109results about "Cards" patented technology

The disclosure provides a method for forming a core layer for a plurality of information carrying cards, a resulting core layer, and a resulting information carrying card. A first portion of a crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed onto the first thermoplastic layer. A second thermoplastic layer having a plurality of through-holes therein is then applied. A second portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed into each through-hole. An inlay layer is placed over the polymer composition inside each through-hole. A third portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed over each inlay layer. A third thermoplastic layer or a release film is placed over the third portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition to provide a layered structure. Each respective inlay layer is configured to be movable and / or self-center inside each through-hole in the presence of the crosslinkable polymer composition when the layered structure is pressed on a pressure.

The invention relates to a security substrate for security documents, which is formed based on a laminated structure comprising two BOPP films with appropriate thickness and structure so as to improve durability, enhance tactile feel, and provide advantages in circulation. The security substrate according to the present invention comprises a lower surface and an upper surface. The substrate comprises a laminated structure of two BOPP films bonded together by an adhesive layer. The thickness of the BOPP film layers provides the laminated structure with improved tensile strength compared to the prior art. The coating layers may be applied to one side of the laminated structure, and are preferably applied to both sides of the laminated structure, for example, two coating layers on each side. The thickness of the coating layer, in combination with the laminated structure, provides advantages in terms of tactile feel.

A card-shaped data carrier includes an electronic chip module with at least one chip and a contact structure, and including a card body with an arrangement region for receiving the chip module, the chip module being arranged in the arrangement region of the card body, and the card body having at least one first plastics layer and at least one ceramic layer, the first plastics layer being formed from a brittle plastics material to adjust a fracture behavior of the card-shaped data carrier.

The present disclosure relates to a multilayered card structure comprising at least one aluminum-containing layer covered by a first polymer-based layer which is a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) layer. Further polymer-based layers of the multilayered card structure except of potentially present adhesive layers comprise glycol-modified PET (PET-G) or PET. The multilayered card structure may be a security document.

A polymer composite device comprises a first thermoplastic covering layer of a polymer material with a first softening temperature and a second thermoplastic covering layer of a polymer material with a second softening temperature. The polymer composite device also comprises a carrier layer, which is arranged between the first covering layer and the second covering layer. An inner layer, which comprises at least a first thermoplastic inner layer ply of a polymer material with a third softening temperature, is arranged between the first covering layer and the second covering layer. The inner layer at least partially surrounds the carrier layer in a material-bonding manner. The third softening temperature is lower than the first softening temperature and lower than the second softening temperature.

The present invention refers to a dual interface electronic module for a smart card and to the fabrication method thereof. The dual interface electronic module comprises a contact plate for external connection, which includes at least one antenna electrical connector, and a multilayered PCB including a value-add component, for instance a display. The contact plate and the multilayered PCB are connected together by means of a plurality of interconnects at an interconnection interface; the contact plate has a first area in correspondence of the interconnection interface and the multilayered PCB has a second area in correspondence of the interconnection interface. The first area is larger than the second area, so as to define an excess portion and at least one portion of the at least one antenna electrical connector is placed on the excess portion so as to be exposed for being electrically connected to a corresponding antenna of the smart card. The present invention also refers to the smart card comprising such a dual interface electronic module and to the fabrication method thereof.

The invention relates to a value document having an at least partially embedded security element, wherein the value document is made of a security paper having two or more layers of the same or different materials, and wherein the security element is designed as a transfer element and is applied to an inner surface of one of the layers of the security paper and is at least partially covered by at least one additional layer of the multi-layer security paper.

Laminating device for laminating several layers (35) arranged in a stack (36) to form a laminate composite (38), comprising at least one laminating tool (11) which includes an upper tool (32) and a lower tool (33) and at least one laminating plate (12) in each case, between which a stack (36) of several layers (35) is arranged to form a laminate composite (38), wherein the at least one metallic laminating plate (12) has a thermal conductivity of 50-80 W / mK, characterized in that at least one sealing element (41) is provided between the laminate plate (12) and an upper tool or lower tool (32, 33), which, after the laminate plates (12) are brought together with the respective upper tool and lower tool (32, 33), forms a fluid-fillable pressure chamber (46).

The disclosure provides a method for forming a core layer for at least one information carrying card, and resulting products. The method includes forming an inlay layout, and dispensing a crosslinkable polymer composition over the inlay layout and contacting the inlay layer so as to form the core layer of the information carrying card. The inlay layout includes at least one inlay layer coupled with a first thermoplastic layer. The first thermoplastic layer comprises a thermoplastic material, and defines at least one hole therein. The at least one inlay layer is disposed at least partially inside a respective hole.

