RU77563U1 - COLLECTION COLLECTION OF BRANDS - Google Patents

Abstract

A voluminous collection copy of the stamp is proposed, which is, for example, part of a series formed by N (N≥2) collection copies of stamps equipped with identification elements and representing a voluminous collection copy of one of the postage or advertising stamps selected as a prototype stamp. Moreover, the specified volume copy of the brand is made in the form of a metal object having a front and back sides and a side surface, an image is formed on the front side of the volume copy of the brand or on a part of the specified side, which fully or partially reproduces in relief form a flat image on the prototype brand, and a relief image is formed on the back side, which is inverse to the relief image on the front side and located opposite the relief image on the front side or its corresponding part, and an identification element, made without the formation of its inverse image on the front side of the copy of the stamp. The technical effect of the utility model consists in increased protection against fakes of a collection copy of the brand.

Description

The technical field to which the utility model relates.

This utility model relates to collectible copies of stamps made of metal and having increased protection against fakes.

State of the art

It is known to make copies of metal stamps, which are a thin-sheet metal plate, on which, for example, by stamping, a relief image of the prototype stamp is applied, see, for example, GB 1371708 (10.23.1974, B21B 3/00) and US 3833990 ( 09/10/1974, B23P 17/00). Such a copy of the stamp has a relief image on the front side, and the image on the reverse side, depending on the material and technology for making copies of the stamps, may or may not be present. If a copy of the brand is made of a sufficiently thin and soft material, then the reverse image will appear on the back side, and when made from a sufficiently rigid material having a relatively large thickness, the image on the back side will be absent. In addition, there is the possibility of performing a grinding operation, which allows you to smooth out any irregularities in the surface of the reverse side that occur during the manufacture of a copy of the brand.

The closest analogue of this utility model is a copy of the postage stamp described in RF patent No. 2035252 C1 (05.20.1995, B21D 53/44). The known copy is made in the form of a metal object made from a sheet of blank from a deformable metal or alloy and having a front and back sides. On the front side of this item an image is formed that fully reproduces in relief form against the background of a mirror-polished field a flat image on the prototype mark. In the manufacture of a known copy by stamping, a relief image is formed on its reverse side, which is the opposite of the relief image on the front side.

With another method of manufacturing such copies of metal stamps, a casting operation can be used, while it is possible to obtain a high-quality image on one of the sides, for example, the front, and on the other hand

the surface will have a relatively flat surface that can be further ground.

Thus, copies of stamps can be made of metal quite simply. However, this simplicity of making copies of stamps also determines the simplicity of manufacturing fakes of these copies. Moreover, the complication of the manufacturing process of a copy of a brand does not guarantee its protection against fakes, since the technological processes that make it possible to make metal copies of stamps with one-sided and two-sided relief images are well known and accessible to a wide circle of people.

Utility Model Disclosure

Thus, the technical task to which the present utility model is aimed is to create such a copy of a brand made of metal, which has an increased degree of protection against counterfeiting.

This problem is solved with the help of a voluminous collection copy of a stamp equipped with identification elements and representing a voluminous collection copy of one of the postage or advertising stamps selected as a prototype stamp. The specified volume copy of the stamp is made in the form of a metal object having a front and back sides and a side surface, and on the front side of the volume copy of the stamp or on a part of the specified side, an image is formed that fully or partially reproduces in relief form a flat image on the prototype mark, and on a relief image is formed on the back of the reverse side, which is the opposite of the part of the relief image on the front side and located opposite the corresponding part of the relief image on the front side, and an identification element made without forming its reverse image on the front side of the copy of the stamp.

The collection copy of the brand according to the utility model provides increased protection against counterfeiting due to the difficulty of manufacturing in artisanal or semi-industrial conditions, since the production of such a copy of the brand is possible only by using a double-sided stamp. When making a collection copy of the stamp in other ways, for example, by casting, it is quite possible to produce only one side, for example, the front, in high quality, the other side will be completely smooth, and with one-side stamping, the relief image is opposite to the image on the front side,

will be performed on the entire area occupied by the image on the front side, as a result of which there will be no place for applying the identification element.

In one embodiment of the utility model, a collection copy of the stamp is made in a single copy, wherein the identification element is the collector’s own mark.

According to some other embodiments of the utility model, collection copies are part of a series formed by N (N≥2) collection copies of stamps, and at the same time are copies of the same stamp, i.e. have the same front side. In these variants, the identification element applied to the collection copy of the stamp, it is advisable to make unique for collection copies of stamps of this series, i.e. Each collection copy included in this series will have an identification element different from the identification element on any of the other collection copies included in the same series. In one embodiment, the identification element is a number selected in the range from 1 to N. In other embodiments, the identification element is a symbol or symbols. In particular, in one embodiment, the identification element, unique to the series of collectible copies of the stamps, is the collector's own mark. Obviously, the use of such a trademark on collection copies of stamps included in various series will significantly increase the collection value of a collection of such copies.

