A micro-optic device includes an optical spacer having a first side and a second side, an icon layer comprising a plurality of image icons of a first color disposed on the first side of the optical spacer, and a focusing layer comprising a plurality of refractive focusing elements disposed on the second side of the optical spacer. The plurality of refractive focusing elements project a synthetically magnified image of the plurality of image icons, and image icons of the first color project a component of the synthetically magnified image that is of the first color. Additionally, the refractive focusing elements are doped with a machine readable taggant which emits a characteristic signal at a first frequency in the ultraviolet spectrum.
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A security document includes a fibrous substrate, the fibrous substrate including a functional watermark including a defined region of altered fiber density relative to a bulk portion of the fibrous substrate, wherein the functional watermark comprises a first edge defining, at least in part, a shape of the defined region of altered fiber density. The security document further includes a surface applied security device covering at least part of the defined region of altered fiber density relative to the bulk portion.
A micro-optic security device (200) includes an optical spacer layer (210, 305) comprising a first side and a second side, an array of focusing elements (205, 310), an array of image icons (220, 319a-319c), wherein the image icons comprise colored regions of cured resin, which when viewed with or through focusing elements of the array of focusing elements, project a synthetically magnified image and a machine-readable component (330), wherein the machine-readable component exhibits a signature variation in infrared (IR) transparency or reflection which varies according to wavelength through the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Micro-optic security devices (100, 200, 301) comprising colored icon matrices (217) and tinted components (317a-e) and methods (400, 500) for producing same are provided. The tinted component can, in some embodiments, be provided as part of the icon matrix, or in, or on structures adjacent to the icon matrix.
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Optical security devices, namely micro-optic films, stripes, strips, patches, and threads for use in authentication and anti-counterfeiting applications; optically variable devices for security and authentication purposes; anti-counterfeiting optical devices, namely micro-optic lenses, micro-optic arrays, and micro-optic films for use in security printing and document authentication; optical security elements for use in document authentication and anti-counterfeiting applications, namely surface-applied, embedded or partially embedded micro-optic structures incorporating multi-color micro optical elements configured to produce visual motion effects, color shift effects, and other optically variable effects; micro-optic security features for application to documents of value and security documents, the foregoing comprising precision-placed optical elements with controlled color placement for producing customizable visual effects for authentication and verification purposes.
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MICRO-OPTIC SECURITY DEVICE WITH PHASE ALIGNED IMAGE LAYERS
A micro-optic security device includes a planar array of microlenses, which are configured to focus light along a plurality of focal paths associated with a viewing angle. The micro-optic security device further includes an icon layer stack disposed along the plurality of focal paths. The icon layer stack includes a first icon layer with volumes of cured material of a first color and volumes of substantially transparent material at locations outside of focal paths of the first range of viewing angles. The icon layer stack also includes a second icon layer with volumes of substantially transparent cured material at locations along focal paths of the first range of viewing angles, and volumes of cured material of a second color at locations along focal paths of a second range of viewing angles.
A micro-optic device includes an array of focusing elements (105), having a first repeat period along a first axis (201) and a second repeat period along a second axis (203). The micro-optic device also includes an icon layer (120) including a plurality of retaining structures, a first plurality of icons in a first zone (427) of the plurality of retaining structures, and a second plurality of icons formed as regions of cured light-curable material of a second color disposed on or within retaining structures of a second zone (429) of the plurality of retaining structures. The first plurality of icons has a third repeat period along the first axis, and a fourth repeat period along the second axis. The second plurality of icons has a fifth repeat period along the first axis and a sixth repeat period along the second axis.
A security document includes a printable substrate (105, 301, 401, 501, 601, 701) having a hybrid security feature (320, 400, 510, 600, 700). The hybrid security feature includes a first sub-region (305, 605, 705) comprising a first area of optically variable ink, and a second sub-region (310, 405a-c, 610, 710) comprising a second area of a first fluorescent ink. The first fluorescent ink of the second sub-region glows only under ultraviolet light. The hybrid security feature presents an optically variable effect characterized by, when viewed in natural light, the optically variable ink of the first sub-region presents an optically variable effect, and the first fluorescent ink of the second sub-region does not glow, and when viewed in ultraviolet light, the optically variable ink of the first sub-region appears as one or more solid colors, and the first fluorescent ink of the second sub-region glows.
A micro-optic security device (100) includes a focusing layer (108, 202). The focusing layer includes a plurality of refractive focusing elements (105, 201) with circular bases (205) and an interstitial planar region (207), wherein the interstitial planar region comprises a flat surface between the circular bases of the plurality of refractive focusing elements. The micro-optic security device further includes an icon layer (122), comprising sections of material in focal footprints of the refractive focusing elements of the focusing layer.
A security document (160, 200, 250, 275) or device (100) includes, a substrate (150, 201) having a first side, a coated surface disposed on the first side of the substrate, an icon layer (120, 205) disposed on the coated surface, the icon layer comprising a plurality of pigmented structures and a focusing layer (211) comprising a plurality of focusing elements (105). Each focusing element (121) of the plurality of focusing elements has a footprint, and the plurality of focusing elements projects a synthetic image (402) of portions of the icon layer in footprints of the plurality of focusing elements.
