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Security element for a valuable document, method for producing same and valuable document that comprises it

US11472217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2019
Grant dateOct 18, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/1861
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a security element (1) for a valuable document, which comprises an array (R) of at least two contiguous or adjacent lines (2, 2′, 2″), at least one of these lines (2) being raised and having two opposing and at least partially inclined sides (20, 21) that each originate along one of the longitudinal and opposing edges (200, 210) of the line (2), characterised by the fact that the two opposing inclined flanks (20, 21) meet at a single, uninterrupted, sinuous junction area (22), that extends in the longitudinal direction of the line (2), the sides (20, 21) having no discontinuities or interruptions at least in the longitudinal direction.

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