Process for printing a metallic security feature on identification cards and cards produced therefrom
US6734887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/35
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal transfer printing process for making identification cards is provided. The process involves printing indicia onto a dye-receptive surface of a card substrate. A metallic dye is applied in precise registration with selected print indicia to form a metallic border along the edges of the indicia. The invention also includes identification cards produced by this process. The process can be used to produce cards such as licenses, employee badges, student cards, bank cards, and the like having unique security features.
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