EP1038287A1 - Equipment with markings provided for theft protection and marked equipment - Google Patents

Equipment with markings provided for theft protection and marked equipment

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EP1038287A1
EP1038287A1 EP98959907A EP98959907A EP1038287A1 EP 1038287 A1 EP1038287 A1 EP 1038287A1 EP 98959907 A EP98959907 A EP 98959907A EP 98959907 A EP98959907 A EP 98959907A EP 1038287 A1 EP1038287 A1 EP 1038287A1
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Hermann Wemmel
Gustav Wagenmann
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    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
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  • the invention relates to a method for the visually invisible marking of objects according to the preamble of claim 1 and a correspondingly marked object according to the preamble of claim 10.
  • the visually invisible markings usually uses UV pens which, with a UV ink that is very difficult to remove, make individual marking possible, for example by writing the name of the owner on the object.
  • UV markers are commercially available as locking pins.
  • a label is attached to the object or the object itself is permanently marked, for example by means of an engraving device or a soldering iron.
  • the combination is also possible, for example by using special UV or .Laser varnishes, i. H.
  • Varnishes that only show a color or a different color in UV light or laser light than when viewed visually. Such varnishes can be used to create innocuous inscriptions that - if not known - will not be removed by a thief or fence.
  • a disadvantage of the visually visible markings is in particular that after theft, every effort is made to remove the mark, for example by grinding out.
  • the disadvantage of visually invisible identification is that it is complex to achieve a reliable assignment, since an entire name must always be entered and, in addition, if the identification is not visually visible, there is a risk that potential thieves will be tempted to steal it they do not recognize any marking on the object (equipment).
  • the object of the present invention is to identify an item of equipment relatively easily with simple means.
  • this object is achieved with the measures of claim 1.
  • the object is achieved with the features of claim 10.
  • an object is marked with a visually invisible marking agent.
  • a marking agent is, for example, a UV marker that only forms a visually visible color under UV light.
  • Other detections are also possible.
  • the marking agent is not applied by hand or by means of stencils, as was previously the case, but rather a label is first attached to the object, around the edge of which the marking agent is then applied. This ensures that the marking means on the object takes a very precisely defined geometric shape, and it is almost impossible due to the infinite variety of special label shapes that another identifier has the same geometric shape on its objects.
  • the marking takes place much more quickly and that a stencil does not have to be additionally stored for the marking.
  • the stocking of the labels is relatively simple and, moreover, basically already takes place for those persons who already identify equipment, for example in the form of an inventory label.
  • the label can be left on the object as a visually visible marking, so that a visually visible with a visually invisible marking is obtained in combination. A certain deterrent effect against theft is achieved simply by the visible marking.
  • labels are those that can be stuck on, since these are the easiest to apply. However, other fastening methods, such as for example rivets are possible. Self-adhesive labels are particularly suitable, although labels (adhesives) that are difficult to remove are advantageously used.
  • UV lacquers which are common today and which enable the visually invisible marking (clear lacquer) are designed in such a way that they cannot be removed with the customary solvents and also penetrate somewhat into many objects, so that even slight rubbing does not lead to a loss of Marking leads.
  • the method according to the invention is also suitable for completely invisible identification by using a label which is relatively easy to peel off.
  • the label serves as a stencil for the marking to be peeled off after the marking. It is particularly possible to combine the two in that the label provided with the marking remains in one place on the same object and the label is removed after the marking in another place. This ensures that a thief who - for whatever reason - recognizes the UV marking on the label and grinds off the marking leaves the second marking untouched.
  • the label has a particularly advantageous edge which deviates from a pure circle, rectangle, square or triangle or other very simple geometric shapes, even with rounded corners. In this way practically 100 percent individuality is achieved in the labeling.
  • the label can also have an inner edge, so that a particularly individual identification is possible in particular together with the outer edge.
  • the label is very particularly advantageously designed as a logo, for example a company logo can be used.
  • the logo if it remains on the object, marks the object visibly for the eye without aids, whereas after the logo is removed from the object, the logo remains on the object as a mark that cannot be recognized by the naked eye.
  • a UV lamp for example, the logo can then be recognized immediately, which also makes it very easy for a security agency (police) to assign a found object.