A micro-optic security device (450) includes an array of focusing elements (410) configured to focus light rays incident towards a first side of the micro-optic security device. The security device further includes a first array of icon elements (495) disposed on the first side of the micro-optic security device. Views of image icons of the first array of icon elements are projected through the array of focusing elements to viewpoints within a first range of viewing angles, and the views of the image icons of the first array of image icons are not telecentric. Uncured material is cured through light going through the focusing elements, cured parts being image icons, uncured parts being removed. The light is semi-collimated, which means that some rays are parallel to each other and others not. Telecentric means magnification does not change with depth.
A micro-optic security device (450) includes an array of focusing elements (410) configured to focus light rays incident towards a first side of the micro-optic security device. The security device further includes a first array of icon elements (495) disposed on the first side of the micro-optic security device. Views of image icons of the first array of icon elements are projected through the array of focusing elements to viewpoints within a first range of viewing angles, and the views of the image icons of the first array of image icons are not telecentric. Uncured material is cured through light going through the focusing elements, cured parts being image icons, uncured parts being removed. The light is semi-collimated, which means that some rays are parallel to each other and others not. Telecentric means magnification does not change with depth.
A micro-optic device includes an array of focusing elements (205), wherein each focusing element of the array of focusing element has a footprint, a first set of image icons (220), wherein image icons of the first set of image icons comprise regions of directionally cured light curable material which occupy a first subset of locations (411) within footprints of the array of focusing elements, and a second set of image icons (299), wherein the second set of image icons occupy a second subset of locations within footprints of the array of focusing elements, the second set of image icons project a second image (320). When viewed through the array of focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles, the first set of image icons projects a first image (305). The first image is not detectable by an on-axis imaging apparatus.
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A micro-optic security device (100) includes a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements (105) and a first arrangement of image icons (120), wherein each image icon (121) of the first arrangement of image icons includes a region of light-cured material. Further, the first arrangement of image icons is visible (320) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, and the first arrangement of image icons is not visible (360) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device.
A secure document (201) includes at least one porous substrate (206) having a thickness and an amount of a soil and/or moisture resistant formulation (203) included within pores of, and on opposing surfaces of, the at least one porous substrate. The soil and/or moisture resistant formulation is a blended formulation of a copolymer and polyurethane, and the soil and/or moisture resistant formulation is distributed throughout the thickness of the at least one porous substrate. The secure document may include one or more optically variable security devices (260) contained on and/or partially within the at least one porous substrate.
A secure document (100) includes a substrate (105) having a predetermined width and a predetermined length; a first covert feature (507) formed in the substrate; and a second covert feature (509) formed in the substrate, wherein the first covert feature is disposed at a first location on the substrate, the first location corresponding to a first registration region of an authenticating overlay (600), and wherein the second covert feature is disposed at a first location on the substrate, the first location corresponding to a second registration region of the authenticating overlay.
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A security document (100) including a substrate (105); a first indicia (310) occupying a first predetermined region of the substrate, the first indicia having a first pattern comprising a first reference point (325A) and a second reference point (325B); and a second indicia (315) occupying a second predetermined region of the substrate, the second indicia having a second pattern comprising a third reference point (330), wherein the first reference point, second reference point, and third reference point fit a first line (335), wherein a distance between the first line and the first reference point comprises a first perpendicular offset, wherein a distance between the first line and the second reference point comprises a second perpendicular offset, wherein a distance between the first line and the third reference point comprises a third perpendicular offset, and wherein each of the first, second, and third perpendicular offsets are equal to or less than a first threshold value.
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Micro-optic devices including micro-optic devices which include an optical spacer (110) having a first side and a second side, an icon layer (120) comprising a plurality of image icons of a first color disposed on the first side of the optical spacer, and a focusing layer (105) comprising a plurality of refractive focusing elements (107) disposed on the second side of the optical spacer. The plurality of refractive focusing elements project a synthetically magnified image of the plurality of image icons, and image icons of the first color project a component of the synthetically magnified image that is of the first color. Additionally, the refractive focusing elements are doped with a machine readable taggant which emits a characteristic signal at a first frequency in the ultraviolet spectrum.
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MICRO-OPTIC SECURITY DEVICE WITH ENHANCED WET-HARVEST RESISTANCE
A method includes embossing a section of a micro-optic security thread at a predetermined pressure in an embossing die having a male half and a female half, the micro-optic security thread comprising a polymeric substrate having a first side and a second side, forming a web of a substrate in a paper making machine, wherein the web comprises a length of cellulosic material formed at a wet end of the paper making machine and maintained under tension between the wet end of the paper making machine and a dryer section of the paper making machine, forming a watermark feature in the substrate, and adhering the micro-optic security thread by positioning the embossed section such that the layer of icon elements contacts at least a portion of the web comprising the watermark feature.
A method for inking a three-dimensional micro-optic structure includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable ink having a first pigment concentration to a first portion of a three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the first portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a first volumetric fill requirement, jetting a second volume of the first radiation-curable ink to a second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a second volumetric fill requirement, blading excess radiation-curable ink from the three-dimensional icon layer and radiation curing remaining radiation-curable ink.
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A method of cast curing microstructures of a micro-optic security device includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable resin directly onto a casting master to form a layer of the first radiation-curable resin having a first thickness, bringing the casting master into contact with a substrate along a squeeze line to transfer the first radiation-curable resin to the substrate and applying curing radiation to the transferred first radiation-curable resin.
