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Identification card bearing latent image perceptible in the presence of background light

US4420174A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1981
Grant dateDec 13, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D25/47
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A latent image identification card has a translucent base with a multiplicity of engraved scores extending through a generally opaque top layer into the base layer whereby a "negative" image appears when the background light is below a determinable value and a latent, "positive" image appears when the background light passing through the translucent base is above the determinable value.

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