Abstract: The invention relates to a new lottery ticket paper for the manufacture of different kinds of lottery tickets, especially of the "instant lottery ticket" type, and a method of manufacturing said tickets. The lottery ticket paper is characterized in that it comprises a colored, opaque base paper coated on both sides with a composition comprising at least one pigment, a filler, a binder solution, and optionally viscosity regulating agents and some kind of security element. The lottery ticket paper is protected against see-through and various kinds of forgery. It is an environmentally pleasing, nonexpensive and from the production-technical point of view suitable alternative to existing foil-laminated lottery ticket papers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making sheet materials and security paper having partially embedded therein an elongate security element which is at least substantially exposed at one surface of the sheet at a plurality of spaced locations, which method comprises the steps of depositing fibres onto a moving support surface, supplying an elongate security element to overlie rotatable embedment means, which embedment means comprise a plurality of spaced-apart raised portions having recesses therebetween, introducing the security element into the fibres with rotation of the embedment means such that some fibres move into said recesses between the security element and the embedment means so that said security element is covered by fibres, and substantially preventing fibres from penetrating between the raised portions and the overlying security element.

Abstract: A security element that can be embedded in the form of a thread or strip in a security document, in particular a paper of value, is composed of two carrier sheets, each of which bears each of the marking substances allowing for detection of authenticity. The two carrier sheets are put together in such a way that the marking substances to be protected from mechanical abrasion and other external influences come to lie on the inside.The thread not only offers special protection for the marking substances, but can also be embedded in the paper substance easily due to its symmetrical structure and without showing any tendency to curl.

Abstract: Commercially available pigments mixed with fluorescence compound to obtain print stuff mixtures for transfer thereafter to mattes. The print stuff mixtures obtainable thereby are used to print securitY and face-value documents which will be color copier resistant, that is, not be accurately reproducible or replicable by a photocopier. An empirical test is provided which will allow the ordinary skilled printer to determine the best titer of commercially available fluorescence to be used in the ink/pigment mixing scheme.

Abstract: Tickets for concerts, conventions, sports, and like events, have a security feature to assist in preventing counterfeiting. A stretchable security thread is disposed in a piece of paper stock extending so that it intersects, with portions lying on either side of, a line of separation in the piece of paper stock (and/or is parallel to the length of the ticket). The line of separation typically is a perforation. The security thread is a stretchable material, such as polyester, and may have microprinting. When the ticket is detached at the line of separation, the security thread does not initially separate but rather stretches to provide a visual (and tactile) indication between the separated portions of the paper stock before it breaks. Such tickets are produced from a web of material having the security threads, which web is printed, and then cut into sheets for delivery to a customer who then can apply variable printing.

Abstract: This invention relates to the paper-making domain and especially to a forgery-proof safety paper, which includes on its surface and/or in its mass, at least one compound responding to formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 may be either H, OH, or OR,R being a hydrocarbon chain, substituted or not, straight, cyclic or aromatic,with A forming one or more cycles, substituted or not. This invention is particularly applicable to forgery-proof safety papers such as cheques or handwritten documents for payment.

Abstract: A security paper authenticating system comprises, in combination, a security paper carrying both starch and an iodate salt, typically potassium iodate, and an authenticating composition comprising an acidic solution of an iodide salt, typically potassium iodide, the system being such that on applying the authenticating composition to authentic security paper, as by a pen, brush or stamp pad, iodine is generated and a characteristic starch-iodine coloration is produced. The authenticating composition is preferably aqueous or part-aqueous, and is preferably made acidic by means of a weak organic acid such as tartaric acid. The authenticating composition preferably also contains an antioxidant such as ascorbic acid. The invention extends to the paper and the authenticating composition individually.

