公开(公告)号：WO2021034955A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2020/047038

申请日：2020-08-19

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： CAPE, Samuel ,  GOSNELL, Jonathan D. ,  BLEIMAN, Benjamin E. ,  COWAN, Jennifer ,  PEARSON, Nicholas G. ,  TOOLE, Ryan

IPC: B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/30 ,  B42D25/328 ,  D21H21/40

Abstract: A micro-optic security device (100) with zonal color transitions includes a planar array of focusing elements (140), an image icon layer (120) with a plurality of retaining structures (710) defining isolated volumes at a first depth within the image icon layer. The security device further includes a first zone of image icons (350), the first zone of image icons having a first predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures which contain cured pigmented material of a first color. The micro-optic security device also includes a second zone of image icons (360), including a second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures, with isolated volumes of retaining structures of the second predefined subset of the plurality of retaining structures containing cured pigmented material of a second color, wherein the second color contrasts with the first color.

公开(公告)号：WO2020159907A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：PCT/US2020/015296

申请日：2020-01-28

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： GETTENS, Nancy J. ,  NKWANTAH, Gerald ,  ROYAL, Jeffrey Scot ,  MCALLISTER, Michael

IPC: C09J5/06 ,  C09J7/21 ,  C09J123/06 ,  G03H1/02

Abstract: An adhesive (500) suitable for use in security documents (100) (for example, currency, passports, tickets, etc.) includes a plurality of polymers (505), that collectively exhibit tackification (510), resistance to aqueous agents (515), and solvent resistance (520), and a cross- linker (525) selected to be activated to chemically react with one or more polymers of the plurality of polymers, at a temperature in a predetermined range of temperatures.

公开(公告)号：WO2018147966A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：PCT/US2018/013348

申请日：2018-01-11

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： GETTENS, Nancy, J. ,  PEARSON, Nicholas, G. ,  ZIEGLER, Eric, M.

IPC: B42D25/382 ,  B42D25/387

Abstract: An IR and/or UV machine-readable optical security device ( e.g ., micro-optic security thread) that is made up of at least one IR~absorbing component with a characteristic IR signature detectable at two or more IR-wavelengths, at Ieast one UV- absorbing component with a characteristic UV signature detectable at two or more UV- wavelengths, at least one IR-absorbing component that absorbs IR light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, at least one UV-absorbing component that absorbs UV light and emits light at a different invisible wavelength, or a combination thereof, Is provided. The IR and UV machine-readable features do not interfere with the optical effects projected by the optical material.

公开(公告)号：WO2016130822A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：PCT/US2016/017575

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： PRETT, Giles D. ,  JAIN, Manish ,  BRIGHAM, Kraig M.

IPC: D21H21/40 ,  D21H21/48

CPC classification number: B42D25/24 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/333 ,  B42D25/48 ,  D21H21/40 ,  D21H21/42 ,  D21H21/48

Abstract: A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供了在制造期间将安全装置（例如，微光学安全线）应用于纤维网的方法。 通过本发明的方法，当纤维网构成充分固结的，完全形成的湿网时，安全装置优选地应用于纸机上或其附近的纸卷或纤维幅上。 当进行循环模拟测试时，根据本发明方法制造的纸张在纸张/安全装置界面处显示出最小的损坏。 此外，表面施加的安全装置显示出可接受的凹版油墨粘附水平，并且纸具有较高的横向（CD）拉伸强度，并且在其相对侧上具有更少的显示。

公开(公告)号：WO2015084872A3

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2014068205

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: CRANE & CO INC ,  CRANE SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  CRANE AB

Inventor： BLAKE WILLIAM ,  BOODY JEFFREY ,  BRIGHAM KRAIG M ,  CALLAHAN JAMES ,  COTE PAUL F ,  DARROCH MICHAEL ,  JAIN MANISH ,  MORCK HAMILTON KARIN ,  PRETT GILES D

IPC: G07D7/00 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/333

CPC classification number: B42D25/333 ,  B42D25/324 ,  B42D25/351 ,  B42D25/355 ,  B42D25/36 ,  B42D25/369 ,  B42D25/373 ,  B42D25/378 ,  B42D25/382 ,  B42D25/387

