Abstract: The top label is equipped with an inscription in the form of a barcode and a model number. A recess, which continues in two channels also implemented in the bottom label, is provided in the bottom label where the gas exchange opening is located when the label is used as intended. The top label covers the channel system. The channels discharge into the surroundings at the label edge, so that two gas passage openings are defined by the intersection region between label contour and the contours of the channel system. Liquid may drain out of the channel system in many different spatial orientations of the housing which the label is stuck onto as intended. A gas permeable membrane may advantageously be positioned in the region of the recess and extending somewhat over it. The membrane may also extend over the entire bottom of the label.

Abstract: A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web except for a clear area disposed near one end of the laminated lidstock; a first die cut disposed in the substrate film; a second die cut disposed in the support web; a pull tab; and a tamper evidence device including an end portion of the support web, defined by a first end, a first side edge, and a second side edge of the package made from the laminated lidstock, and the second die cut, capable of indicating tampering of the package upon removal of the tamper evidence device from the support web; wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device.

Abstract: A method and system for determining whether a first one of a plurality of labels on a roll of label stock is a full label. The method includes sensing a leading edge of the roll of label stock, sensing a location of a first one of a plurality of indicator marks that are printed on the back side of the roll of label stock, sensing a location of a second one of the plurality of indicator marks, sensing a location of one of a plurality of top of form marks that are printed on the back side of the roll of label stock. The method further includes determining whether the first one of the plurality of labels is a full label based on the leading edge of the roll of label stock, the location of the first one of the plurality of indicator marks, the location of the second one of the plurality of indicator marks, and the location of the one of the plurality of top of form marks.

Abstract: A method of introducing discontinuities to an adhesive coated region of a substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a web having upper and lower edges; (b) excising a portion of the web creating open sections interposed between retained sections connected to carrier sections, each including the upper or lower edge of the web to yield a patterned web; (c) perforating the patterned web such that the perforations span from one open section to the next open section to yield a perforated web; (d) contacting the perforated web to the adhesive coated region of the substrate; and (e) removing the carrier sections at the perforations leaving the retained sections on the substrate.

Abstract: A label intended to be applied to an article, and in particular to an item of cosmetic product packaging. The label includes a substrate having a first face which is covered, at least in part, by a first printing. A second face of the substrate is intended to be adhesive-bonded to the article. At least one first zone of the second face is covered by a first adhesive layer intended to hold the label in place on the article permanently. At least one second zone of the second face is covered by a second adhesive layer, different from the first one, with the second adhesive layer being such that the second zone is able to be unstuck from the article. The substrate also includes a second printing arranged so that, when the article is not transparent, the second printing is visible only when the second zone is unstuck from the article.

Abstract: A tape-type magnet including a soft magnetic substrate which is a thin strip or tape with magnetic attraction. A first adhesive layer is uniformly laid on one face of the magnetic substrate. A releasable facial layer is bonded with the other face of the magnetic substrate via a second adhesive layer. The adhesion provided by the second adhesive layer is greater than an adhesion provided by the first adhesive layer, whereby the releasable facial layer is releasable from the first adhesive layer. The magnetic substrate is wound into a roll with the second adhesive layer serving as an outer face and the first adhesive serving as an outer face and the first adhesive layer serving as an inner face. An outermost end of the magnetic substrate can be easily unwound and tore off into a segment.

Abstract: A dye migration-resistant heat transfer label for application to various fabrics includes a carrier web, a release coat applied to the carrier web and a composition including ink(s) and/or adhesive applied to the release coat. Inks and/or adhesive containing nanoclay are printed and dried to form a storable film on the carrier web. The composition is heat transferred to the fabric and the carrier web is removed. A method for making the label and a method for marking an item are also disclosed.

Abstract: A twin adhesive tape has a release substrate, an adhesive layer adhesively and detachably attached to the release substrate. The adhesive layer has a lower adhesive layer, a printing substrate securely attached to the lower adhesive layer, a layer of plastic printing ink printed on the printing substrate, and an upper adhesive layer securely attached to the layer of plastic printing ink. The twin adhesive tape is thin yet strong enough, and able to use with a hand-held tape box.