Abstract: A process for positioning rigid segments into a paper web being formed through a hybrid band and the resulting article of manufacture from this process. The positioning of the rigid segments with uniform predetermined separation between them and their uniform length provide a wavelength for the hybrid band with the consequent advantage for readily detecting its electromagnetic characteristics. The paper web is divided in continuous adjacent sheets that include each one matrix and surrounding margin areas. The web has one or more sheets across. The matrix includes a set of document areas therein that correspond to the resulting bank notes, or document areas, in the preferred application for this invention. Each resulting document area includes one or more rigid segments that is, or are, symmetrically positioned with respect to a longitudinal and central axis across said document areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new lottery ticket paper for the manufacture of different kinds of lottery tickets, especially of the "instant lottery ticket" type, and a method of manufacturing said tickets. The lottery ticket paper is characterized in that it comprises a coloured, opaque base paper coated on both sides with a composition comprising at least one pigment, a filler, a binder solution, and optionally viscosity regulating agents and some kind of security element. The lottery ticket paper is protected against see-through and various kinds of forgery. It is an environmentally pleasing, nonexpensive and from the production-technical point of view suitable alternative to existing foil-laminated lottery ticket papers.

Abstract: A security paper authenticating system comprises, in combination, a security paper carrying both starch and an iodate salt, typically potassium iodate, and an authenticating composition comprising an acidic solution of an iodide salt, typically potassium iodide, the system being such that on applying the authenticating composition to authentic security paper, as by a pen, brush or stamp pad, iodine is generated and a characteristic starch-iodine coloration is produced. The authenticating composition is preferably aqueous or part-aqueous, and is preferably made acidic by means of a weak organic acid such as tartaric acid. The authenticating composition preferably also contains an antioxidant such as ascorbic acid. The invention extends to the paper and the authenticating composition individually.

Abstract: A security paper includes at least two layers of paper each having inner and outer surfaces and predetermined mechanical properties, color and optical density. Authentication indicia is printed on the inner surface of at least one layer. The indicia is formed of a chemically, mechanically and thermally stable medium having a predetermined color, color intensity and optical density. A chemically, mechanically and thermally stable adhesive permanently adheres the inner surfaces of the layers together. The adhesive has a predetermined color and optical density. The color and optical density of the layers, the color, color intensity and optical density of the medium and the color and optical density of the adhesive combine to render the authentication indicia detectable in transmitted light and substantially imperceptible in reflected light.

Abstract: This invention relates to paper-making and in particular to non-fluorescent forgery-proof safety paper which is characterized in that it comprises, on its surface and/or in its mass, a salt of cobalt(II) or (III), at least partially soluble in aqueous phase.

Abstract: A forgery proof safety paper comprises, on its surface and/or in the body of a paper substrate, at least one compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or OH, and R.sub.2 is H, COOH, CHO, COR, COOR or alkyl, R being a substituted or unsubstituted, linear, cyclic or aromatic hydrocarbon chain.

Abstract: A process for preparing a confidential postcard contains dehydrating a starting paper material containing 25 to 45% by weight of fibers of a thermoplastic resin and 55 to 75% by weight of fibers of a natural plant to thereby form a paper layer, heating, during or after drying, the paper layer at a temperature not lower than a softening point of the thermoplastic resin fibers to thereby obtain a paper sheet in which the fibers of the thermoplastic resin retain fiber shape and are entangled with the fibers of the natural plant, inscribing a statement to be kept confidential on the paper sheet, superposing the paper sheet to conceal the statement and attaching provisionally the superposed paper sheet by heating under pressure at a temperature not lower than a softening point of the thermoplastic resin fibers to obtain the confidential postcard. The confidential postcard is capable of being peeled off with the statement on the paper sheet being left intact.

Abstract: A method of detecting counterfeit paper currency includes applying a test solution having an initial color to an area of a paper currency to be tested. After waiting for a predetermined time period, the color of the test area is compared with a predetermined standard to determine if a reaction has taken place, whereby on the application of the test solution to a counterfeit paper currency the net result will be a color change from its initial color to a black coloration and for a genuine paper currency there will be no immediate change in its initial color.

