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26-03-2018 дата публикации

Идентификационное устройство, защищенное от подделки

Номер: RU0000178156U1
Автор: Андрей Борисович Курятников, Аркадий Владимирович Трачук, Денис Владимирович Карманов, Дмитрий Борисович Волков, Дмитрий Борисович Чекунин, Елена Михайловна Федорова, Елена Самуиловна Туркина, Игорь Васильевич Павлов, Илья Владимирович Попов, Михаил Анатольевич Остреров
Принадлежит: Акционерное общество "ГОЗНАК"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам идентификации личности владельца. Предложено устройство, защищенное от подделки, выполненное в виде сборной и спрессованной многослойной структуры, содержащее внешние прозрачные полимерные слои и внутренние слои из волокнистого бумагоподобного материала, содержащие защитные признаки, по меньшей мере один из внутренних слоев, смежных с внешним слоем, содержит персональные данные, нанесенные на волокнистый материал полиграфическим способом, один из внутренних слоев содержит встроенный электротехнический элемент с антенной и микрочипом, при этом все слои волокнистого материала пропитаны по объему и поверхности полимерным связующим. Технический результат заключается в возможности повышения срока эксплуатации при сохранении высокой степени защиты от подделки и в расширении арсенала идентификационных устройств, защищенных от подделки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК B42D 25/00 B42D 25/30 B32B 23/08 B32B 27/04 G06K 19/00 (11) (13) 178 156 U1 (2014.01) (2014.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B42D 25/00 (2017.08); B42D 25/30 (2017.08); B32B 23/08 (2017.08); B32B 27/04 (2017.08); G06K 19/00 (2017.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017137448, 23.10.2017 23.10.2017 Дата регистрации: 26.03.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 26.03.2018 Бюл. № 9 Адрес для переписки: 127562, Москва, а/я 67, ООО "АСИРИС-М", для Е.В. Корниенко (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество "ГОЗНАК" (RU) U 1 1 7 8 1 5 6 R U 2315698 C2, 27.01.2008. RU 2474498 C2, 10.02.2013. WO 1999054842 A1, 28.10.1999. (54) Идентификационное устройство, защищенное от подделки (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам полиграфическим способом, один из внутренних идентификации личности владельца. Предложено слоев содержит встроенный электротехнический устройство, защищенное от подделки, элемент с антенной и микрочипом, при этом все выполненное в виде сборной и спрессованной слои ...

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Sheet material with index openings and method for making and using

Номер: US20120037295A1
Автор: Arthur J. Paulson, David J. Alvig, Matthew D. PeKarna
Принадлежит: Datacard Corp

A sheet material with index openings for use with a card printer. The sheet material comprises a substrate layer and registered elements that alternate with the index openings. The registered elements can be, for example, card-sized patches of laminating material or holograms. The index openings are used to achieve proper alignment of the registered elements to the cards.

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Номер записи: 2
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: 3
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Security document with electroactive polymer power source and nano-optical display

Номер: US20120038463A1
Автор: Bozena Kaminska, Clinton K. Landrock
Принадлежит: IDIT TECHNOLOGIES CORP

A security document is disclosed which includes an electrical circuit embedded in a document substrate, where the electrical circuit includes a power source with at least one electroactive polymer power generator, and an optical display including at least one electroluminescent display element and at least one nanohole array which forms a layer of the electroluminescent display element. Security features comprising nanohole arrays are also provided. A method of authenticating a security document is disclosed, including illuminating an encoded nanohole array in the security document with a focused light beam or laser light source emitting at least one defined wavelength of incident light, detecting a transmitted portion of the incident light transmitted through the nanohole array with an optoelectronic sensor, analyzing at least one wavelength of the transmitted portion of light to produce a detected signal, and comparing the detected signal with an authentication signal to authenticate the security document.

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Номер записи: 4
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of transfer to a sheet, transfer apparatus, and sheet product

Номер: US20120070632A1
Автор: Hiroharu Sugiyama
Принадлежит: Totsuya Echo Co Ltd

Provided is transfer method to a sheet, a transfer apparatus and a sheet product capable of transferring a same pattern or design or the like to the same position on a base sheet of various printed materials and the like. The transfer method of the present invention comprises the steps of (A) coating a thermoplastic resin coating material on a base sheet, (B) supporting and conveying the base sheet coated with the thermoplastic resin coating material by gripping an end of the base sheet with a claw portion provided on a conveyor roll, (C) providing a step wherein a position of the claw portion of the conveyor roll is sensed and a transfer roll having adhered and affixed to its outer peripheral surface a film to which any of a mirror finish, a matt finish or a hologram finish has been previously applied is press contacted on the conveyor roll under a condition in which the transfer roll is heated to at least a temperature at which the thermoplastic resin coating material melts, and (D) peeling the base sheet from the transfer roll, and cooling.

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Номер записи: 5
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Security element for marking or identifying objects and living beings

Номер: US20120175866A1
Автор: Friedrich Kisters
Принадлежит: Human Bios GmbH

A security element for marking, authenticating or identifying objects or living beings, such as people, animals or plants is provided that includes one or more layers of materials that are arranged next to or on top of each other or that overlap, which have security markings. At least one layer of the security element has, at least regionally, a crackle pattern in form of tears or cracks, nicks, wear areas or shrinkages and possible impurities, which can be scanned and detected together or separately as security features. A method for producing such a security element and to a use thereof for authenticating a person or an object, or for authorizing, triggering, continuing, carrying out and ending an action is also provided.

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Номер записи: 6
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Communication sheet structure and information management system

Номер: US20120194300A1
Автор: Machiko Oouchida, Seiji Ito
Принадлежит: Teijin Fibers Ltd

To provide a communication sheet structure that is used in combination with an IC tag, has stable read rate and can be easily introduced and installed on an existing shelf, and also an information management system using the same. A communication sheet structure comprises at least three layers of a conductor layer A, a base member layer and a conductor layer B described below, which are laminated in order, wherein the size of the communication sheet structure in the direction of width thereof at right angles with the direction in which the transmitted electromagnetic waves travel in a plane thereof is nearly equal to a natural number of times of one-half the wavelength of the transmitted electromagnetic waves so as to establish a resonating state in the direction of width: conductor layer A: a layer in which continuous, conducting portions A and nonconducting portions A are present, the conducting portions A having an electric resistance of not larger than 1 Ω/□; base member layer: a layer of a resin molded body or a fiber structure having a relative dielectric constant of 1.0 to 5.0 at a frequency of 800 MHz to 10 GHz; conductor layer B: a layer in which a conducting portion B is present over not less than 90% of the area thereof, the conducting portion B having an electric resistance of not larger than 1 Ω/□.

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Номер записи: 7
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Security element comprising a substrate bearing an optical structure and a reference pattern, and associated method

Номер: US20120243744A1
Автор: Michel Camus, Stephane Mallol
Принадлежит: ArjoWiggins Security SAS

The invention relates to a security element ( 1 ) which, prior to the incorporation thereof into an object, particularly a security document, comprises a substrate ( 6 ) bearing at least: an optical structure ( 4 ) producing at least one image of at least one comparison pattern and/or producing image points of a light source illuminating the optical structure; and a reference pattern ( 3 ), in which the optical structure ( 4 ) and the reference pattern ( 3 ) are borne by the substrate ( 6 ) in order to allow the simultaneous observation of an image provided by the optical structure ( 4 ) and of the reference pattern ( 3 ).

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Номер записи: 8
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Anti-counterfeiting marking with dual-code and partial concealment

Номер: US20120254052A1
Автор: Pingyi Yan, Zeming M. GAO
Принадлежит: Individual

An anti-counterfeiting method associates the first code with an article to be authenticated to identify the article, and associates a second code with the first code as a confirmation code to verify the first code. Both the first code and the second code are reproduced on the article. The reproduced first code is overt code while the reproduced second code is covert and concealed from normal viewing by a concealment means such as a scratch-off material. An authorized person (e.g., a consumer) is allowed to conditionally remove the concealment to reveal the covert code. The first code and the revealed second code are used to verify the authenticity of the product with a verification center. During the verification, the first code identifies the article, while the second code verifies the first code to test the authenticity of the associated article.

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Номер записи: 9
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Articles having machine or human readable indicia imaged under a protective layer for theft prevention and minimizing damage thereto, and methods of making such

Номер: US20120273576A1
Автор: John Tomczyk, Roger H. Ricketts, Terry G. Pabich
Принадлежит: Individual

A stored value card having increased theft prevention features. A large format sheet having a plurality of cards is imaged with variable indicia. A tamper proof layer is applied over the barcode such that if removed, the variable indicia would no longer be readable. Alternatively, unique human readable indicia is imaged on the substrate and then encapsulated by the tamper proof layer. The sheet is then imaged with a barcode or encoded with a magnetic stripe, simultaneously linking unique human readable indicia to the card. An alphanumeric code matching the unique indicia is displayed at the time of activation to authenticate the card. In either embodiment, the sheet is imaged in large or full format without the need for reducing the size of the sheet.

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Номер записи: 10
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: 11
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Methods and devices for securing and authenticating documents

Номер: US20120327450A1
Автор: Alain Foucou, Jean-Pierre Massicot, Zbigniew Sagan
Принадлежит: Advanced Track and Trace SA

A method for securing a document, includes: a step of determining print conditions of the document; a step of determining physical characteristics of cells of at least one shape, according to the print conditions, such that the proportion of cells printed with a print error coming solely from unanticipated unknowns in printing is greater than a pre-defined first value and less than a pre-defined second value; a step of representing an item of information by varying the appearance of cells presenting the physical characteristics and a step of printing the shape utilizing the print conditions, the shape being designed to enable the detection of a copy modifying the appearance of a plurality of the cells.

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Номер записи: 12
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Pet-c based security laminates and documents

Номер: US20130008965A1
Автор: Bart Waumans, Ingrid Geuens, Vera Drieghe
Принадлежит: Agfa Gevaert NV

A method of preparing a security laminate including the steps of: a) providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate ( 1 ); b) stretching the polyethylene terephthalate substrate in either a longitudinal or a transversal direction; c) coating and drying a first coating composition ( 2 ) on the stretched polyethylene terephthalate substrate; d) stretching the coated polyethylene terephthalate substrate in the longitudinal or transversal direction not selected in step b) in order to obtain a coated biaxially stretched polyethylene terephthalate substrate having a layer of the first coating composition with a dry thickness between 50 nm and 400 nm; e) coating and drying a second coating composition ( 3 ) on top of the dry layer on the biaxially stretched substrate, wherein the first coating composition contains a copolymer selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl—functional, partially-hydrolyzed vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyester-urethane copolymer; and wherein the second coating composition contains a hydroxyl—functional, partially-hydrolyzed vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate copolymer. Security laminates and security documents containing them are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 13
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Optical device

Номер: US20130044362A1
Автор: Brian William Holmes, Lawrence George Commander
Принадлежит: De la Rue International Ltd

An optical device comprises a transparent substrate having: an array of micromirrors on one surface of the substrate; and a corresponding array of microimage elements, the micromirrors presenting convex surfaces to the microimage elements whereby each convex surface causes ambient light to pass through the microimage element array from a virtual focus, the arrangement of the microimage elements and micromirrors being such that they cooperate to generate a lenticular type or a moiré magnification effect.

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Номер записи: 14
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Optical authentication component and method of fabricating said component

Номер: US20130052373A1
Автор: Alexandre Noizet, Valery Petiton
Принадлежит: Hologram Industries SAS

An optical authentication component visible in reflection having a structure imprinted on a substrate of index n 0 , a thin layer, made of a dielectric material having a refractive index n 1 , deposited on the structure, and a layer made of a material having an index n 2 similar to n 0 , encapsulating the structure coated with the thin layer, is disclosed. The structure has a first pattern modulated by a second pattern, the first pattern is a bas-relief with an array of facets, having shapes which are defined to simulate an image in relief of an object in relief, and the second pattern is a periodic grating that modulates the first pattern which produces, after the thin layer has been deposited and the structure has been encapsulated, a first color at a first viewing angle and a different second color at a second viewing angle, obtained by azimuthal rotation of the component.

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Номер записи: 15
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Radial Lenticular Blending Effect

Номер: US20130052430A1
Автор: Daniel L. Lau, Stephen S. Daniell, Steven M. Spiro
Принадлежит: Tracer Image LLC

A method of integrating a radial zoom effect with a complementary radial image transition effect includes integrating the effects such that the two blended radial effects share a common center, and thereby share common displacement paths during the perceived transition. In addition to the visual appeal of the effect, the invention also resolves operational incompatibilities between the practice of commercial photography and the practice of lenticular printing. A lenticular product is formed in accordance with this method.

