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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2011
Joseph D Roth, Springboro, OH (US);
Wendell B Halbrook, Jr., Waynesville, OH (US);
Charles Q Maney, Dayton, OH (US);
Joseph D Roth, Springboro, OH (US);
Wendell B Halbrook, Jr., Waynesville, OH (US);
Charles Q Maney, Dayton, OH (US);
NCR Corporation, Duluth, GA (US);
Abstract
A process of making an image element having an imperceptible message that becomes readily apparent when the image element is exposed to an excessive amount of heat and/or UV radiation is provided. The process comprises providing a first thermally sensitive coating on at least a first portion of the image element; pre-printing a first mark on the first portion of the image element, wherein the first pre-printed mark comprises non-thermally sensitive ink. The image element may be associated with a material such that, upon becoming readily apparent, the imperceptible message provides a warning that the material has been exposed to excessive heat and/or UV radiation.