  • the subject matter according to the invention contains the features already described in the method individually or in combination. The method is described in more detail using an exemplary embodiment and drawings.
  • FIG. 1 shows a computer with markings
  • FIG. 2 shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 1.
  • two company logos 1 and 3 are attached to a computer. It is attached by pulling off a protective film on the back of the logo, sticking the logo onto the computer 2 and pressing the logo, for example using a transfer film. If a transfer film is available, it is then removed. The entire logo is then painted over using a safety pin. This overpainting does not need to be done carefully along the edge of the logo, it can simply be painted with the locking pin in the area of the edge or over the entire logo, the locking pin identifying the object in the area of the edge of logo 1 or 3 and possibly also that Logo itself marked. The latter is unproblematic since the locking pin forms a film that is practically invisible to the eye.
  • the securing pin forms an invisible film 4 on the inside and outside around the logo 1 or 3, which is shown dark in the figures, but in reality can only be detected or recognized by means of an aid.
  • the first labeling option is shown at Logo 1. After overpainting, the label was removed using the security pin, so that the entire logo 1 is in principle not visible. The film areas 4 can only be seen under UV light, the original surface 7 is then visible between the film areas 5. The logo 1 appears as shown only under UV light. The logo 3, however, still contains the security label 6, which covers the surface 7 and is therefore visually visible.
  • the security film 4 is again applied inside and outside around the label 6, so that normally only the label 6 as a logo is visible to a viewer without aids. Everything becomes colorful under UV light, even if film 4 was also painted over the logo. If this label 6 should now be removed, the state automatically arises as in the case of the logo 1, which, as a known or researchable company logo, contributes to the identification of the owner of the object after the object has been secured.
  • a label 6, which represents a company logo 3, is thus stuck onto an object 2 to be identified.
  • the label 6 has punched-out areas so that the marking means 4 invisibly reproduces the logo on the surface 7 of the object 2 when the outer 8 and inner 9 edges of the label 6 are painted over. Even after the label 6 has been removed, the logo remains (in the case of FIG. 1) as an unmarked surface 5 in the invisible UV film 4.
  • the invention is suitable for securely identifying equipment against theft.

Abstract

Visually observable and visually non-observable theft protection markings are used for marking equipment, the non-observable marking being made, for example, by UV paints which can only be observed under UV light. For this purpose, a label portraying a company logo is applied to an article which is to be marked. The label has openings such that the UV paint reproduces the logo on the surface of the article in an unobservable manner when the outer and inner edges of the label are painted over with the UV paint. The logo remains as a non-marked surface portion in the invisible UV film after the label is removed. The invention is suited for protectively marking equipment against theft.

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Betriebsmittel mit Kennzeichnung gegen Diebstahlschutz und gekennzeichnetes Betriebsmittel Equipment with labeling against theft protection and labeled equipment
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnen von Gegenständen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und einen entsprechend gekennzeichneten Gegenstand gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 10.The invention relates to a method for the visually invisible marking of objects according to the preamble of claim 1 and a correspondingly marked object according to the preamble of claim 10.
