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20080199640 | Water-based drawing surface and device utilizing same - A water-based drawing surface and a toy employing same are disclosed. The drawing surface includes a plastic substrate layer and a fabric layer adhered to the plastic substrate layer. A substantially water-resistant layer is applied to the fabric layer, and an ink layer is applied to the substantially water-resistant layer. The ink layer includes ink imprinted thereon, the ink being water-soluble when initially applied to the substantially water-resistant layer and insoluble after the ink has dried on the substantially water-resistant layer. When water is applied to the ink layer after the ink has dried thereon, the ink layer darkens in the shape of the water applied thereto. The ink is preferably screen-printing ink and it is preferably hand brushed onto the fabric layer. | 08-21-2008 |
20080213516 | Method For the Creation of Color Effect Images - There is described a method of producing color effect images on a carrier substrate, wherein it is provided that a latent magnetic image comprising magnetic pixels and non-magnetic pixels is produced on a magnetisable printing form, a carrier substrate with a decorative layer applied to the carrier substrate and provided with non-spherical, preferably needle-form or flake-form magnetic color effect pigments is moved past the magnetisable printing form so that color effect pigments of the decorative layer ale changed in their orientation relative to the carrier substrate by the field line image produced by the magnetic pixels of the magnetisable printing form, and the color effect pigments are fixed in the decorative layer in the orientation which is changed by the field line image of the printing form. There is further described an apparatus for carrying out the method and a multi-layer body produced therewith. | 09-04-2008 |
20080220186 | Security film - An optically active film laminate ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080274308 | STICKER HAVING HIDDEN IMAGE MADE VISIBLE BY WATER - The sticker contains a flat base member made of a water-permeable material, a water-resistant ink layer on a top surface of the base member, a water-soluble dye layer on a bottom surface of the base member, and an adhesive layer on a bottom surface of the dye layer for attaching the sticker to a lottery ticket. The ink layer has a graphical or text image of the same color as the base member so that the image wouldn't be visible. The dye layer has a different color from that of the base member and the ink layer. The dye layer is water-soluble so that, once it is contacted with water, it is dissolved into the water and permeates into the base member. Due to the color difference, the image of the ink layer then becomes visible. | 11-06-2008 |
20080280076 | Decorative safety glass - An image-bearing article comprising an interlayer bearing an image wherein the interlayer is an acoustic poly(vinyl acetal) interlayer having a Tg 23° C. or less. The acoustic poly(vinyl acetal) interlayer is preferably laminated to a film layer, a white layer, a second interlayer sheet or a rigid layer. The image-bearing article can preferably be coated on the image-bearing side and over the image with an adhesion promoter. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280077 | Transfer printing structure capable of sensing and indicating intensity of ultraviolet rays - A transfer printing structure capable of sensing and indicating intensity of ultraviolet rays. The transfer printing structure includes a substrate having a transfer print face and a transfer print sensitive layer laid on the transfer print face of the substrate. The transfer print sensitive layer is able to sense environmental ultraviolet rays to change its look. When a pressure is exerted onto a backside of the substrate, the transfer print sensitive layer adhesively attaches to a surface of an article or human body. When the article or human body moves outdoors, the look of the transfer print sensitive layer varies with the intensity of the ultraviolet rays to indicate the intensity of the ultraviolet rays. | 11-13-2008 |
20080286501 | Structured surfaces that exhibit color by rotation - An optically variable device is disclosed having a substrate with an array of pyramidal structures formed upon it or within it. The structures are coated with an optically variable color-shifting coating. Each of the structures form a pyramidal-like having at least three slanted faces and wherein one or more colors seen when viewing the pyramids vary as substrate is rotated at least 30 degrees about an axis orthogonal to the substrate. In order to see a color shift the device is rotated around the surface normal of the substrate, while keeping the angle of incidence to the light source the same, and keeping the viewing angle the same. Various forms of pyramids may be used, however pyramids with planar faces are most suitable. | 11-20-2008 |
20080299332 | Optical Diffraction Structure Transfer Sheet and Method for Manufacturing the Same - An optical diffraction structure transfer sheet which can specify the optical diffraction structure transfer sheet of a source of transfer from optical diffraction structure used in an image. The optical diffraction structure transfer sheet has a transfer layer | 12-04-2008 |
20080299333 | SUBSTRATE FLUORESCENT NON-OVERLAPPING DOT PATTERNS FOR EMBEDDING INFORMATION IN PRINTED DOCUMENTS - The teachings as provided herein relate to a watermark embedded in an image that has the property of being relatively indecipherable under normal light, and yet decipherable under UV light. This fluorescent mark comprises a substrate containing optical brightening agents, and a first dot design printed as an image upon the substrate. The first dot design has as a characteristic the property of strongly suppressing substrate fluorescence. A second dot design having a property of providing a differing level of substrate fluorescence suppression from that of the first dot design such that when rendered in close spatial proximity with the first dot design image print, the resultant image rendered substrate suitably exposed to an ultra-violet light source, will yield a discernable image evident as a fluorescent mark. | 12-04-2008 |
20080317979 | Laser Weldable Label and Shaped Composite Article Therewith - The laser-transmissive welding label of the present invention is a resin label which comprises at least a resin layer and is affixable to a resin shaped article by a laser welding, wherein the resin layer has a light-scattering property, and the transmittance of the resin layer relative to a laser beam having an oscillation wavelength within the range of 740 to 1100 nm is not less than 20%, and the total light transmittance of the resin layer relative to a visible light (in accordance with ASTM D1003) is not more than 50%. The resin layer may comprise a thermoplastic resin which may have a compatibility with a resin for the resin shaped article. The label may be able to mask the resin shaped article, or may be colored with a coloring agent. A shaped composite article (e.g., a toner cartridge) may be formed by bonding the label to the resin shaped article with use of the laser welding. The present invention provides the resin label which is affixable to the resin shaped article in an easy and simple way, without an adhesive. | 12-25-2008 |
20080317980 | Decorative casing and manufacturing method thereof - The object of the present is to easily improve decoration of an electronic device and the like, by generating a change of color tone in a desired region of a structure using a multilayer film exhibiting interference colors. | 12-25-2008 |
20090004410 | Spatial graphical user interface and method for using the same - A spatial graphical user interface for interfacing with a plurality of data sources to create a layered image includes a content acquisition module configured to acquire a first primary image from any one of the data sources where the primary image has at least an image of one object thereon. A transparent layer generating module generates a transparent layer to be overlaid over the primary image which spatially corresponds to the primary image. A link generating module generates an icon on the transparent layer over the at least one object such that the icon represents a link to data contained in the data sources related to the object on the primary image. The layered image is the combined view of the primary image, the transparent layer and icons on the transparent layer. | 01-01-2009 |
20090017232 | MAGNETIC LATENT IMAGE HOLDING BODY, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a magnetic latent image holding body in which the surface thereof has water repellency and a magnetic latent image is visualized by a liquid developer that contains a magnetic toner and an aqueous medium. | 01-15-2009 |