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a security sheet or document having one or more enhanced watermarks. In one exemplary embodiment, the inventive security sheet or document is a single-ply paper that is made up of a paper layer including one or more watermarks, and a micro-optic security device {e.g., a patch or thread) that at least partially covers an upper or face portion of the watermark(s). The overlying patch or thread increases the durability of the watermark(s), thereby allowing for the watermark(s) as well as reduced fiber density areas therein to be made larger, and further allowing for the reduced fiber density areas to be made thinner. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device projects one or more synthetic images that coordinate or link in with the watermark design(s). In a more preferred embodiment, the micro-optic security device offers a machine detectable/readable feature in the form of enhanced IR- brightness, especially when measured in transmission. As will be readily appreciated, the inventive security sheet or document offers greatly improved counterfeit-resistance.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及具有一个或多个增强水印的安全薄片或文件。 在一个示例性实施例中，本发明的安全薄片或文件是由包括一个或多个水印的纸层和微型光学安全装置（例如，补丁或线程）组成的单层纸，该微型光学安全装置至少部分地 覆盖水印的上部或面部部分。 覆盖的贴片或线增加了水印的耐久性，由此允许水印以及其中的减少的纤维密度区域变得更大，并且进一步允许减小的纤维密度区域变得更薄。 在优选实施例中，微型光学安全装置投射与水印设计协调或链接的一个或多个合成图像。 在更优选的实施例中，微型光学安全装置以增强的IR-亮度的形式提供机器可检测/可读的特征，尤其是当在传输中测量时。 如容易理解的那样，本发明的安全薄片或文件提供了大大改进的防伪性。

公开(公告)号：WO2007134211A3

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：PCT/US2007068738

申请日：2007-05-11

Applicant: MANITOWOC CRANE CO INC ,  PECH DAVID J

Inventor： PECH DAVID J

IPC: B66C23/74

CPC classification number: B66C23/74

Abstract: A mobile lift crane (10) includes a central crane unit (20), a boom unit (40) and a counterweight unit (60). The central crane unit (20) has a carbody (22), moveable ground engaging members (24) and a rotating bed (23) mounted to the ground engaging members (24) with a rotatable connection such that the rotating bed (23) can swing with respect to the ground engaging members (24). The boom unit (40) has a support member (42), at least one moveable ground engaging member (44), and a boom (46) pivotally mounted on the support member (42). The counterweight unit (60) has counterweight (62, 64) on a support member (66). Rigging (52, 54) connects the boom (46) and counterweight unit (60) such that a load lifted by the boom (46) can be counterbalanced by the counterweight (62, 64). The boom unit (40) and counterweight unit (60) are connected to the central crane unit (20) by structural members (82, 84) that carry compressive loads and maintain the boom unit (40), the rotating bed (23) and the counterweight unit (60) in lateral alignment with each other, but allow relative vertical movement between the boom unit (40), the rotating bed (23) and the counterweight unit (60). A main mast (48) is pivotally mounted on the combination of the central crane unit (20), the boom unit (40) and the structural member (82) between the central crane unit (20) and the boom unit (40). In another embodiment, a counterweight unit (260) with a swing axis and boom unit (240) are connected directly together with a structural member (282). Ground engaging members (244) on the boom unit (240) can be rotated relative to a boom unit support member (242) such that the boom unit (240) i) can travel in an arc around the swing axis of the counterweight unit (260) and ii) travel in direction in line with the structural member (282).

Abstract translation: 移动式起重机（10）包括中央起重机单元（20），起重臂单元（40）和配重单元（60）。 中央起重机单元（20）具有车体（22），可移动地面接合构件（24）和旋转床（23），其以可旋转连接安装到地面接合构件（24），使得旋转床（23）可 相对于地面接合构件（24）摆动。 动臂单元（40）具有支撑构件（42），至少一个可移动地面接合构件（44）和枢转地安装在支撑构件（42）上的悬臂（46）。 配重单元（60）在支撑构件（66）上具有配重（62,64）。 联轴器（52,54）连接起重臂（46）和配重单元（60），使得由起重臂（46）提升的负载可以通过配重（62,64）平衡。 悬臂单元（40）和配重单元（60）通过承载压缩载荷并保持起重臂单元（40），旋转床（23）的结构构件（82,84）连接到中央起重机单元（20） 配重单元（60）彼此横向对准，但允许在动臂单元（40），旋转床（23）和配重单元（60）之间的相对垂直运动。 主桅杆（48）枢转地安装在中央起重机单元（20），起重臂单元（40）和中央起重机单元（20）和起重臂单元（40）之间的结构构件（82）的组合上。 在另一个实施例中，具有摆动轴和悬臂单元（240）的配重单元（260）与结构构件（282）直接连接。 动臂单元（240）上的接地构件（244）能够相对于动臂单元支撑构件（242）旋转，使得动臂单元（240）i）能够围绕配重单元的摆动轴线 260），并且ii）沿与结构构件（282）一致的方向行进。

公开(公告)号：WO2005001756A2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2004/018634

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC. ,  TECHNICAL GRAPHICS SECURITY PRODUCTS, L.L.C. ,  COTE, Paul, F. ,  CRANE, Timothy, T. ,  CURDO, Stephen, B. ,  GARTNER, Gerald, J. ,  LEEDS, Daniel, G.

Inventor： COTE, Paul, F. ,  CRANE, Timothy, T. ,  CURDO, Stephen, B. ,  GARTNER, Gerald, J. ,  LEEDS, Daniel, G.