Betriebsmittel wie z. B. Arbeits- und Produktionsmittel, Werkzeuge, Elektrogeräte, Büromaschinen, Kommunikationsmittel werden zunehmend vom Eigentümer individuell gekennzeichnet, um den Gegenstand unter aufgefundenem Diebesgut wieder identifizieren zu können. Solche Kennzeichnungen werden in zwei Typen unterteilt: 1. Die visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnungen und 2. die visuell sichtbaren Kennzeichnungen. Bei der ersten Kennzeichnungsart werden üblicherweise UV-Stifte verwendet, die mit einer nur sehr schwer entfembaren visuell nicht sichtbaren UV-Farbe eine individuelle Kennzeichnung ermöglichen, beispielsweise durch Aufschreiben des Namens des Eigentümers auf den Gegenstand. Solche UV-Marker sind als Sicherungsstifte im Handel erhältlich. Bei der zweiten Art wird ein Etikett auf den Gegenstand angebracht oder der Gegenstand selbst wird beispielsweise mittels eines Graviergerätes oder Lötkolbens dauerhaft gekennzeichnet. Es ist auch die Kombination möglich, beispielsweise durch Verwendung spezieller UV oder .Laserlacke, d. h. Lacke, die erst im UV-Licht oder Laserlicht eine Farbe oder eine andere Farbe zeigen als bei der visuellen Betrachtung. Mit solchen Lacken lassen sich unverfängliche Beschriftungen erstellen, die von einem Dieb oder Hehler - sofern nicht bekannt - nicht entfernt werden. Nachteilig ist bei den visuell sichtbaren Kennzeichnungen insbesondere, daß nach einem Diebstahl alle Mühe aufgewandt wird, die Kennzeichnung, beispielsweise durch Herausschleifen, zu entfernen. Bei der visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnung besteht der Nachteil, daß diese zur Erreichung einer sicheren Zuordnung aufwendig ist, da immer ein ganzer Name eingetragen werden muß und außerdem besteht bei einer reinen visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnung die Gefahr, daß potentielle Diebe zum Diebstahl verleitet werden, da sie keinerlei Kennzeichnung an dem Gegenstand (Betriebsmittel) erkennen.Resources such as B. work and production equipment, tools, electrical appliances, office equipment, communication tools are increasingly individually identified by the owner in order to be able to identify the item again under found stolen goods. Such markings are divided into two types: 1. The visually invisible markings and 2. The visually visible markings. The first type of marking usually uses UV pens which, with a UV ink that is very difficult to remove, make individual marking possible, for example by writing the name of the owner on the object. Such UV markers are commercially available as locking pins. In the second type, a label is attached to the object or the object itself is permanently marked, for example by means of an engraving device or a soldering iron. The combination is also possible, for example by using special UV or .Laser varnishes, i. H. Varnishes that only show a color or a different color in UV light or laser light than when viewed visually. Such varnishes can be used to create innocuous inscriptions that - if not known - will not be removed by a thief or fence. A disadvantage of the visually visible markings is in particular that after theft, every effort is made to remove the mark, for example by grinding out. The disadvantage of visually invisible identification is that it is complex to achieve a reliable assignment, since an entire name must always be entered and, in addition, if the identification is not visually visible, there is a risk that potential thieves will be tempted to steal it they do not recognize any marking on the object (equipment).
BESTATIGUNGSKOPIE Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Betriebsmittel mit einfachen Mitteln verhältnismäßig sicher zu kennzeichnen.CONFIRMATION COPY The object of the present invention is to identify an item of equipment relatively easily with simple means.
Diese Aufgabe wird hinsichtlich des Verfahrens gelöst mit den Maßnahmen des Anspruchs 1. Hinsichtlich des gekennzeichneten Betriebsmittels wird die Aufgabe gelöst mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 10.With regard to the method, this object is achieved with the measures of claim 1. With regard to the identified equipment, the object is achieved with the features of claim 10.
Die Unteransprüche zeigen besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsformen.The subclaims show particularly preferred embodiments.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ein Gegenstand mit einem visuell nicht sichtbaren Markierungsmittel gekennzeichnet. Ein solches Markierungsmittel ist beispielsweise ein UV-Marker, der erst unter UV-Licht eine visuell sichtbare Farbe bildet. Auch andere Detektionen sind möglich. Das Auftragen des Markierungsmittels erfolgt jedoch nicht wie bisher üblich frei Hand bzw. mittels Schablonen, sondern es wird zuerst ein Etikett auf dem Gegenstand befestigt, um dessen Rand anschließend das Markierungsmittel aufgetragen wird. Hierdurch wird erreicht, daß das Markierungsmittel auf dem Gegenstand eine ganz exakte definierte geometrische Form einnimmt, wobei es durch die unendliche Vielfalt an speziellen Etikettformen nahezu nicht möglich ist, daß ein anderer Kennzeichnender die gleiche geometrische Form auf seinen Gegenständen hat.According to the present invention, an object is marked with a visually invisible marking agent. Such a marking agent is, for example, a UV marker that only forms a visually visible color under UV light. Other detections are also possible. However, the marking agent is not applied by hand or by means of stencils, as was previously the case, but rather a label is first attached to the object, around the edge of which the marking agent is then applied. This ensures that the marking means on the object takes a very precisely defined geometric shape, and it is almost impossible due to the infinite variety of special label shapes that another identifier has the same geometric shape on its objects.
