordinates (x2, y2) in an xy chromaticity diagram of the cholesteric resin layer satisfy2. The identification medium according to claim 1 , wherein a distance between a surface of the metal foil on a side of the cholesteric resin layer and a surface of the cholesteric resin layer on a side opposite to the metal foil is 3 μm or larger and 10 μm or smaller.3. The identification medium according to claim 1 , further comprising an isotropic layer claim 1 ,wherein the cholesteric resin layer and the isotropic layer exist in a mixed manner in a single layer.4. The identification medium according to claim 1 , {'br': None, 'i': Ya', 'Yb, '0% 0/5|550−550|≦10%.'}, 'wherein a reflectance Ya550 of the metal foil at a wavelength of 550 nm and a reflectance Yb550 of the cholesteric resin layer at a wavelength of 550 nm satisfy5. The identification medium according to claim 1 , further comprising a thermoplastic resin layer between the metal foil and the cholesteric resin layer.6. A method for producing the identification medium according to claim 5 , comprising:a step of disposing the thermoplastic resin layer on the metal foil;a step of bringing the thermoplastic resin layer into contact with the cholesteric resin layer; anda step of welding the thermoplastic resin layer and the cholesteric resin layer together.7. A method of ...

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Номер записи: 47
14-05-2020 дата публикации

SECURITY ELEMENT COMPRISING A PRINTED IMAGE WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT

Номер: US20200147992A1
Автор: Muller Oliver, Nunez Juan
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A method for manufacturing a physical security element with a spatially appearing pattern includes a carrier and at least one see-through transparent cover layer. Onto the carrier is applied a design layer deformable under pressure. Either the carrier has a lower dimensional stability under heat than the cover layer, or a cover layer has a lower dimensional stability under heat than the carrier. A see-through transparent structural layer forming the pattern is arranged between carrier and cover layer. The structural layer has a higher dimensional stability under heat than either the carrier or a cover layer. During lamination, the structural layer is pressed into the carrier or into the cover layer, whereby the design layer is deformed under the pattern formed by the structural layer and the structural layer in its edge regions is reshaped in such a way that its surfaces, in cross-section, converge tangentially. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method for manufacturing a physical security element having a spatially appearing pattern , comprising the steps of:providing a carrier,providing at least one see-through transparent cover layer,applying a design layer onto the carrier,wherein either the carrier has a lower dimensional stability under heat than the cover layer, or a cover layer has a lower dimensional stability under heat than the carrier,wherein the design layer is deformable under pressure,arranging a see-through transparent structural layer between carrier and cover layer forming the pattern,wherein the structural layer has a higher or a similar dimensional stability under heat than the carrier or a cover layer,laminating the carrier and the layers under pressure and heat,wherein during lamination the structural layer is pressed into the carrier or via the carrier into a cover layer, whereby the design layer is deformed in accordance with the pattern formed by the structural layer, and whereby the structural layer in its edge regions is reshaped in such a way that, ...

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Номер записи: 48
24-06-2021 дата публикации

Laminated body

Номер: US20210187993A1
Автор: Shuhei Urata, Takumi Motoi
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

Provided is a laminated body in which a print layer is provided downstream of a laser color development layer without lowering quality. A card is provided with an offset print layer laminated on a base material, a buffer layer laminated on the offset print layer and having translucency, and a laser color development layer laminated on the buffer layer. The buffer layer minimizes scratches on the offset print layer that occur with the heat generation of the laser color development layer.

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Номер записи: 49
01-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MICROCHIP SUPPORT WITH A SURFACE EFFECT

Номер: US20210201103A1
Автор: KARAFOTIS Stephane, KODJAGUEUZIAN Gilles, Subra Sebastien
Принадлежит: THALES DIS FRANCE SA

The invention relates to a method for producing a support body in a card format, with a graphic customization, that has a surface finishing effect that is more or less smooth, rough, mirrored or matte on the support body. The method includes supplying a support body having a layer of material configured to allow a marking by punching or lamination. The layer is exposed on the main external face and the surface finishing effect is equivalent to that obtained by a step of marking or lamination while not including a step of depositing varnish. 1. A method for manufacturing a support body , in card format , with graphics personalisation and a surface finish effect on said support body that is variably smooth , rough , mirror or matt; wherein said method comprises the step of providing a support body having a layer of material configured to allow marking by punching or lamination ,wherein said layer is exposed on the main external surface and said surface finishing effect is equivalent to that of coating and is obtained by a marking or lamination step without comprising a coating application step.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said marking is carried out by punching through film placed between a punch and said main surface.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the film is in the form of a continuous tape.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the continuous tape is moved step by step from one punch strike to the next to offer a new surface of unpunched tape at each punch strike or after a predetermined series of punch strikes.5. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the film has a matt or mirror surface.6. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the punch has a personalisation pattern that is raised and/or recessed relative to a main surface of the punch.7. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the film is made of polymer material or metal.8. A method according to claim 7 , wherein the material of the polymer film is chosen from polyethylene ...

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Номер записи: 50
06-06-2019 дата публикации

SECURITY ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND VALUE DOCUMENT

Номер: US20190168530A1
Автор: Kecht Johann, SCHLOSSBAUER Axel, Steinlein Stephan
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A security element for securing value documents comprises a first polymer containing a feature substance, which is at least partially surrounded by a second polymer, wherein the first polymer is a hydrophobic, water-insoluble polymer which, at an elevated pH value and at elevated ambient temperature at a treatment duration of less than 60 minutes can be converted into a hydrophilic, water-soluble polymer. The security elements also contains a second polymer, which is a hydrophilic, water-soluble polymer, wherein the elevated pH value is greater than 12 and the elevated ambient temperature is greater than 90° C. 119.-. (canceled)20. A security element for securing value documents , comprising a first polymer containing a feature substance , which is at least partially surrounded by a second polymer ,wherein the first polymer is a hydrophobic, water-insoluble polymer which, at an elevated pH value and at elevated ambient temperature at a treatment duration of less than 60 minutes, can be converted into a hydrophilic, water-soluble polymer, and the second polymer is a hydrophilic, water-soluble polymer,wherein the elevated pH value is greater than 12, and the elevated ambient temperature is greater than 90° C.21. The security element according to claim 20 , wherein the security element claim 20 , when introduced into a moist paper stock claim 20 , results in a mottling fiber or planchet.22. The security element according to claim 20 , wherein the feature substance has luminescent claim 20 , magnetic or photochromic properties.23. The security element according to claim 20 , wherein the first polymer can be converted into a water-soluble polymer by saponification in a basic medium.24. The security element according to claim 23 , wherein the first polymer is polyvinyl acetate or a polyester and is polyvinyl acetate.2520. The security element according to claim 23 , wherein the second polymer is polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer.26. The security element ...

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Номер записи: 51
28-05-2020 дата публикации

EMBEDDED METAL CARD AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20200164675A1
Автор: Ridenour Doug, Tucker Aaron
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A system and method for producing a multi-layered materials sheet that can be separated into a number of payment cards having an embedded metal layer that provides durability and aesthetics at a reduced cost and increased efficiency. During product of the materials sheet, multiple layers are collated and laminated to produce a large materials sheet. The lamination step involves heating and cooling the materials at specific temperatures and pressures for specific time periods. At a registration step, the sheet is automatically milled with alignment holes. During a singulation step, the alignment holes are used to position the sheet on a vacuum table, and vacuum holds the sheet in place while a milling device cuts cards from the sheet. 120-. (canceled)21. A transaction card , comprising:at least one overlay including a clear material, wherein the at least one overlay is configured to be laser engraved;at least one bonding layer including polyethylene terephthalate (PET);a metal layer laminated to the at least one overlay via the at least one bonding layer and including tempered stainless steel; andat least one chip hole extending at least partially into one or more of the at least one overlay, the at least one bonding layer, or the metal layer, and wherein the at least one chip hole is configured to receive a security chip.22. The transaction card of claim 21 , wherein the at least one overlay includes a first overlay and a second overlay claim 21 , wherein the at least one bonding layer includes a first bonding layer and a second bonding layer claim 21 , and wherein the metal layer is laminated to the first and second overlays via the first and second bonding layers claim 21 , respectively.23. The transaction card of claim 21 , wherein the at least one overlay includes polyvinyl chloride.24. The transaction card of claim 21 , further comprising a security chip received within the at least one chip hole.25. The transaction card of claim 21 , further comprising at ...

