Abstract: A technique and apparatus for printing that includes the formation of a hologram, or other type of diffraction pattern, directly on a desired end product of paper, or other sheet material. The hologram, or other diffraction pattern, is formed by casting a surface relief pattern directly onto the sheet material in a limited area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 1989
Date of Patent:
April 2, 1991
Assignee:
American Bank Note Holographics, Inc.
Inventors:
Salvatore F. D'Amato, Peter Sorbo, Richard E. Dunning