Durch die Verwendung eines Etiketts wird gegenüber Schablonen auch erreicht, daß die Markierung wesentlich schneller erfolgt und zur Markierung nicht zusätzlich eine Schablone bevorratet werden muß. Das Bevorraten der Etiketten ist verhältnismäßig einfach und erfolgt im übrigen grundsätzlich bereits bei denjenigen Personen, die bereits Betriebsmittel kennzeichnen, beispielsweise in Form eines Inventarisierungsetiketts. Hinzu kommt bei der Verwendung eines Etiketts der weitere Vorteil, daß das Etikett als visuell sichtbare Kennzeichnung auf den Gegenstand belassen werden kann, so daß man kombiniert eine visuell sichtbare mit einer visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnung erhält. Allein schon durch die sichtbare Kennzeichnung wird ein gewisser Abschreckungseffekt gegen Diebstahl erreicht.By using a label, it is also achieved in comparison with stencils that the marking takes place much more quickly and that a stencil does not have to be additionally stored for the marking. The stocking of the labels is relatively simple and, moreover, basically already takes place for those persons who already identify equipment, for example in the form of an inventory label. In addition, when using a label, there is the further advantage that the label can be left on the object as a visually visible marking, so that a visually visible with a visually invisible marking is obtained in combination. A certain deterrent effect against theft is achieved simply by the visible marking.
Als Etikett eignen sich insbesondere solche, die aufgeklebt werden können, da diese am einfachsten anzubringen sind. Jedoch auch andere Befestigungsverfahren, wie beispielsweise Nieten, sind möglich. Insbesondere selbstklebende Etiketten sind geeignet, wobei vorteilhaft nur schwer entfernbare Etiketten (Kleber) verwendet werden.Particularly suitable as labels are those that can be stuck on, since these are the easiest to apply. However, other fastening methods, such as for example rivets are possible. Self-adhesive labels are particularly suitable, although labels (adhesives) that are difficult to remove are advantageously used.
Die heute üblichen UV-Lacke, die die visuell nicht sichtbare Markierung (Klarlack) ermöglichen, sind derart gestaltet, daß sie mit den üblichen Lösungsmitteln nicht entfernbar sind und außerdem in viele Gegenstände etwas eindringen, so daß auch ein leichtes Überschleifen nicht zu einem Verlust der Markierung führt.The UV lacquers which are common today and which enable the visually invisible marking (clear lacquer) are designed in such a way that they cannot be removed with the customary solvents and also penetrate somewhat into many objects, so that even slight rubbing does not lead to a loss of Marking leads.
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren eignet sich jedoch auch zur vollkommen unsichtbaren Kennzeichnung, indem ein Etikett verwendet wird, das verhältnismäßig leicht abziehbar ist. Dabei dient das Etikett wie eine Schablone für die Markierung, um nach der Markierung abgezogen zu werden. Ganz besonders läßt sich beides kombinieren, indem an demselben Gegenstand an einer Stelle das mit der Markierung versehene Etikett verbleibt und an anderer Stelle das Etikett nach der Markierung abgezogen wird. Hierdurch wird erreicht, daß ein Dieb, der die UV-Markierung an dem Etikett - aus irgendwelchen Gründen auch immer - erkennt und die Markierung abschleift, die zweite Markierung unangetastet läßt.However, the method according to the invention is also suitable for completely invisible identification by using a label which is relatively easy to peel off. The label serves as a stencil for the marking to be peeled off after the marking. It is particularly possible to combine the two in that the label provided with the marking remains in one place on the same object and the label is removed after the marking in another place. This ensures that a thief who - for whatever reason - recognizes the UV marking on the label and grinds off the marking leaves the second marking untouched.
