Abstract

The present invention relates to a security marker; a method of preparing same; the use of said security marker; a security article, document, or element comprising said marker; the use of said security article, document, or element; an object of value comprising said marker; a method of preparing said security article, document, or element or said object of value; a method for determining the authenticity of said security article, document, or element or said object of value; and a system for determining the authenticity of said security article, document, or element or said object of value.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 25/415 - Marking using chemicals
• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• G07D 7/1205 - Testing spectral properties
• G07D 7/202 - Testing patterns thereon using pattern matching
• C03C 14/00 - Glass compositions containing a non-glass component, e.g. compositions containing fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like, dispersed in a glass matrix
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition

Goods & Services

Coins; collectible coins; commemorative coins; gold coins.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a security marker; a method of preparing same; the use of said security marker; a security article, document, or element comprising said marker; the use of said security article, document, or element; an object of value comprising said marker; a method of preparing said security article, document, or element or said object of value; a method for determining the authenticity of said security article, document, or element or said object of value; and a system for determining the authenticity of said security article, document, or element or said object of value.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 15/42 - Use of materials characterised by their function or physical properties
• C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• G07D 7/1205 - Testing spectral properties
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

Abstract

3 and a molten salt; ii) heating the mixture resulting from step (i) in reducing atmosphere. The invention also relates to the use of the nanostructured phosphorescent pigment of the invention for signaling, illumination, decoration or authentication and to a security article comprising the nanostructured phosphorescent pigment of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
• C09K 11/77 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing rare earth metals
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes
• B42D 25/378 - Special inks
• C09D 5/22 - Luminous paints
• G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
• B42D 25/23 - Identity cards
• B42D 25/24 - Passports

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of non-deactivatable security compositions comprising the combination of at least two types of particles of oxide materials, where said particles have a different size and/or morphology, and where the inorganic oxide materials have at least one transition metal or one lanthanide element, and radiofrequency wave absorption properties. The invention also relates to security articles, documents or elements incorporating these compositions, as well as to a method and to a system for detection thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• C09D 5/32 - Radiation-absorbing paints
• G01N 23/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption
• B42D 25/333 - Watermarks
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• C09D 7/40 - Additives
• G07D 7/06 - 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 wave or particle radiation
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes
• B42D 25/355 - Security threads
• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G07D 7/1205 - Testing spectral properties
• B42D 25/23 - Identity cards
• B42D 25/328 - Diffraction gratingsHolograms
• B42D 25/378 - Special inks
• G01N 22/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of microwaves or radio waves, i.e. electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of one millimetre or more
• G06K 19/14 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means at least one kind of marking being used for authentication, e.g. of credit or identity cards the marking being sensed by radiation
• G07D 7/10 - Microwaves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nanostructured phosphorescent pigment comprising an Al2O3 substrate; MAl2O4:X nanocrystals, where M is a cation selected from Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, Zn2+ and combinations thereof and where X is a cation selected from Eu2+, Dy3+, Nd3+, Er3+, La3+, Lu3+, Ce3+, Y3+, Sm3+, Gd3+, Tb3+, Tm3+, Yb3+ and combinations thereof, disposed on the Al2O3 substrate; and nanocrystals of molten salt disposed on the MAl2O4:X nanocrystals. Additionally, the invention relates to a method for preparing the nanostructured phosphorescent pigment of the invention comprising the steps of i) mixing starting materials comprising a cation M precursor, a cation X precursor, Al2O3 and a molten salt; ii) heating the mixture resulting from step (i) in reducing atmosphere. The invention also relates to the use of the nanostructured phosphorescent pigment of the invention for signaling, illumination, decoration or authentication and to a security article comprising the nanostructured phosphorescent pigment of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
• C09K 11/77 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing rare earth metals
• C09D 5/22 - Luminous paints