A security document (660) includes a fibrous substrate (705), the fibrous substrate including a functional watermark (710a) including a defined region of altered fiber density (715, 720) relative to a bulk portion (705) of the fibrous substrate, wherein the functional watermark comprises a first edge (735) defining, at least in part, a shape of the defined region of altered fiber density. The security document further includes a surface applied security device (600, 1005) covering at least part of the defined region of altered fiber density relative to the bulk portion.
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An optical security device includes an array of focusing elements spaced at a first pitch along a first axis of repetition, wherein each focusing element of the array of focusing elements is associated with a focal footprint at a first focal depth. The optical security device further includes an icon layer disposed at the first focal depth relative to the array of focusing elements, the icon layer comprising an array of hybrid image icons. Each hybrid image icon includes a first component associated with a first emergent image projected by the optical security device and a second component associated with a second emergent image projected by the optical security device.
A micro-optic security device with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements, an image icon layer including a plurality of retaining structures, the plurality of retaining structures defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer, a first zone of image icons, the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a first color, and a second zone of image icons, the second zone of image icons including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.
A micro-optic security device with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements, an image icon layer including a plurality of retaining structures, the plurality of retaining structures defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer, a first zone of image icons, the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a first color, and a second zone of image icons, the second zone of image icons including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.
A security document (200) includes a secure substrate (205). The secure substrate includes a viewing side (209) and a backing side (211), and a micro-optic system (305, 321) providing an optically variable effect (OVE) (513) on the viewing side. The security document further includes a protective layer (225), and a mask layer (215) disposed between the protective layer and the backing side of the secure substrate.
An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR-absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at least one UV-absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV-wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
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An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR-absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at least one UV-absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV-wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
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A method includes embossing a section of a micro-optic security thread (500) at a predetermined pressure in an embossing die having a male half (501) and a female half (503), the micro-optic security thread comprising a polymeric substrate (300) having a first side and a second side, forming a web of a substrate (350) in a paper making machine, wherein the web comprises a length of cellulosic material formed at a wet end of the paper making machine and maintained under tension between the wet end of the paper making machine and a dryer section of the paper making machine, forming a watermark feature (210) in the substrate, and adhering the micro-optic security thread by positioning the embossed section such that the layer of icon elements contacts at least a portion of the web comprising the watermark feature.
A security document (200) includes a substrate (205) having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface having a cellulosic material. The security document further includes an optical security device (220) having optical indicia of authenticity of the security document and a third surface, the third surface having a thermoplastic polymer. The security document also includes an ultrasonic weld (225) forming a bond between a section of the first surface and a section of the third surface.
A method of cast curing microstructures of a micro-optic security device (100) includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable resin (205) directly onto a casting master (210) to form a layer of the first radiation-curable resin having a first thickness, bringing the casting master into contact with a substrate (201) along a squeeze line to transfer the first radiation-curable resin to the substrate and applying curing radiation to the transferred first radiation-curable resin.
A method for inking a three-dimensional micro-optic structure includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable ink (207) having a first pigment concentration to a first portion of a three-dimensional icon layer (201), wherein the first portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a first volumetric fill requirement, jetting a second volume of the first radiation-curable ink (209) to a second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a second volumetric fill requirement, blading excess radiation-curable ink from the three-dimensional icon layer and radiation curing remaining radiation-curable ink.
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A method for inking a three-dimensional micro-optic structure includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable ink (207) having a first pigment concentration to a first portion of a three-dimensional icon layer (201), wherein the first portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a first volumetric fill requirement, jetting a second volume of the first radiation-curable ink (209) to a second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a second volumetric fill requirement, blading excess radiation-curable ink from the three-dimensional icon layer and radiation curing remaining radiation-curable ink.
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A method of cast curing microstructures of a micro-optic security device (100) includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable resin (205) directly onto a casting master (210) to form a layer of the first radiation-curable resin having a first thickness, bringing the casting master into contact with a substrate (201) along a squeeze line to transfer the first radiation-curable resin to the substrate and applying curing radiation to the transferred first radiation-curable resin.
b, 615, 715, 1020), arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements (120, 605, 705, 1010) and a sealing layer (125, 600, 1005), wherein the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements projects a synthetic image, such that the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary. Further, at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises an organic resin mixture having a first refractive index, and at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises a low-refractive index material, the low-refractive index material having a second refractive index.
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A micro-optic security device (100) includes a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements (105) and a first arrangement of image icons (120), wherein each image icon (121) of the first arrangement of image icons includes a region of light-cured material. Further, the first arrangement of image icons is visible (320) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, and the first arrangement of image icons is not visible (360) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second pre-determined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device.
An optical security device (100) includes an array of focusing elements (105) spaced at a first pitch along a first axis of repetition (415), wherein each focusing element of the array of focusing elements is associated with a focal footprint at a first focal depth. The optical security device further includes an icon layer (120) disposed at the first focal depth relative to the array of focusing elements, the icon layer comprising an array of hybrid image icons. Each hybrid image icon (410) includes a first component (410a) associated with a first emergent image projected by the optical security device and a second component (410b) associated with a second emergent image projected by the optical security device.