Abstract: An initially colorless, chemically sensitive protective ink which can be readily printed or applied onto a document substrate and which reacts upon contact with an oxidizing agent to form a noticeable color change is provided. The protective ink, when printed onto a document, resists leaching by water for an extended period of time, both before and after contact with oxidizing agents, and provides visible evidence of any attempted tampering. The leach-resistant ink includes a colorless material which becomes colored upon contact with an oxidizing agent and a complexing agent which reacts to form a complex with the colorless material. A fixing agent which promotes insolubilization and fixing of the complex to the document substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A hybrid band that includes rigid segments into a paper web being formed in a paper manufacturing process. The band includes a carrier that has an adhesive surface for mounting the rigid segments thereon and spacing filler material between contiguous rigid segments for keep them in place. A jacket is formed over the combination that comprises the carrier, segments and filler material. The resulting hybrid band is prestretched prior to its insertion in a paper web being formed in order to compensate for the subsequent shrinkage of the paper web thereby accomplishing the proper and exact positioning of the segments on said paper web.

Abstract: A document system having improved image security for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successful alteration of information printed on a document includes a detectable substance is released from ruptured microcapsules onto the document in image areas. The substance that penetrates through the document to form a confirming image on the reverse surface. Another detectable substance of lesser penetrating ability simultaneously may be released onto the document in the image areas. Spreading of the first substance outside the boundaries of the image area created by the second substance may produce a halo effect around the image area. Documents as treated by the methods are disclosed, as well as articles comprising a document to be treated in contact with a sheet coated with the detectable substance. The first substance is microencapsulated, the second substance may or may not be microencapsulated.

Abstract: A process for inserting rigid segments into a paper web being formed in a paper manufacturing process that includes the use of a paper forming screen roll, including the steps of cutting segments from a continuous rigid wire material and placing the rigid segments on a continuous strip of an adhesive carrier and placing elastic filler between the rigid segments placed on the carrier, forming a continuous elastic jacket covering the rigid segments and the filler means thereby forming a hybrid band. Through tensioning, the hybrid band is pre-stressed before feeding the pre-stressed hybrid band to the paper forming screen roll, sensing the position of the hybrid band on the paper forming screen roll, sensing the position of the hybrid band on the paper web, and regulating and controlling the positioning of the hybrid band through the adjustment of the tensioning in accordance with the position of the hybrid band in the paper web.

Abstract: A metallized plastic strip containing security indicia is incorporated within within currency paper to deter counterfeiting. The plastic strip is made difficult to detect under reflected light by selective pigmentation to match the currency inks. The presence of the security indicia is verified by detection under transmitted light.

Abstract: In the method for the manufacture of a paper pulp for currency use from a stock comprising textile fibers, the operations of boiling, bleaching, chopping, breaking, cutting and washing of the textile fibers are performed in at least one treatment machine (10, 40) of the type having two co-rotating screws, in a plurality of phases taking place successively and continuously. The operations include a phase of feeding and mixing the stock with water, at least oen compression phase, at least one phase of shearing of the textile fibers, at least one phase of treatment of introduction of boiling and bleaching reagents, at least one phase of washing of the bleached pulp by introduction of washing water, and a phase of transferring and evacuating the bleached and washed pulp.

Abstract: A process for making a paper product that includes both means for preventing images from being copied from the paper product by use of a xerographic photocopier; and means for enabling detection of the paper product when the paper product is transported through an interrogation zone of an article surveillance system.

Abstract: Methods for preventing or reducing the likelihood of successful alteration of information printed on a document, wherein a detectable substance is released from ruptured microcapsules onto the document in image areas. The substance penetrates through the document to form a confirming image on the reverse surface. Another detectable substance of lesser penetrating ability simultaneously may be released onto the document in the image areas. Spreading of the first substance outside the boundaries of the image area created by the second substance may produce a halo effect around the image area. Documents as treated by the methods are disclosed, as well as articles comprising a document to be treated in contact with a sheet coated with the detectable substance. The first substance is microencapsulated, the second substance may or may not be microencapsulated.