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Номер записи: 52
28-06-2018 дата публикации

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND SECURITY DEVICES

Номер: US20180178577A1
Автор: Lister Adam
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method of making a security device, comprising: forming an array of primary focusing elements on a first region of a focusing element support layer, by applying at least one transparent curable material either to the focusing element support layer or to a casting tool carrying a surface relief over an area which includes at least the first region, the surface relief comprising portions corresponding to the primary focusing elements; forming the transparent curable material(s) with the casting tool; and curing the transparent curable material(s) so as to retain the surface relief in the first region; wherein the surface relief further includes a plurality of structures of greater depth than the height of the primary focusing elements such that the cured transparent material(s) include a plurality of features protruding above the height of the primary focusing elements between primary focusing elements of the array. 1. A method of making a security device , comprising:(a) forming an array of primary focusing elements on a first region of a focussing element support layer, by:(a)(i) applying at least one transparent curable material either to the focusing-element support layer or to a casting tool carrying a surface relief over an area which includes at least the first region, the surface relief comprising portions corresponding to the primary focusing-elements;(a)(ii) forming the transparent curable material(s) with the casting tool; and(a)(iii) curing the transparent curable material(s) so as to retain the surface relief in the first region;wherein the surface relief further includes a plurality of structures of greater depth than the height of the primary focusing elements such that the cured transparent material(s) include a plurality of features protruding above the height of the primary focussing elements between primary focusing-elements of the array, wherein the surface relief is configured such that more than one of the primary focusing elements of the array ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-07-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY AND/OR VALUABLE DOCUMENT WITH PERSONALIZED INFORMATION

Номер: US20150191037A1
Автор: Fischer Jörg, Hagemann Michael, Mathea Arthur, Muth Oliver, Pflughoefft Malte, PUDLEINER Heinz
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The invention relates to a method for producing a security and/or valuable document containing a polymer layer composite or consisting thereof, said polymer layer composite being formed from a polymer layer partial composite and a polymer cover layer and the polymer layer partial composite and/or the polymer cover layer containing a laser sensitive component, consisting of the followings steps: A) first personalized information is applied to the polymer layer partial composite by means of an inkjet printing method as a colored inkjet printed layer, B) the polymer cover layer is applied to the inkjet printed layer and is joined to the polymer layer partial composite by thermal lamination, and C) second personalized information is inscribed into the polymer layer composite of the security and/or valuable document, obtained in step B), by means of laser engraving. The invention also relates to a security and/or valuable document that can be produced according to said method. 1. A method for producing a security and/or valuable document containing a polymer layer composite or consisting thereof , said polymer layer composite being formed from a polymer layer partial composite comprising a first polymer and a polymer cover layer comprising a second polymer , the polymer layer partial composite and/or the polymer cover layer containing a laser sensitive component , wherein the method comprisesA) applying first personalized information to the polymer layer partial composite by means of an inkjet printing method as a colored inkjet printed layer,B) applying the polymer cover layer to the inkjet printed layer with subsequent joining to the polymer layer partial composite by thermal lamination, and eitherC1) inscribing second personalized information into the polymer layer composite of the security and/or valuable document obtained in step B) by means of laser engraving, or{'sub': '2', 'C) inscribing second personalized information into the polymer layer partial composite, ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-07-2018 дата публикации

Optically variable ghost image with embedded data

Номер: US20180186164A1
Автор: Ashley S.R. TIGUY, Daoshen Bi, Robert L. Jones, Yecheng Wu
Принадлежит: Idemia Identity and Security USA LLC

Techniques are described to embed graphical identifiers into a ghost image within a layer of laminate of an identification document. The ghost image includes optically variable media that has a first appearance when viewed from a front of the identification document in reflected light at a first angle and a second, different appearance when viewed from the front of the identification document in reflected light in a second, different angle. During the ghost image generation process, a graphical identifier can be placed on a baseline ghost image to generate an adjusted ghost image. Once the adjusted ghost image is printed onto the identification document, the graphical identifier can be viewable based on the appearance of the adjusted ghost identifier in relation to the reflected light.

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Номер записи: 55
05-07-2018 дата публикации

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND SECURITY DEVICES

Номер: US20180186165A1
Автор: Holmes Brian William
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A security device is disclosed, comprising forming an array of focussing elements on first region of first surface of focussing element support layer, applying a pedestal layer comprising one transparent material onto first region of first surface of focussing element support layer applying transparent curable material to the pedestal layer or a casting tool carrying surface relief corresponding to focussing elements, over first region forming transparent curable material(s) with the casting tool bringing first surface of focussing element support layer against the casting tool that transparent curable material between the surface relief and the pedestal layer, across first region; and curing transparent curable material(s) on the pedestal layer to retain surface relief in first region; wherein focal length of focussing elements focal plane lies on first surface of focussing element support layer, or beyond first surface of focussing element support layer relative to the location of array of focussing elements. 1. A method of making a security device , comprising:(a) forming an array of focussing elements on a first region of a first surface of a focussing element support layer, by:(a)(i′) applying a pedestal layer comprising at least one transparent material onto at least the first region of the first surface of the focussing element support layer;(a)(i) applying at least one transparent curable material either to the pedestal layer or to a casting tool carrying a surface relief corresponding to the focussing elements, over at least the first region;(a)(ii) forming the transparent curable material(s) with the casting tool by bringing the first surface of the focussing element support layer against the casting tool such that the at least one transparent curable material is between the surface relief and the pedestal layer, across at least the first region; and(a)(iii) curing the transparent curable material(s) on the pedestal layer so as to retain the surface relief ...

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Номер записи: 56
06-07-2017 дата публикации

Method for the production of a multi-layer data medium with security inscriptions

Номер: US20170190205A1
Автор: Didier ALBERNY-SICARD, Eric Philippe
Принадлежит: Fasver SAS

Disclosed is a method for the production of a multi-layer data medium by the hot rolling under pressure of a plurality of superimposed layers ( 12 ) having security inscriptions. Marking rolling is carried out on at least one layer to be marked ( 12 a ) covered with a marking film ( 20, 21 ) bearing inscriptions ( 22 ) in vitrophany applied in contact with the layer to be marked, then the marking film is separated from the layer to be marked, the latter having the security inscriptions.

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Номер записи: 57
06-07-2017 дата публикации

MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND TRANSACTION CARD HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20170192130A1
Автор: Hebrink Timothy J., Johnson Stephen A., Liu YuFeng, NORTH DIANE
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A multilayer optical film includes alternating layers of first and second optical layers; the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers and first diol monomers, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of the first dicarboxylate monomers have pendant ionic groups; the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; and wherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04. The multilayer optical film may be a polarizer film, a reflective polarizer film, a diffuse blend reflective polarizer film, a diffuser film, a brightness enhancing film, a turning film, a mirror film, or a combination thereof. The multilayer optical film may also be a transaction card such as a financial transaction card, an identification card, a key card, or a ticket card. A method of making the multilayer film is also disclosed. 1. A multilayer optical film comprising:alternating layers of first and second optical layers;the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers wherein the first dicarboxylate monomers are selected from naphthalate dicarboxylate, terephthalate, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of at least one dicarboxylate monomer having pendant ionic groups, and first diol monomers;the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; andwherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04, and wherein the multilayer optical film comprises 50 to 700 optical layers.2. The multilayer optical film of claim 1 , wherein the pendant ionic group comprises a sulfonate claim 1 , phosphonate claim 1 , or carboxylate group claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The multilayer optical film of claim 1 , wherein the first dicarboxylate monomers comprise sodium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , lithium claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
11-06-2020 дата публикации

Laminates, identification documents, and methods for verifying identification documents

Номер: US20200180346A1
Автор: Kazuyo Minowa, Mihoko OHKAWA
Принадлежит: Toppan Printing Co Ltd

A laminate includes: a first laminate member; a second laminate member; and a hidden print formed by printing invisible ink between the first laminate member and the second laminate member. The hidden print is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation outside the visible range. When irradiated with electromagnetic radiation outside a visible range that has passed through at least one of the first laminate member and the second laminate member, the hidden print absorbs the electromagnetic radiation to thereby show a sign, and, when irradiated with visible light, the hidden print does not show the sign.

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Номер записи: 59
11-06-2020 дата публикации

SECURITY INLAY FOR AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY INLAY FOR AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20200180347A1
Автор: Brandl Franz, Brunner Anton, Ederer Martin, Hoecherl Franz, Michl Thomas, Wanjek Michael
Принадлежит:

A security inlay having optically recognizable characters for an identity document comprises a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer. The first and second transparent layers are connected to one another. A first portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by blackened sections in at least one of the layers. A second portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the color coating. The first and second portions are arranged and configured to reflect visible light. Infrared light is reflected by the first portion of the optical characters. During irradiation with visible light, the security inlay thus shows first graphical information formed jointly by the first portion of the optically recognizable characters and the second portion of the optically recognizable characters. Under irradiation with infrared light, the security inlay shows second graphical information formed by the first portion of the optical characters. 2. The security inlay for an identity document as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe color coating comprises different color components from cyan, magenta and yellow.3. The security inlay for an identity document as claimed in claim 1 , whereinat least one of the first and second transparent layers is to be blackened by the action of at least one beam of laser light.4. The security inlay for an identity document as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe blackened sections in at least one of the first and second transparent layers have omissions, whereinthe omissions are in particular in the form of letters which are surrounded by the blackened sections.5. The security inlay for an identity document as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a transparent cover layer, and/oran insert which comprises at least a first opaque insert layer, and/ora third transparent layer which is to be blackened by laser light, and/ora fourth transparent layer which is to be blackened by laser light, and/ora first background color ...