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Номер записи: 16
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Security Substrates for Security Documents

Номер: US20130062416A1
Автор: Fern Dowdall, James Peter Snelling
Принадлежит: De la Rue International Ltd

The invention relates to improvements in security substrates for security documents. The security substrate has at least two sets of regions having a machine detectable characteristic, in which only a first set of regions is applied to a first surface of the substrate. At least two sets of regions together form a machine readable code.

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Номер записи: 17
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Method of and apparatus for personalising a series of portable objects

Номер: US20130120515A1
Автор: Benoit Berthe, Sebastien Michenet, Uwe Jaspers
Принадлежит: Datacard Corp

Embodiments of the invention provide a method of and apparatus for graphically marking a series of portable objects, such as a card, each portable object being graphically marked on a respective zone by a respective marking device, wherein the marking devices are configured to perform the same marking operation simultaneously on a plurality of portable objects.

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Номер записи: 18
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Fluorescent material for self-erasable writing, authentic security labeling, currency counterfeit prevention and processes for the preparation thereof

Номер: US20130209665A1
Автор: AJAYAGHOSH Ayyappanpillai, Thirumalai Kumaran Rajasekaran
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a novel fluorescent molecule having formula 1 which exhibit emission color change when in contact with moisture useful for the preparation of fluorescent paper, allowing self-erasable writing, security label for document authenticity, check and prevention of currency counterfeit Compound of formula 1, when coated on paper, results in blue emitting surfaces on which writing is possible using water as ink. The images undergo self-erasal after 6 hours making the paper reusable or instantly with hot air. The images are visible only on illumination with a UV lamp having wavelength 365 nm. The material can be coated on any document to create security label which changes color on touching with a wet surface or water pen and will go back to the native color when the moisture is dried off after a time frame.

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Номер записи: 19
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Secure product and method of producing said secure product

Номер: US20130252008A1
Автор: Francoise Daniel, Valery Petiton
Принадлежит: Hologram Industries SAS

A secure product, and a production method, comprising a first reflective layer, a second layer and a third layer including readable information, the first layer being enclosed between the second and the third layers, in which the first and second layers are transparent, at least a first part of the internal surface of the second layer comprises a diffusing microstructure, and the diffusing microstructure is positioned so as to cover a predetermined part of the readable information.

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Secure data protection optically variable labels and foils

Номер: US20130269865A1
Автор: Kenneth J. Drinkwater
Принадлежит: Optaglio Ltd

Embodiments of the invention, therefore, provide improved systems and methods for tracking targets in a simulation environment. A security device having a first layer that carries indicia arranged to present covert information. Embodiments of the invention may include a second layer that carries decoding optical elements. In some embodiments, the second layer is arranged to be moveable relative to the first layer from a first position to a second position. In some embodiments, when in the second position, the optical elements serve to cooperate with the indicia so as to reveal the covert information for visual observation.

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Номер записи: 21
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Optically Readable Identification Security Tag or Stamp

Номер: US20130306737A1
Автор: James Freeman
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a security tag made unique by randomly distributing a mixture of large numbers of multicolored small objects, such as two colored glass balls, into a regular geometric array or pattern onto a substrate and encapsulating those objects. The objects in the regular array on the substrate will create a unique, non-reproducible pattern. The data, saved to a secure database, can be processed and calculated quantities can be derived from the field of binary data, which can be affixed to the document or manufactured part that the stamp is affixed to. The regular array can be read out by scanner, quantities calculated, and compared to the values printed on the part or document. Additionally, the regular array can be read out by optical scanner and parts or all of the data compared to the data stored in the secure database.

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Номер записи: 22
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Marked thermoplastic compositions, methods of making and articles comprising the same, and uses thereof

Номер: US20130323476A1
Автор: Cornelis Johannes Gerardus Maria van Peer, Robin Alphonsus Adriana van der Scheer, Tony Farrell
Принадлежит: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BV

An article for laser marking can comprising: a thermoplastic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an active component comprising at least one of a polymeric unit and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic polymer has a visible transmission of greater than or equal to 80% according to ASTM D1003-00, Procedure A, using D65 illumination, 10 degrees observer, and thickness of 1 mm; and a mark produced by chemical rearrangement of the active component generated by a laser of a first wavelength; wherein the mark exhibits at least one of: (i) a change in optical properties in the region 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength less than or equal to 500 nm; and (ii) a change in optical properties in the region of 400 nm to 700 nm when exposed to light having a wavelength greater than or equal to the first wavelength.

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Номер записи: 23
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Detachable print material and method of use thereof

Номер: US20130341407A1
Автор: Johann Young
Принадлежит: Nexbis Sdn Bhd

A detachable print material ( 100 ) for providing real-time information and a method ( 200 ) for using the detachable print material ( 100 ), comprising at least two detachable portions ( 110 ), said detachable portions ( 110 ) comprising at least a means for receiving at least a coded image ( 120 ), which consists of a serial code having a link to retrieve the real-time information from a remote server. This coded image ( 120 ) comprises a plurality of dots ( 130 ) scattered across said means for receiving said coded image ( 120 ). A pre-installed application on an image capturing means is designed to scan and decode the coded image into the serial code, establish a network connection to the remote server, and retrieve the real-time information from the said remote server.

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Номер записи: 24
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Card with built-in electronic component

Номер: US20140016286A1
Автор: Jintaro Tatsu
Принадлежит: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO LTD

Provided is a card with a built-in electronic component, which has a superior button click sensation. A card of the present invention into which is built-in a module substrate upon which an electronic component has been disposed is provided with: a front cover sheet stacked upon a side above the module substrate; an adhesion layer adhering between the module substrate and the front cover sheet; and a dome switch which is disposed upon the module substrate, and by way of the card upper surface being pressed, the switch's movable portion deforms to the module substrate side so that the electrical contact comes into tactile contact with the module substrate in order to operate the card; wherein the switch's movable portion is such that the upper surface does not adhere to the adhesion layer and the deformation to the module substrate side is unrestrained with respect to the adhesion layer.

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Номер записи: 25
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Personal cards formed from precious metals or precious metal alloys

Номер: US20140070009A1
Автор: Jose J. Zambrano L.
Принадлежит: Card Ltd LLC

An example embodiment includes a transaction card. The transaction card includes a card body and information. The card body is made from a precious metal alloy. The card body has a front surface and a back surface. At least some portion of the information is defined by disruptions to the precious metal alloy of the card body.

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Номер записи: 26
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Security document

Номер: US20140070525A1
Автор: Brian Berg, David Lienesch, John Harden, Rajendra Mehta
Принадлежит: Standard Register Co

A security document includes a substrate, and an imaging thermal coating on at least a portion of the surface of the substrate for thermal printing on the security document. The imaging thermal coating is soluble in one or more solvents. A warning message is printed on the substrate in an ink which is substantially insoluble in the one or more solvents. An obscuring coating on the substrate covers the warning message such that the warning message is not apparent to an observer. The obscuring coating is soluble in the one or more solvents, such that the obscuring coating is removed from the substrate if the document is subjected to washing with the one or more solvents to remove printed images on the imaging thermal coating. By this arrangement, an attempt to alter the security document by washing the security document with the one or more solvents is made apparent.

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Номер записи: 27
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Indirect transfer medium and forgery prevention medium producing apparatus

Номер: US20140072734A1
Автор: Fumitoshi Morimoto, Katsumi Motegi, Nobuki Nemoto, Shota Kure, Takahisa Nakano, Takeo Miki
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp

According to one embodiment, an indirect transfer medium includes: a base material; and an image receiving layer on which an image is capable of being formed by ink-jet printing. The image receiving layer includes a vinyl acetate maleate copolymer as thermo-adhesive material. The image receiving layer is laminated on the base material.

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Номер записи: 28
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: 29
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SECURITY DEVICE

Номер: US20150001840A1
Автор: PARKER Andrew Richard
Принадлежит:

A security device comprises a substrate having a region provided with an antireflective grating, and is configured to generate a security image when visible light is incident on the grating to provide authentication for an observer, wherein the grating comprises a combined broadband antireflective and narrowband reflective structure, the structure is antireflective for visible light between 400 and 700 nm which is incident within ±45° of a normal to the grating and the structure produces a narrowband reflection of light having a wavelength of less than 550 nm at glancing angles to the grating when visible light is incident at an angle greater than ±45° from the grating normal, wherein the security device is configured to generate the security image from the narrowband reflection. 1. A security device comprising a substrate having a region provided with an antireflective grating , the security device being configured to generate a security image when visible light is incident on the grating to provide authentication for an observer , wherein the grating comprises a combined broadband antireflective and narrowband reflective structure , the structure being antireflective for visible light between 400 and 700 nm which is incident within ±45° of a normal to the grating and the structure producing a narrowband reflection of light having a wavelength of less than 550 nm at glancing angles to the grating when visible light is incident at an angle greater than ±45° from the grating normal , wherein the security device is configured to generate the security image from the narrowband reflection.2. A security device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the security device is arranged to generate the security image from visible light that is reflected within the substrate at a glancing angle to the grating when the visible light is incident at an angle greater than ±45° from the grating normal claim 1 , the narrowband reflection having a direction that is shallower than a critical ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-01-2021 дата публикации

OPTICAL ELEMENT, TRANSFER FOIL, AUTHENTICATION MEDIUM, AND METHOD OF VERIFYING AUTHENTICATION MEDIUM

Номер: US20210001659A1
Автор: Kagotani Akihito, SUGIHARA Keitaro, Tashiro Tomoko, YAMAMOTO Hanako
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

A subwavelength grating displaying a colored image exhibiting a color corresponding to a grating period of a subwavelength grating in reflection directions including a specular reflection direction. A relief surface displaying a reflection image in monochromatic reflected light in reflection directions including a direction different from the specular reflection direction. An optical element has a first state in which neither a colored image nor a reflection image is displayed, a second state in which the colored image is mainly displayed, and a third state in which the reflection image is mainly displayed. A plane in which the optical element is disposed and a plane including a line of sight of an observer form an observation angle therebetween. The optical element is observed in any of the first, second and third states according to the observation angle. 1. An optical element , comprising:a first layer,a second layer contacting the first layer, anda third layer contacting the second layer, each layer having optical transparency, whereinthe first layer is a resin layer having a first refractive index and having a first surface contacting the second layer, at least part of the first surface including a subwavelength grating;the second layer is a dielectric layer having a second refractive index which is higher than the first refractive index and having a second surface contacting the first surface of the first layer, the second surface having asperities conforming to the subwavelength grating;the third layer is a resin layer having a third refractive index lower than the second refractive index;any of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer is a relief layer, the relief layer having a relief surface including a plurality of reflective surfaces, the reflective surfaces adjacent to each other having a pitch therebetween greater than a pitch of the subwavelength grating;when observing a state in which light is applied to the optical element from a light ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING ANTI-COUNTERFEITING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170001461A1
Автор: ICHIKAWA Koji, KOTEGAWA Yuki, Ochiai Hideki, OKAWA Mihoko
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

An anti-counterfeiting medium includes a recording medium, a polarizer layer arranged on a part of the recording medium. The polarizer layer is formed thereon with a low extinction-ratio area that forms an image portion where a polarizer exhibits an extinction ratio lower than in a portion other than the low extinction-ratio area of the polarizer layer. The recording medium is formed thereon with an image portion that is a part of the recording medium and has a nature different from that of a portion other than the part of the recording medium. 1. An anti-counterfeiting medium comprising:a recording medium, with the recording medium having formed thereon an first image portion that is a part of the recording medium and has a nature different from another portion of the recording medium different from a portion of the first image portion; anda polarizer layer arranged on a part of the recording medium, with the polarizer layer having thereon a low extinction-ratio area that forms a second image portion where a polarizer exhibits an extinction ratio lower than another portion of the polarizer layer different from a portion of the second image portion.2. The anti-counterfeiting medium according to claim 1 , wherein the second image portion formed in the polarizer layer is recorded with information related to information recorded in the first image portion formed in the recording medium.3. The anti-counterfeiting medium according to claim 1 , wherein the polarizer layer is provided on the recording medium by sticking a transfer foil claim 1 , in which the polarizer layer and an adhesive layer are provided on a support base claim 1 , onto the recording medium.4. The anti-counterfeiting medium according to claim 1 , wherein the polarizer layer contains a dichroic dye and a liquid crystal.5. The anti-counterfeiting medium according to claim 1 , wherein the polarizer layer is uniaxially oriented.6. The anti-counterfeiting medium according to claim 1 , wherein the polarizer ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DIFFRACTION GRATING RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20160001585A1
Автор: SUZUKI Shinichiro
Принадлежит: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

