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Process and apparatus for providing identity marks on security documents

US8117964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2005
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M3/14
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An intaglio-printing press for printing security documents comprising a plate cylinder (4) with at least one engraved printing plate (6), an impression cylinder (3), a wiping device (10) and an inking system, (5, 7a-8d); it further comprises a laser marking device with laser marking heads (15) arranged facing said plate cylinder downstream from said wiping device and upstream from the contact zone between said plate cylinder and said impression cylinder.

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