Patents Assigned to Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG
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Patent number: 8932425Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a transfer strip for decorating surfaces, in particular for decorating outer packagings. A transfer strip comprising a strip-like backing film (11), a decorative layer (13) and a release layer (12) arranged between the decorative layer (13) and the backing film is provided. The decorative layer (13) has a multiplicity of identical optically variable decorative elements, which are arranged in first area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip. The decorative layer (13) has second area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip and in which the decorative layer (13) has one or more individualizable layers for providing respectively different machine-readable optical markings.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Norbert Lutz, Walter Kurz, Ludwig Brehm, Hans Peter Bezold
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Publication number: 20150008262Abstract: A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 ?m and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: John Anthony Peters, Christian Schumacher, Ulrich Schindler
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Patent number: 8906491Abstract: Described is a multi-layer body (1), in particular a transfer film, having a replication lacquer layer and a metallic layer which is arranged on the replication lacquer layer and which has a plurality of microscopically fine pattern regions (14m) and a background region (14d) completely surrounding each of the pattern regions (14m), wherein the pattern regions (14m) are arranged in a raster (14r) of the raster width D and the pattern regions are respectively arranged separated from each other at a spacing B by the background region. Also described is a process for the production of such a multi-layer body.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Rene Staub, Walter Kurz
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Patent number: 8848266Abstract: A method for producing a security element (55) and a security element (55) in the form of a multilayered film body having a top side facing the observer. The security element (55) has a volume hologram layer, in which a volume hologram is recorded, which provides a first optically variable information item. The security element (55) has a replication layer, in the surface of which a relief structure providing a second optically variable information item is molded and which is arranged above the volume hologram layer. A partial metallic layer is arranged between the volume hologram layer and the replication layer, wherein the metallic layer is provided in one or a plurality of first zones of the security element and the metallic layer is not provided in one or a plurality of second zones of the security element.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Wayne Robert Tompkin, Norbert Lutz, Markus Burkhardt, Michael Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 8830138Abstract: A multilayer film element and a method for producing the same. The multilayer film element includes a flexible dielectric carrier layer having a layer thickness of less than 800 ?m and has a first electrically conductive layer, in which a first coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in a first region of the film element, and a second electrically conductive layer, in which a second coil-shaped conductor track is shaped in the first region. The dielectric carrier layer is arranged between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and the first and second conductor tracks overlap at least in regions and are coupled to one another to form an antenna structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: John Anthony Peters, Christian Schumacher, Ulrich Schindler
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Publication number: 20140227488Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer element (100), and also to a multilayer element (100) produced by said method. On and/or in a carrier ply (1) a decorative ply (3) is formed. The decorative ply (3) has a first region (8) and a second region (9). Viewed perpendicular to the plane of the carrier ply (1), the decorative ply (3) has in the first region (8) a first transmittance and in the second region (9) a second transmittance greater in comparison to the first transmittance. A layer (5) to be structured and a photoactivatable resist layer are disposed on the first side (11) of the carrier ply (1). On exposure of the resist layer through the decorative ply (3), the decorative ply (3) serves as an exposure mask. The at least one layer (5) to be structured and the resist layer are structured in register to one another by means of structuring operations synchronized with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Ludwig Brehm, Rene Staub
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Publication number: 20140218053Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic film and a touch module produced therefrom. The module is constructed from two conductive layers with an insulation layer in between, as are used in capacitive touch pads and/or touch screens, for example. The problem of connecting the respective x or y sensors across two planes in a cost-effective manner employs foldable sensor planes in the plastic film suitable for mass production. The connections and conductor tracks are concentrated on one plane on a sensor side wherein the sensor planes are arranged on flexible materials. The registering of the two planes relative to each other is simplified via a secure mechanical connection of the two planes via a fold in the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & CO. KGInventors: Andreas Ullmann, Walter Fix, Norbert Laus, Haymo Katschorek
