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Magnetic metallic safeguarding thread with negative writing

US5354099A · kind A · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1992
Grant dateOct 11, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/915
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a security document, in particular a bank note, identity card or the like having a security element which is provided with characters, patterns, etc., visually readable at least in transmitted light and which is electrically conductive and bears additional substances for machine testing, and to a method for producing such a security element. The security element comprises a transparent film strip that bears negative writing readily capable of visual checking and is additionally provided with electrically conductive and magnetic substances.

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