Besonders vorteilhaft hat das Etikett einen Rand, der von einem reinen Kreis, Rechteck, Quadrat oder Dreieck oder sonstigen sehr einfachen geometrischen Formen, auch mit gerundeten Ecken, abweicht. Hierdurch wird praktisch hundertprozentige Individualität bei der Kennzeichnung erreicht. Hierbei kann insbesondere das Etikett auch einen inneren Rand haben, so daß insbesondere zusammen mit dem äußeren Rand eine besonders individuelle Kennzeichnung möglich ist.The label has a particularly advantageous edge which deviates from a pure circle, rectangle, square or triangle or other very simple geometric shapes, even with rounded corners. In this way practically 100 percent individuality is achieved in the labeling. Here, in particular, the label can also have an inner edge, so that a particularly individual identification is possible in particular together with the outer edge.
Ganz besonders vorteilhaft wird das Etikett als Logo ausgebildet, beispielsweise kann ein Firmenlogo verwendet werden. Hierdurch ist es möglich, durch die UV-Markierung um die Konturen des Logos, insbesondere auch eventueller Innenkonturen, den Gegenstand mit dem Firmenlogo zu kennzeichnen. Das bedeutet, daß das Logo, wenn es auf dem Gegenstand verbleibt, für das Auge ohne Hilfsmittel sichtbar den Gegenstand kennzeichnet, wohingegen nach einem Entfernen des Logos von dem Gegenstand das Logo als nicht durch das bloße Auge erkennbare Markierung auf dem Gegenstand erhalten bleibt. Beispielsweise mit einer UV-Lampe kann dann das Logo sofort erkannt werden, wodurch auch seitens einer Sicherungsbehörde (Polizei) die Zuordnung eines aufgefundenen Gegenstandes sehr einfach möglich wird. Der erfindungsgemäße Gegenstand enthält die bereits beim Verfahren beschriebenen Merkmale einzeln oder in Kombination. Das Verfahren wird anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und Zeichnungen näher beschrieben.The label is very particularly advantageously designed as a logo, for example a company logo can be used. This makes it possible to mark the object with the company logo by means of the UV marking around the contours of the logo, in particular also any inner contours. This means that the logo, if it remains on the object, marks the object visibly for the eye without aids, whereas after the logo is removed from the object, the logo remains on the object as a mark that cannot be recognized by the naked eye. With a UV lamp, for example, the logo can then be recognized immediately, which also makes it very easy for a security agency (police) to assign a found object. The subject matter according to the invention contains the features already described in the method individually or in combination. The method is described in more detail using an exemplary embodiment and drawings.
Es zeigen:Show it:
Figur 1 einen Computer mit Kennzeichnungen; und Figur 2 einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt aus Figur 1.1 shows a computer with markings; and FIG. 2 shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 1.
Wie aus Figur 1 ersichtlich, werden an einem Computer zwei Firmenlogos 1 und 3 angebracht. Die Anbringung erfolgt durch Abziehen einer Schutzfolie auf der Rückseite des Logos, Aufkleben des Logos auf den Computer 2 und Andrücken des Logos, beispielsweise mittels einer Übertragungsfolie. Sofern eine Übertragungsfolie vorhanden ist wird diese anschließend abgezogen. Danach wird mittels eines Sicherungsstiftes das gesamte Logo übermalt. Dieses Übermalen braucht nicht sorgfältig entlang des Randes des Logos erfolgen, es kann einfach mit dem Sicherungsstift im Bereich des Randes oder über das gesamte Logo gemalt werden, wobei der Sicherungsstift den Gegenstand im Bereich des Randes des Logos 1 bzw. 3 kennzeichnet und gegebenenfalls auch das Logo selbst markiert. Letzteres ist unproblematisch, da der Sicherungsstift einen für das Auge praktisch nicht erkennbaren Film bildet.As can be seen from Figure 1, two company logos 1 and 3 are attached to a computer. It is attached by pulling off a protective film on the back of the logo, sticking the logo onto the computer 2 and pressing the logo, for example using a transfer film. If a transfer film is available, it is then removed. The entire logo is then painted over using a safety pin. This overpainting does not need to be done carefully along the edge of the logo, it can simply be painted with the locking pin in the area of the edge or over the entire logo, the locking pin identifying the object in the area of the edge of logo 1 or 3 and possibly also that Logo itself marked. The latter is unproblematic since the locking pin forms a film that is practically invisible to the eye.
