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Laminated identification document

US8304061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2007
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A laminated identification document having a plurality of laminate layers and an identification image thereon. The document has a core laminate layer having an upper surface and lower surface, at least one surface of which is printed with a dot matrix pattern and at least one visually opaque or reflective laminate layer bonded to and overlaying the printed surface. Upon pitting the laminate layer portions, the dot matrix pattern printed on the core laminate is expopsed to thereby form the identifying image.A laser markable laminated identification document having a plurality of laminate layers wherein a compatibilizing layer is bonded to adjoining laminate layers, the compatibilizing layer includes an imaging material that can be laser marked.A laminated identification document having a plurality of laminate layers and an identification image thereon, wherein at least one laminate layer is a compatibilizing layer.

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