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Anti-counterfeiting laminated currency and method of making the same
Assignee: American Bank Note Holographics Inc
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Filing: 1993-05-21
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Granted: 1995-02-28
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Expires: 2013-05-21
Abstract
Abstract The present invention pertains to a method of producing an anti-counterfeiting document or currency which acts and feels like existing paper currencies. The method of the present invention laminates two sheets of currency paper on each side of a thin durable substrate film, thereby forming a durable document which maintains a paper-like feel. The currency of the present invention exhibits unique and powerful anti-counterfeiting features compared to those presently available. The currency of the instant invention also lasts significantly longer than conventional "paper" money.
Inventors
- 👤 Salvatore F. D'Amato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-08 02:33
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/10; B32B7/00; B32B7/02; B32B7/022; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/12; B32B29/00; B32B3/00; B32B3/26; B32B3/266; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B42; B42D; B42D25/00; B42D25/20; B42D25/29; B42D25/30; B42D25/328; B42D25/40; B42D25/45; B42D25/465; B42D25/47; B42D2033/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31971; Y10T428/31993
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of making an anti-counterfeiting document comprising the steps of: forming a flexible thin middle substrate having a first and second surface from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper; forming an optical image on said thin middle substrate; securing a first outer part to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; securing a second outer part to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; and providing at least one aperture in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of making an anti-counterfeiting document comprising the steps of: forming a flexible thin middle substrate having a first and second surface from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper; forming an optical image on said thin middle substrate; securing a first outer part to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; securing a second outer part to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; and providing at least one aperture in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said optical image comprises a hologram.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said optical image comprises a kinegram.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said optical image comprises multiple diffraction grating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said securing steps comprises an introduction of an adhesive layer between said first and second outer parts and said middle substrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of providing apertures is performed after said first and second outer parts are secured to said middle substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as recited in claim 6, wherein the step of providing apertures comprises grinding specific areas of said first and second parts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of providing apertures comprises locating said apertures before said steps of securing said first and second outer parts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said apertures are provided in the outer part on that side of said middle substrate opposite the optical image.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of providing a metalized media on said thin middle substrate, said metalized media having a different appearance in reflected or transmitted light.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of printing on said document.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as recited in claim 11, wherein said step of printing on said document is performed after said first and second outer parts are secured to said middle substrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said substrate comprises a polymer material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as recited in claim 13, wherein said polymer material is plastic.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as recited in claim 1, wherein said substrate comprises a metallic foil.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising: a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper, and comprising an optical image formed thereon; a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; and at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising: a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper, and comprising an optical image formed thereon; a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; and at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said optical image formed on said middle substrate is exposed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16 wherein said optical image comprises a hologram.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16 wherein said optical image comprises a kinegram.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16 wherein said optical image comprises multiple diffraction grating.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16, further comprising adhesive layers between said outer parts and said middle substrate, said adhesive layers securing said outer parts to said middle substrate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16, wherein said at least one aperture is provided in said outer part on that side of said middle substrate opposite said optical image.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16, wherein said substrate comprises a polymer material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 22, wherein said polymer material is plastic.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The anti-counterfeiting document recited in claim 16, wherein said substrate comprises a metallic foil.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
120 words
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising: a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper; a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; wherein a metalized media is provided on said thin middle substrate, said metalized media having a different appearance in reflected or transmitted light; and at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said middle substrate is exposed.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
120 words
An anti-counterfeiting document comprising: a thin middle substrate having a first and second surface, said substrate being formed from a material different from and having a durability greater than paper; a first outer part secured to said first surface of said thin middle substrate, said first outer part being paper; a second outer part secured to said second surface of said thin middle substrate, said second outer part being paper; wherein a metalized media is provided on said thin middle substrate, said metalized media having a different appearance in reflected or transmitted light; and at least one aperture provided in at least one of said first outer part and said second outer part through which said middle substrate is exposed.
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