Wie in Figur 2 vergrößert dargestellt, bildet der Sicherungsstift innen und außen um das Logo 1 bzw. 3 einen unsichtbaren Film 4, der in den Figuren dunkel dargestellt ist, in der Realität jedoch nur mittels eines Hilfsmittels erfaßt bzw. erkannt werden kann. Wie in Figur 2 ebenfalls näher dargestellt, gibt es hierbei zwei Kennzeichnungsmöglichkeiten. Die erste Kennzeichnungsmöglichkeit ist bei Logo 1 dargestellt. Das Etikett wurde nach dem Übermalen mittels des Sicherungsstiftes entfernt, so daß das gesamte Logo 1 im Prinzip nicht sichtbar ist. Die Filmbereiche 4 sind nur unter UV-Licht erkennbar, zwischen den Filmbereichen 5 ist dann die Originaloberfläche 7 sichtbar. Nur unter UV- Licht erscheint das Logo 1 wie abgebildet. Das Logo 3 hingegen enthält noch das Sicherungsetikett 6, das die Oberfläche 7 überdeckt und ist somit visuell sichtbar. Innen und außen um das Etikett 6 ist wiederum der Sicherungsfilm 4 aufgetragen, so daß für einen Betrachter im Normalfall ohne Hilfsmittel nur das Etikett 6 als Logo sichtbar ist. Unter UV-Licht wird hier alles bunt, wenn der Film 4 auch über das Logo gemalt wurde. Wenn nun dieses Etikett 6 entfernt werden sollte, entsteht automatisch der Zustand wie beim Logo 1 , das als bekanntes bzw. recherchierbares Firmenlogo nach einer Sicherstellung des Gegenstandes zur Identifizierung des Eigentümers des Gegenstandes beiträgt.As shown enlarged in FIG. 2, the securing pin forms an invisible film 4 on the inside and outside around the logo 1 or 3, which is shown dark in the figures, but in reality can only be detected or recognized by means of an aid. As also shown in more detail in Figure 2, there are two labeling options. The first labeling option is shown at Logo 1. After overpainting, the label was removed using the security pin, so that the entire logo 1 is in principle not visible. The film areas 4 can only be seen under UV light, the original surface 7 is then visible between the film areas 5. The logo 1 appears as shown only under UV light. The logo 3, however, still contains the security label 6, which covers the surface 7 and is therefore visually visible. The security film 4 is again applied inside and outside around the label 6, so that normally only the label 6 as a logo is visible to a viewer without aids. Everything becomes colorful under UV light, even if film 4 was also painted over the logo. If this label 6 should now be removed, the state automatically arises as in the case of the logo 1, which, as a known or researchable company logo, contributes to the identification of the owner of the object after the object has been secured.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird also auf einen zu kennzeichnenden Gegenstand 2 ein Etikett 6 geklebt, das ein Firmenlogo 3 darstellt. Das Etikett 6 hat hierbei Ausstanzungen, so daß das Markierungsmittel 4 beim Übermalen der äußeren 8 und inneren 9 Ränder des Etiketts 6 das Logo unsichtbar auf der Oberfläche 7 des Gegenstandes 2 abbildet. Auch nach einem Entfernen des Etiketts 6 bleibt (bei 1) das Logo als nicht markierte Oberfläche 5 in dem unsichtbaren UV-Film 4 zurück.According to the invention, a label 6, which represents a company logo 3, is thus stuck onto an object 2 to be identified. The label 6 has punched-out areas so that the marking means 4 invisibly reproduces the logo on the surface 7 of the object 2 when the outer 8 and inner 9 edges of the label 6 are painted over. Even after the label 6 has been removed, the logo remains (in the case of FIG. 1) as an unmarked surface 5 in the invisible UV film 4.
Die Erfindung eignet sich zum sicheren Kennzeichnen von Betriebsmitteln gegen Diebstahl. The invention is suitable for securely identifying equipment against theft.

