Optically variable multilayer thin film interference stack on flexible insoluble web
US5084351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31504
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An article adapted to be utilized in the production of optically variable ink comprised of a flexible insoluble web, a release lever formed on the web and an optically variable multilayer thin film interference stack disposed on the release layer and which provides a color shift between two predetermined uniform colors. The interference stack includes an opaque reflective layer which has first and second surfaces and at least one period on each said first and second surfaces to provide the same color shift from each of said first and second surfaces between said two predetermined uniform colors at two different angles of incident light. Each period is comprised of a dielectric layer and a semi-opaque layer.
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