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Publication number: 20140218663Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layered foil body (1) for marking a security document, in particular a banknote. The foil body (1) has at least one color filter layer (2) and at least one change layer (4) with an electrically controllable transmittance and/or an electrically controllable color.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicants: OVD KINEGRAM AG, LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Rainer Stahl, Wayne Robert Tompkin, Harald Walter
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Publication number: 20140205852Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a film element having mutually registered metallic layers (11, 16) and a film element which can be produced by such a process. A first metallic layer (11) provided on a first surface of a flexible single-layer or multi-layer carrier film (10) and a masking layer (13) provided on the second surface of the carrier film (10), opposite to the first surface, are structured in accurate register relationship with each other by means of mutually synchronised structuring procedures. After structuring of the first metallic layer (11) and the masking layer (13) one or more further layers are applied to the first metallic layer (11). Applied to the one or more further layers (15) is a second metallic layer (16) to which a first photoactivatable layer (17) is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Ludwig Brehm, Haymo Katschorek, Norbert Laus
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Publication number: 20140177057Abstract: The invention relates to a film (1) and a process for its production. The film (1) comprises a light-permeable replication lacquer layer (2) with a diffractive relief structure (3) formed in a first side (21) of the replication lacquer layer (2), a light-permeable colour lacquer layer (4), formed only in areas, arranged on the relief structure (3), and a reflective layer (5), formed at least in areas, arranged on the first side (21) of the replication lacquer layer (2). In areas (63) of the film (1) where the colour lacquer layer (4) and the reflective layer (5) overlap, the colour lacquer layer (4) is arranged between the replication lacquer layer (2) and the reflective layer (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Ludwig Brehm, Hans Peter Bezold, Dieter Geim
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Patent number: 8720951Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a film element having mutually registered metallic layers (11, 16) and a film element which can be produced by such a process. A first metallic layer (11) provided on a first surface of a flexible single-layer or multi-layer carrier film (10) and a masking layer (13) provided on the second surface of the carrier film (10), opposite to the first surface, are structured in accurate register relationship with each other by means of mutually synchronized structuring procedures. After structuring of the first metallic layer (11) and the masking layer (13) one or more further layers are applied to the first metallic layer (11). Applied to the one or more further layers (15) is a second metallic layer (16) to which a first photoactivatable layer (17) is applied.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Ludwig Brehm, Haymo Katschorek, Norbert Laus
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Patent number: 8691493Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer element (100), and also to a multilayer element (100) produced by said method. On and/or in a carrier ply (1) a decorative ply (3) is formed. The decorative ply (3) has a first region (8) and a second region (9). Viewed perpendicular to the plane of the carrier ply (1), the decorative ply (3) has in the first region (8) a first transmittance and in the second region (9) a second transmittance greater in comparison to the first transmittance. A layer (5) to be structured and a photoactivatable resist layer are disposed on the first side (11) of the carrier ply (1). On exposure of the resist layer through the decorative ply (3), the decorative ply (3) serves as an exposure mask. The at least one layer (5) to be structured and the resist layer are structured in register to one another by means of structuring operations synchronized with one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Leonhard Kurz & Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Ludwig Brehm, Rene Staub
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Publication number: 20140002873Abstract: A method for producing a security element (55) and a security element (55) in the form of a multilayered film body having a top side facing the observer. The security element (55) has a volume hologram layer, in which a volume hologram is recorded, which provides a first optically variable information item. The security element (55) has a replication layer, in the surface of which a relief structure providing a second optically variable information item is molded and which is arranged above the volume hologram layer. A partial metallic layer is arranged between the volume hologram layer and the replication layer, wherein the metallic layer is provided in one or a plurality of first zones of the security element and the metallic layer is not provided in one or a plurality of second zones of the security element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Wayne Robert Tompkin, Norbert Lutz, Markus Burkhardt, Michael Scharfenberg
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Patent number: 8604907Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-layer flexible film body (6), in particular a label film or packaging film as well as a goods identification system and uses of such a film body. The film body (6) has a carrier layer and a decorative layer system (11) which provides optically recognisable information. A plurality of layers of the decorative layer system form an electronically controlled display element (65), by the activation of which the optically recognisable information becomes visible.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignees: PolyIC GmbH & Co. KG, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Klaus Ludwig, Wolfgang Clemens, Johannes Schad