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P A T E N T A N S P R Ü C H E PATENT CLAIMS
1. Verfahren zum visuellen nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnen eines Gegenstandes, wobei ein Markierungsmittel auf den Gegenstand aufgetragen wird, das mit speziellen Hilfsmitteln erfaßbar bzw. erkennbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vor dem Auftragen des Markierungsmittels ein von einem Rand begrenztes Etikett auf dem Gegenstand befestigt wird, und daß anschließend das Markierungsmittel im Bereich des Randes des Etiketts zumindest auf den Gegenstand aufgetragen wird.1. A method for visually invisible marking of an object, wherein a marking agent is applied to the object, which can be detected or recognized with special aids, characterized in that a label delimited by an edge is attached to the object before applying the marking agent , and that the marking agent is then applied at least to the object in the region of the edge of the label.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett als visuell sichtbare Kennzeichnung auf dem Gegenstand belassen wird, unter Erhalt einer Kombination eines visuell sichtbaren mit einem visuell nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichen.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the label is left as a visually visible identification on the object, while obtaining a combination of a visually visible with a visually not visible identification.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett nach dem Auftragen des Markierungsmittels entfernt wird.3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the label is removed after the application of the marking agent.
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 2 und 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an ein und demselben Gegenstand an einer Stelle die Kombination und an einer anderen Stelle das visuell nicht sichtbare Kennzeichen angebracht werden.4. The method according to claim 2 and 3, characterized in that on one and the same object at one point, the combination and at another point, the visually invisible marks are attached.
5. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett einen Rand hat, der von einem reinen Kreis, Rechteck, Quadrat oder Dreieck abweicht.5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the label has an edge which differs from a pure circle, rectangle, square or triangle.
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Rand eine sicher identifizierbare Kontur hat. 6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the edge has a securely identifiable contour.
7. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett neben einem äußeren Rand auch mindestens einen inneren Rand hat.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the label also has at least one inner edge in addition to an outer edge.
8. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett ein Logo beinhaltet.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the label contains a logo.
9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8 in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Rand das Logo zumindest im wesentlichen bildet.9. The method according to claim 8 in connection with one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the edge forms the logo at least substantially.
10. Gegenstand mit einer nicht sichtbaren Kennzeichnung, wobei die nicht sichtbare Kennzeichnung durch Auftragen eines Markierungsmittels auf den Gegenstand erhalten ist und wobei das Markierungsmittel mit einem speziellen Hilfsmittel erfaßbar bzw. erkennbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Markierungsmittel nach der Befestigung eines Etiketts im Bereich eines Randes des Etiketts zumindest auf den Gegenstand aufgetragen ist, so daß unterhalb des Etiketts im wesentlichen kein Markierungsmittel ist.10. An object with an invisible marking, the invisible marking being obtained by applying a marking agent to the object and the marking agent being detectable or recognizable with a special aid, characterized in that the marking agent after the attachment of a label in the area one edge of the label is at least applied to the object, so that there is essentially no marking means underneath the label.
11. Gegenstand nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett nach dem Auftragen des Markierungsmittels auf dem Gegenstand verblieben ist oder entfernt ist.11. An article according to claim 10, characterized in that the label has remained on the article or has been removed after the application of the marking agent.
12. Gegenstand nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er an einer Stelle das Etikett mit dem Markierungsmittel und an einer anderen Stelle das Markierungsmittel ohne das Etikett trägt.12. The article of claim 10 or 11, characterized in that it carries the label with the marking agent at one point and the marking agent at another point without the label.
13. Gegenstand nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett einen Rand hat, der von einem reinen Kreis, Rechteck oder Quadrat abweicht.13. Object according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the label has an edge which differs from a pure circle, rectangle or square.
14. Gegenstand nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Rand eine sicher identifizierbare Kontur hat. 14. Object according to claim 13, characterized in that the edge has a reliably identifiable contour.
15. Gegenstand nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett (6) neben einem äußeren Rand (8) auch einen inneren Rand (9) hat.15. Object according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that the label (6) in addition to an outer edge (8) also has an inner edge (9).
16. Gegenstand nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Etikett (6) ein Logo (1 , 3) beinhaltet.16. Object according to one of claims 10 to 15, characterized in that the label (6) contains a logo (1, 3).
17. Gegenstand nach Anspruch 16 in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Rand (8, 9) das Logo (1 ,3 ) zumindest im wesentlichen bildet. 17. The article of claim 16 in conjunction with one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the edge (8, 9) forms the logo (1, 3) at least substantially.
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