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Method for manufacturing a printed smart card with a visual relief effect

US7455235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M7/0027
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for producing a printed smart card. The process includes applying a metallic ink on a first surface of a core of the smart card and coating only a portion of the metallic ink with a varnish. The process further includes laminating an overlay layer on the first surface after the applying the metallic ink and coating only the portion of the metallic layer with the varnish.

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