20090081389 | FILM TRANSFER SHEET AND INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER RECORDING MEDIUM - A film transfer sheet including a sheet substrate provided with a peelable layer via a resin layer and a transparent sheet provided with an adhesive layer. The sheet substrate and the transparent sheet are laminated together such that the peelable layer is overlapped on the transparent sheet and peeling is designed to occur between the peelable layer and the transparent sheet so as to transfer the transparent sheet provided with the adhesive layer to a transfer-receiving member. The resin layer includes as an essential component a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a storage elastic modulus of 3.0×10 | 03-26-2009 |
20090123672 | Soft-material object comprising visional color-varying surface - A soft-material object comprising a visional color-varying surface comprises a soft-material carrier capable of generating varying rucks and a pattern disposed on the surface of the soft-material carrier. The pattern comprises a plurality of multi-color lumps to compose a picture. Each of the multi-color lumps comprises the distinct coloring regions distinguishable by the eyes so that a viewer can obtain different color-varying visional feeling from the pattern when the soft-material carrier is resting and looked at from different view angles or when the soft-material forms varying rucks itself in fixed eye angle. | 05-14-2009 |
20090155498 | COLOR-CHANGE LAMINATE - A color-change laminate in which a color tone derived from a porous layer is visually perceived in a dry state and a metallic lustrous property is visually perceived in a liquid-absorbed state of the porous layer caused by water application is excellent in luminance and which satisfies both of changing properties and decorative properties in the dry state and in the liquid-absorbed state. A color-change laminate includes a support having a metallic lustrous property and a porous layer provided on the surface of the support. The porous layer includes a low-refractive-index pigment and a transparent metallic lustrous pigment formed by coating a transparent core material with a metal oxide and/or a transparent metallic lustrous pigment having a color-flopping property all fixed onto a binder resin in a dispersed state and is different in transparency in a liquid-absorbed state and in a liquid-unabsorbed state. | 06-18-2009 |
20090169776 | Foil composite card - Composite cards formed in accordance with the invention include a security layer comprising a hologram or diffraction grating formed at, or in, the center, or core layer, of the card. The hologram may be formed by embossing a designated area of the core layer with a diffraction pattern and depositing a thin layer of metal on the embossed layer. Additional layers may be selectively and symmetrically attached to the top and bottom surfaces of the core layer. A laser may be used to remove selected portions of the metal formed on the embossed layer, at selected stages of forming the card, to impart a selected pattern or information to the holographic region. The cards may be “lasered” when the cards being processed are attached to, and part of, a large sheet of material, whereby the “lasering” of all the cards on the sheet can be done at the same time and relatively inexpensively. Alternatively, each card may be individually “lasered” to produce desired alpha numeric information, bar codes information or a graphic image, after the sheets are die-cut into cards. | 07-02-2009 |
20090197022 | Coated Biaxially Oriented Film Via In-Line Coating Process - Methods for producing a coated biaxially oriented film and films made therefrom. An illustrative method can include orienting a base film in a first direction to provide an uniaxially oriented film; coating at least a portion of the uniaxially oriented film with a polyolefin dispersion to produce a coated uniaxially oriented film; and orienting the coated uniaxially oriented film in a second direction at a temperature sufficient to stretch and anneal the coated film to provide a coated biaxially oriented film having greater than 80% gloss. | 08-06-2009 |
20090197023 | PSEUDO MOONROOF FOR AUTOMOBILE - A pseudo moonroof for an automobile comprising a first sheet is provided. The first sheet comprises a top surface, a bottom surface configured to conform the roof of an automobile, and edges. The first sheet generates an optical illusion of a moonroof when viewed from outside. The first sheet may comprise one selected from a plastic film like a sun shade film, and a glass material. The sunshade film may comprise a partially reflective film configured to reflect at least part of incident light. The visual pattern may be generated by a magic board or a liquid crystal display. The pseudo moonroof may further include a second sheet, for example a fastening plate. The fastening plate attaches the pseudo moonroof detachably or permanently to the roof surface of the automobile. | 08-06-2009 |
20090214804 | Thermal electric images - This disclosure relates to thermal electric images which may form Informational Images such as landing zone markers, drop zone markers, vehicle markers, road markers, covert signs, notices, directions and the like, and may also be used to form thermal targets which may be used as training aides for weapons and other devices that are equipped with thermal imaging equipment. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220708 | SYSTEM FOR LENTICULAR PRINTING - A method of making a printed product having an optical effect based on light refraction has the steps of applying an embossable coating to face of a substrate in an image zone, embossing an optical structure in the embossable coating, curing the embossed coating, and printing an image on the substrate in the image zone. | 09-03-2009 |
20090233014 | Photoactive Film, Its Preparation And Use, And Preparation Of Surface Relief And Optically Anisotropic Structures By Irradiating Said Film - The present invention relates to a homogeneous, photoactive film consisting of or comprising a polyelectrolyte carrying residues which may undergo a photoreaction, the polyelectrolyte mainly comprising at least one structure according to any of formulae (I) to (IV), namely [Pol(R*—P—R′)] | 09-17-2009 |
20090252901 | POSTAGE LABEL HAVING CONCEALED POSTAL INDICIUM - A postage payment label is provided which includes a substrate having an image provided thereon and a postage mark. The substrate and the image are able to transmit light of one or more first wavelengths (e.g., infrared or ultraviolet light) while the postage mark is able to absorb or reflect light of the one or more first wavelengths. Moreover, the image that is provided on the substrate is able to absorb and/or reflect light of one or more second wavelengths (e.g., visible light). Accordingly, when the image is illuminated with light of the one or more second wavelengths (e.g., visible light), the image conceals a portion or all of the postage mark. The postage mark (or relevant portion thereof), however, may be viewed when the image is illuminated with light of the one or more first wavelengths and not illuminated with light of the one or more second wavelengths. | 10-08-2009 |
20090269518 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING METALLIC AND REFLECTIVE QUALITIES TO AN OBJECT ILLUMINATED WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT - Compositions and methods related to providing an object with metallic and reflective qualities when illuminated with ultraviolet light are provided herein. Such compositions generally comprise reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments. Also provided are methods for making compositions comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments and for applying a composition comprising reflective metal flakes and ultraviolet-luminescent pigments to an object. | 10-29-2009 |
20090280274 | LANDING ZONE FOR MECHANICAL FASTENERS OF DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a composite web for a use as landing zones for mechanical fasteners of disposable products, e.g., disposable diapers. The process comprises the steps of providing a first web material having first and second opposite surfaces, wherein the first surfaces engageable with the mechanical fastener component, providing a second web material comprising one or more indicia, wherein the second web material has a width smaller than the width of the first web material, and connecting the second web material with the second surface of the first web material to form a composite web. The invention also relates to a landing zone for mechanical fasteners and to processes for manufacturing disposable products and to disposable products as such. | 11-12-2009 |
20090286020 | PHOTOSENSITIVE DRY FILM FOR PRODUCTION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-MOLDED PRODUCT, AND PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION - This invention provides a photosensitive resin composition for the production of a three-dimensional micro-molded product having high sensitivity, which satisfies 0.35≦α≦0.78 wherein α represents a value determined from a relational formula y=αLn(x)±β where β represents an arbitrary real number, x represents the exposure of an actinic radiation, mJ/cm2, and y represents the amount of cured resin by the exposure in terms of the ratio between a coating film thickness before development and a residual film thickness after development, i.e., Δh/h where h represents the coating film thickness before development, μm, and Δh represents the residual film thickness after development, μm, and a photosensitive dry film using the same. The molding accuracy of a three-dimensional micro-molded product having a predetermined three-dimensional face can be improved. | 11-19-2009 |
