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Security device with a zero-order diffractive microstructure

US8824032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2013
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A security device including a zero order diffractive microstructure buried within a substrate. One or more optical structures, such as microlenses, may be formed on a surface of the substrate. The optical structures modify the optical characteristics of the zero order diffractive microstructure. Various alternatives or additional optical structures and methods of producing the security device are described in additional embodiments.

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