Holographic imaging
AssigneeDittler Brothers Incorporated
InventorsBenny R. Rich, Jon M. Brawner
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Abstract
A holographic image produced by the impression of a shim onto a metallic ink coating comprising a plurality of metallic particles suspended in a resinous ink binder. A resinous or substantially tactile and nonresilient undercoat can be applied to the substrate also to receive the impression of the shim and to create more distinct holographic imagery. A substantially clear overcoat can also be applied over the metallic ink coating to enhance the reflectivity of the image.
Claims31
An item comprising:
- a. a substrate;
- and
- b. a metallic ink coating, comprising a plurality of metallic particles suspended in a resinous ink binder, applied atop the substrate;
- wherein the ink coating is formed to have an impression that produces a holographic image.
An item comprising:
- a. a substrate;
- b. a metallic ink coating, comprising a plurality of metallic particles suspended in a resinous ink binder, applied atop the substrate;
- and
- c. a substantially clear overcoat applied atop the metallic ink coating;
- wherein the substantially clear overcoat and the metallic ink coating are formed to have an impression that produces a holographic image.
An item comprising:
- a. a substrate;
- b. a metallic ink coating, comprising a plurality of metallic particles suspended in a resinous ink binder, applied atop the substrate;
- and
- c. a substantially clear overcoat applied atop the metallic ink coating;
- wherein the substantially clear overcoat is formed to have an impression that produces a holographic image.
A process for producing a holographic image comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a substrate;
- b. printing a metallic ink, comprising a plurality of metallic particles suspended in a resinous ink binder, atop the substrate;
- and
- c. impressing a holographic shim into the metallic ink.
A card, comprising:
- a. a substrate;
- and
- b. a metallic ink coating comprising a plurality of metallic particles applied on the substrate;
- wherein the metallic ink coating is for receiving an impression that produces a holographic image.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.