20090324856 | HIGH CHROMA OPTICALLY VARIABLE COLOR-SHIFTING STRAND AND WOVEN PRODUCTS - Opaque color shifting strands are disclosed that have an optically variable color with a change in angle of incident light. The strands have an organic substrate and an optical interference structure on one or both sides of the organic substrate. The optical interference design can be a Fabry-Perot structure or can be optically variable ink. Plural strands can be combined to form a textile for example such as a garment label. | 12-31-2009 |
20100015366 | Printing method using thermal diffusion transfer, and image formed object - There is provided a printing method that can provide an image formed object which can suppress a change in density of a visible dye image and a lowering in fluorescence intensity and, at the same time, is free from concave/convex of the image surface and has a latent image invisible even under visible light. The printing method comprises a first step of forming a latent image of a fluorescent dye by thermal diffusion transfer; and a second step of providing a visible dye on the latent image by thermal diffusion transfer. | 01-21-2010 |
20100034993 | IMAGING OF DEEP STRUCTURES OF RELIEFS FOR SHALLOW RELIEF EMBOSSING - A variety of deep structured decorative patterns originate with mechanical relief or etching. The present method incorporates a deeply patterned or textured etching or relief into a thin film embossing shim to simulate the look of the deep pattern or texture when used to emboss thin film or material. A transparent mold of the relief surface (such as brushed metal, engine-turned patterns, and textured glass) is formed using UV curable liquid and a transparent substrate. The relief copy in the transparent mold or overlay is mapped onto a photoresist surface or plate by shining or expanding one or more laser lights or laser beams through the transparent mold. The different heights of the relief copy of the transparent mold will cause the light to diffract/refract to form a corresponding patterned etching in the photoresist plate. The resulting photoresist plate is then metalized and electroplated to form a thin film embossing shim. The thin film embossing shim is then used with conventional embossing equipment to form thin film embossings. The embossed thin films can then be metalized and laminated onto substrate to create a product that has shifting patterns that reflect at a variety of viewing angles when (observed under normal lighting conditions) exposed to white light. | 02-11-2010 |
20100040811 | Hologram Appearing Package Image - A package that has at least one hologram on its exterior surface is formed from a paper, paperboard or thermoplastic substrate material that has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface has a radiation curable particulate metal containing coating. This coating is cured and zero to one or more ink containing coatings are applied to the radiation curable particulate metal containing coating in areas that are not to have a hologram. Each of these ink containing coatings are cured, and a substantially transparent radiation curable coating is applied to the areas deficient in the zero to one or more ink coatings. This substantially transparent radiation curable coating is contacted with a substantially transparent holographic shim in an area not having thereon ink containing coatings while curing radiation is applied to the substantially transparent radiation curable coating and the substantially transparent shim. | 02-18-2010 |
20100047488 | DATA CARRIER WITH SEE-THROUGH WINDOW AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - A data carrier is provided having a see-through portion ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100055359 | LAMINATING FILM FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE WHICH CAN BE COLD-FORMED - The invention concerns a laminating film which includes a plurality of layers, for at least partially coating a cold-shapeable metal substrate, and a process for the production of such a metal substrate. The laminating film has a transparent carrier film, at least one transparent lacquer layer containing a diffractive relief structure, a reflection layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the transparent carrier film is formed from PET, wherein the carrier film is of a film thickness in the region of 19 to 75 μm, wherein the carrier film has a modulus of elasticity in the region of 3500 to 5000 N/mm | 03-04-2010 |
20100062194 | ANTI-COUNTERFEITING METHODS AND DEVICES USING SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT FLUORESCENT MATERIALS - Embodiments relate to light emitting material integrated into the apparatus having an anti-counterfeit pattern. The light emitting material may be configured to emit visible light in response to absorption of ultraviolet light. The light emitting material may include a plurality of light emitting particles, with each of the plurality of light emitting particles having a diameter less than about 500 nanometers. Accordingly, in embodiments, the anti-counterfeit pattern may be invisible under ambient light. However, under ultraviolet light, the authenticity of a product may be identified by emission of light in the form of the anti-counterfeit pattern. In embodiments, the anti-counterfeit pattern may be in the form of a bar code, a computer readable code, and/or a symbol that verifies the authenticity of a product. | 03-11-2010 |
20100119738 | FOIL FOR PREVENTING FORGERY - A forgery-preventing foil having a latent image and a total thickness of 20 μm or less, containing at least one patterned optically anisotropic layer having two or more regions different in birefringence property, all of the regions in the same layer being formed of the same layer-forming composition. | 05-13-2010 |
20100159163 | SUBSTRATE HAVING GALLIUM NAPHTHALOCYANINE SALT DISPOSED THEREON - A substrate having an IR-absorbing dye disposed thereon. The dye is a naphthalocyanine dye of formula (I): | 06-24-2010 |
20100178438 | SHRINKABLE LABEL HAVING A HOLOGRAM LAYER AND CONTAINER WITH THE LABEL - Provided is a shrinkable label having a hologram layer that suffers no whitening even after shrink processing with relatively large shrinkage. The label therefore fits even complicated dimensions of an article and, in addition, provides a superior holographic expression. | 07-15-2010 |
20100203266 | COATED CARDBOARD WITH MARKING ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MARKING SAID CARDBOARD - Coating cardboard, for producing packaging, formed of a (natural-) fibre-based support layer covered on at least one of its faces by a pigment layer, includes a fluorescent compound disposed discontinuously on the surface of the support layer, between the support layer and the pigment layer, the compound being invisible to natural light and visible under UV irradiation through the pigment layer, and constituting a marking element of the cardboard, without altering the printability properties of the outer face of the pigment layer. In the method of marking a coated cardboard, the marking element is applied according to a discontinuous surface, by an aqueous solution or dispersion containing the fluorescent compound, to the surface of the face of the support layer which is intended to be covered subsequently by the pigment layer, by for example flexographic printing or spraying. The marking element may serve as a distinctive sign or security sign. | 08-12-2010 |
20100209632 | Fluorescent Carbon Nanotube Compositions Deposited on Surfaces - The present invention is directed toward fluorescent inks and markers comprising carbon nanotubes. The present invention is also directed toward methods of making such inks and markers and to methods of using such inks and markers, especially for security applications (e.g., anti-counterfeiting). Such inks and markers rely on the unique fluorescent properties of semiconducting carbon nanotubes. | 08-19-2010 |
20100304053 | Film Element Having a Polymer Layer - The invention concerns a film element ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100304054 | METHOD OF FORMING AND VISUALIZING LATENT IMAGE - A method of visualizing a latent image includes: preparing a latent image composed of a plurality of paramagnetic seeds immobilized on a base in the form of an image, and a dispersion liquid of paramagnetic colloidal particles; immersing the latent image in the dispersion liquid of paramagnetic colloidal particles; and applying a magnetic field to the latent image and the dispersion liquid of paramagnetic colloidal particles. | 12-02-2010 |
20100323130 | ARTICLES HAVING CHROMIC INDICATORS THAT HAVE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to the use of nano silver particles in a polymeric article which provides antimicrobial properties to the article. Since it has been discovered that nano silver is much more effective than colloidal silver ions, much less silver and thus, decreased cost can be achieved using the nano silver particles of the present invention. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323131 | METHOD FOR THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION OF HOT EMBOSSING FILM AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS PRODUCED THEREWITH - The invention relates to a method for the individual application of a hot embossing film, according to which an adhesive is printed on a substrate in the form of symbols, patterns, numbers etc., then a hot embossing film consisting of a backing film, peel-off layer and decorative layer is hot-laminated on the printed substrate and the backing film is removed. The invention is characterized in that the substrate is a personal document ( | 12-23-2010 |
20100323132 | IMAGE TRANSFER ON A COLORED BASE - An image transfer article includes an image-imparting member and a removable substrate disposed adjacent the image-imparting member. The image-imparting member can have a softening point temperature less than about 220° C. The image-imparting member includes at least one surface configured to receive and carry indicia to be transferred and at least one portion comprising a pigment providing an opaque background for received indicia. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a first polymer including the indicia and at least a second polymer including the pigment. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a polymer including the indicia and the pigment. The indicia and the opaque background are arranged to concurrently transfer to a woven- or fabric-based article or paper in contact with the image-imparting member, upon application of iron pressing temperatures. | 12-23-2010 |
20100330304 | SECURITY LAMINATES WITH A SECURITY FEATURE DETECTABLE BY TOUCH - A security laminate precursor comprising a plurality of lamellae and layers, wherein at least one of the outermost lamellae is an axially stretched linear polyester film and the security laminate precursor comprises a touch-detectable relief structure on a side of the security laminate precursor having as outermost lamella the axially stretched linear polyester film, the relief structure being associated with a viewable non-surface image which is a pattern made up of micro-perforations. A security laminate and a process for preparing a security laminate are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20110039042 | Precious metal thin-film laminate (PMTL) - A precious metal thin-film laminate (PMTL) ( | 02-17-2011 |
20110059270 | RECORDING MEDIUM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a recording medium containing a first image formed with a first recording material; and a second image comprising a first region formed with a second recording material having approximately the same light fastness as that of the first recording material, and a second region formed with a third recording material having higher light fastness than that of the first recording material, a color of the second region being a color corresponding to any stage of a process of discoloration of the first region. | 03-10-2011 |
20110091665 | SECURITY ELEMENT HAVING A SCREENED LAYER COMPOSED OF GRID ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a security element composed of at least one light-transmitting substrate on which a substantially opaque, screened layer composed of grid elements is located. According to the present invention, within the substantially opaque, screened layer composed of grid elements, at least one thin, solid, substantially opaque line is arranged that exhibits the form of at least one alphanumeric character, a graphic or a pattern. Such lines have line widths of at least 0.1 mm to 5 mm, preferably of 0.2 mm to 0.7 mm, particularly preferably of about 0.5 mm. Instead of lines, also extensive regions without any gap may be used, such that the alphanumeric character, pattern or graphic formed is perceptible only in transmitted light, but not in reflected light. The security element thus displays, at least when viewed from the side of the substantially opaque, screened layer, in top view, a different appearance than when looked through. | 04-21-2011 |
20110111142 | LABEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a label and a method of manufacturing the same, the label comprising: a first base film; a first ink layer formed on the exterior top part of the first base film, and comprising a metal or metal oxide that changes from its original color to another color by being oxidized by a laser; and a resin coating layer coated on the first ink layer to protect the first ink layer, wherein the laser passing through a part or the whole of the resin coating layer is transmitted to the first ink layer. According to the present invention, there is no oxidation residue; thus, the efficiency of marking is excellent and any possibility of change in quality due to aging can be eliminated. In addition, the color rendering is excellent, and the scratch resistance, chemical resistance and heat resistance are superior. | 05-12-2011 |
20110123730 | PROCESS FOR BENDING A GLASS PANEL WITH A PLURALITY OF SUPPORTS - A glazing element-bending process including first to fourth stages. The first stage bends the glazing element through gravitational depression on a first support providing it with a first central depression. The second stage continues the bending of the glazing element through gravitational depression on a second support, providing it with a second central depression more pronounced than the first and until such time as the whole periphery of the glazing element enters into contact with the second support, the glazing element being at a sufficiently high temperature to enable its central part to continue to sag following contact of the whole of the periphery. The third stage continues the bending of the glazing element through gravitational depression, providing it with a third central depression more pronounced than the second, the periphery being always in contact with the second support. The fourth stage halts the depression of the glazing element by cooling and gives it the desired final shape. | 05-26-2011 |
20110135853 | MODIFIED MARKING BASED ON CHIRAL LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMERS - A liquid crystal polymer marking is obtainable by a process that comprises applying a chiral liquid crystal precursor composition onto a substrate, heating the composition to a chiral liquid crystal state, applying to at least one area of the precursor composition a modifying composition, if necessary, heating the at least one area to bring same to a modified liquid crystal state, and subsequently curing and/or polymerizing the resultant product. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135854 | SECURITY TAPE WITH SPECIFIC PATTERN INTERVAL - There are utilized at least two kinds of ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns with different chromophore, which is spun out of dope kneaded with a fluorescent material. When ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns and colorless yarns are wound around a warp beam or drum with or without infrared-fluorescent yarns, ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns are arranged repeatedly in specific color order in the traverse direction during the warping operation. These yarns as the warp are woven into a double-wide textile with a wide loom. In this weaving, ultraviolet- and infrared-yarns are interwoven in specific color order in parallel with each other over the total width of the double-wide textile, which is cut into tapes with heating in the broader width than a space where the color order may be identified. | 06-09-2011 |
20110177263 | RECORDING MEDIUM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A recording medium includes a first image that is read with infrared light and that is formed of plural dots having infrared absorptivity, part of the plural dots being invisible first dots, the remaining dots being visible second dots; and a visible second image that is formed of the second dots or the second dots and visible third dots not having infrared absorptivity. | 07-21-2011 |
20110200765 | SECURITY LAMINATES FOR SECURITY DOCUMENTS - A security laminate for securing a security document comprising:
| 08-18-2011 |
20110217487 | PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT HAVING A COLOURED ELEMENT WHICH AT A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE DISCOLOURS PARTIALLY, REVEALING A MARKING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIS MATERIAL - It is disclosed a packaging material for a pharmaceutical product. The packaging material comprises a coloured element which at about 38° C. discolours partially, revealing a marking. The element is formed by a first portion forming the marking printed with conventional ink, and a second portion printed with thermochromic ink. The thermochromic ink is coloured below about 38° C. and becomes colourless when this temperature is reached or exceeded. The two portions are arranged so that the first portion is invisible below about 38° C., but becomes visible when this temperature is reached or exceeded. | 09-08-2011 |