Abstract

A security document (1) comprises a paper document substrate (11) and a security element (2) embedded in said document substrate (11). The security element comprises an element substrate (21) and a material (22) sensitive to laser light. The method comprises the step of directing laser light (41) onto the document substrate (11) so as to alter said material (22), so as to provide said security element (2) with a detectable marking (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 25/435 - Marking by removal of material using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser
• B42D 25/355 - Security threads
• D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marksSpark recording
• D21H 21/40 - Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper
• D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips
• B42D 25/369 - Magnetised or magnetisable materials
• B42D 25/346 - Perforations
• B42D 25/373 - Metallic materials
• B42D 25/36 - Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery comprising special materials
• B42D 25/41 - Marking using electromagnetic radiation

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of nanocompounds as non deactivable security markers comprising a charge-transfer complex of at least two different size metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs). These nanocompounds are luminescent, particularly fluorescent after external excitation. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers as well as to a method and a system for detecting the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• C22C 5/02 - Alloys based on gold
• C22C 5/06 - Alloys based on silver
• C09K 11/58 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing copper, silver or gold

Goods & Services

Printed matter; Paper; Bank notes; Trays for sorting and counting money. Bank note checking; Monetary affairs; Financial affairs; Financial appraisal services. Authentication of money; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Data security services.

Abstract

Method of providing a security document with a security feature, comprising the step of providing a conductive layer (22), and the step of removing part of said conductive layer (22) so as to convert at least a portion of said conductive layer into a metamaterial (31, 32) selected to provide for authentication of the security document. The invention also relates to a security document obtained with this method, and to a method of authenticating such a security document.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof
• B42D 25/346 - Perforations
• B42D 25/435 - Marking by removal of material using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser
• B42D 25/44 - Marking by removal of material using mechanical means, e.g. engraving
• B42D 25/445 - Marking by removal of material using chemical means, e.g. etching

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of non-deactivatable security compositions comprising the combination of at least two types of particles of oxide materials, where said particles have a different size and/or morphology, and where the inorganic oxide materials have at least one transition metal or one lanthanide element, and radiofrequency wave absorption properties. The invention also relates to security articles, documents or elements incorporating these compositions, as well as to a method and to a system for detection thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• C09D 7/12 - Other additives
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• G07D 7/06 - 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 wave or particle radiation
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes
• B42D 25/355 - Security threads
• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A security document (1) comprises a paper document substrate (11) and a security element (2) embedded in said document substrate (11). The security element comprises an element substrate (21) and a material (22) sensitive to laser light. The method comprises the step of directing laser light (41 ) onto the document substrate (11) so as to alter said material (22), so as to provide said security element (2) with a detectable marking (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/40 - Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B24D 15/00 - Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping
• D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips
• D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation
• B41M 5/24 - Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marksSpark recording

Abstract

The present invention relates to an object comprising a region of its surface suitable for showing a plurality of images. Each of these images is observable from a different direction such that upon observing one of the images the other images stop being observable and do not interfere in the viewing of the observed image. The configuration which allows generating the region of surfaces suitable for showing the plurality of images allows for mass production by means of stamping or minting techniques and complicates the reproduction by unauthorized manufacturers. A method which allows obtaining the object having a region suitable for showing a plurality of images is also an object of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 25/00 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof
• B42D 25/324 - Reliefs
• B42D 25/425 - Marking by deformation, e.g. embossing
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes
• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• G02B 5/124 - Reflex reflectors cube corner, trihedral or triple reflector type plural reflecting elements forming part of a unitary plate or sheet
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
• B23K 26/40 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of non deactivable security markers comprising the combination of at least two types of nanoparticles of materials presenting Raman effect, wherein said nanoparticles are in a dispersed state or is forming agglomerates of between 2 and 500 nanoparticles. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers, as well as to a method and system for the detection thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/44 - Raman spectrometryScattering spectrometry
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of nanocompounds as non deactivable security markers comprising a charge-transfer complex of at least two different size metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs). These nanocompounds are luminescent, particularly fluorescent after external excitation. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers as well as to a method and a system for detecting the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 11/58 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing copper, silver or gold
• C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of nanosystems as non deactivable security markers comprising metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs) of at least two different size distributions encapsulated in a cavity with an inner diameter less than or equal to approximately 10 nm. These nanosystems are luminescence, particularly fluorescence after external excitation. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers as well as to a method and a system for detecting the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• B42D 25/373 - Metallic materials
• B42D 25/333 - Watermarks
• B42D 25/328 - Diffraction gratingsHolograms
• B42D 25/355 - Security threads
• B42D 25/378 - Special inks
• B42D 25/21 - Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security featuresManufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose for multiple purposes
• B42D 25/23 - Identity cards
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
• C09K 11/58 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing copper, silver or gold
• D21H 19/02 - Metal coatings
• D21H 21/52 - Additives of definite length or shape
• D21H 21/54 - Additives of definite length or shape being spherical, e.g. microcapsules or beads
• C09D 5/22 - Luminous paints
• G06K 19/14 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means at least one kind of marking being used for authentication, e.g. of credit or identity cards the marking being sensed by radiation
• G21K 5/00 - Irradiation devices
• B42D 25/29 - Securities Bank notes
• G07D 7/1205 - Testing spectral properties
• B42D 25/382 - Special inks absorbing or reflecting infrared light
• B42D 25/387 - Special inks absorbing or reflecting ultraviolet light