A laminate assembly and method for manufacturing a laminate assembly for a card assembly is provided. The assembly includes a top coat layer, a carrier layer connected with the top coat layer, and a colored core coupled by an adhesive layer. One or more of the adhesive layer or the top coat layer includes a colorant of a second color that is different from the first color of the colored core such that the first color of the colored core less not visible through the printed surface of the top coat layer.

The present invention relates to a multilayer structure comprising: - an outer layer; - a binder layer; - an intermediate layer; - a binder layer; - a central layer; - a binder layer; - an intermediate layer; - a binder layer; - an outer layer, the compositions making up the outer layers, the intermediate layers and the central layer consisting of a composition comprising a polyamide matrix and having a melting point higher than 150°C, preferably higher than 160°C, and the binder layers consisting of a composition comprising a reactive functional polyolefin. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the structure, and to the use thereof as a card containing data.

The present invention provide a dual interface metal smart card (100) comprising of, a metal layer (101), a self-adhesive layer (102), a magnetic layer, a dual adhesive layer (104), an antenna (105), an antenna inlay layer (106), a printed layer, an overlay layer with magnetic strip, a filler material (110), a conductive material such as paste / adhesive / glue (111), a heat activated glue tape (112), integrated circuit chip module (113).

The personalized media includes at least a core layer, a magnetic stripe on the core layer, and an opaque silk screening layer over the magnetic stripe that conceals the magnetic stripe from view, the silk screening layer including iron tetroxide in combination with ink. In some embodiments, the iron tetroxide is provided in the form of a paste or powder having a low particle size distribution.

The present disclosure provides a core sheet, a core layer comprising the core sheet for an information carrying card, an information carrying card comprising the same, and the methods of making the core sheet, the core layer, and the information carrying card. The core sheet includes a substrate film such as a thermoplastic film, and an antenna structure disposed on or embedded within the substrate film. The antenna structure includes a wire made of a conductive material and comprises a first antenna portion including a first number of loops and configured to communicate with a first RF frequency. The antenna structure further includes a second antenna portion including at least one portion having a waveform structure.

The disclosure provides a method for forming a core layer for a plurality of information carrying cards, a resulting core layer, and a resulting information carrying card. A first portion of a crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed onto the first thermoplastic layer. A second thermoplastic layer having a plurality of through-holes therein is then applied. A second portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed into each through-hole. An inlay layer is placed over the polymer composition inside each through-hole. A third portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed over each inlay layer. A third thermoplastic layer or a release film is placed over the third portion of the crosslinkable polymer composition to provide a layered structure. Each respective inlay layer is configured to be movable and / or self-center inside each through-hole in the presence of the crosslinkable polymer composition when the layered structure is pressed on a pressure.

A transaction card includes an anodized card body having a front and rear face. Various information and security features may be provided on the front face and on the rear face. A magnetic stripe may be provided on the rear face of the anodized card body. The magnetic stripe may be adhered within a slot formed within the rear face of the anodized body. Alternatively, the magnetic stripe may be provided via an overlay that is adhered to the rear face of the anodized body, and the magnetic stripe may be integral with the overlay or adhered to the overlay after the overlay is applied to the anodized card body. The transaction card may also include a hologram. The hologram may be integral with the overlay or may be applied to the overlay that has been arranged on the anodized card body.

The invention relates to a secure element having a card-type body (10) made of a plurality of layers (11, 21, 22), which are arranged one above the other and generated by coextrusion. The secure element comprises a first layer (11) as the base layer made of a first material that comprises a base polymer, wherein a first colour (11F) is homogenously distributed in the first layer (11) as the main colour of the body (10). The secure element also comprises at least one second layer (21, 22) as the coloured layer made of a second material that comprises a carrier polymer. The base polymer and the carrier polymer have different material properties so that they do not homogenously mix, as a result of which randomised polychromatism is visible in plan view and in cross section. In the process, the at least one second layer (21, 22) forms, together with the first layer (11) in the card body (10) in a random distribution, coloured surface regions (23), which are dominated in part by the colour of the first layer (11) and in part by the colour of the second layer (21, 22).

The invention relates to a laminating tool (12, 14) for a laminating device (11) for laminating several layers (16) arranged in a stack (17) to form a laminate composite, with a press punch (19) having a pressing surface (21) extending within a pressing area (22) of the press punch (19), with a pressure-resistant insulating layer (24) extending at least along the pressing surface (21) of the press punch (19) and oriented towards the pressing surface (21), wherein a conductive heating band (26) extending at least section by section along the pressing surface (21) and adjacent to the insulating layer (24) is formed, and wherein the at least one conductive heating band (26) has at least one connection section (28) extending laterally on one side opposite the pressing surface (21).