20110268896 | ORGANIC FLUORESCENT COMPOSITIONS - A composition comprising an organic fluorophore having a structure of: | 11-03-2011 |
20110281041 | VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) LABEL - A vehicle identification number (VIN) label is provided. The label includes an adhesive layer; a self-destruct layer positioned on the adhesive layer; a first facestock layer positioned on the self-destruct layer; a second facestock layer positioned on the first facestock layer and defining a first window relative to the first facestock layer; and an indicia layer with a first vehicle identification number (VIN) within the first window of the second facestock layer. | 11-17-2011 |
20110293858 | SECURITY FILM AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - Disclosed herein are an anti-counterfeiting film and process for preparation thereof. The anti-counterfeiting film comprises a directional retroreflective layer ( | 12-01-2011 |
20120015118 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE COLOR OF METALS - A method and a device are disclosed for changing the color of a metal surface in a given part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is achieved by creating a surface relief as an array of raised or indented repeated elements without breaking the continuity of the metal surface. The characteristic size of the elements is smaller than the shortest wavelength in that part of spectrum. In particular, the method uses excitation of surface plasmons on the metal surface. The relief may be optionally covered by a layer of dielectric or semiconductor for further fixed or externally controlled change of the metal surface color. The device may be used to detect the intensity or color or phase of incident light. It may be used to detect another substance in proximity of the surface by changing the color or phase or intensity of reflected light. | 01-19-2012 |
20120058284 | INVISIBLE PATTERN CONTAINED PLASTIC LABEL - An invisible pattern contained plastic label has a surface on which a plurality of sharp tip bodies is formed and successively arranged in a matrix. Each of the sharp tip bodies has at least first and second sides each forming a slope. A first pattern is formed on the slopes of the first sides of the sharp tip bodies, and a second pattern is formed on the slopes of the second sides of the sharp tip bodies. Each of the patterns has a reference plane that shows a difference in depth with respect to a surface of the respective slope. The surfaces of the slopes and the patterns formed thereon are of different roughness so as to form an arrangement of showing multiple patterns, which provides a displaying result of showing variable multi-layered perception of invisible patterns to thereby improve product quality. | 03-08-2012 |
20120094038 | USE OF HUMIDITY STABLE YELLOW FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS IN SECURITY APPLICATIONS - Yellow and yellow-green fluorescent compounds are provided herein that can be incorporated into carriers (e.g., inks) and applied (e.g., printed) as security features on substrates (e.g., documents). The compounds can be selected based upon their resistance to humidity, and preferably exhibit a high initial fluorescence intensity, and a relatively high fluorescence intensity as well as a low relative intensity loss after prolonged humidity exposure. | 04-19-2012 |
20120128900 | LATENT IMAGE PATTERN FORMED BODY - This invention provides a latent image pattern formed body that allows to observe a latent image having excellent visibility and authenticity discrimination and design properties than those of related arts when observed from the oblique direction. The latent image pattern formed body includes, in at least part of one surface of a substrate, a latent image region, an outline region arranged on an outline of at least part of the latent image region, and a background region arranged on a background of the latent image region and the outline region. In the latent image region, a plurality of first elements having a concave or convex shape are arranged at a first pitch in a first direction. In the background region, the plurality of first elements are arranged at the first pitch in the first direction in a phase different from that of the first elements in the latent image region. In the outline region, the plurality of first elements are arranged at the first pitch in the first direction in a phase different from that of the first elements in the latent image region or background region adjacent to the outline region. In the latent image region, the background region, and the outline region, a plurality of second elements having a color different from that of the substrate are arranged at a second pitch in a second direction. | 05-24-2012 |
20120141697 | COMPOSITE MARKING BASED ON CHIRAL LIQUID CRYSTAL PRECURSORS - A substrate having thereon a marking or layer comprising a cured chiral liquid crystal precursor composition which comprises at least one salt that changes the position of a selective reflection band exhibited by the cured composition compared to the position of a selective reflection band exhibited by a cured composition that does not contain the at least one salt. A modifying resin made from one or more polymerizable monomers is disposed between the substrate and the marking or layer and changes the position of the selective reflection band exhibited by the cured precursor composition comprising the at least one salt on the substrate in the one or more areas. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 06-07-2012 |
20120183706 | CELL PACKAGING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Cell packaging according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a base film layer; and a print layer provided beneath or on the base film layer, and including a binder resin and carbon black. The base film layer or print layer of the cell packaging is partially removed by means of laser irradiation to expose the layer under same. Therefore, according to the cell packaging of the invention, a wide range of shapes or logos, etc. can easily be externally displayed so as to be discernible by means of laser irradiation. By thus imparting discernibility and externality to the cell packaging, a labeling process for attaching a separate label to the cell packaging can be excluded. | 07-19-2012 |
20120201979 | Magnetic Field Surface Image Method, Kit and Product - A method, kit and product for hidden surface images or designs utilizing reshaped magnetic fields. The magnetic field of a hidden surface image is manipulated and controlled to form a clearly defined shape revealed through a magnetic field viewing device. The method comprises forming a design/image element from a magnet; forming a corresponding housing layer opening replicating the shape of the element; reshaping the magnetic field of the element; placing the reshaped element into the housing layer; covering/securing the element beneath a masking layer; and viewing the element with a magnetic field viewing device. A kit for hidden magnetic surface imaging method comprises a magnetic medium, housing layer, adhesive, masking layer, and a strong magnet for reshaping the magnetic field. A hidden magnetic field surface image product comprises a housing layer including a defined opening, an image element comprising a flexible magnet housed within the opening and a masking layer. | 08-09-2012 |
20120263893 | CARD-SHAPED DATA CARRIER - A multi-layer card-shaped data carrier has a marking layer containing a hidden marking, and a thermochromic cover layer arranged over the marking layer at least in the area of the hidden marking. The thermochromic cover layer is opaque below its change temperature, hides the marking, and is translucent or transparent above its change temperature, enabling viewing of the marking. The thermochromic cover layer is pervious to radiation outside the visible spectral range and the marking layer absorbs radiation energy outside the visible spectral range, so that the hidden marking can be incorporated into the marking layer through the thermochromic cover layer by laser radiation of a wavelength outside the visible spectral range. | 10-18-2012 |
20120301639 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR SECURITY ELEMENTS AND HOLOGRAMS - The present invention relates to a coating composition, comprising shaped transition metal, especially silver, particles and a binder, wherein the ratio of pigment to binder is such that the resulting coating shows an angle dependent colour change. When the coating compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show a an angle dependent colour change (flip/flop effect), different colours in reflection and transmission, an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308743 | Sefe Visor - The invention provides dimensional moving photo holographic images in a clear or tinted, polarizing polymeric film for applying to sports equipment such as motorcycle helmets, windshield visors, snow goggles, windshields for motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, dirt bikes, snowmobiles and watercraft, for example. | 12-06-2012 |