Abstract: A self-expiring label system is provided that includes a label, a backing sheet, an adhesive, and a migrating ink pattern. The adhesive removably secures a bottom label surface to a top sheet surface. The migrating ink pattern is on a bottom sheet surface. The lines of weakness define a second portion of the backing sheet around the migrating ink pattern and at least one of the lines is a cut line that defines a starting point for peeling the label away from the backing sheet in a removal direction. The second portion remains adhered to the label by separation from the backing sheet along the lines of weakness upon peeling the label away from the backing sheet in the removal direction when a user simultaneously grasps a top label surface of the first portion and the bottom sheet surface of the second portion through the cut line.

Abstract: Printing stock for use in making a sign that includes a face sheet and a backing sheet. The sign is formed, for example, by overlapping a plurality of face sub-sheets of the printing stock, with the face sub-sheets arranged in a pattern to form a desired image of the sign. The face sheet includes a printing surface for receiving ink and an adhesive surface for receiving the backing sheet. The face sheet includes a face cut forming a margin and the face sub-sheet such that at least a portion of the margin is separable from the face sub-sheet. The backing sheet may include a backing cut forming a border and a backing sub-sheet such that at least a portion of the border is separable from the backing sub-sheet so that at least a portion of the adhesive surface of the face sheet is exposable.

Abstract: A kit for creating a decorative overlay for applying to a surface, including a sheet of a flexible material constructed from a first layer with an adhesive underside and a second backing layer. A plurality of score lines are formed in the first layer and, upon removal of a plurality of subset portions from the surface layer which are bounded by score lines, reveals a decorative pattern. A temporary covering is applied over a finished (front) surface of the first layer and, subsequently, the adhesive backing layer is removed exposing the adhesive underside. The adhesive pattern, supported by the temporary covering, is then applied over the desired surface and the temporary sheet is removed leaving in place the adhesively applied decorative pattern.

Abstract: The double-sided adhesive sheet (500) includes first, second, third and fourth peel sheets (510,520,530,540), and a sheet body 501. Each peel sheet has first, second, third and fourth affixing portion (511,521,531,541) affixed to the surface of the sheet body, and first, second, third and fourth peeling portion (512,522,532,542) not affixed to said surface. A boundary between the first affixing portion and the second affixing portion on the upper surface intersects a boundary between the third affixing portion and the fourth affixing portion on the lower surface. Owing to this structure, the peel sheets can be easily peeled off from the body.

Abstract: A ribbed roof T-joint or butt joint patch is provided for application to intersecting and overlapping portions of a single ply membrane of different heights. When applied to the joint formed by the intersecting and overlapping membranes, the ribbed joint patch having an adhesive layer conforms to the void formed by the joint and assures a water tight seal. A method of making a roof joint patch and a method of applying a ribbed joint patch to a void formed by intersecting and overlapping membranes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective cover system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a multi-layer protective cover system configured to be disposed over a transparent object. Particular embodiments relate to incorporating the system with electronic devices and articles of eyewear that include transparent objects such as display screens and lenses respectively. Each layer of the system includes a transparent member, an adhesion system, and a removal system. The transparent member is shaped to two dimensionally conform or exceed the dimensions of an exposed outer surface of the transparent object. The adhesion system removably couples the transparent member to the transparent object in a manner that does not significantly affect the transparency of the combination. The removal system allows individual layers to be removed without substantially affecting the remaining layers or the transparency of the system.

Abstract: A bulletin board is made by assembling a board with a compressible material that is covered with a t-shirt material having ornamental markings for a school. Ribbons are placed across the t-shirt material and held in place with fasteners and a sculptural piece associated with the school is placed over the ribbons to secure the ribbons to the board.

Abstract: A stacked pad of large adhesive tape sheets containing a plurality of superimposed tape sheets formed from a substrate with an area of differential release, which extends less than the full length and width of the substrate. The second major surface of the substrate includes a layer of an adhesive. Sequential tape sheets in the pad are configured and arranged with the area of differential release alternating between first and second corners of the sheets with the adhesive layer of each tape sheet is releasably adhered to an adjacent tape sheet at a higher adhesion level, except for the area of differential release which adheres to an adjacent tape sheet at a lower adhesion level.

