Abstract: An identification card having an embedded IC module which is protected against external electric fields and electrostatic charges by means of measures of card technology or measures applied to the IC module itself. The IC module, along with the coupling means necessary for the operation of the module, is completely encased in an electrically conductive layer. The electrically conductive casings can be provided in the form of layers in the construction of the card, or on the IC module itself. The conductive casing according to the invention is well-suited both for opto-electronic and for galvanic data transmission.

Abstract: A multilayer identification card is equipped with an IC module. The module is arranged on a carrier element which is located in a recess in the multilayer card. The card layers bordering the recess bear supporting layers which are thermoresistant in the range of hot laminating temperatures. This prevents the recess from becomming filled up with fluid card material during the hot laminating process, during which the card layers will soften and eventually become fluid. Thus, the IC module can advantageously give way within the recess when the card is bent. Further, the supporting layers have a stabilizing effect on the adjacent card layers and thereby prevent irregularities caused by incorporation of the carrier element from being passed onto the card surface.

Abstract: An identification card having an IC module for the processing of electrical signals. The IC module (9) and the leads (6) and contact surfaces (5,20) necessary for the operation of the module are attached to a separate carrier (7,17) and embedded in the identification card in such a way that the IC module is located in an area (4) of the card having the maximally permitted thickness, whereas the contact surfaces are arranged outside this area. The placement of the IC module in the elevated card area (e.g. the impressing area) allows for a thicker encapsulation of the module and correspondingly better protection against mechanical stress. On the other hand, the area of the carrier element with the contact surfaces is arranged outside the elevated area of the card, for example in the magnetic stripe area (2).

Abstract: A carrier element for IC modules, whereby several leads are arranged on a carrier film, which leads are each connected at one end with a terminal of the module and run into a contact surface at the other end. Whereas the contact surfaces are arranged on the side of the film not touching the module within the periphery of the module, the outer leads are connected with the corresponding terminals of the module through punched out windows in the film. The carrier element thus has a very compact form, the area of which is adapted to the size of the IC module.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer identification card with a transparent protective cover film made of plastic. The film is provided with a steel gravure print relief and affixed by cold adhesion to the basic unit of the identification card so that the steel gravure print remains manually fixable.

Abstract: An identification card protected against external chemical influences of the environment, having blocking layers in its outer areas to prevent plasticizers and other chemical substances which reduce stability and durability from penetrating inside the card. The blocking layers consisting of PETP (polyethylene terephtalate), PE (polyethylene), paper or other chemically resistant materials are located on the surface of the card, preferably in compound films with the construction PVC/blocking layer/PVC, between which the card core bearing the personalization data is laminated in. Thus partial embeddings such as signature stripes, magnetic stripes, photos, etc. can also be provided in the surface layer, the inner PVC layers of the card still being optimally protected by the blocking layers against the negative consequences of the influence of plasticizers, such as fatigue fracture and bending tears.

Abstract: A pump-down stinger assembly method for use with a well-logging tool or well bore perforator suspended from a well-logging cable utilizes a stinger adaptor which releasably attaches a length of well-logging cable to the lower end of the stinger adapter and allows the well-logging cable to be retrieved and pulled upwardly through a plurality of sections of stinger, or tubing.

Abstract: A carrier element suitable for production in large numbers, e.g. for incorporation in identification cards, having an integrated circuit and the connection leads and contacts necessary for the operation of the circuit. The carrier consists of a single or multilayer insulating material, e.g. a film, carrying the circuit contacted with the connection leads in punched out windows. To protect the circuit from mechanical stress the thickness of the film is greater than or at least equal to the thickness of the integrated circuit plus the thickness of the contacted connection leads.

Abstract: An identification card or similar data carrier having an IC module for the processing of electrical signals, whereby the IC module along with its leads and contacts is arranged on a separate carrier element which is embedded in the card. An anchoring element is arranged in the area of the carrier element, which anchoring element extends beyond the edge of the carrier element and is connected with the material of the body of the card. This anchoring element is preferably an integrated component of the carrier element.The anchoring element has high tensile strength relative to the material of the identification card. The connection of the carrier or anchoring element with the material of the identification card can be established by recesses or perforations in the edge of the anchoring element, which are penetrated by the material of the identification card during the laminating process, by appropriate laminating adhesives or by specific designing of the anchoring element.

Abstract: A carrier element for an IC module (integrated circuit) comprising leads which are connected at one end with the corresponding terminals of the module and at the other end have a contact surface. The ends of the leads running into the contact surfaces extend unsupported beyond the edge of the carrier so that they can be bent into the desired position according to the intended purpose of the carrier element. When the leads are bent around the carrier plane towards the back surface of the module and united by using a castable material in a casting the result is a compact carrier element well adapted to the dimensions of the IC module. For the incorporation of the carrier element according to the invention into an identification card the free ends of the leads can be directed through corresponding recesses in the cover film of the card. During lamination of the layers of the identification card the ends of the leads are bent onto the cover film and thus pressed into the film material.

