Method for forming a graphic image web
US5457515A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M3/06
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method of forming a graphic image having the appearance of three-dimensionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a preformed lenticular film having a flat side and having a side with lenticules opposite the flat side; and printing an image on the flat side of the lenticular film using web fed printing to produce a graphic image web in which the perceptible image possesses photographically acceptable quality, wherein the image elements are printed on the lenticular film at an angle which corresponds to the pitch of the lenticules of the lenticular film.
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