Patent ID: 6461463
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A47G,B29C,B29L,B32B,B65D,G03H,Y10T

Abstract:
A continuous process for applying a holographic image to a substrate to produce a holographic material, the process comprising:providing a printing element having a polished, resilient surface; applying a metalized coating capable of receiving a holographic image to the polished, resilient surface of the printing element to provide a metalized coated surface; embossing the metalized 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, the holographic image further having a characteristic of being capable of producing a three-dimensional rendition of an object; applying a bonding material to the first surface of the holographic image; and disposing a substrate having a smooth surface 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.