An optical security device (100) includes an array of focusing elements (105) spaced at a first pitch along a first axis of repetition (415), wherein each focusing element of the array of focusing elements is associated with a focal footprint at a first focal depth. The optical security device further includes an icon layer (120) disposed at the first focal depth relative to the array of focusing elements, the icon layer comprising an array of hybrid image icons. Each hybrid image icon (410) includes a first component (410a) associated with a first emergent image projected by the optical security device and a second component (410b) associated with a second emergent image projected by the optical security device.
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Micro-optic film, namely, film for printing custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products. Printing services, namely, printing of micro-optic film printed with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products, printing of labels with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products; treatment of materials, namely, affixing product authentication devices and materials into a wide variety of products. Anti-counterfeiting and security consulting in the fields of product authentication and tracking, and brand monitoring and protection, to protect against counterfeiting, tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of genuine products.
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(1) Micro-optic film, namely, film for printing custom logos and 3D animated images for the purposes of allowing authentication of branded products of others. (1) Printing services, namely, printing of micro-optic film printed with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of branded products of others, printing of labels with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of branded products of others; treatment of materials, namely, affixing product authentication devices and materials, namely micro-optic film printed with custom logos and images, into branded products of others.
(2) Anti-counterfeiting and security consulting in the fields of authentication and tracking of branded goods, and brand monitoring and protection, to protect against counterfeiting, tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of genuine branded products of others.
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Printing services, namely, printing of micro-optic film printed with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products, printing of labels with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products; treatment of materials, namely, affixing product authentication devices and materials into a wide variety of products Micro-optic film, namely, film for printing custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products Anti-counterfeiting and security consulting in the fields of product authentication and tracking, and brand monitoring and protection, to protect against counterfeiting, tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of genuine products
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Use of nanoparticles to tune index of refraction of layers of a polymeric matrix to optimize microoptic (MO) focus
b, 615, 715), one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements (120, 605, 705), and a sealing layer (127, 600, 1005) which includes an organic resin and nanoparticles. Further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the one or more arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements forms a synthetic image of a portion of the one or more arrangements of image icons. Still further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary.
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A security device includes an arrangement of image icon focusing elements, wherein each image icon focusing element of the arrangement of image icon focusing elements is associated with a focal path. The device further includes an image icon layer with one or more image icons associated with a first characteristic color and one or more image icons associated with a second characteristic color and one or more regions between the image icons comprising a volume of substantially colorless material. At a first viewing angle, a color is visible through each image icon focusing element, and the color visible through each image icon focusing element at the first viewing angle is based on one or more of the first characteristic color, the second characteristic color, or the substantially colorless material.
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G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
A security device made up of a security film (130) having (i) an array of image elements (103); (ii) an array of focusing elements (106); and (iii) at least one anti-viscid agent (115), is provided. The array of focusing elements and the array of image elements are disposed relative to each other such that a synthetic image is projected by the security film when at least a portion of the array of image elements are viewed through at least a portion of the array of focusing elements. The anti-viscid agent is coupled with the array of focusing elements.
A tensioning bracket includes a tensioning bolt (301) having a crown gear (311) proximate to a head of the tensioning bolt. The tensioning bracket further includes a body portion (201), the body portion including a through hole (205) configured to receive the tensioning bolt, and an internal channel (207) disposed substantially perpendicular to an axis (215) of the tensioning bolt. Additionally, the tensioning bracket includes a spring (209) disposed within the internal channel, a ratchet pin (211) disposed in part within the internal channel and configured to engage the spring at a first end, and a crown gear affixed to the tensioning bolt at a second end of the ratchet pin, and a worm gear (108) retained within the body portion and connected to an end of the tensioning bolt distal from the head of the tensioning bolt.
An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR-absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at least one UV-absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV-wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
G06K 7/12 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using a selected wavelength, e.g. to sense red marks and ignore blue marks
A security document (200) includes a secure substrate (205). The secure substrate includes a viewing side (209) and a backing side (211), and a micro-optic system (305, 321) providing an optically variable effect (OVE) (513) on the viewing side. The security document further includes a protective layer (225), and a mask layer (215) disposed between the protective layer and the backing side of the secure substrate.
A security document (200) includes a substrate (205) having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first surface having a cellulosic material. The security document further includes an optical security device (220) having optical indicia of authenticity of the security document and a third surface, the third surface having a thermoplastic polymer. The security document also includes an ultrasonic weld (225) forming a bond between a section of the first surface and a section of the third surface.
A micro-optic security device (105) includes a planar array of microlenses (305), which are configured to focus light along a plurality of focal paths (610) associated with a viewing angle. The micro-optic security device further includes an icon layer stack (905) disposed along the plurality of focal paths. The icon layer stack includes a first icon layer (620) with volumes of cured material of a first color (613b) and volumes of substantially transparent material at locations outside of focal paths of the first range of viewing angles. The icon layer stack also includes a second icon layer (640) with volumes of substantially transparent cured material at locations along focal paths of the first range of viewing angles, and volumes of cured material of a second color (637a) at locations along focal paths of a second range of viewing angles.