Abstract

The present invention relates to an object comprising a region of its surface suitable for showing a plurality of images. Each of these images is observable from a different direction such that upon observing one of the images the other images stop being observable and do not interfere in the viewing of the observed image. The configuration which allows generating the region of surfaces suitable for showing the plurality of images allows for mass production by means of stamping or minting techniques and complicates the reproduction by unauthorized manufacturers. A method which allows obtaining the object having a region suitable for showing a plurality of images is also an object of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to an object comprising a region of its surface suitable for showing a plurality of images. Each of these images is observable from a different direction such that upon observing one of the images the other images stop being observable and do not interfere in the viewing of the observed image. The configuration which allows generating the region of surfaces suitable for showing the plurality of images allows for mass production by means of stamping or minting techniques and complicates the reproduction by unauthorized manufacturers. A method which allows obtaining the object having a region suitable for showing a plurality of images is also an object of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of nanosystems as non deactivable security markers comprising metal atomic quantum clusters (AQCs) of at least two different size distributions encapsulated in a cavity with an inner diameter less than or equal to approximately 10 nm. These nanosystems are luminescence, particularly fluorescence after external excitation. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers as well as to a method and a system for detecting the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/58 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving labelled substances
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• C09D 5/22 - Luminous paints
• D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation
• G06K 19/14 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means at least one kind of marking being used for authentication, e.g. of credit or identity cards the marking being sensed by radiation
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of non deactivable security markers comprising the combination of at least two types of nanoparticles of materials presenting Raman effect, wherein said nanoparticles are in a dispersed state or is forming agglomerates of between 2 and 500 nanoparticles. The invention also relates to security documents, articles or elements incorporating these markers, as well as to a method and system for the detection thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of non-deactivatable security compositions comprising the combination of at least two types of particles of oxide materials, where said particles have a different size and/or morphology, and where the inorganic oxide materials have at least one transition metal or one lanthanide element, and radiofrequency wave absorption properties. The invention also relates to security articles, documents or elements incorporating these compositions, as well as to a method and to a system for detection thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 7/12 - Other additives
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• G07D 7/06 - 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 wave or particle radiation

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new family of luminescent pigments consisting of a salt of two ruthenium(II) complex ions of opposite sign charges comprising N- chelating heterocyclic ligands and to their use in security applications to prevent counterfeiting. The invention also refers to ink compositions and to the security documents or secured goods comprising said luminescent pigments.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials

Goods & Services

Digital carriers, Electronic payment terminals, Magnetic cards. Electronic payment services, Payment processing services,Services relating to payment transactions and automated payment. Certification services, Quality assurance consultancy,Design of mathematical models.

Goods & Services

Digital carriers, Electronic payment terminals, Magnetic cards. Electronic payment services, Payment processing services,Services relating to payment transactions and automated payment. Certification services, Quality assurance consultancy,Design of mathematical models.