Abstract: Articles for applying color on a surface comprise a sheet of dry color component and an adhesive on one surface of the sheet of dry color component. In one embodiment, the article is free of a releasable liner and a carrier sheet. In another embodiment, the sheet of dry color component and adhesive have a combined thickness of about 3 mils or less. Methods for providing a substantially permanent color effect on an architectural surface comprise applying dry color component to the architectural surface.

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional microstructure on a flat surface of a support, comprising the application of a first flat and uniform layer of silicone on said surface of support and the application on the first layer of silicone of a second three dimensionally microstructured layer of silicone, said first layer and second layer of silicone become integrally connected to thus form a common three-dimensional microstructure ensuring anti-adhesive properties distributed regularly on the surface of the support, so that any flexible surface of substrate, in particular a surface of adhesive deposited on said layers of silicone will be microstructured by inverse replication of the three-dimensional microstructure formed by the two layers of silicone, where said layers of silicone are fixed by hardening by heating or by exposure to an ultraviolet or electronic radiation, or a combination thereof, applications thereof and films, notably self-adhesive films, such as those microstructured by said method.

Abstract: A decorative sheet comprising a substrate layer and a scratch resistant layer comprising a clear resin layer and hard particles dispersed in the clear resin layer, wherein the average particle diameter of the hard particles is larger than a thickness of the clear resin layer, the amount of the hard particle is 30 parts by mass to 400 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the clear resin layer, and the area ratio of the hard particles which protrude at least 3 micrometers from the outer surface of the clear resin layer is 10% to 80% of the scratch resistant layer is provided.

Abstract: An article of manufacture of removable segments, labels, coupons, and the like, as for identification, rewards and inventory control, which includes a support substrate film (17) structure having one or more selectively-pattern-treated (16) laminae for adhesively, but cleanly releasably, securing the segments, coupons and labels to the support structure (17).

Abstract: A label roll includes a web having front and back surfaces wound in a roll. The back surface includes adhesive patches aligned in a column along the running axis of the web. The front surface includes a release strip behind the column of patches and laminated thereto in successive layers in the roll.

Abstract: A heat transfer label, a method of manufacturing a heat transfer label and a method of labeling untreated or minimally treated polyethylene, polypropylene polymers and polyethylene-polypropylene copolymer containers and sheets that are at room temperature or heated up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, entail providing a heat transfer label that includes a support portion and a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to the article upon application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The transfer portion comprises a single or multiple color design. The transfer portion then is transferred from the support portion to the article.

Abstract: Provided are a tape, apparatus, and method that relate generally to a single layer adhesive which functions as a dicing tape and also as a die attach adhesive for dicing thinned wafers and subsequent die attach operations of the diced chips in semiconductor device fabrication. The tape, apparatus, and method include a backing with a surface modification that includes a pattern.

Abstract: This invention relates to color changing tape, label, card and game intermediates for evidence of use, concealing proprietary information or gaming or promotional information until the intermediate is separated. The intermediate includes a substrate of clear or transparent or colored translucent polymeric film or translucent paper combined with judiciously selected cleanly separable translucent colored coatings in intimate contact to form one translucent color that leave no residue when separated.

Abstract: A solder paste composition used in a solder precoating method of forming solder bumps by forming a dam around electrodes on a substrate, filling a solder paste composition on the electrodes within opening parts surrounded by the dam, and heating the solder paste composition filled, so that solder is adhered to the surfaces of the electrodes. The solder paste composition contains solder powder, which is of a particle size distribution in which particles having a particle size of below 10 ?m are present 16% or more, and a sum of the particles having a particle size of below 10 ?m and particles having a particle size of 10 ?m or more and below 20 ?m is 90% or more. This enables to suppress occurrence of bump defects, and form solder bumps of a uniform height with a high yield by a solder precoating method using the dam.

