Method and means for publishing images having coloration and three-dimensional texture
US5201548A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44F11/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of faithfully reproducing a multicolor image having three-dimensional texture utilizes a photomechanically reproduced copy of the image on a carrier substrate which is suitable for embossing and a matrix providing the three-dimensional textured characteristics of the image is used to electrolytically form a female embossing die corresponding to the shape of the matrix whereupon a complemental male embossing die is made by means of which the carrier may be squeezed between the male and female dies to produce a highly accurate copy exhibiting the coloration and fine detail of the image texture. Various end uses are contemplated.
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