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Номер записи: 60
12-07-2018 дата публикации

Methods of manufacturing security documents and security devices

Номер: US20180194157A1
Автор: Brian William Holmes, John Godfrey
Принадлежит: De la Rue International Ltd

A method of making a security device including: (a) forming an array of focussing elements on at least a first region of a focussing element support layer, by: (a)(i) applying a first transparent curable material either to the focussing element support layer or to a casting tool carrying a surface relief corresponding to the focussing elements, over an first sub-region of the first region and applying a second transparent curable material to a second sub-region of the first region laterally offset from the first sub-region, the first and second transparent curable materials having different optical detection characteristics from one another; (a)(ii) forming the first and second transparent curable materials with the casting tool; and (a)(iii) curing the first and second transparent curable materials in the first region, so as to retain the surface relief.

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Номер записи: 61
13-07-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTILAYER DATA MEDIUM WITH SECURITY MARKING WHICH CAN BE MARKED BY LASER

Номер: US20170197452A1
Автор: BES Laurence, PHILIPPE Eric
Принадлежит: FASVER

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a multi-layer data medium by hot rolling under pressure, able to be marked under the effect of laser radiation applied to at least one outer surface () of this medium, in which at least one marking () with optically variable effect is disposed with respect to a laser marking sub-layer so that said outer surface () has a portion with optically variable effect optically superimposed on at least one part of the laser marking sub-layer and a portion () without marking with optically variable effect optically superimposed on at least one part of the laser marking sub-layer. These portions are produced with contents of at least one marking agent which is sensitive to said laser radiation which are different. 114-. (canceled)16132020171816. Method according to claim 15 , wherein each marking () with optically variable effect is disposed with respect to the laser marking sub-layer () so that said laser marking sub-layer () extends facing at least one separation ( claim 15 , ) between the portion with optically variable effect and the portion () without marking with optically variable effect.1711. Method according to claim 15 , wherein said contents of at least one marking agent which is sensitive to said laser radiation are selected so that the laser marking obtained under the effect of said laser radiation claim 15 , as seen from said outer surface () claim 15 , is at least substantially homogeneous.18162122. Method according to claim 15 , wherein said portion () without marking with optically variable effect is without any marking agent which is sensitive to said laser radiation claim 15 , at least one marking agent which is sensitive to said laser radiation being incorporated into at least one covering layer ( claim 15 , ) only in said portion with optically variable effect.1921222122. Method according to claim 15 , wherein at least one covering layer ( claim 15 , ) incorporating at least one marking agent which is ...

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Номер записи: 62
30-07-2015 дата публикации

Card with marbled visual effect and associated manufacturing process

Номер: US20150210105A1
Автор: Sébastien Subra, Stéphane Karafotis
Принадлежит: GEMALTO SA

This invention concerns a card with a marbled visual effect, said card comprising at least one substrate layer comprising a first and a second side, wherein said substrate layer is covered with a translucent protective layer, wherein a pattern cracked by lamination is printed on at least one of the sides of the substrate layer so that the colour located underneath said pattern can be seen through the cracks.

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Номер записи: 63
27-07-2017 дата публикации

AN IMPROVED POLYMERIC SHEET MATERIAL FOR USE IN MAKING POLYMERIC SECURITY DOCUMENTS SUCH AS BANKNOTES

Номер: US20170210161A1
Автор: Cape Samuel M., Cote Paul F., Gosnell Jonathan D.
Принадлежит:

An improved polymeric sheet material for use in making polymeric security documents such as banknotes is provided. The inventive polymeric sheet material has one or more integrated and/or applied optical security devices. Polymeric security documents made using these improved polymeric sheet materials are also provided. 1. An improved polymeric sheet material for use in making polymeric security documents such as banknotes , which is made up of a polymer or polymeric substrate having a thickness greater than or equal to about 60 microns and one or more integrated and/or applied optical security devices which project one or more synthetic images , the one or more optical security devices being integrated and/or applied to all or part of the substrate , wherein when the one or more optical security devices is positioned on or within only a portion of the substrate , an opacifying coating is optionally used to cover remaining portions thereof ,wherein, the improved polymeric sheet material has one or more integrated optical security devices, wherein the one or more integrated optical security devices is made up of an arrangement of image icons and an overlying optionally embedded arrangement of focusing elements that are located on an upper surface of the polymer or polymeric substrate, and a reflective layer that is located directly below the arrangement of image icons and the optionally embedded arrangement of focusing elements on a lower surface of the substrate, wherein the reflective layer is a patterned metal layer in which secondary image icons are formed by patterned dernetallization, wherein when viewing the improved polymeric sheet material, the one or more synthetic images appear with missing areas in the form of the secondary image icons,orwherein, the improved polymeric sheet material has one or more applied optical security devices, wherein the one or more applied optical security devices is made up of an arrangement of image icons and an underlying ...

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Номер записи: 64
26-07-2018 дата публикации

LAMINATED BODY

Номер: US20180207974A1
Автор: Motoi Takumi, URATA Shuhei
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

Provided is a laminated body in which a print layer is provided downstream of a laser color development layer without lowering quality. A card is provided with an offset print layer laminated on a base material, a buffer layer laminated on the offset print layer and having translucency, and a laser color development layer laminated on the buffer layer. The buffer layer minimizes scratches on the offset print layer that occur with the heat generation of the laser color development layer. 1. A laminated body comprising:a base material;a print layer laminated above the base material;a barrier layer laminated above the print layer and having translucency; anda laser color development layer laminated above the barrier layer and having translucency,wherein the barrier layer suppresses damage to the print layer due to heat generated in the laser color development layer by laser irradiation.2. The laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness t (mm) of the barrier layer is 0.01≤t≤0.05.3. The laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness t (mm) of the barrier layer is 0.01≤t≤0.02.4. The laminated body according to claim 1 ,further comprising a protective layer provided above the laser color development layer, having translucency, and protecting the laser color development layer.5. The laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein the barrier layer has optical diffraction structure.6. The laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein the laminated body is a card. The present invention relates to a laminated body having a laser color development layer.Conventionally, there was a card in which a laser color development layer was laminated above a support (base material) (for example, Patent Document 1).However, if a print layer by offset printing or the like is provided below the laser color development layer in the case of the conventional card, the print layer is damaged due to heat generated in the laser color development layer as a result of laser beam ...

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Номер записи: 65
06-08-2015 дата публикации

Polycarbonate-based security documents and/or documents of value with a hologram in the card body

Номер: US20150220056A1
Автор: Dennis Hönel, Friedrich-Karl Bruder, Georgios Tziovaras, Horst Berneth, Marc-Stephan Weiser, Thomas Fäcke, Thomas Rölle
Принадлежит: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG

The invention relates to polycarbonate-based or copolycarbonate-based security documents and/or documents of value which contain at least one hologram integrated in the card body, and to a method for producing such security documents and/or documents of value.

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Номер записи: 66
11-07-2019 дата публикации

LASER TREATMENT OF SECURE DOCUMENTS

Номер: US20190210397A1
Автор: Peters Eric MacKenzie
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY AB

A security feature, a document including a security feature, and a method of producing a document are provided. In one example a security document is disclosed to include a substrate having an imprinted lacquer applied to a first side of the substrate and a metal complex ink applied to the first side of the substrate thereby covering the imprinted lacquer applied to the first side of the substrate. The security document further includes a laser feature created in the metal complex ink. 1. A method of manufacturing a secure document , comprising:receiving a substrate having an imprinted lacquer applied to a first side of the substrate;applying a metal complex ink to the first side of the substrate thereby covering the imprinted lacquer applied to the first side of the substrate;curing the metal complex ink within a predetermined amount of time of applying the metal complex ink to the first side of the substrate; andapplying laser energy to at least one of the metal complex ink and the substrate, thereby creating a laser-treated holographic feature on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying a second layer to a second side of the substrate that opposes the first side of the substrate;covering the metal complex ink with a third layer thereby sandwiching the substrate between the second layer and the third layer; andlaminating the substrate, second layer, and third layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the metal complex ink comprises a lower curing temperature than the substrate claim 2 , the second layer claim 2 , and the third layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser-treated holographic feature extends entirely through a thickness of the metal complex ink and at least partially extends into the imprinted lacquer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser-treated holographic feature corresponds to a portion of the metal complex ink that has been ablated.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser energy applied to the metal ...

