Micro-imagery design integration
US11331937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M3/14
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A security element formed on a substrate having a printing side and a viewing side is provided, the security element including: a first image portion provided on the printing side of the substrate, the first image portion including one or more micro-image elements; a second image portion provided on the printing side and/or the viewing side of the substrate; and a plurality of focussing elements disposed on or in the viewing side of the substrate for observing the one or more micro-image elements; wherein the first image portion and the second image portion are integrated into at least one distinguishable security element when observed from the viewing side of the substrate.
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