A micro-optic security device (105) includes a planar array of microlenses (305), which are configured to focus light along a plurality of focal paths (610) associated with a viewing angle. The micro-optic security device further includes an icon layer stack (905) disposed along the plurality of focal paths. The icon layer stack includes a first icon layer (620) with volumes of cured material of a first color (613b) and volumes of substantially transparent material at locations outside of focal paths of the first range of viewing angles. The icon layer stack also includes a second icon layer (640) with volumes of substantially transparent cured material at locations along focal paths of the first range of viewing angles, and volumes of cured material of a second color (637a) at locations along focal paths of a second range of viewing angles.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Optically variable security bands, strips, threads and
patches encoded with security features for identification
and verification purposes, composed primarily of plastic for
at least partial incorporation in and/or for mounting on
secure and non-secure documents and cards, in particular
banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles, licenses,
registrations, checks, money orders, original documents,
certificates of authority, tickets, gift certificates,
credit/debit cards and access cards, and labels, tags and
packaging for secure and non-secure goods.
A micro-optic security device (100) with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements (140), an image icon layer (120) with a plurality of retaining structures (710) defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer. The security device further includes a first zone of image icons (350), the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures which contain cured pigmented material of a first color. The micro-optic security device also includes a second zone of image icons (360), including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, with isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures containing cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.
A micro-optic security device (100) with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements (140), an image icon layer (120) with a plurality of retaining structures (710) defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer. The security device further includes a first zone of image icons (350), the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures which contain cured pigmented material of a first color. The micro-optic security device also includes a second zone of image icons (360), including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, with isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures containing cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.
A micro-optic security device with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements, an image icon layer including a plurality of retaining structures, the plurality of retaining structures defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer, a first zone of image icons, the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a first color, and a second zone of image icons, the second zone of image icons including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, wherein the isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures contain cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.
A micro-optic security device (100) includes a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements (105) and a first arrangement of image icons (120), wherein each image icon (121) of the first arrangement of image icons includes a region of light-cured material. Further, the first arrangement of image icons is visible (320) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, and the first arrangement of image icons is not visible (360) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device.
A micro-optic security device (100) includes a planar array of micro-optic focusing elements (105) and a first arrangement of image icons (120), wherein each image icon (121) of the first arrangement of image icons includes a region of light-cured material. Further, the first arrangement of image icons is visible (320) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a first predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device, and the first arrangement of image icons is not visible (360) through the planar array of micro-optic focusing elements across a second predetermined range of viewing angles relative to the micro-optic security device.
A security device (100, 600, 700, 1000, 1050) includes arrangements of image icons (110a, 110b, 615, 715, 1020), arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements(120, 605, 705, 1010) and a sealing layer (125, 600, 1005), wherein the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements projects a synthetic image, such that the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary. Further, at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises an organic resin mixture having a first refractive index, and at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises a low-refractive index material, the low-refractive index material having a second refractive index.
A security device includes one or more arrangements of image icons, one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements, and a sealing layer which includes an organic resin and nanoparticles. Further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the one or more arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements forms a synthetic image of a portion of the one or more arrangements of image icons. Still further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary.
A security device includes arrangements of image icons, arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and a sealing layer, wherein the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements projects a synthetic image, such that the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary. Further, at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises an organic resin mixture having a first refractive index, and at least one of the arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements and the sealing layer comprises a low-refractive index material, the low-refractive index material having a second refractive index.
A security device includes an arrangement of image icon focusing elements, wherein each image icon focusing element of the arrangement of image icon focusing elements is associated with a focal path. The device further includes an image icon layer with one or more image icons associated with a first characteristic color and one or more image icons associated with a second characteristic color, and one or more regions between image icons comprising a volume of substantially colorless material. At a first viewing angle, a color is visible through each image icon focusing element, and the color visible through each image icon focusing element at the first viewing angle is based on one or more of the first characteristic color, the second characteristic color, or the substantially colorless material.
A security device (100, 600, 700) includes one or more arrangements of image icons (100a, 110b, 615, 715), one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements (120, 605, 705), and a sealing layer (127, 600, 1005) which includes an organic resin and nanoparticles. Further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements is disposed above the one or more arrangements of image icons such that a portion of the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements forms a synthetic image of a portion of the one or more arrangements of image icons. Still further, the one or more arrangements of refractive image icon focusing elements contact the sealing layer along a non-planar boundary.
A security device (100, 900) includes an arrangement of image icon focusing elements (120, 605, 705), wherein each image icon focusing element of the arrangement of image icon focusing elements is associated with a focal path. The device further includes an image icon layer with one or more image icons (110a, 909) associated with a first characteristic color and one or more image icons (110b, 911) associated with a second characteristic color, and one or more regions between image icons comprising a volume of substantially colorless material. At a first viewing angle, a color is visible through each image icon focusing element, and the color visible through each image icon focusing element at the first viewing angle is based on one or more of the first characteristic color, the second characteristic color, or the substantially colorless material.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Optically variable security bands, strips, threads and patches composed primarily of plastic for at least partial incorporation in and/or for mounting on secure and non-secure documents and cards, in particular banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles, licenses, registrations, checks, money orders, original documents, certificates of authority, tickets, gift certificates, credit/debit cards and access cards, and labels, tags and packaging for secure and non-secure goods.
An adhesive (500) suitable for use in security documents (100) (for example, currency, passports, tickets, etc.) includes a plurality of polymers (505), that collectively exhibit tackification (510), resistance to aqueous agents (515), and solvent resistance (520), and a cross- linker (525) selected to be activated to chemically react with one or more polymers of the plurality of polymers, at a temperature in a predetermined range of temperatures.