Alternatively, the series may be formed by copies of various original postage stamps (prototype stamps), for example, postage stamps forming a single series. Obviously, such a series can be designed for acquisition by one collector. In such embodiments, the identification element of each collection copy is expediently the same as the identification elements of other collection copies of stamps included in the same series. In such embodiments, the identifying element is a number or symbol, or a combination of symbols, for example, corresponding to the collector's trademark.

The identification element, depending on its nature, can be applied both in the process of making a collection copy of the brand according to the utility model, and after this process. In the event that the identification element is common to the entire series of collection copies

stamps or stamps, it can be applied during stamping of a copy, for which the matrix used in stamping must have an appropriate shape that allows the identification elements to be applied on the back side, free of the image opposite to the image on the front side. If the identification element is unique, then it can be applied, for example, using mechanical or laser engraving. In addition, when combining identification elements that are common and unique to a series of copies of the brand, methods for applying such identification elements can be combined accordingly.

In accordance with the shape of the prototype stamp, the collection copy of the stamp may have such a shape that each of the front and back sides of the stamp in the plan view is a rectangle, circle or triangle.

A collection copy of the brand may be coated with at least one layer of precious metal or precious alloy in order to increase the corrosion resistance of the product and / or to increase its artistic or collection appeal. In one embodiment, the collection copy of the brand is made of precious metal or of a precious alloy, which also increases the collection attractiveness of the copy.

In order to increase the artistic value, at least part of the front and / or side surfaces of the collection copy of the stamp can be painted, for example, by oxidation. In a preferred embodiment, part of the front and / or side surfaces of the collection copy of the stamp is painted with appropriate enamel.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Figure 1 presents the front side of the collection copy of the stamp;

Figure 2 presents an embodiment of the reverse side of a collection copy of a stamp;

Figure 3 presents another embodiment of the reverse side of a collection copy of the brand;

Figure 4 presents an additional embodiment of the reverse side of the collector's copy of the brand.

Utility Model Implementation

Figure 1 presents the front side 2 of a metal collection copy 1 of the brand "Grand Duke Mikhail Fedorovich", which has the same dimensions as

prototype mark. On the front side 2 of the collection copy 1, a relief image 3 of the prototype stamp is made, dark sections of which indicate the recesses 4 of the relief.

Figure 2-4 presents the reverse side 5 of the specified collection copy 1 stamps, made in various ways, which can correspond to different options for building a series of collection copies. The presented options differ, in particular, in the size and position of the image opposite to the image on the front side, which can be any, however, it is preferable to choose a position in which parts of the image with the most complex relief will fall into the image.

The variant presented in figure 2 corresponds to a collection copy included in a series consisting of N (for example, 100) identical copies of the same brand, made of 585 gold. In this embodiment, most of the back side 5 is occupied by image 6, the opposite of the image 3 of the front side 2. On the back side 5 there are also two sites 7, 8, free from the back image 6. On one site 7 there is information about the metal from which the copy is made 1 mark (for example, a stamp and / or stamp of assay supervision), and on another site 8 using laser engraving, an identification element 9 is applied in the form of a number (No. 4), which in the considered version is available only on this copy. The light areas of the inverse image in figure 2 correspond to the protrusions 10 of the relief. It can be seen that these protrusions exactly correspond to the recesses 4 of the relief shown in FIG.

In another embodiment, shown in FIG. 3, the image 11, the opposite of the image 3 of the front side 2, occupies only a small area 12 in the upper left corner, i.e. corresponds to a small fragment of image 3 on the front side of the collection copy of stamp 1, and the rest of 13 of the surface of the reverse side 5 of copy 1 of the stamp is smooth. On the smooth part 13 of the surface in the lower left corner, an identification element 14 is applied by laser engraving, which in the embodiment of FIG. 3 is a monogram composed of letters A and B. This option, like the variant of FIG. 2, can correspond to a series composed of identical collectible copies. In this case, the monogram shown in FIG. 3 may correspond to the owner's mark. Obviously, for each copy of this series, an ownership mark unique to the series will be applied. If the series is composed of collection copies of various prototype stamps (for example, copies of postage stamps included in the anniversary series issued in honor of the centenary of the Romanov dynasty),

identification element 14, for example, in the form of a monogram corresponding to the owner's mark, may be the same on all collection copies of the series.

