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Method of authenticating an item and an apparatus for authenticating an item

  • US 5,762,377 A
  • Filed: 08/05/1996
  • Issued: 06/09/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tag for authenticating an item, the item having a outwardly directed surface thereon, said tag comprising:

  • means for proving authenticity of the item, said means for proving authenticity having a first side and a second side;

    said first side of said means for proving authenticity being disposed to face the surface of the item;

    said second side of said means for proving authenticity facing away from said first side;

    means for being sensed, said means for being sensed being disposed between said first surface of said means for proving authenticity and the surface of the item; and

    means for non-detachably fastening said proof of authenticity to said means for being sensed such that said proof of authenticity can be removed from said means for being sensed substantially only upon destruction of at least said means for proving authenticity.

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