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
G03H 1/02 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto Details
An adhesive suitable for use in security documents (for example, currency, passports, tickets, etc.) includes a plurality of polymers, that collectively exhibit tackification, resistance to aqueous agents, and solvent resistance, and a cross-linker selected to be activated to chemically react with one or more polymers of the plurality of polymers, at a temperature in a predetermined range of temperatures.
C09J 127/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of tetrafluoroethene
C09J 127/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
C09J 127/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride
C09J 129/14 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acetals or ketals obtained by polymerisation of unsaturated acetals or ketals or by after-treatment of polymers of unsaturated alcohols
C09J 167/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
A security device made up of a security film (130) having (i) an array of image elements (103); (ii) an array of focusing elements (106); and (iii) at least one anti-viscid agent (115), is provided. The array of focusing elements and the array of image elements are disposed relative to each other such that a synthetic image is projected by the security film when at least a portion of the array of image elements are viewed through at least a portion of the array of focusing elements. The anti-viscid agent is coupled with the array of focusing elements.
A security device made up of a security film (130) having (i) an array of image elements (103); (ii) an array of focusing elements (106); and (iii) at least one anti-viscid agent (115), is provided. The array of focusing elements and the array of image elements are disposed relative to each other such that a synthetic image is projected by the security film when at least a portion of the array of image elements are viewed through at least a portion of the array of focusing elements. The anti-viscid agent is coupled with the array of focusing elements.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Micro-optic film, namely, film for printing custom logos and
images for the purposes of allowing authentication of
products. Printing services, namely, printing of micro-optic film
printed with custom logos and images for the purposes of
allowing authentication of products, printing of labels with
custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing
authentication of products. Anti-counterfeiting and security consulting in the fields of
product authentication and tracking, and brand monitoring
and protection, to protect against counterfeiting,
tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of
genuine products.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Optically variable security bands, strips, threads and patches encoded with security features for identification and verification purposes, composed primarily of plastic for at least partial incorporation in and/or for mounting on secure and non-secure documents and cards, in particular banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles, licenses, registrations, checks, money orders, original documents, certificates of authority, tickets, gift certificates, credit/debit cards and access cards, and labels, tags and packaging for secure and non-secure goods
A security document (200) includes a secure substrate (205). The secure substrate includes a viewing side (209) and a backing side (211), and a micro-optic system (305, 321) providing an optically variable effect (OVE) (513) on the viewing side. The security document further includes a protective layer (225), and a mask layer (215) disposed between the protective layer and the backing side of the secure substrate.
A security document (200) includes a secure substrate (205). The secure substrate includes a viewing side (209) and a backing side (211), and a micro-optic system (305, 321) providing an optically variable effect (OVE) (513) on the viewing side. The security document further includes a protective layer (225), and a mask layer (215) disposed between the protective layer and the backing side of the secure substrate.
Optically variable security devices (10), including security threads, patches, labels, strips, are disclosed herein. Certain security devices according to the present disclosure utilize a lens-less construction whereby multiple icon layers (11, 13) are coupled to produce a synthetic image or synthetic color that has an optically variable effect. Each icon layer includes an array of high-resolution icon elements (11a, 13a) that are aligned relative to each other and spaced apart from each other to produce the desired optically variable effect. Such security devices are particularly, though not exclusively, useful for authenticating security documents (60).
Optically variable security devices (10), including security threads, patches, labels, strips, are disclosed herein. Certain security devices according to the present disclosure utilize a lens-less construction whereby multiple icon layers (11, 13) are coupled to produce a synthetic image or synthetic color that has an optically variable effect. Each icon layer includes an array of high-resolution icon elements (11a, 13a) that are aligned relative to each other and spaced apart from each other to produce the desired optically variable effect. Such security devices are particularly, though not exclusively, useful for authenticating security documents (60).
Optically variable security devices, including security threads, patches, labels, strips, are disclosed herein. Certain security devices according to the present disclosure utilize a lens-less construction whereby multiple icon layers are coupled to produce a synthetic image or synthetic color that has an optically variable effect. Each icon layer includes an array of high-resolution icon elements that are aligned relative to each other and spaced apart from each other to produce the desired optically variable effect. Such security devices are particularly, though not exclusively, useful for authenticating security documents.
A security document (10) has a security substrate (16), a security device (14) and a structural weakness element (12), wherein the security device is coupled to the security substrate, wherein the structural weakness element is integrated with at least one of the security substrate or the security device, the structural weakness element defining an anti-harvesting area (17) and a bulk area (19), and wherein the anti-harvesting area has one or more of structural fidelity or optical fidelity with the bulk area.
A security document (10) has a security substrate (16), a security device (14) and a structural weakness element (12), wherein the security device is coupled to the security substrate, wherein the structural weakness element is integrated with at least one of the security substrate or the security device, the structural weakness element defining an anti-harvesting area (17) and a bulk area (19), and wherein the anti-harvesting area has one or more of structural fidelity or optical fidelity with the bulk area.
A security document has a security substrate, a security device and a structural weakness element, wherein the security device is coupled to the security substrate, wherein the structural weakness element is integrated with at least one of the security substrate or the security device, the structural weakness element defining an anti-harvesting area and a bulk area, and wherein the anti-harvesting area has one or more of structural fidelity or optical fidelity with the bulk area.
