Abstract: An improved laser printer or photocopier toner for authentication is made by mixing conventional toner particles with submicron ultraviolet sensitive particles that exhibit detectable characteristics in response to ultraviolet radiation. A document printed using the improved toner can be authenticated using a UV scanner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 23, 1993
Date of Patent:
February 3, 1998
Assignees:
Daniel Marinello, Louis Liang, Angstrom Technologies
Inventors:
Daniel Marinello, Louis Liang, William G. McGinness