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Alberto Argoitia0
Jay M. Holman0
Paul G. Coombs0
Vladimir P. Raksha0
Charles T. Markantes0
Dishuan Chu0
Date of Patent
April 14, 2009
0Patent Application Number
110221060
Date Filed
December 22, 2004
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
Apparatus and related methods align magnetic flakes in a carrier, such as an ink vehicle or a paint vehicle to create optically variable images in a high-speed, linear printing operation. Images can provide security features on high-value documents, such as bank notes. Magnetic flakes in the ink are aligned using magnets in a linear printing operation. Selected orientation of the magnetic pigment flakes can achieve a variety of illusive optical effects that are useful for decorative or security applications.
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