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Solvent and/or pressure sensitive security document

US5209515A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 1991
Grant dateMay 11, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/916
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A document is provided having a solvent sensitive and/or pressure sensitive ink printed thereon which reacts to the application of a solvent and/or pressure to form a visible stain or image. The ink includes a first composition of solvent soluble, water insoluble dye particles, a binder, and optionally, an opacifier. Alternatively, the first composition may be combined with a second composition which includes an encapsulated solvent and optionally a stilting material. The first and second compositions may be printed on the document in separate steps or printed together as a self-contained composition. The ink may be printed on the entire surface of the document or only on selected areas thereof.

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