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: B42D25/373 ,  B42D25/21 ,  B42D25/355 ,  B42D25/369 ,  B42D25/445 ,  B42D2033/10 ,  G06K19/06046 ,  G06K19/06196 ,  G07D7/003 ,  Y10S428/916 ,  Y10T428/24901

Abstract: A security device that increases the number of design options available for a machine testable security feature formed in part from a light absorbing (e.g., magnetic) material, while more effectively hiding or concealing this material, is provided. The inventive security device achieves these results by physically separating this security feature from a visually detectable or public security feature. Also provided by way of this invention is a process for preparing the inventive security device as well as a security document that employs one or more such devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种安全装置，其增加了可用于由光吸收（例如磁性）材料部分形成的机器可测试安全特征的设计选项的数量，同时更有效地隐藏或隐藏了该材料。 本发明的安全设备通过将该安全特征与视觉上可检测的或公共安全特征物理分离来实现这些结果。 通过本发明还提供了一种用于制备本发明的安全装置的方法以及采用一个或多个这样的装置的安全文件。

公开(公告)号：WO1994002914A1

公开(公告)日：1994-02-03

申请号：PCT/US1993006922

申请日：1993-07-23

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC. ,  HARBAUGH, Steven, K.

Inventor： CRANE & CO., INC. ,  CRANE, Timothy, T.

IPC: G07D07/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/128 ,  G07D7/10

Abstract: A security thread detector for verifying the authenticity of banknotes. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a housing with a passage through which banknotes can be passed, wherein the housing also comprises a waveguide, a microwave oscillator for generating microwaves and two resonating slots on a wall of the waveguide, and a microwave detector. After a banknote is inserted through the passageway, the microwave diode produces an analog signal that is proportional to the microwave strength. The diode and the slots are arranged such that the radiated power from each slot is one hundred eighty degrees out-of-phase. If a banknote has no security thread, then the detector receives a balanced signal. If the banknote contains a security thread, the thread interferes with one of the radiating slots. This interference causes an imbalance condition and a corresponding signal is sent from the detector diode. The resulting signal is then sent to a microprocessor which activates an appropriate indicator. This indicator notifies the user of the presence or absence of a security thread; thus, the user can determine whether the banknote is counterfeit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证纸币真实性的安全线程检测器。 在优选实施例中，本发明包括具有可以通过钞票的通道的壳体，其中壳体还包括波导，用于产生微波的微波振荡器和波导壁上的两个谐振槽以及微波检测器。 在通过通道插入纸币之后，微波二极管产生与微波强度成比例的模拟信号。 二极管和槽被布置成使得来自每个槽的辐射功率是异相百分之八十度。 如果钞票没有安全线程，则检测器接收到平衡信号。 如果纸币包含安全线程，则线程干扰其中一个辐射槽。 该干扰导致不平衡状况，并且从检测器二极管发送相应的信号。 然后将所得到的信号发送到微处理器，该微处理器激活适当的指示器。 该指示灯通知用户安全线程的存在与否; 因此，用户可以确定纸币是否是伪造的。

公开(公告)号：WO2022226538A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2022/071874

申请日：2022-04-22

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： COTE, Paul F.

IPC: B41M3/14 ,  B42D25/20 ,  B42D25/21 ,  B42D25/24 ,  B42D25/324 ,  B42D25/378

Abstract: A method for inking a three-dimensional micro-optic structure includes jetting a first volume of a first radiation-curable ink (207) having a first pigment concentration to a first portion of a three-dimensional icon layer (201), wherein the first portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a first volumetric fill requirement, jetting a second volume of the first radiation-curable ink (209) to a second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer, wherein the second portion of the three-dimensional icon layer has a second volumetric fill requirement, blading excess radiation-curable ink from the three-dimensional icon layer and radiation curing remaining radiation-curable ink.

公开(公告)号：WO2022031742A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2021/044397

申请日：2021-08-03

Applicant: CRANE & CO., INC.

Inventor： FENECH, Paul ,  BRIFFA, Jonathan ,  FARRUGIA, Ian

IPC: B41F30/02 ,  F16B31/04 ,  F16B39/02

Abstract: A tensioning bracket includes a tensioning bolt (301) having a crown gear (311) proximate to a head of the tensioning bolt. The tensioning bracket further includes a body portion (201), the body portion including a through hole (205) configured to receive the tensioning bolt, and an internal channel (207) disposed substantially perpendicular to an axis (215) of the tensioning bolt. Additionally, the tensioning bracket includes a spring (209) disposed within the internal channel, a ratchet pin (211) disposed in part within the internal channel and configured to engage the spring at a first end, and a crown gear affixed to the tensioning bolt at a second end of the ratchet pin, and a worm gear (108) retained within the body portion and connected to an end of the tensioning bolt distal from the head of the tensioning bolt.