Patent ID: 6432244
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: B29C,B29L,B32B,G03H,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for forming decorative elements having a holographic image thereon, comprising the steps of:providing a holographic material produced by a continuous process comprising the steps of: providing a printing element having a polished, resilient surface, the printing element being selected from the group consisting of a cylindrical drum and a roller; applying a coating capable of receiving a holographic image to the polished, resilient surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface; embossing the coated surface to provide a holographic image thereon, the holographic image having a first surface and a second surface wherein the second surface of the holographic image is disposed substantially adjacent the polished, resilient surface of the printing element; applying a bonding material to the first surface of the holographic image; and disposing a substrate adjacent the first surface of the holographic image containing the bonding material so as to bondingly connect the holographic image to the substrate, thereby producing a holographic material and thus removing the holographic material from the polished, resilient surface of the printing element; and cutting the holographic material into decorative elements wherein at least a portion of the decorative elements have a holographic image thereon.