Abstract

The invention consists in a security paper, as well as the security document obtained with it and the manufacturing process thereof, that combines the security elements called windowed thread with the high contrast single-tone watermark technique. In order to carry out this invention, we make use of the recesses created to cover the thread in the areas where it is visible, which exhibit a greater accumulation of fibers and are therefore opaque areas in the final paper, to insert therein the electrotype or high contrast single-tone watermarks.

IPC Classes  ?

• B44F 1/12 - Securities or banknotes as far as the design or protection against forgery is of importance

Abstract

The invention relates to a security strip and security paper for obtaining security documents such as legal tender notes, checks or identification documents, comprising a cellulose support web that is completely embedded in a pulp substrate. As both the substrate and the support web are formed by plant fibers, a series of physical and chemical bonds are established between the fibers of both elements, the support web thus being perfectly integrated in the pulp. The cellulose support web will sometimes have a series of security elements, such as pigments, synthetic elements and/or security fibers of the type normally used in this type of application.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips
• B42D 25/355 - Security threads

Abstract

The invention relates to security paper, to a security document produced from said paper and to the method for producing same, combining window thread security elements and high-contrast single-tone watermark technology. For this purpose, high-contrast single-tone or electro-type watermarks are inserted into the recesses created in order to cover the thread in the areas in which it is visible, which areas contain more fibres and, as such, form dark areas in the end paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips
• D21F 1/44 - Watermarking devices

Abstract

The invention relates to: a method for conditioning inorganic materials such as safety additives, the resulting conditioned material, safety paper having a composition containing said conditioned inorganic material and the use of the conditioned inorganic material for the production of safety paper.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07D 7/00 - 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
• C09K 11/78 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing rare earth metals containing oxygen
• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Applicable to be used to issue notes of legal tender or any other type of document to facilitate its tactile recognition or prevent its falsification. It consists of a sheet of paper in which expanding agents have been inserted, either centered heightwise or near the upper surface and/or lower surface thereof, forming a figure or inscription which, upon application of pressure and heat, either during the paper manufacturing phase or subsequent processes, cause the sheet of paper to expand, thereby forming a curved and continuous embossing on the surface of the document.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 21/40 - Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, monitoring (supervision), emergency (life-saving) and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; security devices for identifying banknotes (paper currency); apparatus for recording, transmitting, reproducing sound or images; magnetic data media, phonograph records and optical disks; compact disks (audio-video); magnetic tapes; chips (integrated circuits); magnetic encoders; detectors; false coin detectors; magnetic cards; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishers; electronic publications (downloadable). Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; banknotes (paper currency); security paper for the production of banknotes (paper currency); printed matter; artists' materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic packaging materials (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks, publications, magazines, books. Games, toys; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; Christmas tree decorations; playing cards; board games. Advertising services; business management services; business administration services; office work services; organisation of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes, retail outlet services; retail sale of goods via global computer networks; import-export; services of assistance to companies involving supply thereto of security elements guaranteeing the authenticity and origin of goods and documents.

Goods & Services

(1) Security paper to be used for paper money, banknotes, passports, official documents (1) Providing security advice through devices and mechanisms to guarantee the authenticity and origin of goods and services

Abstract

Security paper or special paper with pigments incorporated into the body of the synthetic element during the manufacture thereof, whereby the properties of the pigment are imparted to the synthetic element and the pigments as well as the actual synthetic element itself are protected from attack by physical and chemical agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• B44F 1/12 - Securities or banknotes as far as the design or protection against forgery is of importance
• D21H 21/44 - Latent security elements, i.e. detectable or becoming apparent only by use of special verification or tampering devices or methods
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring

Abstract

A security strip (1) consisting of sectors in which the background is non-continuous so that it is more difficult to duplicate by optical means than a continuous background, thereby making the strip harder to counterfeit. The non-continuous background consists of a dot pattern (2) printed using conventional printing techniques on an area (3) in which the repeated absence of dots defines a symbol (4), wherein the dots (2) of the pattern are geometrically and dimensionally distributed in such a way that they cannot be seen by the naked eye because the gap (3) between the dots cannot be discerned and the background appears to be continuous.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• B41M 3/14 - Security printing

Abstract

The invention relates to special or security paper comprising internal touch recognition elements, which is suitable for use as legal tender or for any other type of document requiring means for facilitating touch recognition or preventing counterfeiting. The invention comprises a sheet of paper (1) containing inserted expanding agents (2) which may be centred in relation to the thickness of the sheet of paper or positioned close to the upper face and/or lower face of the sheet (1), such as to form a figure or legend. According to the invention, pressure and heat are applied to the aforementioned expanding agents, either as the paper is being produced or during subsequent processes, thereby causing the sheet (1) to expand and forming a curved, continuous relief (3) on the surface of the document.