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Номер записи: 67
11-07-2019 дата публикации

SECURE DOCUMENT HAVING IMAGE ESTABLISHED WITH METAL COMPLEX INK

Номер: US20190210398A1
Автор: Peters Eric MacKenzie
Принадлежит: ASSA ABLOY AB

A security feature, a document including a security feature, and a method of producing a document are provided. In one example a security document is disclosed to include a substrate having an embossed lacquer applied to a first side of the substrate and a metal complex ink applied to the first side of the substrate thereby covering the embossed lacquer applied to the first side of the substrate. The security document further includes a laser feature created in the metal complex ink. 1. A method of manufacturing a secure document , comprising:receiving a substrate having an embossed lacquer applied to a first side of the substrate;applying a plurality of metal complex ink lines to the first side of the substrate;curing the metal complex ink lines within a predetermined amount of time of applying the metal complex ink lines to the first side of the substrate; andapplying laser energy to predetermined portions of the metal complex ink lines to produce an image within the metal complex ink lines, wherein the laser energy is applied to the predetermined portions of the metal complex ink lines after the metal complex ink lines have been cured.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a plasmonic effect in the image by ablating at least some portions of the metal complex ink lines.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal complex ink lines are formed into sets of lines and wherein each set of lines comprises at least two different types of metal complex ink.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a set of lines comprises a first metal complex ink and a second metal complex ink claim 3 , wherein the first metal complex ink and second metal complex ink exhibit at least one different optical characteristic from one another claim 3 , and wherein the image is produced by ablating certain portions of the first metal complex ink and not ablating a portion of the second metal complex ink that is adjacent to the certain portions of the first metal complex ink thereby ...

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Номер записи: 68
09-07-2020 дата публикации

Security inlay having a uv coating for an identity document and method for producing a security inlay having a uv coating for an identity document

Номер: US20200215841A1
Автор: Anton Brunner, Franz Brandi, Franz HOECHERL, Martin Ederer, Michael Wanjek, Thomas Michl
Принадлежит: Muehlbauer GmbH and Co KG

A security inlay having optically recognizable characters for an identity document comprises a first transparent layer and a second transparent layer. A color coating is situated on the first transparent layer. Furthermore, a first UV color coating, which reflects at least UV light at least in a first wavelength range, is situated on the first layer and/or on the color coating. The first and second transparent layers are connected to one another. A first portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by blackened sections in at least one of the layers. A second portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the color coating. A third portion of the optically recognizable characters is formed by the UV color coating. The first and the second portions of the optically recognizable characters reflect visible light. The third portion of the optically recognizable characters reflects UV light.

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Номер записи: 69
09-07-2020 дата публикации

MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND TRANSACTION CARD HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20200217989A1
Автор: Froissard Laurent, Hebrink Timothy J., Johnosn Stephen A., Kivel Edward J., Liu YuFeng, NORTH DIANE, Wold Chad R.
Принадлежит:

A multilayer optical film includes alternating layers of first and second optical layers; the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers and first diol monomers, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of the first dicarboxylate monomers have pendant ionic groups; the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; and wherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04. The multilayer optical film may be a polarizer film, a reflective polarizer film, a diffuse blend reflective polarizer film, a diffuser film, a brightness enhancing film, a turning film, a mirror film, or a combination thereof. The multilayer optical film may also be a transaction card such as a financial transaction card, an identification card, a key card, or a ticket card. A method of making the multilayer film is also disclosed. 123.-. (canceled)24. Eyewear comprising: alternating layers of first and second optical layers;', 'the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers and first diol monomers, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of the first dicarboxylate monomers have pendant ionic groups;', 'the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; and, 'a multilayer optical film comprisingwherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04.25. The eyewear of claim 24 , wherein the pendant ionic group comprises a sulfonate claim 24 , phosphonate claim 24 , or carboxylate group claim 24 , or a combination thereof.26. The eyewear of claim 24 , wherein the first dicarboxylate monomers comprise sodium claim 24 , potassium claim 24 , lithium claim 24 , zinc claim 24 , magnesium claim 24 , calcium claim 24 , cobalt claim 24 , iron claim 24 , or antimony counterions claim 24 , or a combination thereof.27. ...

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Номер записи: 70
01-08-2019 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICES

Номер: US20190232708A1
Автор: GODFREY John, Holmes Brian William, WHITEMAN Robert
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A security device is disclosed, comprising an array of focussing elements with regular periodicity in at least a first direction, each focusing element having an optical footprint of which different portions will be directed to the viewer in dependence on the viewing angle; and an array of image elements with regular periodicity in at least the first direction overlapping the array of focusing structures, the image elements representing portions of at least two respective images, and at least one image element from each respective image being located in the optical footprint of each focusing structure. The security device includes a first region and a second region which is laterally offset from the first, the image elements in the first region being laterally shifted in at least the first direction relative to the image elements in the second region such that, at a first viewing angle, in the first region of the device the focussing structures direct image elements corresponding to a first image to the viewer such that the first image is displayed across the first region of the device, and simultaneously, in the second region of the device, the focussing structures direct image elements corresponding to a second image to the viewer such that the second image is displayed across the second region of the device, and at a second viewing angle the second image is displayed across the first region of the device and simultaneously the first image is displayed across the second region of the device. The security device further comprises a colour filter located in use between the image elements and the viewer, the colour filter overlapping at least part of the array of focussing elements and the array of image elements, and having a first colour in the first region of the device and a different colour in the second region of the device such that the colour appearance of the first and second images is different in the respective first and second regions of the device. 1. A ...

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Номер записи: 71
01-08-2019 дата публикации

Volume hologram sheet to be embedded, forgery prevention paper, and card

Номер: US20190232709A1
Автор: Minoru Azakami, Nobuko Oikawa
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

An object of the present invention is to provide a thin volume hologram sheet to be embedded sufficiently resistant to a mechanical stress such as a stress including a tensile stress, a shear stress and a compression stress at the time of processing even under a heating condition, a forgery prevention paper and a card using the same. The object is achieved by providing a volume hologram sheet to be embedded comprising a volume hologram layer, and a substrate disposed only on one side surface of the volume hologram layer using an adhesion means, wherein a peeling strength of the volume hologram layer and the substrate is 25 gf/25 mm or more.

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Номер записи: 72
23-07-2020 дата публикации

HINGED LAMINATED BODY, LAYOUT SHEET FOR HINGED LAMINATED BODY, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR HINGED LAMINATED BODY

Номер: US20200230993A1
Автор: Motoi Takumi, Nishioka Toru
Принадлежит:

A thin hinged laminated body and a layout sheet for the hinged laminated body are provided. A hinged laminated body, equipped with: an IC module having an IC chip capable of performing contactless communication; a hinge layer having a hinge sectiones which can be bound into a booklet; a non-hinge layer which is laminated onto the hinge layer and does not have a hinge part, wherein the hinge layer is disposed over the entire surface of the laminated body having the hinge, the hinge layer and the non-hinge layer have a housing hole penetrating across the two layers, and the IC module is housed and held inside the housing hole. 1. A hinged laminated body comprising:an IC module having an IC chip capable of performing contactless communication;a hinge layer having a hinge section bindable into a booklet; anda non-hinge layer which is laminated on the hinge layer and does not have a hinge section,wherein the hinge layer is provided on an entire surface of the hinged laminated body,the non hinge layer has a housing hole penetrating thereof, and the IC module is housed and held in the housing hole.2. The hinged laminated body according to claim 1 ,wherein the IC module further has a mounted substrate on one surface of which the IC chip is mounted,a width of the mounted substrate is larger than a width of the IC chip in a cross-sectional view, andthe housing hole is divided into a first housing hole on a side of the hinge layer and a second housing hole on a side of the non-hinge layer in the cross-sectional view, the first housing hole houses one of the mounted substrate and the IC chip, and the second housing hole houses the other one of the mounted substrate and the IC chip.3. The hinged laminated body according to claim 2 ,wherein the first housing hole or the second housing hole housing the IC chip has a width not allowing the mounted substrate to be housed.4. The hinged laminated body according claim 1 ,wherein a melting temperature of the hinge layer is different ...

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Номер записи: 73
21-09-2017 дата публикации

Transfer Film and Method for Producing a Transfer Film

Номер: US20170267013A1
Автор: Gnos Reto, Hoffmann Michael, STAUB René, Streb Christina
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a transfer film (), in particular hot-stamping film, the use of a transfer film (), a film, a security document (), and a method for producing a transfer film (). Here, it is provided that the transfer film () comprises a transfer layer () detachably arranged on a carrier layer (). The transfer layer () further has at least one first color layer () and the at least one first color layer () comprises at least one binder and at least first pigments, the color appearance of which changes depending on the observation angle.