Abstract: A method of testing security papers with respect to the positions of a safety thread and water marks to detect errors in the paper is performed by a linewise scanning of a finished paper web. The web has at least two point like measuring marks inserted into it in addition to the water marks, whereby impulses which are originated from these measuring marks are evaluated and the sheet width and the sheet distortion are calculated by comparing the x-y positions of the individual measuring marks with each other. The measuring marks are sharpe edged and rich in contrast. The given edge impulse is evaluated.

Abstract: Paper embodying for purposes of identification one or more pigments, inconspicuous in daylight but visible on inspection in darkened surroundings or after illumination at predetermined wavelength from an artificial source, wherein the pigment is in the form of granules which are of 30 to 500 microns particle size and, to secure contrast between the pigment and background in said inspection, are essentially free of finer particles.

Abstract: Security devices in the form of metalized plastic films are incorporated within a security paper such as banknotes and other valuable documents during the papermaking process for viewing solely by means of transmitted light. The devices comprise printing of extreme fine line clarity and high opacity such that legibility is possible by means of transmitted light while remaining completely indiscernable under reflected light.

Abstract: This invention relates to an unfalsifiable safety paper comprising on its surface and/or in its mass, at least one compound responding to formula: ##STR1## in which: R corresponds to hydrogen, to an alkyl group of C.sub.1 to C.sub.8, substituted or not, to a non-substituted, N-substituted or N,N-substituted amine group, to NO.sub.2, to a halogen;n is equal to 0 or 1.The invention is applicable to handwritten pieces for payment.

Abstract: A material (1) in the form of sheets or a web is provided with a watermarklike pattern (12) in the form of a text, figure or similar identification mark visible or displayable in transmitted light by means of relieflike mechanical working off of material, for example grinding, milling etc., corresponding to the desired pattern (12).

Abstract: The paper according to the invention contains a non-fluorescent means against chemical falsification, reacting to the oxidizing agent/reducing agent couple. The paper according to the invention contains iron(III) and a product giving a complex colored with iron(II). Any attempt to falsify by chemical means provokes the reduction of the iron(III) into iron(II) immediately followed by the formation of the colored complex. According to the invention, the complexing agent is preferably 2,2-bipyridyl. Another complexing agent is orthophenantroline.

Abstract: Security features for authentification of currency paper are incorporated within the paper during the paper making process. Various codes are incorporated within the paper for viewing by means of transmitted light. In one embodiment the identifying indicia is microprinted on thin strips of a carrier material which dissolves during the dewatering and drying stage of the paper making process. The microprinted indicia remains intact and is readable by means of transmitted light yet is neither legible nor reproductible with reflected light.

Abstract: This invention relates to a security paper document incorporating counterfeit deterrent, optical variable devices that display their optically active properties in reflectance when there are changes in the angle of incodent light with respect to the eye of the viewer. The devices are applied by means of a carrier paper and a base web format during the papermaking process. An embedment roll presses the device within the base web while the base web fibers are unconsolidated and pliable.

Abstract: Confidential information is printed, typed or otherwise applied to paper with a color having a reflection spectral response or less than about 10% for light with a wave-length below about 600 millimicrons. The color is sufficiently contrasting with the information to enable the information to be read by the human eye when the document is viewed under white light, but the document cannot be successfully photocopied.

Abstract: A security with a paper substrate which exhibits identifying marks in the form of color patterns. The color patterns are arranged in the substance of the paper substrate in such a manner that the normal structure of the fibres in the substance of the paper layer is not disturbed by the color patterns. In the manufacture of the security, the color pattern is sprayed on to the not yet completely finished non-woven fibre during the formation of the paper sheet, and is preferably sprayed on to a non-woven fibre which is then united to a second non-woven fibre.