It is an object of the invention to provide a diffraction grating recording medium that enhances the ability to prevent forgery and make security more reliable. 1. A diffraction grating recording medium , characterized by comprising:a first recording region including viewing image unit cells having a light diffraction structure, anda second recording region including hidden image unit cells having a light diffraction structure, wherein:said viewing image unit cells of said first recording region has a grating pitch more than a wavelength of visible light, andsaid hidden image unit cells of said second recording region has a grating pitch less than the wavelength of visible light.2. The diffraction grating recording medium of claim 1 , characterized in that said second recording region is smaller than said first recording region.3. The diffraction grating recording medium of claim 2 , characterized in that a ratio between said first recording region and said second recording region is in a range of 5:1 to 10:1.4. The diffraction grating recording medium of claim 1 , characterized in that said second recording region is provided in a parallel straight line form with respect to said first recording region.5. The diffraction grating recording medium of claim 2 , characterized in that said second recording region is provided in a parallel straight line form with respect to said first recording region.6. The diffraction grating recording medium of claim 3 , characterized in that said second recording region is provided in a parallel straight line form with respect to said first recording region. The present invention relates to a diffraction grating recording medium that is applied or transferred onto an article or other stuff for forgery prevention.A variety of forgery prevention means have so far been used with articles requiring authorization plus forgery prevention like cards such as cash cards, credit cards and check cards, tradable coupons, and important documents. ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-01-2018 дата публикации

OPTICAL SWITCH DEVICES

Номер: US20180001692A1
Автор: Petersen Joel Mikael, Phillips Roger Winston, Rich Christopher Chapman, Tamkin John Michael
Принадлежит:

A security device includes an array of lenses and a plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses. At a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents a first image for viewing without presenting the second image for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second image without presenting the first image for viewing. At least one first or second segment can include one or more microstructures or one or more nanostructures configured to produce one or more colors for the first or second image. 18.-. (canceled)9. A security device comprising:an array of lenses; anda plurality of first and second segments disposed under the array of lenses, the first segments corresponding to portions of a first icon and a first background, and the second segments corresponding to portions of a second icon and a second background,wherein at a first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the first icon and the first background without presenting the second icon for viewing, and at a second viewing angle different from the first viewing angle, the array of lenses presents for viewing the second icon and the second background without presenting the first icon for viewing,wherein the second background at the second viewing angle appears the same in outer shape, size, and brightness as the first background at the first viewing angle,wherein individual ones of the first and second segments comprise specular reflecting features, transmissive features, or diffusing features, the specular reflecting or the transmissive features define the first and second icons, and the diffusing features define the first and second backgrounds, or', 'the diffusing features define the first and second icons, and the specular reflecting or transmissive features define the first and second backgrounds., 'wherein for the first and second segments,'}10. The security device of claim 9 , ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTILAYER DATA STORAGE DEVICE HAVING A FLAT SEE-THROUGH WINDOW

Номер: US20190001733A1
Автор: ZINKE Andreas
Принадлежит:

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: 35
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Plastic card with enhanced laminate adhesion

Номер: US20190001734A1
Автор: Gene Meier
Принадлежит: Entrust Datacard Corp

Improving the adhesion of a laminate on a plastic card where the laminate overlays a print receptor layer. The size of the laminate is made larger than the print receptor layer so that at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the laminate extends beyond the perimeter edge of the print receptor layer so that the portion of the perimeter edge is adhered or otherwise bonded directly to the surface of the plastic identification document substrate or to other material of or on the plastic identification document substrate other than the print receptor layer. This increases the difficulty in picking the edges of the laminate loose and peeling the laminate from the print receptor layer and from the plastic identification document substrate.

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Номер записи: 36
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: 37
07-01-2016 дата публикации

DISPLAY

Номер: US20160003990A1
Автор: HAYASHI Takayoshi, SHINODA Koichi, TSUKAHARA Toshiyuki
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

A display includes a transparent base having one surface on which a structure-forming layer, a light reflection layer and a protective layer are sequentially laminated. The light reflection layer reflects part of the incident light, while transmitting therethrough the rest of the light. The structure-forming layer includes a plurality of structure areas, and each of the plurality of structure areas is formed of a concavo-convex structure. 1. A display , comprising:a transparent base having one surface on which a structure-forming layer, a light reflection layer, and a protective layer are sequentially laminated,with the light reflection layer reflecting a part of light passing therethrough, while transmitting therethrough another part of the light; andthe structure-forming layer includes a plurality of structure areas that are formed of a concavo-convex structure.2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of structure areas are configured to have differences in at least one of the following parameters: height claim 1 , cycle claim 1 , width of convexity claim 1 , and width of concavity of the concavo-convex structure claim 1 , so that light transmitted through the plurality of structure areas has different dominant wavelengths.3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of structure areas are configured to display at least one image claim 1 , selected from mutually different designs claim 1 , letters claim 1 , and numerals.4. The display of claim 1 , wherein the structure-forming layer includes a non-structure area where no concavo-convex structure is formed claim 1 , with the structure area having a transmittance of more than about 20% and the non-structure area having a transmittance of not more than about 20%.5. The display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of structure areas includes concavo-convex structures having different heights.6. The display of claim 1 , wherein the concavo-convex structure includes two kinds of different structures claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 38
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method for producing thermoreversible recording medium and apparatus for producing the same

Номер: US20150005161A1
Автор: Noboru Koga, Takeshi Owashi
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A method for producing a thermoreversible recording medium, containing: arranging inlets on a first base sheet to be spaced apart from each other by predetermined intervals to produce a first sheet having a product portion including the inlets and end portions at both ends of the product portion; applying an adhesive onto a second base sheet using an adhesive application unit, to produce a second sheet; passing the first sheet and the second sheet through a gap between a pair of gap rollers in the manner that the inlets and the adhesive face to each other to laminate the first sheet with the second sheet, while forming an adhesive liquid pool in an upstream of the gap; and feedback controlling an amount of the adhesive to be applied in the applying so that the adhesive liquid pool does not flow into the end portions on the first sheet.

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Номер записи: 39
13-01-2022 дата публикации

DISPLAY

Номер: US20220011481A1
Автор: KUBOTA MASASHI
Принадлежит: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.

A display of the present invention includes a multilayer film and at least one reflective surface. The multilayer film includes a laminate of at least two dielectric layers having refractive indices different from each other, and the laminate has a first major surface and a second major surface. The laminate has at least one recess formed in the first major surface. At least one reflective surface which faces the second major surface of the laminate, and is configured to direct light in a visible range, which has entered the multilayer film and then emerged at an angle of emergence from the second major surface, to be incident on the second major surface at an angle of incidence which is different from the angle of emergence of the light. 1. A display , comprising:a multilayer film which includes a laminate of at least two dielectric layers having refractive indices different from each other, the laminate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the laminate having at least one recess formed in the first major surface; andat least one reflective surface which faces the second major surface of the laminate, and is configured to direct light in a visible range, which has entered the multilayer film and then emerged at an angle of emergence from the second major surface, to be incident on the second major surface at an angle of incidence which is different from the angle of emergence of the light.2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one reflective surface includes a diffraction grating.3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the at least one recess includes a first recess and a second recess having depths different from each other.4. The display of claim 3 , wherein the at least one reflective surface includesa first reflective surface which has a first diffraction grating and a visible light transmissivity, and a second reflective surface which has a second diffraction grating having a grating constant different from that of the first ...

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Номер записи: 40
13-01-2022 дата публикации

CIRCUIT CHIP AND A METHOD OF OPERATING IT

Номер: US20220014387A1
Автор: CHAPELLIER Sébastien, FOO Yong Jie, RANTI Mario-Locas, WANG-ZW Jervis
Принадлежит:

Secure patching of an operating system of the integrated circuit chip. A patch server encrypts a patch to the operating system of the integrated circuit chip and transmits the encrypted patch to an issuing-authority server. The issuing-authority server appends the encrypted patch into a digital certificate in an extension to the digital certificate and transmits the digital certificate including the encrypted patch to a terminal. The terminal transmits the digital certificate the integrated circuit chip. The integrated circuit chip recovers the extension to the second digital certificate and decrypts the extension using a decryption key of the manufacturer of the integrated circuit chip thereby recovering the patch to the operating system of the integrated circuit chip and installs the patch into the operating system of the integrated circuit chip. 1. A method for operating an integrated circuit chip comprising a first digital certificate of an issuing authority , a patch server , an issuing-authority server , and a terminal to securely patch an operating system of the integrated circuit chip , the method comprising:operating the patch server to encrypt a patch to the operating system of the integrated circuit chip;operating the patch server to transmit the encrypted patch to the issuing-authority server;operating the issuing-authority server to append the encrypted patch into a second digital certificate of the issuing authority in an extension to the second digital certificate;operating the issuing-authority server to transmit the second digital certificate including the encrypted patch to the terminal;operating the terminal to communicate with the integrated circuit chip upon presentation of the integrated circuit chip to the terminal;operating the terminal to transmit the second digital certificate including the encrypted patch to the integrated circuit chip;operating the integrated circuit chip to unpack the second digital certificate including the encrypted ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and System for Document Authenticity Verification

Номер: US20190005321A1
Автор: Hogan Joshua Noel
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a system and method for secure document verification. In the preferred embodiment, embedded information consists of marks embedded in the interior of the document and are comprised of regions that have refractive index modified to carry information. In the preferred embodiment the marks are not discernable by conventional imaging, spectroscopic or optical polarization techniques, but are discernably by interferometric techniques, such as optical coherence tomography. Multiple alternate embodiments are taught. 1. A method of uniquely identifying a document of interest , said document of interest being composed of at least a first material , comprising the steps of:obtaining optical coherence tomography depth scans of said first material, said first material having a first refractive index and within said first material a second material having a second refractive index, and where said second material occurs as a consequence of manufacturing of said first material;processing said depth scans;generating a data pattern at a predetermined depth,where said data pattern constitutes a unique identifier said document of interest.2. The method of wherein said second material is introduced as an adhesive material in the course of manufacture of said document of interest.3. The method of further including the step of obtaining OCT depth scans of two or more layers in said first material.4. The method further including the step of obtaining claim 1 , using optical coherence tomography claim 1 , a three dimensional image of a small portion of said document of interest claim 1 , which said image and location of said image serve to uniquely identify said document of interest.5. A method of uniquely identifying a document of interest claim 1 , said document of interest being composed of at least a first material claim 1 , comprising the steps of:obtaining optical coherence tomography depth scans of said first material, said first material having a first ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-01-2016 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE

Номер: US20160009119A1
Автор: Cape Samuel M., van Gumster Jason
Принадлежит: VISUAL PHYSICS, LLC

An improved form of optical security device for use in the protection of documents and articles of value from counterfeit and to verify authenticity is provided. The inventive device, which is made up of an optionally embedded array of icon focusing elements, at least one grayscale in-plane image, and a plurality of coextensive control patterns of icons contained on or within the in-plane image, each control pattern being mapped to areas of the grayscale in-plane image having a range of grayscale levels, provides enhanced design capability, improved visual impact, and greater resistance to manufacturing variations. 1. An optical security device , which comprises:an optionally embedded array of icon focusing elements;at least one grayscale in-plane image that visually lies substantially in a plane of a substrate on which the in-plane image is carried; anda plurality of coextensive control patterns of icons contained on or within the at least one in-plane image forming an icon layer, each control pattern being mapped to areas of the in-plane image having a range of grayscale levels, wherein placement of the control patterns of icons within the in-plane image is determined using one or more control pattern probability distributions associated with each grayscale level within all or part of the in-plane image,wherein the array of icon focusing elements is positioned to form at least one synthetically magnified image of at least a portion of the icons in each coextensive control pattern of icons, the at least one synthetically magnified image having one or more dynamic effects, wherein the one or more dynamic effects of the at least one synthetically magnified image are controlled and choreographed by the control patterns of icons.2. The optical security device of claim 1 , wherein the array of icon focusing elements is an embedded array of icon focusing elements.3. The optical security device of or claim 1 , wherein the at least one synthetically magnified image is ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for printing a printing, which is designed as a color-tilting surface, onto the surface of at least one object

Номер: US20210008915A1
Автор: Katja Schumacher, Oliver Weiss, Roland Groetzner
Принадлежит: Schreiner Group GmbH and Co KG

A method for printing a printing designed as a color-tilting surface onto an object surface includes a) printing a relief structure having strip-shaped webs onto the object surface, the strip-shaped webs being spaced apart and raised relative to the surface and each having first and second side flanks, and b) conformal printing of a pattern with first color strips parallel to but laterally offset from the webs. As a result, the first color strips more strongly determine color, brightness and/or another visual, optical or wavelength-related property viewed obliquely from the first side flanks than viewed obliquely from the second side flanks. At least in step b) a digital printing technique carries out the printing to permit variable predetermination of at least the first color strip dimensions, positions and/or contours. A colored isotropic printing ink and/or printing compound is used as the printing ink and/or printing compound.