Abstract: A large laminated structure includes a surface material, an ink layer, an adhesive layer and a release paper layer. The surface material has a bottom surface. The ink layer is disposed on the bottom surface in a predetermined pattern. The adhesive layer has a first planar surface and a second planar surface corresponding to each other. The adhesive layer has a plurality of channels connecting the first planar surface and the second planar surface. The first planar surface leans against and covers the bottom surface and the ink layer. The release paper layer is connected with the second planar surface. When the adhesive layer is attached to an attaching member, the gas between the adhesive layer and the attaching member may enter the channels of the adhesive layer such that the gas will not be trapped between the adhesive layer and the attaching member, thereby increasing the beauty of the attaching structure.

Abstract: One reading sensor is used to read identification mark information, to decide whether a product is genuine. Identification marks each having sensitivity adjustment for the reading sensor and specific mark information are printed on a sheet of release coated paper. The sensitivity adjustment for the reading sensor is performed by utilizing information on a density acquired by reading the identification mark. By combining pieces of density information on a plurality of marks that constitutes the identification mark, mark information is generated. This mark information is checked against saved mark information. In this case, by utilizing the identification mark in which the plurality of identical marks are sequentially shifted in a traveling direction, even a reading sensor constituted of a single light-emitting element and a single photoreceptor element can acquire the mark information on the identification marks.

Abstract: A label badge sheet construction including a facestock sheet releasably adhered to a liner sheet. A weakened separation line in the facestock sheet defines at least one label. After the sheet construction has been passed through a printer or copier and desired indicia printed on the at least one label the printed label can be removed to be used as a visitor's badge or the like. Preferably, first and second labels are formed with a fold line separating them, and a weakened separation line through the liner sheet forms a liner panel which is adhered to the back of the first label. With the first and second labels and the liner panel removed as a label assembly and the labels folded on the fold line, through-holes through the first and second labels and the liner panel are aligned. A lanyard or clip can be passed through the aligned through-holes. The liner panel thereby reinforces the through-holes.

Abstract: A memo pad includes a stack of memo sheets, each memo sheet including an inscribing portion, a pair of supporting portions, a pair of adhering portions, and a pair of adhesive layers. The adhesive layers are applied to the bottom side of the adhering portions such that an upper one of the memo sheets is adhered releasably to a lower one in the stack. When a memo sheet is removed from the memo pad, and the adhesive layers are used to attach the adhering portions to a supporting surface, the supporting portions are disposed to support the inscribing portion such that the inscribing portion is raised relative to the supporting surface, thereby configuring the memo sheet to present a three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A temporary tattoo for concealing and for blocking a permanent tattoo or other imperfections on an individual's skin includes a white opaque neutralizer base that effectively prevents read through of the underlying marking. The temporary tattoo includes at least one pigmented layer disposed on top of the white opaque neutralized base that is intended to meter the individual's skin tone and/or pigment. The temporary tattoo also includes one or more reintroduction layers disposed between the neutralized base and the at least are pigmented layer.

Abstract: A color-coded bottle cap cover used to identify the contents and/or ownership of a bottle comprises a peripheral band and an upper lip, such that the bottle cap cover is visible on both the top and side surfaces of the bottle cap.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet (10) for use in affixing a badge to a garment comprises a plurality of cutouts (18, 20, 22, 24), each cutout having a shape (19, 21, 23, 25) that approximately matches a shape of a badge.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet S includes a first sheet S1 having a first sheet base 10 of which one surface is formed as a printable surface 10A to be printed with mirror letters 10a, a first pseudo-adhesive layer 11 and a first adhesive layer 12 which are laminated on the other surface; and a second sheet S2 having a second sheet base 15 of which one surface is formed as a printable surface 15A to be printed with print letters 15a, a second pseudo-adhesive layer 16 and a second adhesive layer 17 which are laminated on the other surface. The mirror letters 10a maintain in a concealed state under a condition that the second sheet base 15 is peeled off, and the mirror letters 10a become visible in correct orientation seen from the back surface side by peeling off the first sheet base 10, therefore, when the invention is applied to a delivery slip and the like, by arranging the mirror letters 10a to be confidential information, secrecy of the confidential information can be secured.

