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Optical device

US5310222A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03H2270/52
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical security device for use on a security article comprises a number of layers including an optically diffracting layer and an at least partially reflective layer which together generate a first image. A non-optically diffracting second image is provided within the device in association with the first image.

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