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Номер записи: 44
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CARD

Номер: US20210008920A1
Автор: Hospel Wilhelmus Gerardus Johannes Maria
Принадлежит:

A method for manufacturing a card comprising a transparent window. The window comprises a front side and a back side. The method comprises steps of printing a color picture on the back side of the window and laser engraving the front side of the window. Also provided is a device configured to carry out the above-described method and a card manufactured with the above-described method. 1. A method for manufacturing a card having a transparent window with a front side and a back side , the method comprising:printing a color picture on the back side of the window; andlaser engraving the front side of the window.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein printing a color picture on the back side of the window is carried out by at least one of dye sublimation or inkjet printing.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein laser engraving the front side of the window comprises providing a lenticular screen on the front side of the window.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein laser engraving the front side of the window comprises laser engraving under two different angles.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein printing the color picture on the back side of the window comprises printing an additional picture on the back side of the window displaced from the color picture.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein laser engraving the front side of the window comprises laser engraving under two different angles.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein:printing the color picture on the back side of the window further comprises printing an additional picture on the back side of the window displaced from the color picture; andlaser engraving the front side of the window comprises laser engraving the lenticular screen under two different angles with respect to a displacement between the color picture and additional picture printed on the back side of the window.8. The method according to claim 3 , wherein laser engraving the front side of the window is ...

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Номер записи: 45
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: 46
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: 47
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MOIRÉ MAGNIFICATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190009608A1
Автор: Jordan Gregory R.
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Moiré-type magnification systems are disclosed. The moiré magnification systems can comprise a surface and a periodic array of image relief microstructures having a periodic surface curvature disposed on or within the surface. The image relief microstructures can have a first image repeat period along a first image reference axis within the array, and the periodic surface curvature can have a first curvature repeat period along a first curvature reference axis within the array. Transmission of light through the array, reflection of light from the array, or a combination thereof forms a magnified moiré image. 1. A moiré magnification system comprising(a) a surface; and(b) a periodic array of image relief microstructures having a periodic surface curvature disposed on or within the surface,wherein the image relief microstructures have a first image repeat period along a first image reference axis within the array,wherein the periodic surface curvature has a first curvature repeat period along a first curvature reference axis within the array, andwherein transmission of light through the array, reflection of light from the array, or a combinations thereof forms a magnified moiré image.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the periodic surface curvature is convex.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein image relief microstructures upwardly project from the surface terminating in an arcuate image generating surface.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image relief microstructures comprise voids formed within the surface terminating in an arcuate image generating surface.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is 1.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is less than 1.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is greater than 1.8. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 48
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: 49
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: 50
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: 51
15-01-2015 дата публикации

MARKING COMPRISING A PRINTABLE CODE AND A CHIRAL LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER LAYER

Номер: US20150014983A1
Автор: DECOUX Eric, JAUZEIN Tristan
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Disclosed is a marking for an article, item or substrate. The marking comprises a printable code, at least a part of which is covered by a chiral liquid crystal polymer (CLCP) layer, and further preferably including an intermediate layer including a distribution of flakes, to provide readable information of at least two different types on the article. 1. A marking for an article , item or substrate , the marking comprising a printable code , at least a part of the code being covered by a chiral liquid crystal polymer (CLCP) layer.2. The marking of claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the printable code is covered by a transparent intermediate layer including randomly distributed therein at least one type of flakes comprising a CLCP material claim 1 , the transparent intermediate layer being at least partially covered by the CLCP layer that also partially covers the printable code.3. The marking according to claim 1 , wherein the printable code comprises one or more of cells claim 1 , dots claim 1 , microdots claim 1 , bars claim 1 , micro alphanumeric characters claim 1 , and glyphs.4. The marking according to claim 1 , wherein the printable code comprises one or more of a cloud of dots claim 1 , a sum of glyphs claim 1 , a 1-dimensional barcode claim 1 , a stacked 1-dimensional barcode claim 1 , a 2-dimensional barcode claim 1 , and a data matrix.5. The marking according to claim 1 , wherein the printable code comprises a black ink.6. The marking according to claim 5 , wherein the black ink comprises IR transparent black ink and/or IR absorbent black ink.7. The marking according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the printable code is formed by an IR absorbent black ink and/or a carbon black ink and at least a part of the code formed by the IR absorbent black ink and/or the carbon black ink is covered by an IR transparent black ink.8. The marking according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the printable code is formed by an IR absorbent black ink and/or ...

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Номер записи: 52
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Unique identifier and high security device related to said unique identifier

Номер: US20150014984A1
Автор: Eric Decoux, Tristan JAUZEIN
Принадлежит: SICPA HOLDING SA

Marking of a substrate, comprising a mono-dimensional and/or bidimensional code and a distribution of flakes, the flakes being the same or different, the distribution of flakes at least partially overlapping the mono-dimensional and/or bidimensional code. Also, provided are items or goods including one or more markings, methods of making the marking and methods of using the marking as well as container including the markings.

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Номер записи: 53
03-02-2022 дата публикации

DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20220032669A1
Автор: ROST Stuart William John, Rowe Mark
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method of manufacturing a document of a series identical documents in content except for a respective identifier which identifies each document within the series, each identifier having at least a first indicium, the or each indicium defining a boundary; the method having the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a first background print, defining part of the boundary of an indicium receiving area; applying the respective identifier on the substrate, such that the first indicium is provided in the indicium receiving area; the first background print and the respective identifier being applied such that when the document is viewed in at least one of transmission and reflection the juxtaposition of the first background print and the first indicium is such that a keyline extending around a portion of the boundary of the first indicium is defined between the first indicium and the boundary of the indicium receiving area. 169-. (canceled)71. A method according to claim 70 , wherein the substrate is at least semi-transparent.72. A method according claim 70 , further comprising applying a second background print on the substrate claim 70 , wherein the first background print and the second background print are applied to opposing sides of the substrate.wherein the second background print defines said at least part of the boundary of the indicium receiving area.73. A method according to wherein the substrate is at least semi-transparent and wherein a portion of the second background print may be observed in transmission through the keyline from the first side of the substrate claim 72 ,74. A method according to claim 70 , wherein either: the first background print and the identifier are applied on opposing sides of the substrate; or,', 'a first part of the respective identifier is applied on a first side of the substrate, and a second part of the respective identifier is applied on the second side of the substrate', 'wherein the first part of the respective identifier ...

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Номер записи: 54
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MOIRÉ MAGNIFICATION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170015129A1
Автор: Jordan Gregory R.
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Moiré-type magnification systems are disclosed. The moiré magnification systems can comprise a surface and a periodic array of image relief microstructures having a periodic surface curvature disposed on or within the surface. The image relief microstructures can have a first image repeat period along a first image reference axis within the array, and the periodic surface curvature can have a first curvature repeat period along a first curvature reference axis within the array. Transmission of light through the array, reflection of light from the array, or a combination thereof forms a magnified moiré image. 1. A moiré magnification system comprising(a) a surface; and(b) a periodic array of image relief microstructures having a periodic surface curvature disposed on or within the surface,wherein the image relief microstructures have a first image repeat period along a first image reference axis within the array,wherein the periodic surface curvature has a first curvature repeat period along a first curvature reference axis within the array, andwherein transmission of light through the array, reflection of light from the array, or a combinations thereof forms a magnified moiré image.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the periodic surface curvature is convex.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein image relief microstructures upwardly project from the surface terminating in an arcuate image generating surface.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image relief microstructures comprise voids formed within the surface terminating in an arcuate image generating surface.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is 1.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is less than 1.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first image repeat period to the first curvature repeat period is greater than 1.8. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 55
19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A SECURITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20170015130A1
Автор: WHITEMAN Robert
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A method of forming a security document, comprises providing a thread comprising at least one region of heat-transformable material, this material having an optical effect which is transformable in response to applied heat. The thread is integrated with a document substrate material during a substrate forming process, so as to produce a security document substrate having at least one windowed region in which the thread is exposed at the substrate surface, and at least one bridge region in which the thread is not exposed. A patterned heat process is then applied, causing a structural modification in the heat-transformable layer of the thread so as to produce an observable optical effect representative of the heat pattern at one or more predetermined positions with respect to one or more of the said windowed region or bridge region. Security documents bearing threads with such optically transformable materials are also disclosed. 1. A method of forming a security document , comprising:i) providing a thread comprising at least one region of heat-transformable material, said material having an optical effect which is transformable in response to applied heat;ii) integrating the thread with a document substrate material during a substrate forming process, so as to produce a security document substrate having on at least one surface at least one windowed region in which the thread is exposed at the substrate surface, and at least one bridge region in which the thread is not exposed, and thereafteriii) applying a patterned heat process thereby causing a structural modification in the one or more regions of heat-transformable material of the thread so as to produce an observable optical effect representative of the heat pattern at one or more predetermined positions with respect to one or more of the said windowed region or bridge region.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the patterned heat process is applied at a temperature in excess of a maximum temperature used ...

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Номер записи: 56
15-01-2015 дата публикации

LAYER COMPOSITE CONSISTING OF A PHOTOPOLYMER FILM AND AN ADHESIVE LAYER

Номер: US20150017353A1
Автор: Berneth Horst, Bruder Friedrich-Karl, Fäcke Thomas, Flemm Ute, Hönel Dennis, Rölle Thomas, Tadjbach Sascha, Weiser Marc-Stephan
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The present invention relates to a layer composite comprising an exposed photopolymer film and an adhesive layer which is connected to the photopolymer film at least in certain regions, wherein the photopolymer film comprises crosslinked polyurethane matrix polymers A), crosslinked writing monomers B) and a monomeric fluoroethane additive C), wherein the adhesive layer is in the form of a diffusion barrier for the fluoroethane additive C). The invention also relates to the use of the layer composite for producing chip cards, ID documents or 3D images, as a product protective label, as a label, in banknotes in the form of a strip or window or as holographically optical elements in displays. 112.-. (canceled)13. A laminate comprising an exposed photopolymer film and a layer of adhesive joined at least regionally to the photopolymer film , the photopolymer film comprising crosslinked polyurethane matrix polymers A) , crosslinked writing monomers B) and a monomeric fluorourethane additive C) , wherein the layer of adhesive is designed as a diffusion barrier for the fluorourethane additive C).14. The laminate according to claim 13 , wherein the layer of adhesive is designed so that on ATR-IR measurement there is no time-dependent change in the absorption spectrum if the layer of adhesive is wetted with the fluorourethane additive C).15. The laminate according to claim 13 , wherein the layer of adhesive comprises of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of synthetic rubbers claim 13 , chloroprene rubbers claim 13 , polyester-based hotmelt adhesives claim 13 , silicone-based adhesives claim 13 , urethane-based adhesives of high network density claim 13 , optionally with additional radiation-curing groups or based on urethane acrylates claim 13 , polyolefin-based adhesives and cyanoacrylate adhesives.17. The laminate according to claim 16 , wherein Ris an organic radical having at least one fluorine atom.18. The laminate according to claim 13 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 57
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for Producing Security Elements, and Security Elements

Номер: US20180015771A1
Автор: Mader Sebastian, Schilling Andreas, Tompkin Wayne Robert
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A method for producing security elements, security elements, a security document with at least one security element as well as a transfer film with at least one security element wherein a three-dimensional object is recorded and a surface profile of the three-dimensional object, described by a function F(x,y), is determined, wherein the function F(x,y) describes the distance between the surface profile and a two-dimensional reference surface spanned by co-ordinate axes x and y at the co-ordinate points x and y. A first microstructure is determined in such a way that the structure height of the first microstructure is limited to a predetermined value smaller than the maximum distance between the surface profile and the two-dimensional reference surface, and the first microstructure provides an observer with a first optical perception which corresponds to the surface profile of the three-dimensional object described by the function F(x,y). 1. A method for producing a security element comprising:a) recording a three-dimensional object;b) determining a surface profile of the three-dimensional object, described by a function F(x,y), wherein the function F(x,y) describes the distance between the surface profile and a two-dimensional reference surface spanned by co-ordinate axes x and y at the co-ordinate points x and y;c) determining a first microstructure in such a way that the structure height of the first microstructure is limited to a predetermined value smaller than the maximum distance between the surface profile and the two-dimensional reference surface, and that the first microstructure provides an observer with a first optical perception which corresponds to the surface profile of the three-dimensional object described by the function F(x,y); andd) introducing the first microstructure into a layer of the security element by means of lithographic methods, in such a way that the first microstructure of the layer of the security element provides the observer with ...

