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Metallic materials with embedded luminescent particles

US9567688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12493
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Formation of an authentication element by deposition of a metal layer with embedded particles on a metal substrate, wherein the embedded particles are configured to convert energy from one wavelength to another. The embedded particles may be upconverters, downconverters, or phosphorescent phosphors, which can be detected and measured with analytical equipment when deposited in the metal layer. A metal substrate may include coinage.

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