20130004684 | Method for manufacturing a marking and corresponding product - The invention relates to the production of an optically detectable marking on a substrate. In the method, a substrate is taken, a printing ink containing a starch derivative in a solution form is printed on at least a selected first area and at least a selected second area is left unprinted, the printing ink is allowed to dry, in such a way that the starch derivative form a thermoplastic film in the said first area on the surface of the substrate, and an optically detectable marking is hot-pressed into the film. The invention also relates to a corresponding product. With the aid of the invention hot-pressable diffractive embossing is created at low temperatures, for example, on paper or board. | 01-03-2013 |
20130034672 | COVER PLATE WITH INTEGRATED RETENTION FEATURES - A translucent or transparent cover plate has an inner side and an outer side. A decoration portion bearing a decoration or art work is attached to the inner side of the cover plate. The decoration or art work is visible through the outer side of cover plate. Retention features can be attached or joined to the cover plate to enable the cover plate to be attached to an electronic device. | 02-07-2013 |
20130052372 | LOW-COST TOUGH DECORATIVE PRINTABLE FILM PRODUCTS HAVING HOLOGRAPHIC-TYPE IMAGES - Tough decorative printable film products having holographic-type images are provided that are low in cost. These film products include a relatively high temperature film that is made by continuous extrusion of the film resin onto a master film having pre-etched holographic-type imaging in order to provide a high-temperature primary film with conforming holographic imaging. This primary film provides a tough holographic-type image that is readily secured to any number of products to impart a holographic character to them. For example, this primary film is suitable for use on the surface of recreational sportsboards. When desired, sublimation printing can be used to impart indicia, text, images and colors, alone or in combination, to the primary film. | 02-28-2013 |
20130052373 | OPTICAL AUTHENTICATION COMPONENT AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAID COMPONENT - An optical authentication component visible in reflection having a structure imprinted on a substrate of index n | 02-28-2013 |
20130052374 | METHOD FOR APPLYING FORMULATIONS WHICH CONTAIN BACTERIORHODOPSIN ONTO SUBSTRATES, AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THIS METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing a coating, in regions, on a substrate, said coating being based on a formulation, in the form of an active colour-change motif, which contains bacteriorhodopsin colour-changing pigment, and to coatings produced using a method of this type and to articles having coatings of this type. Here, the method comprises the following steps: a) printing of the substrate with the formulation, in the form of a motif, containing bacteriorhodopsin colour-changing pigment; b) partial drying of the printed substrate; c) optionally repetition of steps a) and/or b); calendering of the printed and partially dried substrate; e) complete drying of the coating. | 02-28-2013 |
20130084411 | DYNAMIC APPEARANCE-CHANGING OPTICAL DEVICES (DACOD) PRINTED IN A SHAPED MAGNETIC FIELD INCLUDING PRINTABLE FRESNEL STRUCTURES - A device includes a substrate and at least 1,000 flakes resting upon the substrate, each flake including a magnetic layer. The plurality of flakes are aligned so as to form a plurality of rings or curves, wherein within each ring or curve, flakes are tilted at a same angle with respect to the substrate and planes extending from surfaces of said flakes intersect with one another. The device provides a visible image of a single ring or curve when illuminated with a single light source, and three rings or curves are visible when three light sources illuminate the device. The device may be used as a printed light detector. | 04-04-2013 |
20130095258 | ARRAY STRUCTURES OF CONTAINERS - An array structure includes a plurality of containers arranged in a predetermined pattern. Each container of the plurality of containers has a maximum outer dimension that is less than about 1 cm, and each container of the plurality of containers has a substantially predetermined porosity. | 04-18-2013 |
20130122222 | POLYMER-BONDED POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS HAVING NITROGEN CONTAINING SUBSTITUENTS - A polymer-bonded polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compound of general formula (1): | 05-16-2013 |
20130142968 | OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIA WITH SPECIFIC VISION LABEL LAYER - An optical recording medium is equipped with a light transmitting layer to have visual effects. Patterns with different visual effects can be printed on the upper and low surfaces of the light transmitting layer. Alternatively, visual effects can be presented by directing light out of an upper light grating from a low printing layer. The optical recording medium can not only record information but also present visual effects. | 06-06-2013 |
20130164462 | SUBSTRATE - According to the present invention, there is provided a substrate comprising: a plurality of embossed grooves extending in a substantially parallel manner, there being a pitch for the spacing between the embossed grooves; a plurality of lines of deposited material provided in the vicinity of the embossed grooves, and extending in a substantially parallel manner, there being a pitch for the spacing between lines of deposited material, the deposited material having a different colour to the substrate; in a background region of the substrate to be presented to a viewer of the substrate, there being a fixed positional relationship between the substantially parallel embossed grooves and the substantially parallel lines of deposited material, such that the region presents a first background to a viewer of the substrate when viewed from a first angle, and such that the region presents a second background to a viewer of the substrate when viewed from a second angle, the first and second angles being defined as angles on either side of a perpendicular to that substrate; and in an image region of the substrate to be presented to a viewer of the substrate, there being one or more deviations from the fixed positional relationship to provide a first image feature against the first background when viewed from the first angle, and a second image feature against the second background when viewed from the second angle, and wherein, if the one or more deviations are in the line or lines of deposited material, each of the one or more deviations is lesser in extent than the pitch of the embossed grooves, and for a majority of that region of the substrate; or if the one or more deviations are in the embossed groove or grooves, each of the one or more deviations is lesser in extent than the pitch of lines of deposited material for a majority of that region. | 06-27-2013 |
20130189454 | ARTICLE WITH CURVED PATTERNS FORMED OF ALIGNED PIGMENT FLAKES - In a printed article, pigment flakes are magnetically aligned so as to form curved patterns in a plurality of cross-sections normal a continuous imaginary line, wherein radii of the curved patterns increase along the imaginary line from the first point to the second point. When light is incident upon the aligned pigment flakes from a light source, light reflected from the aligned pattern forms a bright image which appears to gradually change its shape and move from one side of the continuous imaginary line to another side of the continuous imaginary line when the substrate is tilted with respect to the light source. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189455 | LIGHT-EMITTING MEDIUM - A light-emitting medium having a light-emitting image including first pattern elements formed on a substrate by using a first fluorescent ink containing a first fluorescent material, and second pattern elements formed on the substrate by using a second fluorescent ink containing a second fluorescent material. The first and second pattern elements form a plurality of micro-character rows m, and the first pattern elements form a latent image in the micro-character rows m. The first fluorescent material is made of a fluorescent material which emits light of blue color when UV-A is irradiated, and emits light of red color when UV-C is irradiated. The second fluorescent material is made of a fluorescent material which emits light of blue color or light of a color that is viewed as the same color as the blue color when the UV-A is irradiated, and emits light of green color when the UV-C is irradiated. | 07-25-2013 |
20130260061 | FORMS CONTAINING A REMOVABLE HANG TAG AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Methods and apparatus for constructing a form are disclosed. A form includes a substrate a first line of weakness formed on the substrate to separate a central area and a perimeter matrix. The perimeter matrix at least partially surrounds the central area. A fold line formed on the central area to divide the central area into a first side and a second side. A second line of weakness and a third line of weakness are at least partially formed within the central area. The second and third lines of weakness are coupled to the first line of weakness. The second and third lines of weakness form opposing removable portions that are symmetric about the fold line. When the central area is folded about the fold line and the opposing removable portions are removed, the second and third lines of weakness substantially align to create an opening for suspending the form. | 10-03-2013 |