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Номер записи: 58
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Use of 4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacenes for security purposes

Номер: US20190016953A1
Автор: Cosimo Prete
Принадлежит: Crime Science Technology SAS

The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the 4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene family for the preparation of a security element for a product, in particular a document, said security element comprising a polymer and said compound(s) being incorporated in said polymer, and to a method for ensuring the security of a product, in particular that of a document.

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Номер записи: 59
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method of providing a security element on a security document by laser marking

Номер: US20210016592A1
Автор: Jurgen Jung, Nick VALCKX, Rene Geelen
Принадлежит: Agfa Gevaert NV

A method of providing an Optical Variable Device (OVD) and a tactile security element on a security document includes exposing the security document with a laser. The security document includes an overlay provided on a core, and the overlay includes a compound capable or releasing a gas. The OVD and the tactile security element have a metallic appearance.

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Номер записи: 60
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Document capable of generating a color image

Номер: US20210016593A1
Автор: Benoit Berthe, Coralie Vandroux
Принадлежит: Idemia France SAS

The invention proposes a document configured to generate a color image, comprising: a set of pixels printed on or in a substrate, each pixel forming a pattern including an arrangement of sub-pixels of at least two different colors; and an array of lenses disposed opposite the set of pixels so as to generate the color image by focusing or diverging an incident light through the lenses on at least part of the sub-pixels, each lens being positioned, relative to a facing associated pixel, to focus or diverge the incident light on at least one of the sub-pixels of said associated pixel so as to modify the contribution of the respective colors of the sub-pixels of the associated pixel, in a region of the color image generated through said lens, with respect to the pattern intrinsically formed by the associated pixel independently of said lens.

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Номер записи: 61
16-01-2020 дата публикации

A CARRIER OF VALUE HAVING A DISPLAY AND IMPROVED TAMPERING RESISTANCE

Номер: US20200016917A1
Автор: CHOSSON Sylvain, EICHENBERGER Martin, SAUTER Dieter
Принадлежит: ORELL FÜSSLI SICHERHEITSDRUCK AG

The carrier for representing a monetary value as a means of payment comprises a substrate, a control unit mounted to the substrate, a value store for storing a carrier value of the carrier, a display device for displaying a status of the carrier and an interface circuit for electronic communication of an external device with the control unit. Further, an authentication device is provide for verifying the authenticity of the status shown by the display device. The authentication device e.g. comprises an optically variable device, a diffractive structure, an at least partially transparent structure, a grating, a Fresnel-lens, an optical polarizer, or a periodic structure. It is e.g. overlaid with or can be brought to overlay with the display device. It makes tampering with the display device more difficult. 1. A carrier for representing a monetary value as a means of payment comprisinga substrate,a control unit mounted to said substrate,a value store adapted and structured to store a carrier value of said carrier, andan interface circuit for electronic communication with said control unit,wherein said carrier further comprisesa display device, wherein said control unit is adapted to display, on said display device, a status of said carrier andan authentication device for verifying an authenticity of the status shown by said display device.2. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said authentication device is positioned or positionable to optically interact with said display device.3. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said authentication device comprises an optically variable device.4. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said authentication device comprises a diffractive structure claim 1 , in particular a surface hologram and/or a iolume hologram claim 1 , arranged or arrangeable over said display device.5. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein said authentication device comprises an at least partially transparent structure arranged over or arrangeable over said display device ...

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Номер записи: 62
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Security Foil

Номер: US20200016918A1
Автор: Bergmüller Thomas, HUPRICH Philip, Weiss Thomas
Принадлежит: Authentic Vision GmbH

A security foil including at least a carrier layer, a protection layer and a functional layer. The functional layer has at least one clearance. The security foil includes a printed layer arranged within and partially filling the clearance and adjacent to and non-overlapping with the functional layer. The printed layer represents a marking. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a security foil from an original foil by selectively removing parts of the functional layer of the original foil to produce the clearance in the functional layer and by printing a marking within the clearance to produce the printed layer adjacent to and non-overlapping with the functional layer. 1. A method for producing a security foil from an original foil comprising at least a carrier layer , a protection layer and a functional layer , the method comprising:selectively removing parts of the functional layer in the original foil to produce a clearance in the functional layer; andprinting a marking within the clearance to produce a printed layer adjacent to and non-overlapping with the functional layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , including:applying an adhesive material to produce an adhesive layer covering the functional layer and/or the printed layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , including:applying a first adhesive material on the printed layer, wherein said first adhesive material is different from a second adhesive material covering the functional layer.4. The method according to claim 1 , including:filling at least a part of the clearance between the printed layer and the functional layer with a filling material.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein during selectively removing parts of the functional layer a pattern area of the functional layer having a predefined shape is spared such that said pattern area is enclosed by the produced clearance.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marking is printed using a digital printing technology claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-01-2020 дата публикации

DOUBLE METAL SECURITY ELEMENT HAVING TRANSPARENT PATTERN

Номер: US20200016919A1
Автор: BALLABIO Eligio, PALLOTTA Pasquale
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A security element includes comprises a transparent film, a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first metal arranged on the transparent film in a first pattern. The second layer includes a second metal being a baser metal than the first metal arranged over the first layer in a second pattern. Each of the first and second patterns is composed of metallic regions and metal-free regions. The metal-free regions of the second pattern overlap with the metal-free regions of the first pattern. The metallic regions of the first pattern overlap with the metal-free regions of the second pattern. 1. A security element , comprising:a transparent film,a first layer including a first metal arranged on said transparent film in a first pattern, anda second layer including a second metal being a baser metal than said first metal arranged over said first layer in a second pattern, whereineach of said first and second patterns is composed of metallic regions and metal-free regions,metal-free regions of said second pattern overlap with metal-free regions of said first pattern, andmetallic regions of said first pattern overlap with metal-free regions of said second pattern.2. A security element according to claim 1 , wherein said second layer is arranged upon said first layer.3. A security element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first and second layers has a holographic surface structure.4. A security element according to claim 1 , wherein a color changing layer covers at least parts of at least one of said first and second layers.5. A security element according to claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic material in said metallic regions of said patterns or in a separate magnetic layer claim 1 , forming a machine readable information carrier.6. A security element according to claim 1 , wherein an insulating layer is interposed between said first and second layers that electrically insulates said layers from each other.7. A security element ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-01-2017 дата публикации

IDENTITY CARD WITH PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION

Номер: US20170017870A1
Автор: Fumy Walter, Kulikovska Olga, MORGNER Frank, Paeschke Manfred
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An identity card, comprising a card body and a physical unclonable function arranged within the card body, wherein the physical unclonable function comprises a first light influencing layer and a second light influencing layer. 2. The identity card of claim 1 , wherein the first light influencing layer and the second light influencing layer have light transmittances which are smaller than a light transmittance of the card body.3. The identity card of claim 1 , wherein the respective light transmittance layer is an optically linear layer or an optically nonlinear or optically excited layer.4. The identity card of claim 3 , wherein the optically linear layer is one of the following layers:a metal layer ora printing ink layer ora nanoparticle layer ora layer having a light refraction index which is different than a light refraction index of the card body, ora diffractive layer,wherein the optically nonlinear layer is a nonlinear polymer layer, and wherein the optically excited layer is a fluorescent material layer.5. The identity card of claim 1 , wherein the first light influencing layer or the second light influencing layer comprises spaced surface elements claim 1 , in particular stripes or rectangles or circular elements or oval elements.6. The identity card of claim 1 , wherein the first light influencing layer comprises a pattern claim 1 , in particular a periodic pattern or a non-periodic pattern or a grating claim 1 , of spaced surface elements having smaller transmittance than the card body claim 1 , and wherein the second light influencing layer comprises a pattern claim 1 , in particular a periodic pattern or a non-periodic pattern or a grating claim 1 , of spaced surface elements having smaller transmittance than the card body.7. The identity card of claim 6 , wherein the respective pattern is one-dimensional or two-dimensional.8. The identity card of claim 1 ,wherein the first light influencing layer comprises a first pattern of spaced surface elements, ...

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Номер записи: 65
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
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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: 66
28-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARKING COLLECTIBLES TO INCREASE THEIR UNIQUENESS

Номер: US20160023496A1
Автор: Yerkes Andre Alan
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According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for marking collectible items to increase their collectible uniqueness includes creating a multiplicity of unique date codes, each of the multiplicity of unique date codes including a representation of a calendar month and a representation of a day in the calendar month, randomly selecting one of the multiplicity of unique date codes, and affixing the randomly selected one of the multiplicity of unique date codes to a collectible item. According to other embodiments, a system with a computer and a marking device may apply a date code to a collectible item. According to yet other embodiments, a method for marking collectibles includes creating at least three hundred sixty-five collectibles in a time period shorter than a year, and marking each with a unique date code combination such that no two visually identical collectibles share the same date code. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for marking collectible items to increase their uniqueness , the method comprising:creating at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items in a time period shorter than three hundred sixty-five days; andmarking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a randomly selected unique combination, the randomly selected unique combination comprising a month and a day of the month,wherein each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items is visually identical except for the marking.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the time period is shorter than one month.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the time period is shorter than twenty-four hours.13. The method of claim 10 , further comprising marking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a year.14. The method of claim 10 , further comprising marking each of the at least three hundred sixty-five collectible items with a trademark.15. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:marking each of the at least three ...

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Номер записи: 67
26-01-2017 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY COMPONENT WITH REFLECTIVE EFFECT, PRODUCTION OF SUCH A COMPONENT AND SECURE DOCUMENT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A COMPONENT

Номер: US20170021660A1
Автор: Petiton Valéry, Tollet Vincent
Принадлежит: SURYS

According to one aspect, the invention relates to an optical security component intended for being observed under direct reflection. The component comprises a structure engraved on a layer of a material having a refraction index n, a thin layer of a dielectric material having a refraction index nother than n, deposited on the structure, and a layer of a material having a refraction index nother than n, encapsulating the coated structure of the thin layer. The structure has a first pattern modulated by a second pattern such that, in at least one first region (), the first pattern comprises a low-relief with a first set of facets, the shapes of which are determined such as to generate at least one first concave or convex cylindrical reflective element, and the second pattern forms a first subwavelength grating acting, after depositing the thin layer and encapsulating the structure, as a first wavelength-subtractive filter; in at least one second region (), the first pattern comprises a low-relief with a second set of facets in which the shapes are determined such as to generate at least one concave or convex cylindrical reflective element (), and the second pattern forms a second subwavelength grating acting, after depositing the thin layer and encapsulating the structure, as a second wavelength-subtractive filter, separate from the first wave-length-subtractive filter. Each subwavelength grating can be a zero order diffraction grating such as a DID. 1. An optical security component intended to be observed according to an observation face in a spectral band lying between 380 and 780 nm and in direct reflection , comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a structure (S) engraved on a layer of a material exhibiting a refractive index n,'}{'sub': 1', '2, 'a thin layer of a dielectric material exhibiting a refractive index ndifferent from n, deposited on the structure;'}{'sub': 0', '1, 'a layer of a material of refractive index ndifferent from n, encapsulating the structure overlaid with ...

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Номер записи: 68
25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ITEM AUTHENTICATION AND CUSTOMIZATION

Номер: US20180022145A1
Автор: Ackerman William G., Dominguez Marie Therese, Failor David E., Hussain Khalid
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A method of illumating an item is disclosed. The method includes applying adhesive to the item, interspersing a taggant in the adhesive, illuminating the item with an excitation signal, sensing luminescence emitted by the taggant in response to illumination by the excitation signal, and determining the authenticity of the item based on the sensed emitted luminescence. The item can include any item benefited by authentication, and can include a postage stamp. A method of customizing an item is disclosed. This can include the steps of preparing a substrate, applying a security feature to the substrate, printing non-customized information on the substrate, receiving image information, and printing the image information on the substrate. 1. A method of making an authenticatable label comprising:applying a printing to a first side of a substrate;applying an adhesive to the second side of the substrate;applying a taggant to a first side of the backing, wherein the taggant emits luminescence in response to illumination by an excitation signal; andattaching the substrate to the backing, wherein following attaching the substrate to the backing, at least a portion of the taggant migrates into the adhesive.2. The method of wherein the taggant is applied to the first side of the backing in a pattern comprising a pre-determined computer readable image which is readable upon excitation of the taggant from an excitation signal.3. The method of wherein the pattern is a barcode.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the taggant is applied by printing the taggant onto the first side of the backing.5. The method of wherein applying the taggant to the first side of the backing comprises applying the taggant with a substance that dissolves the taggant into the adhesive during contact with the adhesive.6. The method of further comprising receiving an image from a user claim 1 , and wherein applying the taggant to the first side of the backing comprises applying the taggant in a pattern ...