G07D 7/0047 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency using digital security elements, e.g. information coded on a magnetic thread or strip using checkcodes, e.g. coded numbers derived from serial number and denomination
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.
Goods & Services
Printing services, namely, printing of micro-optic film printed with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products, printing of labels with custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products Micro-optic film, namely, plastic film for use in printing custom logos and images for the purposes of allowing authentication of products Anti-counterfeiting and security consulting in the fields of product authentication and tracking, and brand monitoring and protection, to protect against counterfeiting, tampering, and diversion, and to ensure the integrity of genuine products
82.
METHOD FOR THE SURFACE APPLICATION OF A SECURITY DEVICE OVER A PAPER MACHINE MADE HOLE
A sheet material (110) having a security device (112) applied over a paper machine made or 'soft-edged' through-hole (111) and a method for preparing such a sheet material (110) is provided. By way of the inventive method, the through-hole(s) is formed in a forming fibrous web before it becomes sufficiently consolidated and then the security device is applied onto the fibrous web and preferably over the through-hole(s) at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Applying the security device and then further consolidating the region underlying the device at this stage of paper manufacture when the fibers would not be displaced, greatly reduces (if not eliminates) the possibility of the through-hole(s) becoming occluded or blocked. Moreover, papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Further, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.
A watermark sheet made up of a substrate layer with opposing water and fiber surfaces, a pattern of at least two watermark indicia, and a set of apertures extending from the water surface toward the fiber surface of the substrate layer, is provided. The pattern of at least two watermark indicia is distributed over a continuous area of the fiber surface. The inventive watermark sheet provides watermarks of improved quality. Also provided is a watermark sleeve made up of a cylinder mold and the inventive watermark sheet wrapped around and affixed to an outer diametric surface of the cylinder mold. In addition, methods of manufacturing the watermark sheet, the watermark sleeve, a watermarked paper and a high security document are provided, as well as products resulting from these methods of manufacture.
A watermark sheet made up of a substrate layer with opposing water and fiber surfaces, a pattern of at least two watermark indicia, and a set of apertures extending from the water surface toward the fiber surface of the substrate layer, is provided. The pattern of at least two watermark indicia is distributed over a continuous area of the fiber surface. The inventive watermark sheet provides watermarks of improved quality. Also provided is a watermark sleeve made up of a cylinder mold and the inventive watermark sheet wrapped around and affixed to an outer diametric surface of the cylinder mold. In addition, methods of manufacturing the watermark sheet, the watermark sleeve, a watermarked paper and a high security document are provided, as well as products resulting from these methods of manufacture.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
85.
AN OPTICAL DEVICE THAT PROVIDES FLICKER-LIKE OPTICAL EFFECTS
An optical security device suitable for securing or authenticating high security or high value articles of manufacture when affixed thereto, is provided. The inventive security device produces optically variable effects when viewed from varying points of view and is made up of a microstructured layer having image icon elements that have at least one pigmented material The microstructured layer is arranged relative to an arrangement of focusing elements such that at least portions of the image icon elements are observable through at least portions of the arrangement of focusing elements, thereby providing at least one synthetic image that demonstrates a color-transition effect as points of view from which the optical security device is viewed are changed, in one particular embodiment, the optical security device comprises (i) an arrangement of image icon elements having a first contrasting material pattern and a second contrasting material pattern; (ii) a fixed arrangement of focusing elements disposed relative to the arrangement of image icon elementssuch that the image icon elements project a synthetic image when viewed through the focusing elements, and having a first fixed org-pattern (as defined herein) that is mismatched from the at least one of the patterns of the first and second contrasting materials; where the synthetic image is a projection of both the first and second contrasting material when viewed from at least one angle.
An optical security device suitable for securing or authenticating high security or high value articles of manufacture when affixed thereto, is provided. The inventive security device produces optically variable effects when viewed from varying points of view and is made up of a microstructured layer having image icon elements that have at least one pigmented material The microstructured layer is arranged relative to an arrangement of focusing elements such that at least portions of the image icon elements are observable through at least portions of the arrangement of focusing elements, thereby providing at least one synthetic image that demonstrates a color-transition effect as points of view from which the optical security device is viewed are changed, in one particular embodiment, the optical security device comprises (i) an arrangement of image icon elements having a first contrasting material pattern and a second contrasting material pattern; (ii) a fixed arrangement of focusing elements disposed relative to the arrangement of image icon elements such that the image icon elements project a synthetic image when viewed through the focusing elements, and having a first fixed org-pattern (as defined herein) that is mismatched from the at least one of the patterns of the first and second contrasting materials; where the synthetic image is a projection of both the first and second contrasting material when viewed from at least one angle.
An optical security device suitable for securing or authenticating high security or high value articles of manufacture when affixed thereto, is provided. The inventive security device produces optically variable effects when viewed from varying points of view and is made up of a microstructured layer having image icon elements that have at least one pigmented material. The microstructured layer is arranged relative to an arrangement of focusing elements such that at least portions of the image icon elements are observable through at least portions of the arrangement of focusing elements, thereby providing at least one synthetic image that demonstrates a color-transition effect as points of view from which the optical security device is viewed are changed. In one particular embodiment, the optical security device comprises (i) an arrangement of image icon elements having a first contrasting material pattern and a second contrasting material pattern; (ii) a fixed arrangement of focusing elements disposed relative to the arrangement of image icon elements such that the image icon elements project a synthetic image when viewed through the focusing elements, and having a first fixed org-pattern (as defined herein) that is mismatched from the at least one of the patterns of the first and second contrasting materials; where the synthetic image is a projection of both the first and second contrasting material when viewed from at least one angle.