Abstract: A decorative covering is provided for application to an exterior portion of an orthopedic support, Such an orthopedic support may be a cast made out of a curable resin impregnated fabric or any other orthopedic support known in the art. In one embodiment, the decorative covering may be formed on an at least partially translucent thermally deformable sheet member. In this embodiment a design layer may be printed on the sheet member such that the design layer makes up a decorative design. The sheet member may be applied to the orthopedic support using an adhesive applied to a side of the sheet member opposite the side on which the design layer is printed. Once initially adhered, the sheet member may be thermally deformed to at least partially conform to the contours of the underlying orthopedic support. In one embodiment, the sheet member has a pre-applied adhesive along with a release liner that covers the adhesive.

Abstract: A label laminate includes a label L1 and a label sheet L2 formed separately from the label L1, and an unprinted surface of the label sheet L2 is laminated to an adhesive layer side of the label L1. Around the outer edge of the label sheet L2, an adhesive layer 12 of the label L1 is exposed and the label laminate is arranged so that, when stuck to an object via the adhesive layer 12, contents printed on the label sheet L2 can be concealed being sandwiched at the object W side.

Abstract: A bridge label including two adhesive portions, the adhesive portions defining a first face of the bridge label; and a non-adhesive portion extending between the two adhesive portions, the non-adhesive portion also defining the first face of the bridge label. A splicing system including the bridge label in combination with a top sheet of a new roll, and a splicing tape provided across the top sheet of the roll. A second face of the bridge label, which opposes the first face, is affixed to an exposed adhesive portion of the splicing tape. The adhesive portions of the bridge label affix the first face of the bridge label to an expiring web. A splicing method including affixing the bridge label to a splicing tape that is adhered to the roll.

Abstract: The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to eliminate the release layer from the transfer film. The object of this invention is to provide a transfer film that can be applied stably to the transfer process without any trouble. The transfer film of this invention comprises a substrate to be peeled off during the transfer process and a transferred layer to be transferred to an article to be decorated, both of which are laminated directly to each other in a peelable manner by an extrusion laminating process without requiring any release layer.

Abstract: A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top printable substrate serves at least partially as removable portions capable of being reapplied. Weakened lines of substrate may be provided to define removable portions on the top printable substrate. The form also may include a similar printable substrate mated to the other side of the liner by adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate also may formed in the second substrate to define removable portions. The integrated card form includes a printable substrate and a first and second laminate mated to the substrate and together by an adhesive. Weakened lines of substrate and first laminate define an integrated removable portion capable of being held in the form by the second laminate and easily removed manually when desired.

Abstract: An adhesive membrane comprises (a) a conductor; (b) a composite material comprising conductive particles at least partially embedded in an electrically insulating layer disposed on the conductor; and (c) a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the composite material, the conductive particles being capable of electrically connecting the conductor to a second conductor under application of sufficient pressure therebetween, the conductive particles having no relative orientation and being disposed so that substantially all electrical connections made between the conductor and a second conductor will be in the z direction, and the combined thickness of the electrically insulating layer and the pressure sensitive adhesive layer being greater than the size of the largest conductive particle when the largest conductive particle is measured in the z direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and composition for a thermochromatic, color indicative sheet or device that is bonded to an article such as a concrete or asphalt surface, a traffic sign, a plate of a guidepost and on which is indicated a surface temperature near or below the freezing point of water. The invention can also utilize an adhesive system including a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and/or thermal sensitive adhesive sheet for adhering sheets of preformed thermoplastic with the thermochromatic color indicative sheet to concrete, asphalt, wood or composite material surfaces. The invention includes methods of applying the product allowing for immediate use in a traffic area upon completion of the application to any appropriate outdoor surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to materials treatable by electron beam (EB) processing, such as materials for flexible packaging. The material comprises a substrate; an ink formulation on at least a portion of the substrate, the ink formulation comprising ink and at least one monomer selected from acrylate esters, vinyl ethers, cycloaliphatic diepoxides, and polyols; and a lacquer on at least a portion of the ink formulation, the lacquer comprising at least one monomer selected from acrylate esters, vinyl ethers, cycloaliphatic diepoxides, and polyols. The processing apparatus for EB treating the material operates at a low voltage, such as 125 kVolts or less.