An alternative implementation of the reverse side 5 of the copy 1 of the brand is presented in figure 4. This option may apply to the issue of two or more series, each of which includes collection copies of the same brand. Such series may vary, for example, by the material of the copies or by the presence of any additional properties not found in other series. For example, one series may include copies made of gold, the second - copies made of steel coated with gold or a gold-containing alloy, the third - colored enamel coating that reproduces the color scheme of the prototype brand. Image 15, the opposite of image 3 on the front side 2, in this embodiment also occupies a relatively small area 16, but is located on the right side from the middle down. In this case, the remaining part 17 of the surface is made smooth, and in the upper left corner there are two identification elements. One identification element 18, made in the manufacture of a copy of 1 stamp in the form of the letters "ED", is common to one series of copies of the stamp. Such an identification element may serve, for example, as an identifier, or a symbol for a given series. The second identification element 19 in the form of a number (No. 5), unique for each copy of the brand within the series, is applied using laser engraving.

Due to the presence on the reverse side of the copy of the brand as a relief image, the reverse image on the front side, and a smooth surface, a technical result is achieved, which the real useful model is aimed at, namely, increasing the degree of protection of the copy of the brand from counterfeiting due to the fact that such a copy of the brand It’s quite difficult to fake, because for its manufacture you will need the same equipment as in the manufacture of the original copy of the brand.

To achieve the same technical result, drawing on the back side of a copy of the brand of identification elements is aimed. The presence of such identification elements makes it possible to keep track of produced collection copies of stamps, which makes it possible to identify copies of stamps with unaccounted identification elements, that is, counterfeit ones. In addition, the identification of two or more copies of stamps with the same identification elements immediately allows you to undoubtedly establish the presence of a fake. In this case, the use of the trademark as the sole or one of

identification elements additionally complicates the manufacture of high-quality fakes, since in this case, convincing evidence of the acquisition of a copy from the collector who owns the corresponding owner's mark is also required.

To further increase the degree of protection of stamp copies from counterfeiting, any micro-details of the image can be introduced into the identification elements, the formation of which can use more sophisticated technologies, which will prevent the identification of identifiers on fake copies of stamps. The use of such identification elements, which are difficult to reproduce, is advisable to use, along with the ownership marks, for example, in the case when the collection copy of the stamp is single, i.e. not part of any collection series.

Examples of the implementation of this utility model are given with the aim of a clearer understanding of the essence of the utility model, but not with the aim of limiting it. It should be obvious to a person skilled in the art that various changes can be made to the collection copies described, without departing from the essence of the utility model described in the attached formula. For example, a copy of a stamp may be made on a reduced or enlarged scale; it can be equipped with additional identification elements; the production of teeth reproducing the teeth of the prototype brand can be carried out not by appropriate cutting of the workpiece, but by stamping a relief image of the teeth on a metal workpiece having a larger size than that necessary for making a copy of the brand with cut teeth.

Claims (12)

1. A voluminous collection copy of a stamp of a postal or advertising stamp selected as a prototype stamp, made in the form of a metal object having a front and back sides and a side surface, while an image is fully or partially reproduced on the indicated front side or its part in relief form a flat image on the prototype brand, and a relief image is formed on the reverse side or on its part, which is the opposite of the relief image on the front side and and to its parts and arranged opposite the relief image on the front side, or part thereof, and an identification element configured without forming the image on its reverse face of the copy stamp. 2. A collection copy of the stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification element is a collector’s trademark. 3. The collection copy of the stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that it is part of a series formed by N (N≥2) collection copies of stamps, while the identification element formed on it is unique to collection stamps of the series. 4. A collection copy of the brand according to claim 3, characterized in that the identification element is a number selected in the range from 1 to N. 5. A collection copy of the brand according to claim 3, characterized in that the identification element is a collector’s own mark. 6. The collection copy of the stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that it is part of a series formed by N (N≥2) collection copies of stamps, while the identification element formed on it is the same as the identification elements of collection copies of stamps of the specified series. 7. A collection copy of the brand according to claim 6, characterized in that the identification element is a number, or a symbol, or a combination of symbols. 8. A collection copy of the brand according to claim 6, characterized in that the identification element is the collector's own mark. 9. The collection copy of the stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the front and back sides of the copy of the stamp in the plan view is a rectangle, circle or triangle. 10. A collection copy of the stamp according to any one of the preceding paragraphs, characterized in that it is made of precious metal or of a precious alloy. 11. A collection copy of the brand according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least a portion of its front and / or side surfaces is painted. 12. A collection copy of the brand according to claim 11, characterized in that the indicated part of the front and / or side surfaces is painted with enamel.