Chemical etched two dimensional matrix symbols and method and process for making same

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PATENT NO 8540285
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13323012

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A chemically etched two dimensional matrix symbol is provided on a substrate. The substrate may be metal or plastic. A process is described for forming a plurality of two dimensional matrix symbols at the same time in batches. The two dimensional data matrix symbol includes a substrate, a plurality of grooves and a plurality of raised areas, and a plurality of ink spots disposed in the grooves according to a predefined code. The matrix is readable by a scanning device.

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  • TEXAS NAMEPLATE COMPANY, INC.

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Crownover, Roy Dale Dallas, US 2 8

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