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Article having a plurality of optical structures

US9575229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2016
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B30/27
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article has optical structures disposed on a base material element. The optical structures include lenticular lens structures and discrete coloring elements having distinct color regions. The lenticular lens structure has several lens layers. The lenticular lens structure may have any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes. The article has a different appearance when an observer views the article at various angles. The appearance may differ in terms of coloring scheme.

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