IPC Classes  ?

• D21H 27/40 - Multi-ply at least one of the sheets being non-planar, e.g. crêped
• B41M 3/16 - Braille printing

Abstract

The invention relates to a security strip (1) and security paper (8) which are used to produce security documents, such as legal tender notes (9), cheques or identification documents, comprising a cellulose support band (2) which is fully embedded in a substrate (3) of paper pulp. Both the substrate (3) and the support band (2) are made from vegetable fibres (4) and, as such, a series of physicochemical bonds are made between the fibres (4) of both elements, such that the support (2) band is perfectly integrated in the paper pulp. Occasionally, the cellulose support band (2) comprises a series of security elements, such as pigments (5), synthetic elements (6) and/or security fibres (7) of the type normally used for said purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

• B42D 15/00 - Printed matter of special format or style not otherwise provided for
• D21H 21/42 - Ribbons or strips
• D21H 21/48 - Elements suited for physical verification, e.g. by irradiation

Goods & Services

Paper for tickets, passports and security documents in general.

Goods & Services

Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; Jewellery, precious stones; Horological and chronomatic instruments; Housings for clocks and watches. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Passport covers; Checkbook covers. Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Auctioneering services. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; legal services.

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; metallic pipes and tubes; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data-carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; Jewellery, precious stones; Horological and chronomatic instruments; Housings for clocks and watches. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Passport covers; Checkbook covers. Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees; game cards. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Auctioneering services.

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; metallic pipes and tubes; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data-carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; Jewellery, precious stones; Horological and chronomatic instruments; Housings for clocks and watches. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Passport covers; Checkbook covers. Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; game cards; decorations for Christmas trees. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Auctioneering services.

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; metallic pipes and tubes; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording and optical discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; Jewellery, precious stones; Horological and chronomatic instruments; Housings for clocks and watches. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes); Playing cards; Printers' type; Printing blocks; Passport covers; Checkbook covers. Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. Commercial management assistance; services relating to the recording, transcription, composition, compilation, and systematisation of written and recorded communications; services relating to the use and compilation of mathematical or statistical data; advertising services; professional business consultancy; document reproduction. Services in relation to monetary affairs; cheque (check) verification; financial consultancy; fiscal valuations; financial information services; appraisal of works of art, antiques and jewellery. Building construction, repair and maintenance. Telecommunications services; communications via computer networks; news services; communications consultancy services. Material treatment services; gold-plating; photo-engraving; burnishing by abrasion; metal plating. Legal and technical consultancy, appraisals, research and surveys; computer services; computer programming; engineering services; industrial design services; printing services; security consultancy; quality-control services; graphic arts designing; photocomposing services; authentification of works of art.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data-carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; expressly excluding apparatus for scientific research in the areas of molecular biology and immunology. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Auctioneering services. Telecommunications. Education; training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. Temporary accommodation; medical, hygienic and beauty care; veterinary and agricultural services; legal services; scientific and industrial research; computer programming; expressly excluding catering and the providing of food and drink.

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Auctioneering services. Telecommunications. Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. Providing of food and drink; temporary accommodation; medical, hygienic and beauty care; veterinary and agricultural services; legal services; scientific and industrial research; computer programming.

Goods & Services

Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; Jewellery, precious stones; Horological and chronomatic instruments; Housings for clocks and watches. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials or coated therewith not included in other classes; Printed matter; Bookbinding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packing (not included in other classes); Playing cards; Printers' type; Printing blocks; Passport covers. Games and playthings; decorations for Christmas trees.