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Номер записи: 74
28-09-2017 дата публикации

ECO-FRIENDLY CARD CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD

Номер: US20170274696A1
Автор: Hazen John, Hoague Larry
Принадлежит: Hazen Paper Company

A manufacturing assembly for the creation of laminate constructions includes a calendar device arranged to accept a laminate of three or more layers of material stock, as provided by a matching three or more rolls of the material stock. A sheeting device is arranged downstream from the calendar device for cutting the laminate into predetermined sizes, such that the laminate is kept in a non-rolled, planar orientation subsequent to the laminate exiting the calendar and before the laminate is sheeted by the sheeting device. 1. A manufacturing assembly for the creation of laminate constructions , said manufacturing assembly comprising:a calendar device arranged to accept a laminate of three or more layers of material stock, said three or more layers of material stock being provided by a matching three or more rolls of said material stock;a sheeting device arranged downstream from said calendar device, said sheeting device cutting said laminate into predetermined sizes; andwherein said laminate is kept in a, non-rolled, planar orientation subsequent to said laminate exiting said calendar and before said laminate is sheeted by said sheeting device.2. The manufacturing assembly for the creation of laminate constructions according to claim 1 , said manufacturing assembly further comprising:a registration and deposition assembly located downstream from said calendar device, said registration and deposition assembly determining a proper position for a deposition of substances on said laminate construction.3. The manufacturing assembly for the creation of laminate constructions according to claim 2 , wherein:said substances include one of an ink and a metallic deposition.4. A method for laminating three or more layers of a material stock in a single lamination process claim 2 , said method comprising the steps of:arranging three or more rolls of said material stock such that a layer of said material stock from each of said rolls is aligned with one another, to form thereby a ...

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Номер записи: 75
29-09-2016 дата публикации

Light diffraction layer laminated sheet and method for producing card

Номер: US20160282810A1
Автор: Takumi Motoi
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

Provided are: a light diffraction layer laminated sheet which enables easy production of a card that has a light analysis structure; and a card. A light diffraction layer laminated sheet material ( 20 A) which forms a part of a laminated structure of a card ( 1 ) by being laminated on top of a card base material ( 10 ). This light diffraction layer laminated sheet material ( 20 A) is provided with: a transparent sheet layer ( 20 ); a hologram layer ( 22 ) that has a contour smaller than the contour of the transparent sheet layer ( 20 ) and is laminated on one surface, which is the upper surface, of the transparent sheet layer ( 20 ); and an HS layer ( 21 ) that bonds the transparent sheet layer ( 20 ) and the hologram layer ( 22 ) with each other.

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Номер записи: 76
27-08-2020 дата публикации

Safety device, method and system for authorizing an operation

Номер: US20200269626A1
Автор: Dino Radice
Принадлежит: Dg Group Srl

The present invention refers to a safety device ( 1 ) for authorizing an operation, comprising: a supporting structure ( 2 ); a color-shift structure ( 5 ) coupled to the supporting structure ( 2 ) on a side or face of this latter; a first safety string ( 6 ) made in the supporting structure ( 2 ) and disposed on said side or face of the supporting structure ( 2 ) so that the first safety string ( 6 ) and color-shift structure ( 5 ) are overlapped on each other; a second safety string ( 7 ) made in the supporting structure ( 2 ) and disposed on said side or face of the supporting structure ( 2 ) so that the second safety string ( 7 ) and color-shift structure ( 5 ) are overlapped on each other. The present invention refers also to a safety method and system for authorizing an operation exploiting such safety device.

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Номер записи: 77
11-10-2018 дата публикации

A SECURITY SHEET FOR AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20180290478A1
Автор: Sugdon Matthew Charles
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

The present disclosure provides a security sheet () for an identity document (). The security sheet () comprises a plastic substrate () formed from a plurality of plastic layers (). The plastic substrate () comprises a plurality of windows () and each window () has a maximum width in the range of from approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 10 mm. The present invention is further directed to an identification document () comprising the security sheet (), a plurality of such identity documents () and a method of manufacturing the security sheet (). 1. A security sheet for an identity document comprising a plastic substrate formed from a plurality of plastic layers , the plastic substrate comprising a plurality of windows , each window having a maximum width in the range of from approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 10 mm.2. A security sheet as claimed in wherein each of the plurality of windows is formed from an insert located in an aperture in at least one of the plurality of plastic layers.3. A security sheet as claimed in further comprising at least one security element in the form of personal data claim 1 , the at least one security element being located in and/or on the plastic substrate and adjacent to or overlapping at least one of the windows.4. A security sheet as claimed in wherein at least one security element is less than approximately 5 mm from at least one window.5. A security sheet as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least one security element is in the form of personal data selected from at least one of an image claim 3 , text and a machine readable zone containing machine readable data.6. A security sheet as claimed in wherein at least one security element forms an image comprising a portrait image of a holder of the identity document.7. A security sheet as claimed in wherein the plurality of windows are disposed around the portrait image.8. A security sheet as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least one security element comprises marking within ...

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Номер записи: 78
11-10-2018 дата публикации

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SECURITY SHEET AND A SECURITY SHEET

Номер: US20180290481A1
Автор: Dixon Mark, PRACHAR Michael, SUGDON Matthew
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

The present invention is directed towards a method of manufacturing a security sheet () for displaying personal data and a security sheet () formed by such a method. The method comprises heating a plastic substrate () to an at least softened state. The method further comprises applying a resin () to a first and/or second outer surface () of the plastic substrate () such that the resin () fuses with the plastic substrate () during the heating step to form at least one raised structure (). The present disclosure is also directed towards a security document () comprising such a security sheet () and an apparatus () for manufacturing the security sheet (). 1. A method of manufacturing a security sheet for displaying personal data , the method comprising:heating a plastic substrate to an at least softened state; andapplying a resin to a first and/or second outer surface of the plastic substrate such that the resin fuses with the plastic substrate during the heating step to form at least one raised structure.2. A method as claimed in wherein a colourant is applied with the resin to the first and/or second outer surface.3. A method as claimed in wherein an ink is applied to the first and/or second outer surface claim 2 , the ink comprising the resin and the colourant.4. A method as claimed in wherein the ink comprises at least one of flexographic ink claim 3 , intaglio ink claim 3 , gravure ink claim 3 , offset printing ink claim 3 , inkjet ink claim 3 , optically variable ink claim 3 , optically variable magnetic ink claim 3 , machine readable ink and inks comprising materials which react to external stimuli.5. A method as claimed in wherein the ink comprises at least one of fluorescent claim 4 , phosphorescent claim 4 , infrared absorbing claim 4 , thermochromic claim 4 , photochromic claim 4 , magnetic claim 4 , electrochromic claim 4 , conductive and piezochromic materials.6. (canceled).7. A method as claimed in wherein the plastic substrate comprises a thermoplastic ...

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Номер записи: 79
17-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING WINDOW, EMBEDDED WATERMARK AND OTHER INTEGRATED SECURITY FEATURES IN A THERMOPLASTIC SECURITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20200290394A1
Автор: Gaudreau Marc, Patterson Ianthe E.M., THURAILINGAM Thivaharan
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The present invention provides improved methods for making a multiple layer thermoplastic security document having a window using COlaser cutting and engraving in combination with a vision system for precision registration of cut windows of each layer and layer to layer registration and further provides application and registration of security features between layers within the security document body including an embedded gray scale watermark.

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Номер записи: 80
17-09-2020 дата публикации

LIGHT DIFFRACTION LAYER LAMINATED SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARD

Номер: US20200292988A1
Автор: Motoi Takumi
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Provided are: a light diffraction layer laminated sheet which enables easy production of a card that has a light analysis structure; and a card. A light diffraction layer laminated sheet material which forms a part of a laminated structure of a card by being laminated on top of a card base material. This light diffraction layer laminated sheet material is provided with: a transparent sheet layer; a hologram layer that has a contour smaller than the contour of the transparent sheet layer and is laminated on one surface, which is the upper surface, of the transparent sheet layer; and an HS layer that bonds the transparent sheet layer and the hologram layer with each other.

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Номер записи: 81
24-09-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF PROTECTING SECURITY ELEMENTS FROM HEAT DEGRADATION DURING A HEAT-SEALING PROCESS

Номер: US20200297579A1
Автор: Hazen John, Hoague Larry
Принадлежит: Hazen Paper Company

A blister pack includes a housing having a plurality of cavities and a cover sealed to the housing and enclosing the cavities. The cover includes a base layer, at least one security element, and a heat protection layer. The heat protection layer includes one of an amorphous polymer and a semi-crystalline polymer. 1. A blister pack , comprising:a housing having a plurality of cavities;a cover sealed to said housing and enclosing said cavities, said cover including a base layer, a security layer including at least one security element, and a heat protection layer; andwherein said heat protection layer is comprised of one of an amorphous polymer and a semi-crystalline polymer.2. A method of protecting security elements deposited on a substrate from heat degradation during a heat-sealing process , said method comprising the steps of: defining a security element on said substrate;coating said security element with a heat resistant coating formed from a semi-crystalline polymer; andsealing said coated substrate to a package housing.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein:said security element is a holographic element.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein:said semi-crystalline polymer is chosen from the group consisting of: acrylic, polyester and polyurethane semi-crystalline polymers and combinations thereof.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein:said sealing is accomplished with a die, said die having a substantially uniform heating profile.6. A method of protecting security elements deposited on a substrate from heat degradation during a heat-sealing process claim 2 , said method comprising the steps of: defining a security element on said substrate;coating said security element with a heat resistant coating formed from a semi-crystalline polymer;defining a thickness of said semi-crystalline polymer in dependence upon a predetermined heat profile to be used during said heat-sealing process; andsealing said coated substrate to a package housing with ...

