Process for manufacturing reproduction with a luminescence effect and reproduction manufactured by the implementation of the process

Abstract

An image is reproduced on a transparent carrier and a film incorporating a photoluminescent product is applied to the carrier, either on the same side as the printed image or on the other. A filter in the form of a film allowing the effects of the color of the photoluminescent material to be moderated is inserted between the carrier and the film. The filter is a translucent material that desaturates the color of the luminescent layer by way of its light scattering capability. Light which passes through the filter is scattered uniformly thereby giving rise to a white haze, is then reflected off of the luminescent layer and then passes through filter again on its way to the eye of the viewer. Different sequences and combinations of the various layers are possible.

1 . A surface comprising the following materials mixed substantially homogeneously: 
 a luminescent material including a luminescent pigment emitting luminescent light;    a filter material through which light can pass, said filter material scattering said luminescent light thereby desaturating a color of said luminescent light toward white color; and    a material which receives an image through which light can pass.    
     
     
         2 - 3 . (canceled)  
     
     
         4 . A surface comprising: 
 a luminescent material including a luminescent pigment emitting luminescent light;    a filter material through which light can pass, said filter material scattering said luminescent light thereby desaturating a color of said luminescent light toward white color;    said luminescent material and said filter material being mixed substantially homogeneously into a first layer; and    a second layer which is transparent, adjacent to said first layer, and receives an image through which light can pass.    
     
     
         5 . (canceled)  
     
     
         6 . The surface of  claim 1  wherein said filter material contains titanium dioxide.  
     
     
         7 . The surface of  claim 4  wherein said filter material contains titanium dioxide.