A paper including one or more multi-tonal watermarks having full tonality (depth), and an improved watermarking tool for manufacturing such paper, is provided. The improved watermarking tool is selected from the group of: (a) an assembly that is made up of an electrotype element representing a halftone image of a watermark, and a wire-mesh for use in the manufacture of watermarked paper, wherein the electrotype element is affixed to the wire-mesh, and wherein the electrotype element and the wire-mesh are pressed or embossed, either separately or together in register, with the image of the watermark represented by the electrotype element; and (b) an enhanced wire-mesh made up of woven wires which may be arranged in a regular or substantially regular grid, wherein areas of the grid are filled with a polymeric material which forms regions of blocked drainage, wherein the wire-mesh including open areas as well as those areas filled with the polymeric material are pressed or embossed either separately or together with an image of a watermark.
A paper including one or more multi-tonal watermarks having full tonality (depth), and an improved watermarking tool for manufacturing such paper, is provided. The improved watermarking tool is selected from the group of: (a) an assembly that is made up of an electrotype element representing a halftone image of a watermark, and a wire- mesh for use in the manufacture of watermarked paper, wherein the eiectrotype element is affixed to the wire-mesh, and wherein the electrotype element and the wire-mesh are pressed or embossed, either separately or together in register, with the image of the watermark represented by the electrotype element; and (b) an enhanced wsre-mesh made up of woven wires which may be arranged in a regular or substantially regular grid, wherein areas of the grid are filled with a polymeric material which forms regions of blocked drainage, wherein the wire-mesh including open areas as well as those areas filled with the polymeric material are pressed or embossed either separately or together with an image of a watermark.
An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR~absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at least one UV- absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV- wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, Is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR-absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at least one UV-absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV-wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
G06K 7/12 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using a selected wavelength, e.g. to sense red marks and ignore blue marks
An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device (e.g., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR~absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at Ieast one UV- absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV- wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, Is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.
A security feature, which is made up of a security device that is coupled to machine detectable indicia, is provided. The security feature may be used with a banknote, with the security feature serving to authenticate the banknote. Harvesting the security device wit! disturb the machine readable effect or signal generated by the machine detectable indicia, thereby allowing detection of the harvesting.
A sheet material having a security device applied over a paper machine made or ‘soft-edged’ through-hole and a method for preparing such a sheet material is provided. The through-hole(s) is formed in a forming fibrous web before it becomes sufficiently consolidated and then the security device is applied onto the fibrous web and preferably over the through-hole(s) at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Moreover, papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Further, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Optically variable security films, foils, laminates, sheets,
bands, strips, threads and patches composed primarily of
plastic for at least partial incorporation in and/or for
mounting on: secure and non-secure documents and cards, in
particular banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles,
licenses, registrations, checks, money orders, original
documents, certificates of authority, tickets, gift
certificates, credit/debit cards, access cards and
identification (ID) documents and cards; and optically
variable security films, foils, laminates, sheets, bands,
strips, threads and patches composed primarily of plastic
for at least partial incorporation in and/or for mounting on
labels, tags, tickets and packaging for secure and
non-secure goods.
96.
Security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks
The invention relates to a security sheet or document having enhanced watermark(s). In one exemplary embodiment, the inventive security sheet or document is a single-ply paper that is made up of a paper layer including one or more watermarks, and a micro-optic security device (e.g., a patch or thread) that at least partially covers an upper or face portion of the watermark(s). The overlying patch or thread increases the durability of the watermark(s), thereby allowing for the watermark(s) as well as reduced fiber density areas therein to be made larger, and for the reduced fiber density areas to be made thinner. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device projects synthetic image(s) that coordinate or link in with the watermark design(s). In a more preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device offers a machine detectable/readable feature in the form of enhanced IR-brightness, especially when measured in transmission.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
optically variable security films, foils, laminates, sheets, bands, strips, threads and patches, not for textile use, composed primarily of plastic for application to secure and non-secure documents and cards, in particular, banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles, licenses, registrations, checks, money orders, original documents, certificates of authority, tickets, gift certificates, credit cards, debit cards, access cards and identification (ID) documents and cards, labels, tags, tickets and packaging for secure and non-secure goods
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Optically variable security films, foils, laminates, sheets, bands, strips, threads and patches composed primarily of plastic for at least partial incorporation in and for mounting on: secure and non-secure documents and cards, in particular banknotes, currencies, passports, visas, titles, licenses, registrations, checks, money orders, original documents, certificates of authority, tickets, gift certificates, credit and debit cards, access cards and identification (ID) documents and cards and labels, tags, tickets and packaging for secure and non-secure goods namely plastic film for packaging, packaging containers of plastic.
99.
METHOD FOR THE SURFACE APPLICATION OF A SECURITY DEVICE TO A SUBSTRATE
A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.
A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.