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Номер записи: 82
24-09-2020 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENT INCLUDING A LASERIZABLE LAYER AND A PATTERN FOR ILLUMINATIING IN ORDER TO COLOR A GRAYSCALE IMAGE, AND CORRESPONDING FABRICATION AND READING METHODS

Номер: US20200298610A1
Автор: Berthe Benoit, VANDROUX Coralie
Принадлежит:

A security document may include a laserizable first layer including a grayscale image formed by laserizing; a color pattern that is in alignment with the grayscale image; and a second layer arranged between the first layer and the pattern, such that the first layer is above the second layer, and the pattern is below the second layer. The second layer may be more opaque than the first layer, such that when observing the security document from the top, the grayscale image appears to be colored by the color pattern only when the bottom of the security document is being illuminated. 1. A security document comprising:a laserizable first layer including a grayscale image formed by laserizing;a color pattern in alignment with said grayscale image;a second layer arranged between said laserizable first layer and said color pattern, the laserizable first layer being above the second layer, and said color pattern being below the second layer, the second layer being more opaque than the laserizable first layer; anda third layer below said color pattern, the third layer being more opaque than the laserizable first layer;wherein the opacity of the second layer and the opacity of the third layer are such that when observing the security document from the top, said grayscale image appears to be colored by the color pattern only when the bottom of the security document is being illuminated.2. The security document according to claim 1 , wherein the color pattern includes at least two elements of different colors claim 1 , and the laserizable first layer is laserized while taking account of the colors of said two elements of different colors.3. The security document according to claim 2 , wherein the color pattern is a matrix of color pixels claim 2 , each pixel comprising a plurality of sub-pixels of different colors claim 2 , and the grayscale image includes grayscale pixels comprising grayscale sub-pixels in alignment with the sub-pixels of different colors in the color pattern.4. ...

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Номер записи: 83
15-11-2018 дата публикации

LAMINATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING LAMINATE, AND PERSONAL AUTHENTICATION MEDIUM

Номер: US20180326710A1
Автор: MINAMIKAWA Naoki
Принадлежит:

A transparent reflection layer is a visible light refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.0. In a plan view of a plane, the transparent reflection layer is located in a part of the transfer layer. At least a part of the transparent reflection layer is located inside an outline of the transfer layer. A portion of the transfer layer that is nil of the transparent reflection layer is a visible light refractive index of between 1.4 and 1.8 inclusive. The polycarbonate layer encloses the transfer layer. A cross section in a thickness direction of the laminate includes a first cross section that is nil of the transfer layer, a second cross section including the portion of the transfer layer that is nil of the transparent reflection layer, and a third cross section including a portion of the transfer layer that includes the transparent reflection layer. 1. A method for manufacturing a laminate , the method comprising: the transfer layer includes a plurality of layers including a transparent reflection layer,', 'the transparent reflection layer has a visible light refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.0, and', 'in a plan view of a plane in which the transfer layer extends, the transparent reflection layer is located in a part of the transfer layer and at least a part of the transparent reflection layer is located inside an outline of the transfer layer, and a portion of the transfer layer that is nil of the transparent reflection layer has a visible light refractive index of between 1.4 and 1.8 inclusive; and, 'transferring a transfer layer onto a first polycarbonate layer, wherein'}laminating the first polycarbonate layer and a second polycarbonate layer with the transfer layer together such that the transfer layer is held between and enclosed by the first and second polycarbonate layers.2. A laminate comprising: the transparent reflection layer has a visible light refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.0,', 'in a plan view of a plane in which the ...

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Номер записи: 84
22-10-2020 дата публикации

Laminate, verification, and method of producing laminate

Номер: US20200331235A1
Автор: Naoki Minamikawa
Принадлежит: Toppan Printing Co Ltd

A laminate includes a recording layer, a translucent front covering layer and a security foil laminated between the recording layer and the front covering layer and sealed in the laminate. The security foil has a thickness that is ⅕ or less the thickness of the recording layer to prevent or reduce falsification reusing the security foil. The security foil includes a relief layer having a relief surface and a protective layer covering the relief surface. In the thickness direction of the laminate, the protective layer adheres to the recording layer and the relief layer adheres to the front covering layer. The adhesion strength between the security foil and the recording layer is higher than the adhesion strength between the security foil and the front covering layer.

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Номер записи: 85
29-11-2018 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT WITH TACTILE FEATURE

Номер: US20180339541A1
Автор: Bi Daoshen, Jones Robert, Tiguy Ashley S.R.
Принадлежит: MORPHOTRUST USA, LLC

A method for creating an identification document that includes: defining a debossed region on a surface of a card blank, the debossed region having a pre-determined pattern being indented into the card blank; and applying, as part of a lamination process, an overlay on the surface of the card blank to cover the defined debossed region such that an air gap is formed on the card blank's surface during the lamination process and is sealed and removed after the lamination process, and that a tactile pattern thus created on the surface of the overlay substantially duplicates the pre-determined pattern of the defined debossed region. 1. An identification document comprising:a card blank; andan overlay,wherein the card blank has a debossed region on a surface of the card blank and the debossed region has a pre-determined pattern indented into the card blank, andwherein the overlay is arranged on the surface of the card blank to cover the debossed region such that a tactile pattern formed in the overlay substantially duplicates the pre-determined pattern of the debossed region.2. The identification document of claim 1 , wherein the card blank further includes a visible pattern.3. The identification document of claim 2 , wherein the overlay is configured to be applied on the surface of the card blank as part of a lamination process claim 2 , andwherein the visible pattern is configured to be printed onto the card blank using dye diffusion thermal transfer (D2T2) process such that no dye permeates through an air gap formed by the debossed region during the lamination process.4. The identification document of claim 3 , wherein the air gap is sealed during the lamination process and removed after the lamination process.5. The identification document of claim 2 , wherein the visible pattern includes a portion that matches a least a portion of the tactile pattern formed over the debossed region.6. The identification document of claim 2 , wherein the visible pattern comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 86
07-11-2019 дата публикации

SELF-AUTHENTICATING ARTICLES INCORPORATING PRECIOUS METALS

Номер: US20190337322A1
Автор: TANKO David
Принадлежит: GOLDNOTE CORPORATION

In part, the disclosure relates to articles of manufacture, such as banknote, that include one or more precious materials formed as unitary structure and that is secured within the article and disposed below one or more tamper resistant elements such that the article is self-authenticating. The articles may include polymer-based notes, instruments and other substantially planar articles defined by a boundary and an upper surface and a lower surface such that a precious material is at least in part co-planar with a third surface sandwiched therebetween. The disclosure also relates to a flexible precious metal storage apparatus that includes three layers, one layer defines a cavity. The cavity is sized and arranged to have a precious metal layer deposited, printed, injected, grown, or otherwise at least partially surrounded by the boundary of the geometric shape.

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Номер записи: 87
06-12-2018 дата публикации

CARDS WITH SPECIAL TEXTURE AND COLOR

Номер: US20180349751A1
Автор: Dasilva Luis, HERSLOW JOHN, Lowe Adam
Принадлежит:

A multi layered card embodying the invention includes an outer layer of an amorphous laser reactive copolymer material which is embossed with a selected pattern at a selected temperature which is above the glass transition temperature, Tg, of the copolymer and below its melting temperature, Tm. So embossed, the selected pattern is set in the copolymer layer, and its external shape cannot be changed from the embossed form to which it was set at the selected temperature, without destroying the selected pattern. The outer layer may be laminated with the other layers of the card and laser engraved before or after lamination. 124-. (canceled)25. A multilayered card comprising:an amorphous laser-reactive copolymer layer having top and bottom surfaces, said amorphous laser-reactive copolymer layer having a glass transition temperature (Tg), a melting temperature (Tm), and a thermosetting crystalline state at a temperature above Tg and below Tm;a selected thermoset pattern embossed on, and within, said copolymer layer; anda plurality of additional layers attached to the bottom surface of said amorphous laser reactive copolymer layer.26. The multilayered card of claim 25 , wherein said amorphous laser-reactive copolymer layer includes at least one of: coloring claim 25 , personalization claim 25 , and images imparted to said amorphous laser-reactive copolymer layer by a laser device.27. The multilayered card of claim 25 , wherein said selected pattern embossed on and within said copolymer layer is confined to said copolymer layer; and wherein said selected pattern is scratch resistant.28. The multilayered card of claim 25 , wherein said plurality of additional layers includes a core layer claim 25 , a laser reactive layer claim 25 , and a thermoplastic layer.29. The multilayered card of claim 28 , wherein each of said thermoplastic layer claim 28 , core layer and laser-reactive layer have a top surface and a bottom surface claim 28 , wherein the top surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 88
28-12-2017 дата публикации