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Номер записи: 69
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SECURITY DOCUMENT

Номер: US20220041004A1
Автор: Endres Günter, KOHL Klaus, Riedl Josef
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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: 70
24-01-2019 дата публикации

STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING COUNTERFEIT, FALSIFICATION OR REUSE, AND METHOD FOR DISCRIMINATING COUNTERFEIT, FALSIFICATION OR REUSE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190023044A1
Автор: Han Il Ki, JANG Ho Seong, KO Hyungduk, Park Kisun
Принадлежит: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Disclosed is a structure for preventing counterfeit, falsification or reuse, including a metal layer, a photoconversion pattern layer including a plurality of photoconverting nanoparticles formed on the metal layer, a metal pattern layer placed on the metal layer and the photoconversion pattern layer, and an adhesive film placed on the metal pattern layer. Accordingly, the structure for preventing counterfeit, falsification or reuse according to the present disclosure allows a pattern indicating a genuine product to be easily identified with an eye through infrared light irradiation, and is fundamentally impossible to re-assemble after deformation of the structure caused by disassembly of a packaging container, thereby preventing counterfeit, falsification or reuse. 1. A structure for preventing counterfeit , falsification or reuse , comprising:a metal layer;a photoconversion pattern layer including a plurality of photoconverting nanoparticles formed on the metal layer;a metal pattern layer placed on the metal layer and the photoconversion pattern layer; andan adhesive film placed on the metal pattern layer.2. The structure for preventing counterfeit claim 1 , falsification or reuse according to claim 1 , wherein the metal pattern layer is formed by islanded metal nanoparticles.3. The structure for preventing counterfeit claim 1 , falsification or reuse according to claim 1 , wherein a gap plasmon polariton phenomenon takes place between the metal layer and the metal pattern layer.4. The structure for preventing counterfeit claim 1 , falsification or reuse according to claim 1 , wherein the photoconversion pattern layer forms a second encoding pattern claim 1 ,the metal pattern layer forms a first encoding pattern, anda visible pattern area, at which a photoconversion amplification phenomenon takes place when infrared light is applied, is formed at an overlapping part between the first encoding pattern and the second encoding pattern.5. The structure for preventing ...

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Номер записи: 71
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SECURITY TAG CONTAINING A PATTERN OF BIOLOGICAL PARTICLES

Номер: US20190023055A1
Автор: KRMPOT Aleksandar, LAZOVIC Vladimir, PANTELIC Dejan, PAVLOVIC Danica, RABASOVIC Mihailo
Принадлежит: Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade

A security tag can be used to identify or authenticate a substrate that has the security tag. The security tag includes a pattern of inimitable biological particles, a transparent adhesive layer, a substrate, and a transparent superstrate, where the pattern of inimitable biological particles is directly transferred from an organism to the transparent adhesive layer on the substrate, and where said biological particles are covered with the transparent superstrate, such that said inimitable biological particles are encapsulated between said substrate and said superstrate. 1: A security tag , comprising:a pattern of inimitable biological particles,a transparent adhesive layer,a substrate, anda transparent superstrate,wherein the pattern of inimitable biological particles is directly transferred from an organism to the transparent adhesive layer on the substrate, andwherein said biological particles are covered with the transparent superstrate, such that said inimitable biological particles are encapsulated between said substrate.2: The security tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe pattern of inimitable biological particles is in the shape of a bar-code or a QR-code.3: The security tag according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern of inimitable biological particles is in the shape of a silhouette of a human head.4: The security tag according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern of inimitable biological particles is in the shape of a fingerprint.5: The security tag according to claim 1 , wherein the biological particles are overtly inscribed with information by mechanical or laser cutting.6: The security tag according to claim 1 , whereinthe biological particles are covertly inscribed with information by permanently bleaching a fluorescence thereof.7: The security tag according to claim 1 , wherein the inimitable biological particles are particles of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a Lepidoptera scale claim 1 , hair claim 1 , a bristle claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 72
25-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING VARIABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL IMAGES USING GENERIC OPTICAL MATRICES

Номер: US20180024497A1
Автор: LIEBERMAN DANIEL, Lieberman Or, Lieberman Rami
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Variable digital optical images may be fabricated using generic optical matrices. A generic optical matrix may have pixels corresponding to color and subpixels corresponding to noncolor effects. The pixels may include first pixels corresponding to a first color and second pixels corresponding to a second color. The subpixels may include first subpixels corresponding to a first noncolor effect and second subpixels corresponding to a second noncolor effect. Individual ones of the pixels and/or subpixels of the generic optical matrix may be obliterated according to a negative while remaining pixels and/or subpixels may be preserved. The remaining pixels and/or subpixels may form an optical image corresponding to a base image. The optical image may be colored based on the remaining pixels. The optical image may exhibit noncolor effects corresponding to the remaining subpixels. The optical image may comprise a hologram or a stereo image. 1. A generic optical matrix having pixels corresponding to color and sub-pixels corresponding to non-color effects , the generic optical matrix comprising:a substrate; andan array of pixels disposed on the substrate, the array comprising first pixels corresponding to a first color and second pixels corresponding to a second color, the first color being different from the second color, the first pixels and second pixels being arranged in a motif such that individual ones of the first pixels are positioned adjacent to individual ones of the second pixels;wherein individual ones of the pixels comprise sub-pixels, a given pixel comprising a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel, the first sub-pixel comprising a first optical structure configured such that light reflected or transmitted by the first optical structure of the first sub-pixel is directed toward a left eye of a person observing the generic optical matrix from a first viewing angle, the second sub-pixel comprising a second optical structure configured such that light reflected or ...

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Номер записи: 73
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: 74
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: 75
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: 76
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: 77
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and System for Document Authenticity Verification

Номер: US20170024909A1
Автор: Joshua Noel Hogan
Принадлежит: Joshua Noel Hogan

The invention provides a system and method for secure document verification. In the preferred embodiment, embedded information consists of marks embedded in the interior of the document and are comprised of regions that have refractive index modified to carry information. In the preferred embodiment the marks are not discernable by conventional imaging, spectroscopic or optical polarization techniques, but are discernably by interferometric techniques, such as optical coherence tomography. Multiple alternate embodiments are taught.

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Номер записи: 78
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Micro-optic device with integrated focusing element and image element structure

Номер: US20210023870A1
Автор: Karlo Ivan Jolic
Принадлежит: CCL Security Pty Ltd

A micro-optic device, including: a substrate; a plurality of image elements; and a plurality of focusing elements, each focusing element focuses light towards, or causes light to be diverged from or constructively interfere at a real or imaginary focal point, the focusing elements causing the image elements to be sampled so as to project imagery which is observable to a user from at least a first viewing angle, wherein a first focusing structure including at least a first group of the focusing elements and a first imagery structure including at least a first group of the image elements are integrated into a first unitary structure on a first side of the substrate.

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Номер записи: 79
29-01-2015 дата публикации

SECURITY SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATION AND FOR REVEALING ATTEMPTS AT FORGERY

Номер: US20150027218A1
Автор: Desnous Celine, RANCIEN Sandrine
Принадлежит: ARJOWIGGINS SECURITY

A security substrate may include at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents. The at least one area may include individualized polymer- or copolymer-based particles comprising at least one visible or detectable marker. The polymer or copolymer may be at least partially soluble in solvents used for forgery. 121-. (canceled)22. A security substrate comprising:at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents, wherein the at least one area comprises individualized polymer- or copolymer-based particles comprising at least one visible or detectable marker, and wherein the polymer or copolymer is at least partially soluble in solvents used for forgery.23. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the solvents are nonpolar.24. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein claim 22 , if the marker is not visible or detectable claim 22 , the security substrate is not authentic and/or has been forged.25. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the at least one area for authentication and/or for revealing attempts at forgery using solvents is positioned in a body and/or at a surface of the security substrate.26. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the individualized particles comprise a single type of polymer or a mixture of polymers having differing solubilities in solvents used for forgery.27. The security substrate of claim 22 , wherein the individualized particles comprise at least one polymer which is soluble in polar or nonpolar solvents.28. The security substrate of claim 27 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in nonpolar solvents.29. The security substrate of claim 28 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in hydrocarbon-based nonpolar solvents.30. The security substrate of claim 29 , wherein the at least one polymer is soluble in at least one of alcohols claim 29 , ketones claim 29 , esters claim 29 , halogenated solvents claim 29 , amines claim ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING VARIABLE DIGITAL OPTICAL IMAGES BY PRINTING DIRECTLY ON GENERIC OPTICAL MATRICES

Номер: US20190025758A1
Автор: LIEBERMAN DANIEL
Принадлежит: NANOGRAFIX CORPORATION

Variable digital optical images may be fabricated using generic optical matrices. A generic optical matrix may have a substrate and a plurality of pixels corresponding to color and sub-pixels corresponding to non-color effects. The pixels may include first pixels corresponding to a first color and second pixels corresponding to a second color. The sub-pixels may include first sub-pixels corresponding to a first non-color effect and second sub-pixels corresponding to a second non-color effect. Individual ones of the pixels and sub-pixels of the generic optical matrix may be obliterated according to a negative while remaining pixels and/or sub-pixels may be preserved. The remaining pixels and sub-pixels may form an optical image corresponding to a base image. The optical image may be colored based on the remaining pixels. The optical image may exhibit non-color effects corresponding to the remaining sub-pixels. The optical image may comprise a hologram or a stereo image. 1. A system configured for fabricating variable digital optical images using generic optical matrices , the system comprising:an image negative component configured to retain a negative corresponding to a base image, the negative being based on the base image and a geometry associated with a generic optical matrix having a substrate and an array of pixels disposed on the substrate,the array of pixels comprising a plurality pixels corresponding to a plurality of colors, the plurality of pixels corresponding to a plurality of colors being arranged such that individual ones of the pixels of a first color are positioned adjacent to individual ones of the pixels of a second color;wherein individual ones of the pixels comprise sub-pixels, the subpixels comprising a first sub-pixel corresponding to a first non-color effect and a second sub-pixel corresponding to a second non-color effect; andan image generation component configured to obliterate individual pixels and sub-pixels of the generic optical matrix ...

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Номер записи: 81
29-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF UNITARY AUTHENTICATION OF A HARDWARE OBJECT COMPRISING VISUAL CRYPTOGRAPHY AND MATERIAL SIGNATURE

Номер: US20150028579A1
Автор: BOUTANT Yann, Fournel Thierry
Принадлежит:

The invention concerns a unitary authentication process of a material object consisting of a construction phase of an authenticator system comprising at least: 1. Unitary authentication process of a material object (O) consisting of a construction phase of an authenticator system comprising at least:a step to select a message image (M);a step to select a support image (S);a step to transform the message image (M) and the support image (S) in order to generate at least two shared images (P1, P2) according to a transformation process implementing at least one random sequence, the message image (M) not being accessible in each shared image (P1, P2) taken individually; anda step to record at least one shared image (P2),characterised by the fact that in the construction phase of an authenticator, each random sequence, the said material signature, is extracted or generated from at least one structural characteristic of at least one region (R) of the material object (O) and liable to be generated on request and identically from the material object (O).2. Authentication process according to wherein the construction phase of the authenticator system contains a step to decompose the support image (S) into a finite number of areas and by the fact that it includes at least for some areas claim 1 , a step transforming the message image (M) and the support image (S) to generate at least two shared images (P1 claim 1 , P2) specific to each area according to a transformation process implementing at least one material signature generated from at least one structural characteristic of at least one region of the said area of the material object (O).3. Authentication process according to claim 1 , wherein the construction phase of the authenticator system contains a step to record the location of the region of the object from which the material signature is generated.4. Authentication process according to claim 1 , wherein the message image (M) contains at least one part of the ...

