Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080212192 | Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System - A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080212193 | Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System Presenting A Synthetically Magnified Image That Appears To Lie Below A Given Plane - A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers ( | 09-04-2008 |
20090021840 | Micro-Optic Security And Image Presentation System Presenting A Synthetically Magnified Image That Appears To Transform Into Another Image - A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090122412 | Image Presentation and Micro-Optic Security System - An image presentation system employing microstructured icon elements to form an image. In one form a synthetic optical image system is provided that includes an array of focusing elements, and an image system that includes or is formed from an array or pattern of microstructured icon elements, such as those described below, wherein the microstructured icon elements are designed to collectively form an image or certain desired information, and wherein the array of focusing elements and the image system cooperate, for example through optical coupling, to form a synthetic optical image which image may optionally be magnified. In another form an image presentation system is provided that includes or is formed from an array or pattern of microstructured icon elements, such as those described below, wherein the microstructured icon elements are designed to collectively form an image or certain selected information, and wherein the image system is designed to stand alone and be the image viewed or the information read by use of a magnifying device, such as a magnifying glass or microscope, that is provided separately from the image system. | 05-14-2009 |
20100308571 | OPTICAL SYSTEM DEMONSTRATING IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO OPTICALLY DEGRADING EXTERNAL EFFECTS - A system for projecting one or more synthetic optical images, which demonstrates improved resistance to optically degrading external effects, is provided. The inventive system serves to lock the focal length of the focusing elements in place. In other words, no other transparent materials or layers brought into contact with the inventive system will serve to materially alter the focal length or the optical acuity of synthetic images formed by the system. | 12-09-2010 |
20110019283 | TAMPER INDICATING OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE - A tamper indicating optical security device that operates to produce one or more synthetic images is provided. Any attempt to detach (e.g., forcibly remove) this device from an underlying base material will cause one or more layers of the security device to separate or delaminate, rending the device partially or totally inoperable. The inventive device is contemplated for use with, among other things, currency or banknotes, secure documents such as bonds, checks, travelers checks, identification cards, lottery tickets, passports, postage stamps, and stock certificates, as well as non-secure documents such as stationery items and labels. The inventive device is also contemplated for use with consumer goods as well as bags or packaging used with consumer goods. | 01-27-2011 |
20110209328 | MICRO-OPTIC SECURITY AND IMAGE PRESENTATION SYSTEM PRESENTING A SYNTHETICALLY MAGNIFIED IMAGE THAT APPEARS TO LIE ABOVE A GIVEN PLANE - A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers ( | 09-01-2011 |
20110299150 | LIGHT CONTROL MATERIAL FOR DISPLAYING COLOR, INFORMATION, AND IMAGES - A light control material for displaying a color image. The light control material includes a material body including a plurality of microstructures. The microstructures are designed to produce an additive color perception of one or more colors and designed to reveal an image when the intensity of light reflected from a selected number of the microstructures is modulated. The selected microstructures can be modulated by one or more of modifying, obliterating, obscuring or covering up the selected microstructures. In one embodiment, the microstructures, prior to modulation of the selected number of microstructures, produce a uniform white additive color perception. | 12-08-2011 |