CARD WITH MARBLED VISUAL EFFECT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Номер: US20170368868A1
Автор: KARAFOTIS Stephane, KODJAGUEUZIAN Gilles
Принадлежит: GEMALTO SA

The card comprises a first translucent or transparent substrate layer, preferably in PVC, and a second substrate layer, and a cracked layer of ink between the two substrate layers so as to allow the second substrate layer to show through the cracks of the layer of ink. The cracked layer of printing ink comprises mirror-effect ink, that reflects light through the first translucent or transparent substrate layer. The cracking of the layer of ink is achieved when the card is manufactured by laminating it. 1. A process for manufacturing a multilayer card with a marbled effect , where a layer of printing ink suitable for cracking during a lamination stage of the card is applied between a first translucent or transparent substrate layer and a second substrate layer , and said lamination is then carried out so as to make said layer of ink crack ,wherein the printing ink layer comprises mirror-effect ink.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror-effect ink layer is applied on the first transparent or translucent substrate layer.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the ink applied is 5 to 10μιη.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the second substrate layer is transparent.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the second substrate layer is mass-dyed or has a pattern applied on its side on the side of the mirror-effect ink.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the first transparent or translucent substrate layer and the second substrate layer are in PVC.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror-effect ink comprises:50 to 55% trimethylolpropane triacrylate,15 to 20% polyolacrylate,15 to 20% bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate,5 to 10% aluminium powder, stabilised,1 to 5% propane-2-ol8. The process according to claim 7 , wherein the mirror-effect ink is ink that is cured with ultraviolet radiation.9. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the lamination step claim 1 , which is suitable for cracking the ...

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Номер записи: 89
27-12-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING A WINDOW IN A THIN PLASTIC LAYER

Номер: US20180370062A1
Автор: LAMY Nicolas
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a method for making a window in a thin plastic accommodating layer by inserting an insert from a thin plastic supply layer, the method including the following steps: cutting an opening in the accommodating layer according to the shape of the future window, punching the supply layer to produce an insert and inserting the insert into the opening, wherein the punching and at least one first phase of insertion are carried out in a single movement of a single punching and inserting tool, in a direction going from the supply layer to the accommodating layer. 1132. A method for producing a window in a receiving layer () made of thin plastic by insertion of a pellet () originating from a supply layer () made of thin plastic , comprising the following steps of:{'b': 4', '1, 'cutting an opening () in the receiving layer () in the shape of the future window,'}{'b': 2', '3, 'punching the supply layer () to produce a pellet (), and'}{'b': 3', '4', '5', '2', '1, 'inserting the pellet () into the opening (), wherein the punching and at least a first phase of the insertion are realized in a single movement of a single punching and insertion tool (), in a direction from the supply layer () to the receiving layer ().'}25. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the punching and insertion tool () comprises a flat punch.37515334. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a counterpart tool () coaxial with the punching and insertion tool () claim 1 , and on the opposite side relative to the receiving layer () claim 1 , cooperates with the punching and insertion tool () and prevents the pellet () from moving claim 1 , in order to position the pellet () in the opening ().43. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insertion step comprises a step of pushing the pellet () beyond its end position claim 1 , followed by a step of pushing back in the opposite direction.53421. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shape of the pellet () is substantially identical ...

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Номер записи: 90
27-12-2018 дата публикации

Process for protecting a document, protective device comprising an adhesive layer and document

Номер: US20180370273A1
Автор: Eric Philippe, Laurence Bes
Принадлежит: Fasver SAS

The invention relates to a process for protecting variable inscriptions of a document in which: a transparent film is bonded to a face of said document with a view to protecting variable inscriptions of said document, by at least one adhesive layer comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature between 40° C. and 110° C. and having a hydroxyl value between 3 mg of KOH/g and 60 mg of KOH/g and/or an acid value between 2 mg of KOH/g and 150 mg of KOH/g, said adhesive layer comprises a crosslinking agent having at least 2.8 functions selected from the group formed of isocyanates, carbodiimides, aziridines and alkoxysilanes, during the bonding, a crosslinking of said adhesive layer is carried out. The invention also relates to a protective device and to a document.

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Номер записи: 91
14-11-2002 дата публикации

Methods for producing imaged coated articles by using magnetic pigments

Номер: WO2002090002A2
Автор: Charles T. Markantes, Charlotte R. Legallee, Matthew R. Witzman, Paul G. Coombs, Roger W. Phillips
Принадлежит: Flex Products, Inc.

Methods and devices for producing images on coated articles are provided. The methods generally comprise applying a layer of magnetizable pigment coating in liquid form on a substrate, with the magnetizable pigment coating containing a plurality of magnetic non-spherical particles or flakes. A magnetic field is then applied to selected regions of the pigment coating while the coating is in liquid form, with the magnetic field altering the orientation of selected magnetic particles or flakes. Finally, the pigment coating is solidified, affixing the reoriented particles or flakes in a non-parallel position to the surface of the pigment coating to produce an image such as a three dimensional-like image on the surface of the coating. The pigment coating can contain various interference or non-interference magnetic particles or flakes, such as magnetic color shifting pigments.

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Номер записи: 92
30-01-1990 дата публикации

Credit card and method of making the same

Номер: US4897533A
Автор: John L. Lyszczarz
Принадлежит: National Business Systems Inc Canada

An improved credit card having a clear, unbroken metallized surface with printed graphics thereon which is scratch resistant and a method of making the same are disclosed. The method involves heat transferring a metallized foil to a first surface of a plastic substrate, silk-screen printing over the metallized foil with ultraviolet curable ink, drying the ink with ultraviolet light and overlaminating the printed foil with a clear polyester film coated with a heat-activated adhesive or coating it with an ultraviolet curable varnish which is cured by applying ultraviolet light to the coating. The plastic substrate is in the form of a large sheet from which a plurality of cards are die cut after the printing and application of the transparent film. A magnetic tape is then applied to the back of each card.

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Номер записи: 93
26-02-2015 дата публикации

A process for transferring microstructures to a final substrate

Номер: AU2012387659A1
Автор: Caroline B. Kennedy, Gregory R. Jordan, Jonathan D. GOSNELL
Принадлежит: Visual Physics Llc

A process and a transfer film for transferring microstructures to a flexible or rigid final substrate that offers advantages in both speed and precision is provided. The inventive process involves subjecting a transfer film in a continuous roll-to-roll process to the following operations: either forming microstructures on, or transferring microstructures to a surface of the transfer film; and then transferring the microstructures from the transfer film onto a surface of the final substrate. The microstructures are single or multi-layer structures that are made up of: voids in a substantially planar surface, the voids optionally filled or coated with another material; raised areas in a substantially planar surface; or combinations thereof.

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Номер записи: 94
05-08-2019 дата публикации

Material de lámina polimérico mejorado para su uso en la obtención de documentos de seguridad poliméricos tales como billetes de banco

Номер: ES2721757T3
Автор: Jonathan D Gosnell, Paul F Cote, Samuel M Cape
Принадлежит: Crane Security Technologies Inc, Visual Physics Llc

Material de lámina polimérico mejorado (10) para su uso en la obtención de documentos de seguridad poliméricos tales como billetes de banco, que está compuesto por un polímero o sustrato polimérico (12) que tiene un grosor mayor de o igual a aproximadamente 60 micrómetros (μm) y uno o más dispositivos de seguridad ópticos integrados que proyectan una o más imágenes sintéticas, estando integrados el uno o más dispositivos de seguridad ópticos en la totalidad o parte del sustrato (12), en el que el uno o más dispositivos de seguridad ópticos integrados están alineados con una o más ventanas transparentes y una o más regiones opacas sobre el sustrato y están compuestos por una disposición de elementos de enfoque híbridos refractantes/reflectantes metalizados (52) situada por debajo de una primera disposición de iconos de imagen sobre una superficie superior del sustrato, y una segunda disposición de iconos de imagen situada directamente por debajo de la primera disposición de iconos de imagen y la disposición de elementos de enfoque híbridos refractantes/reflectantes metalizados (52) sobre una superficie inferior del sustrato, en el que una o más regiones opacas están situadas en la segunda disposición de iconos de imagen, en el que se proyectan una o más imágenes sintéticas por el material de lámina polimérico bajo luz reflejada y en luz transmitida, en el que la una o más regiones opacas permiten una vista de luz reflejada, y en el que la una o más ventanas transparentes permiten una vista de luz transmitida, que domina la vista de luz reflejada.

