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US 2023/0219361 A1Published application
Apparatuses and methods for printed security features
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsRobert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Abstract
A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.
Claims20
A card comprising:
- a base;
- an image provided on the base;
- an image-wise security feature provided on the base in a different layer than the image, wherein the image-wise security feature is substantially transparent and includes a graphic that represents content of the image, the image-wise security feature providing a visual effect that is distinct and distinguishable from the image;
- and
- a protective top coat that is substantially transparent and applied over at least the image such that the image is disposed between the protective top coat and the base.
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A dye sheet for printing to a card, the dye-sheet comprising:
- a substrate;
- plural dye diffusion panels disposed above the substrate;
- a black mass transfer panel;
- a substantially clear mass transfer panel capable of being printed image-wise, the substantially clear mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate;
- and
- a protective mass transfer panel configured to provide a top coat protecting a printed image, the mass transfer panel disposed above the substrate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.