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US4773718A
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Holograms embossed into metal surfaces
Assignee: American Bank Note Holographics Inc
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Filing: 1987-12-01
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A product whereby diffraction patterns and holograms directly onto surfaces of metal material, such as aluminum. Products include household aluminum foil with embossed holograms, and aluminum beverage cans with an embossed hologram on its outside.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Weitzen
- 👤 Salvatore F. D'Amato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:21
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03H; G03H1/00; G03H1/02; G03H1/0276; G03H1/028; B; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/30; B42D25/328; B44; B44B; B44B5/00; B44B5/0004; B44B5/0009; B44B5/02; B44B5/028; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/02; B44F7/00; G03H1/0272; G03H1/024; G03H1/0244; G03H2270/00; G03H2270/10; G03H2270/13; G03H2270/20; G03H2270/21; G03H2270/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/906; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12993
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
A product consisting of a length of thin, flexible aluminum foil and a plurality of holograms embossed directly onto one surface thereof along its length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
A product consisting of a length of thin, flexible aluminum foil and a plurality of holograms embossed directly onto one surface thereof along its length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A product comprising an aluminum beverage can and a hologram embossed directly onto an outside surface thereof along its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A product comprising an aluminum beverage can and a hologram embossed directly onto an outside surface thereof along its length.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-09-27 | 1992-03-28 | 1992-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |