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Security document

US9878572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References
26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 28, 2010
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB42D25/45
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a security document and method of production thereof. The security document (10) comprises: a polymer substrate (12) having first (14) and second (22) surfaces; a security feature (16) formed in a region of at least one of said first and second surfaces of said polymer substrate; an opacifying layer (18, 24) formed on at least a portion of at least one of said first and second surfaces of said polymer substrate; a printed design formed on at least a portion of said opacifying layer; and wherein said security feature is formed at least prior to said printed design being formed.

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