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Publication number: 20130307186Abstract: The invention relates to a mould (1) for back-injection of a plastic film (4) with molten plastic, and a corresponding process for producing a plastic moulded article in the cavity (11) formed by a first and second mould part (2, 3). The first mould part (2) has a decorating surface zone (21), a clamping surface zone (22) arranged outside of the latter, and a recessed zone (23) arranged at least outside of the decorating surface zone (21). The second mould part (3) has an inlet (31) for the molten plastic and a projecting zone (33). The projecting zone (33) is arranged so that, when the tool is closed, it engages with the recessed zone (23), in order to hold the plastic film (4) arranged between the first mould part (2) and the second mould part (3), lying on the clamping surface zone (22) of the first mould part, in the recessed zone (23) under tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventor: Harald Burger
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Patent number: 8498034Abstract: A method for producing a security element (55) and a security element (55) in the form of a multilayered film body having a top side facing the observer. The security element (55) has a volume hologram layer, in which a volume hologram is recorded, which provides a first optically variable information item. The security element (55) has a replication layer, in the surface of which a relief structure providing a second optically variable information item is molded and which is arranged above the volume hologram layer. A partial metallic layer is arranged between the volume hologram layer and the replication layer, wherein the metallic layer is provided in one or a plurality of first zones of the security element and the metallic layer is not provided in one or a plurality of second zones of the security element.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Wayne Robert Tompkin, Norbert Lutz, Markus Burkhardt, Michael Scharfenberg
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Publication number: 20130191242Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for fit recommending. For example, in some embodiments, a method includes a step of inputting a user item fit corresponding to a user item and target item from a user. The method further includes the step of drawing, using a computing resource, a chain of at least one correlation between the user item fit and a target item fit corresponding to the target item. Further, the method includes the step of generating, using the computing resource, a fit recommendation for the user regarding the target item comprising the target item fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: Dirk H. Daniel, Stephen G. Eneberg
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Publication number: 20130167355Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a transfer strip for decorating surfaces, in particular for decorating outer packagings. A transfer strip comprising a strip-like backing film (11), a decorative layer (13) and a release layer (12) arranged between the decorative layer (13) and the backing film is provided. The decorative layer (13) has a multiplicity of identical optically variable decorative elements, which are arranged in first area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip. The decorative layer (13) has second area regions, which are separate from one another and spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the transfer strip and in which the decorative layer (13) has one or more individualizable layers for providing respectively different machine-readable optical markings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Norbert Lutz, Walter Kurz, Ludwig Brehm, Hans Peter Bezold
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Publication number: 20130154885Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered film element (1) comprising a first component, more particularly an RFID antenna in the form of a multilayered film element, and to a method for fixing a second component on a film element (1) of this type. The film element (1) has a dielectric layer (10) having a front side (10V) and a rear side (10R). The film element (1) has a layer (11, 12) forming a first component, and at least one component contact area (23, 24) arranged on the front side (10V) and connected to the first component. The film element (1) has at least one thermode contact layer (30) which is arranged on the dielectric layer (10) and which, as seen perpendicularly to the dielectric layer (10), is arranged in the region of the at least one component contact area (23, 24). The thermode contact layer (30) has a thermode contact area (32) on a side facing away from the dielectric layer (10), said thermode contact area forming an outer surface of the film element (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Ulrich Schindler, Christian Schumacher, Stefan Mieslinger
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Patent number: 8441403Abstract: A security document (1) in the form of a booklet which has a large number of sheets (11, 12, 13) connected to one another to form the booklet. A first sheet (11) of the security document has a carrier layer (20), an antenna structure (21)—arranged in a first region (41)—for RF communication and an electronic circuit (22)—connected to the antenna structure (21)—with a memory device for storing data, and a communication device—connected to the antenna structure—for communicating data stored in the memory device to a reader via a radio interface by means of the antenna structure (21). A second sheet (13) of the security document has a carrier layer (30) and one or more electrically conductive layers shaped in a second region (43) for the formation of at least one LCR resonant circuit (3).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KGInventors: John Anthony Peters, Ulrich Schindler