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Optically variable device

US9873282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2011
Grant dateJan 23, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D2035/26
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A security element, security device and method of forming a security device wherein the security element includes focusing elements, a first group of image elements, and a second group of image elements, each image element being located in an object plane to be viewable through a focusing element, and being located a distance from the focusing element such that the focal point width of the focusing element in the object plane is substantially equal to the size of the image element or differs from the size of the image element by a predetermined amount.

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