FIELD: optically changing elements, in particular, optically changing protective elements for protecting bank notes, credit cards, documents or products.
SUBSTANCE: optically changing element contains thin-film layer for creating color change by means of interference, and also an additional layer. Thin film is made in form of partial thin-film element, which covers surface area of additional layer only locally and with creation of a pattern.
EFFECT: high degree of forgery protection of product being protected.
3 cl, 13 dwg
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Dates
2007-10-27—Published
2003-04-17—Filed