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Optically variable security element

US12296613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GIESECKE+DEVRIENT CURRENCY TECHNOLOGY GMBH · DE

Inventors

Moritz HOFER · Munich, DE
Christian Fuhse · Otterfing, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 4, 2022
Grant date	May 13, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 4, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB42D25/373
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An optically variable security element has a motif region. A plurality of differently oriented facets are arranged in the motif region. A pattern includes visible pattern elements is visible in the motif region to a viewer at least at a first viewing angle. The visible pattern elements are designed differently to portray a motif to the viewer. The motif is a three-dimensional motif. The pattern elements are designed differently such that they portray a perspective of the three-dimensional motif to the viewer.

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