20130280446 | System and Method for Varying Hologram Visibility - A system and method for varying hologram visibility is disclosed herein. Specifically the system can comprise a shield. The shield can comprise a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can comprise a photochromic material having a dark state and a light state. The second layer can comprise a hologram that is less visible the first layer is in the light state. The method can comprise attaching a second layer to a first layer. The first layer can comprise a photochromic material having a dark state and a light state. The second layer can comprise a hologram. The hologram can be less visible when the first layer is in the light state than when the first layer is in the dark state. | 10-24-2013 |
20130323439 | OPTICAL EFFECT DISC AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIA COMBINING THE SAME - An optical effect disc, has a transparent substrate and a surface optical structure, and an optical recording media combining the optical effect disc. The surface optical structure may be a computer-generated hologram optical structure or a micro-lens array structure for showing the effect of brightening or peep prevention, or a diffraction gating structure for achieving a three-dimensional visual effect. The optical effect disc or the optical recording media may include an image forming layer for forming an image to be shown by the optical effect disc with corresponding visual effect. The optical effect disc or the optical recording media may include an adhesive layer for attaching the optical effect disc to the optical recording media. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330486 | One-Way Graphics Materials and Methods - Included herein are base materials and methods for use in creation of one-way graphics, including a dye-receptive substrate with a pattern of ink-repellent material over the dye-receptive substrate. An image may be printed selectively onto the base material to leave a visual perforation pattern that allows vision through the printed image under appropriate illumination. Also disclosed are printing methods involving the application of variously ordered layers of light-absorbing, light-reflective, and image mediums to printing substrates with physically raised and lowered areas to create one-way graphics. The invention also includes new forms of one-way graphics, including lenticular and holographic one-way displays, and one-way displays having internal lighting sources. | 12-12-2013 |
20130344260 | MOLDED RESIN PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR SURFACE TREATMENT THEREOF - A molded resin product includes a substrate made of a transparent resin, opaque coating film disposed on rear surface of the substrate except for an area set aside for a patterned portion, a transparent resin material disposed in the area set aside for the patterned portion on the rear surface of the substrate, and an opaque reflection coating or a half-reflective coating laminated to the transparent resin material. Under this configuration, the patterned portion looks as if it pops up from the rear surface of the substrate. If a half-reflective coating is used, the pattern is visible through the half-reflective coating when the pattern is viewed from the rear surface of the lid of a molded resin product. | 12-26-2013 |
20140037867 | Friction Pad on Dashboard for Portable Handheld Electronic Device - A frictional pad device adhered to an upward facing support surface and upon which a handheld electronic device is selectively disposed and held in a non-adhesive, non-slip, tacky fashion by the frictional pad. The frictional pad has a repositionable adhesive film releasably and repositionably adhered to the upward facing support surface. A squat dome is affixed to the upward facing support surface by the repositionable adhesive film. The squat dome has a continuous outward facing surface facing and contacting the handheld electronic device. A majority of the outward facing surface is continuous, smooth and parallel with the repositionable adhesive film | 02-06-2014 |
20140037868 | DATA CARRIER WITH SEE-THROUGH WINDOW AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - The invention relates to a data carrier having a see-through portion ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140044893 | GLASS PANEL - A glass panel includes a first surface, and a second surface and wherein the first and second surfaces are spaced apart by thickness of the glass panel. A first image is printed on the first surface of the glass panel and a second image is printed on same first surface of the glass panel and at least partially overlapping the first image. The second image printed on the first surface and at least partially overlapping the first image forms at least partially opaque imbedded into the glass panel image that when covered by a fluid becomes transparent to reveal the first image printed on the second surface of the glass panel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044894 | INKJET INK FOR PRINTING AN ANTI-SLIP IMAGE - Anti-slip, ink jet inks and a glass panel having the anti-slip ink printed thereon. | 02-13-2014 |
20140087095 | Element Having a Decorative Surface - An element which has a decorative outer surface comprising: a first region having a constant luminance that is equal to a first predetermined value; and one second region adjacent to the first region, wherein the second region has a variable luminance that depends on the viewing angle, the variable luminance of the second region being equal to the first predetermined value for a first given viewing angle. | 03-27-2014 |
20140093664 | LUMINESCENT LANTHANIDE COMPLEX, AND ARTICLES AND INKS CONTAINING THE LUMINESCENT COMPLEX - Luminescent lanthanide complex and inks containing the complex as well as its method of production and article including the complex, wherein the complex includes the formula: | 04-03-2014 |
20140106091 | OPTICALLY EFFECTIVE SURFACE RELIEF MICROSTRUCTURES AND METHOD OF MAKING THEM - The present invention relates to an element comprising a surface area with a specific, optically effective surface relief microstructure ( | 04-17-2014 |
20140161998 | PULSED LASER MICRO-DEPOSITION PATTERN FORMATION - A method of forming patterns on transparent substrates using a pulsed laser is disclosed. Various embodiments include an ultrashort pulsed laser, a substrate that is transparent to the laser wavelength, and a target plate. The laser beam is guided through the transparent substrate and focused on the target surface. The target material is ablated by the laser and is deposited on the opposite substrate surface. A pattern, for example a gray scale image, is formed by scanning the laser beam relative to the target. Variations of the laser beam scan speed and scan line density control the material deposition and change the optical properties of the deposited patterns, creating a visual effect of gray scale. In some embodiments patterns may be formed on a portion of a microelectronic device during a fabrication process. In some embodiments high repetition rate picoseconds and nanosecond sources are configured to produce the patterns. | 06-12-2014 |
20140342105 | SECURITY ELEMENT WITH COLOR-SWITCHING EFFECT, USE OF SAME AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention relates to a security element comprising a coating of a material which has an optically variable effect, in particular a colour-tilt effect, and cutouts which are identifiable in transmitted light, wherein the security element comprises a carrier substrate and a partial layer having cutouts, wherein the partial layer is made of an opaque coating having light-absorbing properties on the side that faces the coating made of the material having an optically variable effect and having a metallic colouration on the side that faces away from the coating made of the material having an optically variable effect, wherein the partial opaque coating consists of a light-absorbing metallic layer and a reflective metallic layer and a method for producing the same. | 11-20-2014 |
20150017353 | LAYER COMPOSITE CONSISTING OF A PHOTOPOLYMER FILM AND AN ADHESIVE LAYER - 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. | 01-15-2015 |
20150037518 | Method For Production Control In Stretch Blow Molding Of Plastic Containers And A Test Preform - A method for production control in stretch blow molding of plastic containers in a blow molding machine, and a test preform for the use therewith, and a blow molding machine for performing the method. At least one test preform with a regular and/or in particular equidistant, printed test pattern is fed into a stream of product preforms entering the blowing molding machine. Furthermore, the product preforms and the test preform are in the continuous operation of the blow molding machine blown to form product containers and to form a test container and the test container is imaged with at least one camera. The product quality during the ongoing test operation can thereby with imaged test container be performed flexibly and selectively. | 02-05-2015 |