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Номер записи: 82
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: 83
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DIFFRACTION STRUCTURE TRANSFER FOIL AND FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM USING SAME

Номер: US20170028762A1
Автор: IDE Hidetaka
Принадлежит:

Provided are diffraction structure transfer foil that further improves usefulness of the diffraction structure transfer foil in authenticity determination by allowing a greater variety of diffracted-light patterns to be observed, and a forgery prevention medium using the diffraction structure transfer foil. The diffraction structure transfer foil () includes a transfer foil substrate (), a peeling-off protective layer () that is laminated on one surface of the transfer foil substrate (), a laminated body for diffracted-light delivery () that is laminated on the peeling-off protective layer (), and an adhesive layer () that is laminated on the laminated body for diffracted-light delivery (). The laminated body for diffracted-light delivery () includes a diffraction structure forming body in which a plurality of diffraction structures ( and ) are formed, and a reflective layer (or ) that is formed in accordance with each of the plurality of diffraction structures ( and ). A transmission density of one reflective layer () of the plurality of reflective layers (and ) is in a range of 0.01 to 0.9, and a transmission density of the other reflective layer () is 1.0 or greater. 1. Diffraction structure transfer foil , comprising:a support body;a peeling-off protective layer that is laminated on one surface of the support body;a laminated body for diffracted-light delivery that is laminated on the peeling-off protective layer; andan adhesive layer that is laminated on the laminated body for diffracted-light delivery,wherein the laminated body for diffracted-light delivery includes a diffraction structure forming body in which a plurality of diffraction structures are formed, and a reflective layer that is formed in accordance with each of the plurality of diffraction structures, anda transmission density of at least one reflective layer of a plurality of the reflective layers is in a range of 0.01 to 0.9, and a transmission density of another reflective layer other than the ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-02-2017 дата публикации

THERMOCHROMIC MATERIAL

Номер: US20170028763A1
Автор: Arsenault Andre, Perrier-Cornet Romain
Принадлежит:

A print on-demand color shift material which has high reflection, high saturation color and intrinsic, high impact color-shift produced by thermal printing or laser writing for use, for example in security laminates, tax and excise stamps, machine-readable features and banknote foils, and offering a rainbow of colors with full color shifting, producible in full manufacturing scale. 1. A tunable multilayer optical film having at least two layers , at least one layer comprising a plurality of fluidizable particles , there being interstitial void space between the particles , the at least one layer comprising a plurality of fluidizable particles , the layer having a first refractive index and a first optical thickness , the second layer having a second refractive index and a second optical thickness , the first refractive index being different from the second refractive index.2. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 1 , wherein the fluidizable particles comprise a core-shell configuration.3. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 1 , wherein coating components occupy at least a portion of the interstitial void space.4. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 3 , wherein the multilayer optical film has an initial set of optical properties claim 3 , wherein upon the application of energy claim 3 , the multilayer optical film's optical properties change to a second set of optical properties.5. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 4 , wherein the energy is provided in the form of thermal or radiant energy.6. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 5 , wherein the initial set of optical properties differs from the second set of optical properties in at least the property of optical thickness.7. The tunable multilayer optical film according to claim 5 , wherein the initial set of optical properties differs from the second set of optical properties in at least the property of geometric thickness. ...

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Номер записи: 85
02-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SECURITY ELEMENTS AND HOLOGRAMS

Номер: US20170028764A1
Автор: Fleury Roland, Grigorenko Nikolay A., Richert Michelle
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a method for forming a surface relief microstructure, especially an optically variable image (an optically variable device) on a transparent or translucent substrate and a product obtainable using the method. A further aspect of the invention is the use for the prevention of counterfeit or reproduction of a document of value and a method of forming a coating showing an angle dependent color change. 1: A method for forming a surface relief microstructure , especially an optically variable image on a substrate comprising the steps of: a1) an ethylenically unsaturated resin, a monomer or a mixture thereof;', 'a2) a photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of a monoacylphosphine oxide compound and a bisacylphosphine oxide compound; and', 'a3) a metal pigment which is in the form of platelet shaped transition metal particles having a longest dimension of edge length of from 5 nm to 1000 nm, and a thickness of from 1 nm to 100 nm, wherein the metal is Ag;, 'A) applying a curable composition to at least a portion of a front side of the substrate wherein the substrate is transparent or translucent, and wherein the curable composition comprisesB) contacting at least a portion of the curable composition with a surface relief microstructure;C) curing the composition with at least one UV lamp, which is arranged on a backside of the transparent or translucent substrate.2: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the lamp is a gallium or iron doped medium pressure mercury lamp.3: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the curable composition further comprises a second photoinitiator selected from the group consisting of a benzophenone compound claim 1 , an alpha-hydroxy ketone claim 1 , alpha-alkoxyketone claim 1 , and alpha-aminoketone compound.4: The method according to claim 1 , wherein the curable composition comprises:(a) 5.0 to 0.6% by weight of the photoinitiator;(b) 94.9 to 11.9% by weight of the ethylenically unsaturated ...

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Номер записи: 86
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Multi-Layer Body and Method for the Production Thereof

Номер: US20170028765A1
Автор: Brehm Ludwig, Forster Karin, Kramer Patrick, Spiess Rouven, STAUB René
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer body, in particular a security element, in which a partial first layer or partial first layer system is produced on a substrate, wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is present in a first partial area and not in a second partial area. Subsequently, a partial second layer or partial second layer system is produced, wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is present in a third partial area and not in a fourth partial area, and wherein the third partial area overlaps with the first and second partial areas. Finally, the partial first layer or partial first layer system is structured as a mask using the partial second layer or partial second layer system. 1. A method for producing a multi-layer body comprising the following steps:a) producing a partial first layer or partial first layer system on a substrate, wherein the partial first layer or partial first layer system is present in a first partial area and not in a second partial area;b) producing a partial second layer or partial second layer system, wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is present in a third partial area and not in a fourth partial area, and wherein the third partial area overlaps with the first and second partial areas;c) structuring the partial first layer or partial first layer system using the partial second layer or partial second layer system as a mask.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the structuring of the partial first layer or partial first layer system in step c) takes place by etching.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the partial second layer or partial second layer system is an etch resist claim 2 , or at least comprises an etch resist.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the etch resist is a lacquer that comprises binders claim 3 , colored or non-colored pigments and/or special-effect pigments claim 3 , thin-film systems ...

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Номер записи: 87
01-02-2018 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY COMPONENT

Номер: US20180029402A1
Автор: Dhome Antoine
Принадлежит:

An ID document comprises a receiving substrate in or on which an ink that is fluorescent under UV-A lighting is locally deposited, and a multilayer optical security component attached to a substrate. The optical component comprises a structurable layer and a reflective dielectric layer discontinuously deposited on the structurable layer in the plane of the component so as to produce patterns. The reflective dielectric layer has a relative transmission of at most 40% in the UV-B or UV-C range. The optical component also include an assembly of at least one layer including pigments that are fluorescent when energized by UV-B or UV-C. These are deposited on the reflective dielectric layer in a uniform or discontinuous manner in the plane of the optical component. 1. A manufacture comprising an identity document said identity document comprising an assembly of at least one destination carrier in which or on which an ink that is fluorescent under illumination in the UV-A is deposited locally , and a multilayer optical security component placed on the destination carrier , the component comprising a structurable layer , and an assembly of at least one layer including pigments that are fluorescent under UV-B or UV-C excitation , a dielectric reflective layer that is deposited on the structurable layer discontinuously in the plane of the component , so as to produce dielectric zones allowing patterns to be drawn , the dielectric reflective layer having a relative transmittance in the UV-B or UV-C domain at most equal to 40% , wherein the assembly of at least one layer includes pigments that are fluorescent under UV-B or UV-C excitation that have been deposited on said dielectric reflective layer , uniformly or discontinuously , in the plane of the optical component.2. The manufacture of claim 1 , furthermore further comprising a partially demetallized metallic layer deposited on a layer selected from the group consisting of the structurable layer and the dielectric ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ARTICLE WITH ANGLED REFLECTIVE SEGMENTS

Номер: US20220048308A1
Автор: Delst Cornelis Jan, RAKSHA Vladimir P.
Принадлежит: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.

According to examples, an article may include a base layer that extends along a first dimension and a second dimension, in which the second dimension is orthogonal to the first dimension. The article may also include reflective ribbons provided on an upper surface of the base layer, in which the reflective ribbons positioned along a common plane extending in the second dimension have dihedral angles that change as a function of distance across the common plane. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of making an article , comprising:coating a substrate with a layer of magnetically-orientable flakes;passing the coated substrate through a magnetic field to orient the magnetically-orientable flakes; andselectively curing a first portion of the oriented magnetically-orientable flakes to have a first dihedral angles relative to a plane of the substrate.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the magnetically-orientable flakes are arranged along longitudinal rows of an array of a first region.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the magnetically-orientable flakes in each longitudinal row are oriented at the same dihedral angle relative to the plane of the substrate.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising claim 21 , before the step of selectively curing claim 21 , selectively blocking the magnetic field using a mask so that a portion of the magnetically-orientable flakes are oriented with the magnetic field claim 21 , and another portion of the magnetically-orientable flakes are not oriented.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising claim 21 , before the step of coating claim 21 , embossing a micro-relief onto a surface of the substrate.26. The method of claim 22 , wherein the longitudinal rows are formed of planar-faceted magnetically-orientable flakes.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein the longitudinal rows are formed of magnetically-orientable flakes with curved or twisted surfaces.28. The method of claim 21 , further comprising claim 21 , after the step of ...

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Номер записи: 89
17-02-2022 дата публикации

RETROREFLECTIVE ELEMENT HAVING A SECURITY ELEMENT

Номер: US20220048309A1
Автор: GUBELA, JR. Hans-Erich
Принадлежит: IMOS Gubela GmbH

A retroreflective element, for example a retroreflector or a retroreflective film, includes a regular arrangement of multiple reflective triples, each having three side surfaces that form an angle between 88° and 92°, preferably between 89° 50′ and 90° 10′ relative to one another, and particularly preferably stand perpendicularly on one another. At least one selected triple in the arrangement has a security element having at least one diffractive structure on at least one first side surface. A modulation depth of the security element is selected in such a manner that the security element cannot be perceived when the retroreflective element is illuminated at an illumination angle <10°. 1. A retroreflective element comprising a regular arrangement of multiple reflective triples , each triple having first , second , and third side surfaces that form an angle between 88° and 92° relative to one another;wherein at least a first selected triple in the arrangement has a first security element having at least one diffractive structure on the first side surface of the first selected triple; andwherein the first security element has a modulation depth selected so that the first security element is imperceptible when the retroreflective element is illuminated at an illumination angle <10°.2. The retroreflective element according to claim 1 , wherein the angle formed by the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third side surfaces is between 89° 50′ and 90° 10′ relative to one another.3. The retroreflective element according to claim 1 , wherein a diffraction efficiency of the at least one diffractive structure is at most 7%.4. The retroreflective element according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one diffractive structure of the first security element has a line distance between 500 nm and 2.0 μm.5. The retroreflective element according to claim 4 , wherein the modulation depth is between 0.1% and 10% of the line distance.6. The retroreflective element according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20220048311A1
Автор: GODFREY John
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A security document and a method of forming a security document are disclosed. The method comprises: (a) providing a security document substrate having a security article integrated within or attached thereto, the security article being exposed within an aperture region in the security document substrate, the security article comprising a first optical effect layer that is visible within the aperture region, and; (b) applying, in said aperture region within which the security article is exposed, an array of substantially transparent refractive structures on the exposed security article, wherein the array of refractive structures cooperates with the first optical effect layer to exhibit a first optically variable effect. 161-. (canceled)62. A method of forming a security document , the method comprising:(a) providing a security document substrate having a security article integrated within or attached thereto, the security article being exposed within an aperture region in the security document substrate,the security article comprising a first optical effect layer that is visible within the aperture region, and;(b) applying, in said aperture region within which the security article is exposed, an array of substantially transparent refractive structures on the exposed security article, wherein the array of refractive structures cooperates with the first optical effect layer to exhibit a first optically variable effect63. The method of claim 62 , wherein the security article comprisesa security article substrate, anda first adhesive layer forming a first outer layer of the security article, wherein at least a part of said first adhesive layer is in contact with the security document substrate.64. The method of claim 63 , wherein at least a part of the first adhesive layer is exposed within said aperture region claim 63 , and wherein step (b) comprises applying said array of substantially transparent refractive structures on the exposed part of the first adhesive layer ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL EFFECT LAYERS COMPRISING ORIENTED NON-SPHERICAL MAGNETIC OR MAGNETIZABLE PIGMENT PARTICLES

Номер: US20190030939A1
Автор: Despland Claude-Alain, LOGINOV Evgeny, Schmid Mathieu
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to the field of magnetic assemblies and processes for producing optical effect layers (OEL) comprising magnetically oriented non-spherical magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles on a substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to magnetic assemblies and processes for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes. 1. A process for producing an optical effect layer (OEL) on a substrate , said process comprising the steps of:i) applying on a substrate surface a radiation curable coating composition comprising non-spherical magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles, said radiation curable coating composition being in a first state, [ a1) a loop-shaped magnetic-field generating device being either a single loop-shaped magnet or a combination of two or more dipole magnets disposed in a loop-shaped arrangement, the loop-shaped magnetic-field generating device having a radial magnetization, and', 'a2) a single dipole magnet having a magnetic axis substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface, or a single dipole magnet having a magnetic axis substantially parallel to the substrate surface, or two or more dipole magnets, each of said two or more dipole magnets having a magnetic axis substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface, wherein the North pole of said single dipole magnet or the North pole of at least one of said two or more dipole magnets is pointing towards the substrate surface when the North pole of the single loop-shaped magnet or of the two or more dipole magnets Batwing the loop-shaped magnetic-field generating device is pointing towards the periphery of said loop-shaped magnetic-field generating device,', 'or wherein the South pole of said single dipole magnet or the South pole of at least one of said two or more dipole magnets is pointing towards the substrate surface when the South pole of the single loop-shaped magnet or of the ...

