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Hybrid security device for security document or token

US10046589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2015
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/2059
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hybrid security device for security documents and the like, with the microstructure for a first optically variable device (OVD) and the microstructure for a second OVD mutually interlace or interspersed. The first microstructure has a height profile that differs from that of the second microstructure by more than 0.5 microns. Suitable fabrication processes for the hybrid security device are also disclosed.

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