20150104590 | Method For Marking A Metal Substrate By Means Of The Incorporation Of Inorganic Luminescent Particles - passivation layer by oxidation of the surface of the metal substrate; incorporating inorganic luminescent particles within the metal substrate passivation layer, the average particle size being in the range from | 04-16-2015 |
20150147493 | NIR-INERT SUBSTRATES COMPRISING BIS-OXODIHYDROINDOLYLEN-BENZODIFURANONES - A method for producing infra-red inert substrates, including moulded polymeric articles, films, fibers and coatings and other organic and inorganic materials, by incorporating into the substrate or onto the surface of the substrate an effective amount of a dispersed bis-oxodihydroindolylen-benzodifuranone colourant. The thus obtained, also claimed substrates so produced are reflective and transparent to much of the near infra red radiation not reflected. There are multiple applications for cases of devices comprising electronic components, outdoor construction elements, outdoor furniture, automotive, marine or aerospace parts, laminates, artificial leather or textile materials, as well as in polychrome printing processes and optical fibers. The thus obtained substrates can also be subjected to laser welding. New bis-oxo-dihydroindolylen-benzodifuranone compounds are also claimed. | 05-28-2015 |
20150293366 | LENTICULAR PRINT THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICING THE SAME - The invention provides a lenticular lens type three-dimensional image display device and a method of fabricating the device without a need for a clear plastic substrate transposed between the image and lenticular lenses. The device can be obtained by directly printing curable coatings onto the image, making them particularly well suited for volume production. The combination the image printing and application of curable coatings process can be joined together to conduct the single pass-process. The single pass-process allows for flexibility of the printing only selective areas of the substrate. Moreover, this process allows the device to be recyclable. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298484 | INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIA AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ON INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIA - To provide an information storage medium and a method for printing on the information storage medium that can improve a quality of printing on a laser coloring layer in a lower than a functional film layer. A card | 10-22-2015 |
20150321506 | COMMUNICATION OBJECT HAVING VISIBLE IMAGES AND OBSCURED PORTIONS FOR ILLUMINATED VIEWING, AND METHOD OF MAKING - A novelty communication object, such as a sign or printed object (book, brochure, greeting card or the like), and method of making, wherein at least one page, surface or sheet of the object has not only directly visible images, but also a plurality of cut-outs or other portions at least partially transparent or optically reactive to light, which can become visible when a user shines an illumination source such as a flashlight at the page and projects an image of the transparent or optically reactive portions onto a neighboring wall or other surface, or backlights the transparent or optically reactive portions for direct viewing. The plurality of transparent or optically reactive areas are preferably selected so that the illuminated image has a different visual appearance than the directly visible image, thereby enhancing the overall narrative content of the communication object. | 11-12-2015 |
20150352888 | OPTICAL EFFECT LAYERS SHOWING A VIEWING ANGLE DEPENDENT OPTICAL EFFECT; PROCESSES AND DEVICES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION; ITEMS CARRYING AN OPTICAL EFFECT LAYER; AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to the field of the protection of security documents such as for example banknotes and identity documents against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the invention relates to optical effect layers (OEL) showing a viewing-angle dependent optical effect, devices and processes for producing said OEL and items carrying said OEL, as well as uses of said optical effect layers as an anti-counterfeit means on documents. The OEL comprises a plurality of non-spherical magnetic or magnetizable particles, which are dispersed in a coating composition comprising a binder material, wherein in at least a loop-shaped area of the OEL at least a part of the plurality of non-spherical magnetic or magnetizable particles are oriented such that their longest axis is substantially parallel to the plane of the OEL, and wherein, in a cross-section perpendicular to the OEL and extending from the centre of the central area, the longest axis of the oriented particles present in the loop-shaped area forming the impression of the loop-shaped body follow a tangent of either a negatively curved or a positively curved part of a hypothetical ellipse or circle. | 12-10-2015 |
20150367670 | METHOD OF USING LASER ABLATION TO REVEAL UNDERLYING SECURITY FEATURE AND DEVICE OBTAINED THEREBY - A credential with one or more security features is disclosed. The disclosed credential includes a thin-film metal layer that can be utilized as a recording media. The thin-film metal layer may also have portions thereof removed to reveal at least one underlying layer, such as a photoreactive layer. A method of manufacturing such a credential is also disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
20150375342 | Laser Processing - A laser processing method comprises generating a laser beam comprising laser pulses having a duration less than 1000 ps, focussing the laser beam to form a focal region inside a transparent material and varying the position of at least one of the focal region and the transparent material so as to provide a pulse-to-pulse overlap of between 45% and 99%, thereby to form a smooth material modification inside the transparent material. | 12-31-2015 |
20160059621 | COMPOSITE LAMINATE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for the manufacture of a composite laminate assembly that includes decorative, functional, security, reflective, diffractive, holographic elements for liquid transfer onto the surface of a variety of base materials or work piece having a flat or complex three dimensional shape. | 03-03-2016 |
20160077005 | FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM, FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND FORGERY PREVENTION MEDIUM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A forgery prevention medium includes a substrate and a specific invisible material layer directly or indirectly laminated on the substrate, having a specific invisible material reversibly and visually recognized through a predetermined process disposed thereon in a plane shape, and having a part of the specific invisible material inactivated in accordance with a visualized image pattern. | 03-17-2016 |
20160096397 | Thermochromic Bathtub Shower Sheet Toy - Thermochromic Bathtub Shower Sheet Toy invention is laminated sheets with enclosed thermochromic illustrations which are placed in a shower/bath tub. The invention has an illustrated printed insert, which illustrations are covered by opaque thermochromic ink. That thermochromic ink clarifies as a temperature of about 75 degrees F. As the child splashes warm bath water on the laminated illustration, the thermochromic ink covering clarifies, and the entertaining illustration is revealed. This entertains and educates the child receiving the bath. | 04-07-2016 |
20160121641 | DISPLAY AND INFORMATION-PRINTED MATTER - A display includes a substrate with a light-transmitting property, a relief structure-forming layer disposed on at least one surface of the substrate and including a relief-structured region on a surface thereof opposite to its surface in contact with the substrate, a light-reflecting layer disposed on the surface of the relief structure-forming layer including the relief-structured region, and a printed layer formed on a surface of the substrate opposite to the surface on which the relief structure-forming layer is disposed, or between the relief structure-forming layer and the light-reflecting layer, or on a side of the light-reflecting layer opposite to its surface in contact with the relief structure-forming layer. The relief-structured region is constituted by recessed or protruding portions arranged two-dimensionally, has low reflectivity and low diffusibility under a normal illumination condition, and exhibits a diffracted light-emitting property under a specific condition. | 05-05-2016 |
20160189577 | ELECTRONIC SHELF LABEL HAVING A MARKING DEFINED BY MEANS OF LASER - An electronic shelf label ( | 06-30-2016 |
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