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Номер записи: 95
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Improved polymer sheet material for use in making polymer protected documents, such as banknotes

Номер: RU2689041C2
Автор: Джонатан Д. ГОСНЕЛЛ, Паул Ф. КОТЕ, Самуэл М. КАПЕ
Принадлежит: Визуал Физикс, Ллс, Кране Секьюрити Технолоджис, Инк.

FIELD: metallurgy.SUBSTANCE: disclosed is improved polymer sheet material for use in making polymer protected documents, such as banknotes. Inventive polymer sheet material has one or more built-in and/or superimposed optical protective devices.EFFECT: disclosed are also polymer protected documents made using said improved polymer sheet materials.5 cl, 9 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 689 041 C2 (51) МПК B42D 25/324 (2014.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B42D 25/324 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017104544, 16.07.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 17.07.2014 US 62/025,637 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 17.08.2018 Бюл. № 23 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2012103441 A1, 02.08.2012. US 2010308571 A1, 09.12.2010. WO 2007133613 A2, 22.11.2007. (45) Опубликовано: 23.05.2019 Бюл. № 15 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 17.02.2017 2 6 8 9 0 4 1 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ВИЗУАЛ ФИЗИКС, ЛЛС (US), КРАНЕ СЕКЬЮРИТИ ТЕХНОЛОДЖИС, ИНК. (US) 23.05.2019 R U 16.07.2015 (72) Автор(ы): КАПЕ Самуэл М. (US), КОТЕ Паул Ф. (US), ГОСНЕЛЛ Джонатан Д. (US) US 2015/040745 (16.07.2015) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 6 8 9 0 4 1 WO 2016/011249 (21.01.2016) Адрес для переписки: 107078, Москва, Красноворотский пр-д, 3, стр. 1, к. 18, ООО "Патентно-правовая фирма "Искона-II" (54) УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫЙ ПОЛИМЕРНЫЙ ЛИСТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ В ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИИ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ ЗАЩИЩАЕМЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ, ТАКИХ КАК БАНКНОТЫ (57) Реферат: Предложен усовершенствованный защитных устройств. Также предоставлены полимерный листовой материал для применения полимерные защищаемые документы, сделанные в изготовлении полимерных защищаемых с применением этих усовершенствованных документов, таких как банкноты. Изобретенный полимерных листовых материалов. 3 н. и 2 з.п. фполимерный ...

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Номер записи: 96
06-07-2018 дата публикации

Datasheet for security and/or valuable document

Номер: RU2660514C2
Автор: Детлеф МЕРТЕНС, Мартин ЗИБЕРТ, Роланд ГУТМАНН, Томас ФЕЛЬСКЕ, Эдвард ШПРИНГМАНН
Принадлежит: Бундесдруккерай Гмбх

FIELD: printing industry. SUBSTANCE: datasheet (1) is made of at least two stacked layers (2, 3) of an organic polymer material, where paper material layer (5) is arranged at least in an area between layers (2, 3) and outside layers (2, 3), forming tab (4), and wherein paper material layer (5) at least in the area between layers (2, 3) is at least partially soaked with organic binder (6) and is permanently connected to both layers (2, 3) by means of binder (6). EFFECT: invention relates to datasheet (1) for inserting into a preferably book-like security and/or valuable document. 12 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 660 514 C2 (51) МПК B42D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B42D 1/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016106000, 05.06.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.07.2018 29.08.2013 DE 102013014309.8 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 04.10.2017 Бюл. № 28 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 2116390 A2, 11.11.2009. EP 1516749 A2, 23.03.2005. EP 1502765 A1, 02.02.2005. EP 1245407 A2, 02.10.2002. DE 102005034134 A1, 25.01.2007. RU 2409473 C2, 20.01.2011. (45) Опубликовано: 06.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.03.2016 2 6 6 0 5 1 4 (73) Патентообладатель(и): БУНДЕСДРУККЕРАЙ ГМБХ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 05.06.2014 (72) Автор(ы): ШПРИНГМАНН Эдвард (DE), МЕРТЕНС Детлеф (DE), ЗИБЕРТ Мартин (DE), ФЕЛЬСКЕ Томас (DE), ГУТМАНН Роланд (DE) DE 2014/000277 (05.06.2014) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 6 6 0 5 1 4 WO 2015/027971 (05.03.2015) Адрес для переписки: 105082, Москва, Спартаковский пер., 2, стр. 1, секция 1, этаж 3, ЕВРОМАРКПАТ (54) ЛИСТ ДАННЫХ ДЛЯ ЗАЩИЩЕННОГО ОТ ПОДДЕЛКИ ИЛИ ЦЕННОГО ДОКУМЕНТА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к листу (1) данных для (2), а также вне слоев (2, 3) расположен, образуя включения в ...

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26-04-2017 дата публикации

与线性布置的透镜交错的倾斜透镜

Номер: CN106604829A
Автор: H.A.P.索托, M.A.雷蒙德
Принадлежит: Lu Menke Ltd

一种包括透明透镜片的光学产品，其具有第一侧具有多个并排的线性布置的透镜组的第一侧。每组透镜与透镜片的垂直或水平轴线成10至46度范围内的倾斜角度。该产品包括图像层，该图像层包括来自多个数字图像的像素。像素以像素位置的图案布置，提供数字图像相对于线性布置的每组透镜的非正交交错。像素位置的图案将来自每个数字图像的多个像素对准为平行于延伸通过每组中的线性布置的透镜的中心的线。每个线性布置的透镜可以具有圆形底部、六边形底部或方形底部。

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31-01-2000 дата публикации

Image recording method and image recording apparatus

Номер: JP3004104B2
Автор: 国博 腰塚, 朋紀 河村
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA INC

An image forming method using a thermal transfer processes and an apparatus used in the method are disclosed. The images were formed on the image receiving layer of a image recording body and includes a gradation information-containing image formed by means of a thermal sublimation transfer method and a character information-containing image formed by means of a thermal fusion transfer method. A trans parent protective layer is transferred from a protective forming thermal transfer sheet to the surface of image receiving layer so as to cover the whole area of the image receiving layer by a hot stamping means. The hot stamping means has a heating roll which has a contacting length longer than the width of said image receiving layer and a peripheral length longer than the length of said image receiving layer.

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18-03-2019 дата публикации

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Номер: RU2017104544A3
Автор: [UNK]
Принадлежит: [UNK]

ВУ"? 2017104544” АЗ Дата публикации: 18.03.2019 Форма № 18 ИЗ,ПМ-2011 Федеральная служба по интеллектуальной собственности Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение ж 5 «Федеральный институт промышленной собственности» (ФИПС) ОТЧЕТ О ПОИСКЕ 1. . ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ЗАЯВКИ Регистрационный номер Дата подачи 2017104544/12(008106) 16.07.2015 РСТЛО52015/040745 16.07.2015 Приоритет установлен по дате: [ ] подачи заявки [ ] поступления дополнительных материалов от к ранее поданной заявке № [ ] приоритета по первоначальной заявке № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи первоначальной заявки № из которой данная заявка выделена [ ] подачи ранее поданной заявки № [Х] подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) в государстве-участнике Парижской конвенции (31) Номер первой(ых) заявки(ок) (32) Дата подачи первой(ых) заявки(ок) (33) Код страны 1. 62/025,637 17.07.2014 05 Название изобретения (полезной модели): [Х] - как заявлено; [ ] - уточненное (см. Примечания) УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫЙ ПОЛИМЕРНЫЙ ЛИСТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ В ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИИ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ ЗАЩИЩАЕМЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ, ТАКИХ КАК БАНКНОТЫ Заявитель: ВИЗУАЛ ФИЗИКС, ЛЛС, 95, КРАНЕ СЕКБЮРИТИ ТЕХНОЛОДЖИС, ИНК., ЦЗ 2. ЕДИНСТВО ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ [Х] соблюдено [ ] не соблюдено. Пояснения: см. Примечания 3. ФОРМУЛА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ: [Х] приняты во внимание все пункты (см. Примечания) [ ] приняты во внимание следующие пункты: [ ] принята во внимание измененная формула изобретения (см. Примечания) 4. КЛАССИФИКАЦИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ (ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ) (Указываются индексы МПК и индикатор текущей версии) В420 25/324 (2014.01) 5. ОБЛАСТЬ ПОИСКА 5.1 Проверенный минимум документации РСТ (указывается индексами МПК) В42О 25/00-25/324 5.2 Другая проверенная документация в той мере, в какой она включена в поисковые подборки: 5.3 Электронные базы данных, использованные при поиске (название базы, и если, возможно, поисковые термины): СМГТРА, РЕРАТБЗ пе, Е$расепе, Соозе, 7-Р]а( Ра, КТРВТУ, РАТЕМТЗСОРЕ, Раеагсв, КОРТО, ОРТО 6. ДОКУМЕНТЫ, ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К ПРЕДМЕТУ ...

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