Abstract: Method for producing a laser-printable film which comprises printing an engraving layer comprising a UV-curable coating onto a support film, applying an electron-beam curable coating on top of the engraving layer, and then curing the film by electron irradiation.

Abstract: An adhesive cord cover for enveloping a cord, such as an electrical cord or chandelier chain. The adhesive cord cover is formed from a lengthwise strip of fabric. A pressure sensitive adhesive is attached to the fabric strip, preferably along a first lengthwise edge. The pressure sensitive adhesive is positioned and configured to allow a fastening side of the pressure sensitive adhesive to be selectively adhered to the lengthwise strip of fabric to thereby form a tubular configuration for enveloping a cord. The pressure sensitive adhesive is preferably an adhesive transfer tape. The transfer tape preferably has a removable liner on the fastening side. The removable liner assists in preserving the adhesive properties of the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to use. The pressure sensitive adhesive transfer tape is preferably a continuous strip that extends substantially along the entire length of the piece of fabric.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, multi-layer label free of both glass frit and silicone resin is described. The label is suitable for use in high temperature applications, e.g., applications in which the label and object to which it is adhered are subjected to a temperature of 700 C. or more. The label before exposure to high temperature comprises: (A) an ink-receptive layer comprising an acrylic-based polymer and first and second planar surfaces (B) a base layer comprising first and second planar surfaces, the first planar surface of the base layer in intimate contact with the second planar surface of the ink-receptive layer, the base layer comprising inorganic powder and an organic binder and (C) a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer comprising an acrylic-based polymer and first and second planar surfaces, the first planar surface of the PSA layer in intimate contact with the second surface of the base layer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a nonmetallic, tamper-indicating, multi-layer label with a metallic appearance is described. The label comprises a pearlescent layer, a film layer, a patterned release layer, and a pigmented adhesive layer with the provisos that (i) the pigmented adhesive layer is an exterior layer of the label and is substantially free of pearlescent pigment, and (ii) the patterned release layer is an interior layer of the label. Each layer has first and second opposing planar surfaces, and each layer is in intimate contact with the layer or layers immediately adjacent to it. In another embodiment, two layers, one layer comprising a non-pearlescent pigment and the other layer comprising the adhesive, replace the pigmented adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention is an article and method for applying a moisture transferable image to the surface of a tire, whereby the image retains visual integrity for up to six months.

Abstract: A product and method for displaying athletic data and certain information on skin is described. Said information being, but not limited to, an athlete's pacing goals for an athletic event, a course map, or other event information helpful to an athlete while competing in an athletic event. Said information preferably being displayed in the form of a temporary tattoo that can be applied to an athlete's skin so that the information is readily available and convenient to use during the event.

Abstract: A tamper indicating device. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a backing having a first side and a second side, wherein the backing comprises a first phase and a second phase, wherein the backing has a first level of light diffusion, and when a peeling force is applied to the backing, the backing fractures or internally delaminates and has a second level of light diffusion that is a higher level of light diffusion than the first level of light diffusion; a flood coat applied to the second side of the backing, the flood coat defining a window therein; and a mask applied to the tamper indicating device, the mask being in partial or whole registration with the window in the flood coat.

Abstract: A sticker assembly is disclosed and includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A vinyl film (100) is provided having a first side (102) and a second side (104), the second side (104) having a low-tack adhesive (106) thereon. The first side (102) of the vinyl film (100) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (104) of the vinyl film (100) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the low-tack adhesive (106) wherein the vinyl film (100) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A moiré pattern display sheet defined by a surface is described. A first layer has a pattern printed thereon. The pattern includes a series of visual elements in a first row that have been distorted at least in a first direction. The series of visual elements is generated from an electronically saved file of vector based graphics. A light steering optical layer overlaying the first layer. The light steering optical layer comprising a plurality of optical features which change the direction of the light and thereby provide a depth effect of the series of visual elements to a viewer looking through the light steering optical layer.