Abstract: A check paper is being described which is protected against falsifications and forgeries.Crushable micro capsules are being embedded in check paper which contain on one hand a leuco ink and on the other hand a color acceptor. The color acceptor can also be stored in the body of the paper without the use of micro capsules. The leuco ink and the color acceptor react together under color development or color changes if the micro capsules burst through imprinting or other local pressure application to the paper surface. Thus, a character written on the paper surface becomes visible within the body of the paper and cannot be forged anymore.

Abstract: Forgery-proof paper, which exhibits a distinct coloration when treated with an oxidizing agent and, if appropriate, a reducing agent, contains, as the reagent, a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents N or C,B represents NR, O or S,R represents hydrogen or alkyl,X and Y represent hydrogen or customary substituents andn and m represent the numbers 1 or 2.

Abstract: A sheet material such as paper is provided during manufacture with an elongate element partially disposed within the thickness of the paper sheet but exposed at spaced locations one one side of the sheet. The paper may be used in making security documents such as banknotes and checks.

Abstract: A method of forming a paper comprises depositing paper fibres onto a support surface from a furnish by drainage, laying a strip having fibre deposition blocking regions and fibre deposition permitting regions onto the deposited fibres and continuing deposition to form a paper having the strip partially embedded in the paper and partially exposed.

Abstract: Security papers with luminescing authenticity characteristics built in or printed thereon which absorb in the visible region of the optical spectrum but in the infrared have a transparent region in which the luminophore also emits. By the absorption in the visible undesired parasitic emissions are suppressed which would make the luminophore visually evident on corresponding excitation. For testing the authenticity of the document the emission is investigated in the infrared. Suitable luminophores are rare earth metal luminophores in suitable host lattices, particularly in ferrite lattices or garnet lattices, which contain transition metal ions as absorbing elements.

Abstract: Security paper with authenticity characteristics embodied therein or printed thereon which are both ferrimagnetic and also only slightly absorbed in the infrared spectral region.The presence of both properties at the same position on the security paper is tested, wherein both tests can preferably be carried out simultaneously. Materials which show this rare combination of properties are some ferrites, ferrimagnetic garnet compounds and the so-called green ferromagnetic compounds.

Abstract: A security device is integrally combined with the fibres of the paper in a paper-making process. A carrier web of water-dispersible fibres carrying the security element is brought into contact with the paper stock during the paper-making process. The carrier web becomes rapidly dispersed upon contact with the wet stock leaving the security element firmly attached to the paper fibres in the stock. In one embodiment, the security element comprises a plastic diffraction grating structure. In a further embodiment, the carrier web comprises an open porous structure for enhancing intermixing with the paper stock.

Abstract: A composition capable of forming colored complexes with transition metal salts is provided which comprises an aromatic substituted hydrazone carried in an organic cosolvent vehicle. When employed in the art of carbonless paper the aromatic substituted hydrazone and the transition metal salt complex to form yellow colored images. The invention provides means for producing dark, black, neutral images by the reaction of the aromatic substituted hydrazones and conventional dithiooxamide complexing compounds, both carried in an organic cosolvent vehicle, with transition metal salts.

Abstract: Security paper which immediately reveals an attempt to alter handwriting thereon by the use of an alkaline ink remover and which is characterized by the incorporation therein of a pyrenesulphonic acid or a metal salt thereof, particularly an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt.Security paper incorporating such an acid or salt exhibits a fluorescent coloration when contacted with an alkaline ink remover.

Abstract: Stable test strips for the detection of components in liquids, for example blood, ketone bodies and nitrates in urine, includes two indicator layers one of which is a water-soluble paper.

Abstract: Paper for use in the production of security documents incorporates planchettes which have incorporated therein or applied thereto a substance which is capable of taking part in a color-forming reaction. A second substance which is capable of taking part in a different color-forming reaction may be incorporated in other planchettes. When a reagent or reagents is or are applied to the security document to verify the authenticity of the document the substances change color by the color-forming reactions.Examples of security documents which may be made from such paper are bank cheques, travellers' cheques and other negotiable documents convertible to cash.