Abstract: A method of producing an identification card having an IC module arranged on a carrier element.The carrier element is inserted into a recess in the card. The card has a multilayer construction and bears a separation layer between at least two card layers in the area intended to take up the carrier element. The card is produced by the usual reliable methods. The recess for the carrier element in the form of a punched or blind hole is created by punching through the edge of the portion of the card to be removed up to the separation layer, and removing the severed plug-like element along with the separation layer from the recess. The carrier element is finally stuck into the recess. The production of the recess in the finished card by means of a punching or cutting device can be carried out completely free of dust and chips.

Abstract: An identification card equipped with an integrated circuit, in which the circuit along with its connection leads is arranged on a carrier element which is embeddedly enclosed by the card on all sides by use of the hot lamination technique. In order to protect the sensitive arrangement, the carrier element is subjected to the full laminating pressure only when one or more layers in the card construction have softened.This is achieved, for example, by providing buffer zones in the card laminate at least in the area of the arrangement in the form of cavities or layers that are easy to deform elastically. The buffer zones protect the arrangement from local pressure peaks in the initial phase of the laminating process. It is also possible to control the laminating pressure as a function of the temperature or the degree of softening of the card layers.

Abstract: An identification card incorporating an integrated circuit (IC) chip for processing electric signals incorporates a separate supporting element for the IC chip. The supporting element is mounted in a window of one corner of the identification card to avoid the principal axis of stress. The chip supporting element and the window are of the same general shape. However, the window is larger than the supporting element to provide a clearance area surrounding the supporting element. Resilient cover sheets are adhesively mounted to the identification card to fix the position of the supporting element within the window and maintain the clearance area surrounding the supporting element. The top cover sheet has a recess which is aligned with a portion of the supporting element to allow access to contacts mounted on that portion of the supporting element to provide electrical connections with the IC chip.

Abstract: An identification card constructed of several film layers is provided with a monochrome or polychrome printed pattern. The printed pattern consists of partially overlapping color layers placed over each other and distributed over the surfaces of the film layers.The resulting printed pattern exhibits shadow effects in incident light which are reversed in transmitted light. A certain spatial effect and definite half-tone grading of the printed pattern can be achieved by the number and arrangement of the various printed layers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting logging or perforating operation in a borehole, particularly a deviated borehole, includes lowering a length of drill pipe having the well-logging tool, or well bore perforator, releasably mounted thereon into the borehole. An extension member, which is also lowered through the drill pipe, is secured to the well-logging tool, or well bore perforator, and releases it from the drill pipe, whereupon the extension member and well-logging tool or well bore perforator are moved through the borehole. The apparatus includes a latching sub mounted to the end of the length of drill pipe, and a latching head releasably mounted within the latching sub for releasably holding a well-logging tool or well bore perforator within the latching sub.

Abstract: A rigid extension member, for use with a well-logging cable in a borehole, has a means for protecting the well-logging cable disposed along the length of, and on the outer surface of, a cylindrical tube. Means for detachably securing the well-logging cable within the protection means is also provided.

Abstract: A laminated multi-layer identification card comprising a plurality of individual layers connected to one another and having at least one outer surface which is directly contactable. At least one additional outer layer is laminated to the outer surface and covers a portion of the outer surface. The outer layer has a surface relief pattern in the form of intaglio printing which is directly accessible. The outer laminated layer may be made of paper and the remaining exposed outer surface not covered by the outer layer may be given a texture similar to that of paper so that the entire surface of the card feels like a paper-rough surface.

Abstract: A hallmark for example for a solid plastic identification card consisting of a plurality of layers is described. The hallmark is formed by means of only partially overlapping color coatings on a monochromatic or monochromatically printed substrate foil. More plastic foils are laminated onto the substrate foil, if desired. Single-layer printed portions of the surface appear bright in transmitted light and dark in incident light; multi-layer printed portions of the surface appear dark in transmitted light and bright in incident light, thus producing a watermark-like effect.

Abstract: A banknote packaging element, process, and separating apparatus utilize a plurality of envelopes for receiving sheet material. The envelopes are arranged in succession and have their undersides separately attached to an auxiliary belt. The auxiliary belt is formed of a continuous tear-off strip formed as an integral part of the envelope and adapted to be separated along perforated lines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of monofilaments for melt-spun synthetic polymers at high speeds. Lower spinning heights than conventional spinning applications are obtained by using the phenomena of natural yarn deflection.