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Methods of marking and related structures and compositions

US8500895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2007
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C11/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods are disclosed that include directing electromagnetic radiation and/or heat to a structure, the structure including a substrate, a first layer, and a marking composition between the substrate and the first layer. At least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation and/or heat is transmitted through the first layer and the structure is marked.

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