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High refractive index coatings and their use in the protection of surface relief structures

US10328737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2011
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/256
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

High refractive index coatings having metal oxide particles are disclosed. Dispersions of metal oxide particles in solvent are also disclosed. These find use in the protection of surface relief structures. In some disclosed embodiments, the coatings or dispersions contain UV-curable resins. The coatings and dispersions find application in the field of security devices and documents and tokens incorporating security devices.

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