The present invention relates to a multilayered card structure comprising at least one aluminum-containing layer covered by a first polymer-based layer which is a poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) layer, wherein all further polymer-based layers of the multilayered card structure except of potentially present adhesive layers comprise glycol-modified PET (PET-G) or PET. The multilayered card structure may be a security document, preferably a banking card.

The present disclosure discloses a card having an inclined or excavated edge surrounding the card or part of the surface of the card. At least a part of the inclined or excavated edge or part of the surface of the card may be coloured or in white. The revealed part may particularly be formed by means of a printing process or alternatively by way of superimposed foil layers.

A wireless IC metal card according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first metal layer that receives a wireless IC chip on a top surface thereof; an antenna layer disposed in a partial region of a bottom surface of the first metal layer and electrically connected to the wireless IC chip; a second metal layer disposed below the first metal layer, with the antenna layer interposed therebetween; and a third metal layer disposed below the second metal layer, wherein the first metal layer, the second metal layer, and the third metal layer are bonded to one another to form a clad metal structure.

Disclosed are examples of transaction cards incorporating aluminum or aluminum alloys. The aluminum can be extracted or recycled from a retired aircraft. Other materials can also be incorporated into the transaction card to provide sufficient weight and rigidity to the transaction card. Polyvinyl chloride can be incorporated into the construction of the card in combination with aluminum to provide a desired user experience.

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a card-like data carrier (1). The method comprises the steps of providing (S10) a core layer (10) having a first surface (11) and a second surface (12), applying (S11) an adhesive (20) onto a portion of the first surface (11), providing (S12) an intermediate layer (30) comprising a metallic material, pressing (S13) the intermediate layer (30) against the first surface (11), thereby bonding a first part (31) of the intermediate layer (30) via the adhesive (20) to the portion of the first surface (11), and moving (S14) a second part (32) of the intermediate layer (30) away from the first surface (11), while the first part (31) of the intermediate layer (30) remains adhered to the portion of the first surface (11) such that the portion of the first surface (11) is covered by the first part (31) of the intermediate layer (30).

A laminate of the present invention includes, in a thickness direction of the laminate, a transfer foil in which at least a patch substrate, a relief forming layer, a reflective layer, and an adhesive layer are sequentially laminated, a protective sheet that is provided on a first side of the transfer foil in the thickness direction, and an information recording sheet that is provided on a second side of the transfer foil facing away from the protective sheet in the thickness direction.

The present invention relates to a method and a manufacturing apparatus (20) for producing a sheet (21) and / or a film (22), in particular for manufacturing card bodies (2) and / or security elements (6) for portable data carriers (1), as well as corresponding card bodies (2) and / or security elements (6) for a portable data carrier (1), wherein the method comprises the following steps: providing at least one polylactic acid plastic as a first mixture component (A) of a base mixture (G); providing at least one bio-based plastic as a second mixture component (B) of the base mixture (G); mixing the base mixture (G) from at least the first mixture component (A) and at least the second mixture component (B); and extruding the sheet (21) and / or the film (22) from at least the base mixture (G).

A laminate of the present invention includes, in a thickness direction of the laminate, a transfer foil in which at least a patch substrate, a relief forming layer, a reflective layer, and an adhesive layer are sequentially laminated, a protective sheet that is provided on a first side of the transfer foil in the thickness direction, and an information recording sheet that is provided on a second side of the transfer foil facing away from the protective sheet in the thickness direction.

A laminate (1) including a security element (20), which is laminated in between a record layer (11) and a cover layer (12), wherein an adhesive layer (25) adheres to the record layer (11) and a detachment layer (21) adheres to the cover layer (12) or the adhesive layer (25) adheres to the cover layer (12) and the detachment layer (21) adheres to the record layer (11) and the laminate (1) is designed such that the adhesive layer (25) of the security element (20) can be split up by a tensile force exerted on the security element (20) by the record layer (11) and the cover layer (12), as well as to a method for producing a laminate (1).

A laminate (21) includes at least two layers of color developing layers (11A and 11B) that develop different colors from each other, the at least two layers of color developing layers (11A and 11B) each containing a resin and a coloring agent, the at least two layers of color developing layers (11A and 11B) each having a content of the coloring agent of less than 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the resin.