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Metallised security element

US7907339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2005
Grant dateMar 15, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03H2001/184
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention concerns a security element (11) in the form of a multi-layer film body, a security document having such a security element and a process for the production of such a security element. The film body on a carrier film (10) has a release layer (20), a protective lacquer layer (21), a replication lacquer layer (22) with relief structures (25, 26), a metal layer (23) and an adhesive layer (24). A first relief structure (25) has a depth-to-width ratio of >0.5, whereby the metal layer (23) is more transparent in the region of the first relief structure (25). A second relief structure (26) has a low depth-to-width ratio whereby the metal layer (23) is less transparent or is opaque in the region of the second relief structure (26).

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