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Optical structure, in particular for a security document and/or a document of value

US8439402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2006
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D2035/20
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An optical structure comprising first and second opposite outside faces, at least a first interface comprising a first screen of microreliefs and arranged in such a manner that travel through the first interface from the first outside face towards the second outside face, passes from a first medium having a first refractive index to a second medium having a second refractive index that is greater than the first, and at least one second interface comprising a second screen of microreliefs and arranged in such a manner that travel through the second interface from the first outside face towards the second outside face, passes from a third medium having a third refractive index to a fourth medium having a fourth refractive index less than the third.

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