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Номер записи: 92
30-01-2020 дата публикации

OPTICAL SECURITY COMPONENT AND OPTICAL SECURITY PRODUCT UTILIZING SAME

Номер: US20200031158A1
Автор: Sun Kai, Wang Xiaoli, ZHANG Baoli, ZHU Jun
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Disclosed are an optical anti-counterfeiting element and an optical anti-counterfeiting product utilizing the same, the optical anti-counterfeiting element comprising: a substrate () including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; micro-sampling tools () on the first surface; and one or more micro graphic and text units formed on the second surface, wherein the micro graphic and text unit includes micro graphic and text strokes, the micro graphic and text strokes are arranged in a non-periodic and non-fixed-geometry manner, and when the second surface is observed through the micro-sampling tools, a stereoscopic animated anti-counterfeiting feature can be seen. 1. An optical anti-counterfeiting element , comprising:a substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; 'one or more micro graphic and text units formed on the second surface, wherein the micro graphic and text unit includes micro graphic and text strokes arranged in a non-periodic and non-fixed-geometry manner, and when the second surface is observed through the micro-sampling tools, a stereoscopic animated anti-counterfeiting feature can be seen.', 'micro-sampling tools formed on the first surface; and'}2. The optical anti-counterfeiting element according to claim 1 , wherein the optical anti-counterfeiting element further comprises:a first coating that is conformally covered on the micro graphic and text strokes; and/ora second coating that is conformally covered on areas among the micro graphic and text strokes of the second surface.3. The optical anti-counterfeiting element according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-sampling tools are a microlens array.4. The optical anti-counterfeiting element according to claim 3 , wherein the microlens array is any one or any combination of the following: a cylindrical lens array claim 3 , a spherical lens array claim 3 , and a Fresnel lens array.5. The optical anti-counterfeiting element according to claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-02-2016 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING A PHYSICAL MEDIUM CONFIGURED TO STORE DATA

Номер: US20160034799A1
Автор: Kamijo Noboru, Kamijoh Kohichi, Ochiai Kazumasa, Usuba Yasuo
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A method and system. A layout design of invisible information to be printed with invisible ink in a book is generated. The invisible information includes a Universal Resource Locator (URL) of an address of a web server at which additional information is located. The URL is encoded in a code within the invisible information. The additional information is associated with an article. 1. A method , said method comprising:generating, by a processor of a computer system, a layout design of invisible information to be printed with invisible ink in a book, said invisible information comprising a Universal Resource Locator (URL) of an address of a web server at which additional information is located, said URL being encoded in a code within the invisible information, said additional information being associated with an article.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:after said generating the layout design of invisible information, said processor determining that an extraction accuracy for extracting the invisible information from an image of the code satisfies a predetermined condition; andis response to said determining that the extraction accuracy satisfies the predetermined condition said processor generating print data of the invisible information based on the generated layout design of invisible information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the code is a square characterized by a code size equal to the length of each side of the square claim 1 , wherein said generating the layout design of invisible information comprises:determining a square space in the physical medium in which to print the code,determining an offset that specifies the upper left corner of the square space in the physical medium; anddetermining an angle of rotation of the square space in the physical medium relative to a specified direction in the physical medium.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said determining the square space comprises:determining a minimum value of the ...

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Номер записи: 94
05-02-2015 дата публикации

PRINTING METHOD WITH OXIDATIVE-DRYING INTAGLIO INK AND UV-VIS-CURABLE INTAGLIO INKS

Номер: US20150035268A1
Автор: Degott Pierre, Lefebvre Olivier, Magnin Patrick, Schaller Christophe, Spitteler Jean-Daniel
Принадлежит: SICPA HOLDING SA

The present invention relates to the field of the intaglio printing process. In particular, the present invention relates to a method that combines intaglio inks curable by oxidation with UV-VIS-curable intaglio inks on one intaglio plate or cylinder. The disclosed method results in an intaglio printed security element using advantageously the unalike properties of the different inks while enabling the printing on a standard printing press in one printing step. 1. Process for printing a security element on at least one side of a substrate with two or more intaglio inks characterized in thatat least one of said two or more intaglio inks is an oxidative drying intaglio ink, at least one other of said two or more intaglio inks is a UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink, and the said one and one other of said two or more intaglio inks are printed in one printing step using one intaglio printing device,and the excess of the said two or more intaglio inks are wiped off from said intaglio printing device using a polymeric wiping cylinder and an alkaline aqueous wiping solution2. Process for printing a security element on at least one side of a substrate with two or more intaglio inks characterized in thatat least one of said two or more intaglio inks is an oxidative drying intaglio ink, at least one other of said two or more intaglio inks is a UV-VIS-curable intaglio ink, and the said one and one other of said two or more intaglio inks are printed in one printing step using one intaglio printing device,and the excess of the said two or more intaglio inks are wiped off from said intaglio printing device using a paper or a tissue wiping system.3. Process according to characterized in thatsaid alkaline aqueous wiping solution comprises sodium hydroxide in a mass concentration between 0.3 wt-% and 1.2 wt-% and a surfactant in a mass concentration between 0.3 wt-% and 1 wt-%, the weight percent being based on the total weight of said alkaline aqueous wiping solution.4. Process according ...

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Номер записи: 95
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Optical Multilayer

Номер: US20150035269A1
Автор: Hooper Ian Richard, Lawrence Christopher Robert, Sambles John Roy, Treen Andrew Shaun
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An optical multilayer () comprising textured surfaces suitable for use in anti-counterfeiting and/or security applications is described. The optical multilayer () comprises at least two textured layers, said layers having different refractive indices, wherein each of the 1. An optical multilayer comprising at least two textured layers , said layers having different refractive indices , wherein each of the textured layers comprise at least one first region , said first region comprising optical microstructures of constant periodicity , and each of the textured layers comprise at least one second region , said second region comprising optical microstructures which are disordered.2. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first region comprising optical microstructures of constant periodicity comprises at least five optical microstructures which are equally spaced in a single direction.3. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between adjacent optical microstructures in said at least one first region or in the at least five optical microstructures is greater than 1 μm.4. (canceled)5. An optical multilayer according to claim 3 , wherein the distance is 3 μm to 20 μm.6. An optical multilayer according to claim 5 , wherein the distance is about 5 μm.7. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the size of the optical microstructures is on a scale of about 1 μm to 100 μm.8. (canceled)9. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the first region of optical microstructures and/or the second region of optical microstructures comprise a plurality of dimples.10. An optical multilayer according to claim 9 , wherein the dimples are hemispherical dimples.11. An optical multilayer according to claim 1 , wherein the first region of optical microstructures and/or the second region of optical microstructures comprise a plurality of truncated pyramids or pyramids or truncated cones or cones.12. An optical ...

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Номер записи: 96
05-02-2015 дата публикации

THIN ALUMINIUM FLAKES

Номер: US20150035270A1
Автор: Folly Gregoire, Milde Michael, Ormerod Geoff Ian, Richert Michelle
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to aluminium flakes having a thickness between 7 and 9 nm, coating compositions containing them and the use of the coating compositions for forming (security) products. When the compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast. 13-. (canceled)4. A coating composition comprising aluminium flakes having a thickness between 8 and 9 nm and a mean particle diameter D50 of 9 to 10 μm ,wherein the optical density of the aluminium flakes is in the range of 0.16 to 0.24 as measured on the McBeth densitometer, andwherein the aluminium flakes are obtained by vacuum deposition with an operating range of 7 to 9 nm.5. The coating composition according to further comprisinga binder,wherein the ratio of the aluminium flakes to binder is sufficiently high as to permit the alignment of the aluminium flakes to the contours of the diffraction grating.6. The coating composition according to claim 5 , wherein the composition further comprises a solvent.7. The coating composition according to claim 6 , wherein the solvent comprises any one or more of the group comprising an ester claim 6 , a ketone claim 6 , an alcohol claim 6 , an aromatic hydrocarbon and water.8. The coating composition according to claim 5 , wherein the binder comprises any one or more selected from the group consisting of nitrocellulose claim 5 , ethyl cellulose claim 5 , cellulose acetate claim 5 , cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) claim 5 , cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) claim 5 , alcohol soluble propionate (ASP) claim 5 , vinyl chloride claim 5 , vinyl acetate copolymers claim 5 , vinyl acetate claim 5 , vinyl claim 5 , acrylic claim 5 , polyurethane claim 5 , polyamide claim 5 , rosin ester claim 5 , hydrocarbon claim 5 , aldehyde claim 5 , ketone claim 5 , urethane claim 5 , polyethyleneterephthalate claim 5 , terpene phenol claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
04-02-2021 дата публикации

SECURITY ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20210031554A1
Автор: FOURNIER Fred, HOLMES Brian, KING Maria
Принадлежит: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A security element including: a first layer having a first surface; an array of image regions across the first surface arranged along at least a second direction, each region including at least a first image sub-region having an average inclination defining an angle, relative to a plane of the security element, about an image region axis extending along a first direction; a diffractive optically variable effect generating structure provided in or on the first surface across the first image sub-regions, the structure including diffractive elements that extend along a direction within 45° of the first direction, wherein the structure is provided across the first image sub-regions and spatially arranged and/or modulated across the first image sub-regions in accordance with a first image so the first image is displayed by the first image sub-regions in combination at least at a first viewing angle. Also, a method of manufacturing the security element. 1. A security element comprising:a first layer having a first surface;an array of image regions across the first surface arranged along at least a second direction, each image region comprising at least a first image sub-region having an average inclination defining an angle, relative to a plane of the security element, about an image region axis extending along a first direction;a diffractive optically variable effect generating structure provided in or on the first surface across the first image sub-regions, the diffractive optically variable effect generating structure comprising diffractive elements that extend along a direction within 45° of the first direction, wherein the diffractive optically variable effect generating structure is provided across the first image sub-regions and spatially arranged and/or modulated across the first image sub-regions in accordance with a first image such that the first image is displayed by the first image sub-regions in combination at least at a first viewing angle.2. A security ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Payment Card with Removable Insert and Identification Elements

Номер: US20220051063A1
Автор: Crawford Melissa A., GOODSITT Jeremy, Price Micah
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Aspects described herein may allow for a payment card assembly including a payment card having a first surface, an opposed second surface, and an aperture extending through the payment card from the first surface to the second surface. An insert may be removably received in the aperture. Each of a plurality of identification elements may be configured to be removably received in the aperture and have an identification characteristic different than an identification characteristic of each of the other identification elements. 1. A payment card assembly comprising:a payment card having a first surface and an opposed second surface;at least one of a magnetic strip and a Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) chip positioned on the payment card;an aperture extending through the payment card from the first surface to the second surface;an insert removably received in the aperture; anda plurality of identification elements, each identification element being configured to be removably received in the aperture and having an identification characteristic different than an identification characteristic of each of the other identification elements.2. The payment card assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert and the identification elements are removably received in the aperture in snap-fit fashion.3. The payment card assembly of claim 1 , wherein one of the aperture and a peripheral surface of each of the identification elements includes a projection claim 1 , and the other of the aperture and the peripheral surface of each of the identification elements includes a recess configured to receive the projection.4. The payment card assembly of claim 3 , wherein the projection extends about an entire periphery of the one of the aperture and the peripheral surface of each of the identification elements claim 3 , and the recess extends about an entire periphery of the other of the aperture and the peripheral surface of each of the identification elements.5. The payment card assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Metal-doped epoxy resin transaction card and process for manufacture

Номер: US20220051064A1
Автор: Adam Lowe
Принадлежит: COMPOSECURE LLC

A transaction card, and processes for the manufacture thereof, having a core layer, optionally, one or more layers or coatings over the core layer, and at least one of a magnetic stripe, a machine readable code, and a payment module chip disposed in or on the card and suitable for rendering the card operable for conducting a transaction. The core layer comprises a metal-doped cured epoxy comprised of metal particles distributed in a binder consisting essentially of a cured, polymerized epoxy resin, the core comprising greater than 50%, preferably greater than 75%, and more preferably greater than 90%, of the weight and/or volume of the card. In some embodiments, the core includes a metal insert enveloped with the metal-doped curable epoxy, wherein the periphery of the epoxy extends beyond the periphery of the metal insert and has material properties more conducive to cutting or punching than the metal insert.

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Номер записи: 100