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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6632316 | Labeling system and method and label manufacturing method using label sheets with adhesive A labeling system includes a label sheet with a liner and a face sheet secured thereto by a pressure-sensitive, fugitive adhesive. The face sheet is die-cut into a plurality of individual, preprinted labels. A method of manufacturing the label sheet inclu... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6632507 | Holographically enhanced decorative laminate The invention relates to a decorative laminate lay-up including a decorative laminate sheet assembly having a top layer and a polypropylene release sheet applied to the top layer of the decorative laminate sheet assembly. The polypropylene release sheet i... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6630049 | Adhesive articles with improved air egress and methods of making the same This invention relates to an adhesive article which provides air egress. Air egress is provided by supplying a route, such as areas of no initial adhesion for the air to flow out from under the construction. The invention relates to an adhesive article co... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6627022 | Continuous process for manufacturing thermoset decorative panels A continuous process for manufacturing decorative panels includes the steps of forming a first continuous fiber reinforced resin layer, laying a continuous decorated sheet on the first fiber reinforced resin layer, forming a second continuous fiber reinfo... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6620489 | Self-adhering image A self-adhering image made by the steps comprising: forming an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (230), a first thermoplastic layer (304), and a first support layer (150); laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) with a second thermoplastic ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620280 | Dual sided lamination A method for laminating a dual sided pre-press proof (140) comprises laminating a first side of a receiver stock (150) with a first pre-laminate sheet (210) and laminating a second side of the receiver stock (155) with a second pre-laminate sheet (215). T... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620281 | Method for making insulating label and wrap for beverage container An insulating label and wrap for beverage containers of various shapes is manufactured by a continuous run process using a plurality of printing stations to provide a high quality printed image on the face of the label. The label or after-market beverage ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620283 | Method for fabricating laminated carrier for collecting interstitial fluid from the skin A method for making a laminated carrier film for use in releasing interstitial fluid from skin for collection or measurement includes providing a printhead having an orifice and a reservoir containing a meltable absorber substance, the printhead being cap... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6616786 | Process for applying an ink-only label to a polymeric surface The invention is directed to a returnable plastic crate provided on at least one surface with an ink only label that is removable without destructive treatment of the said surface, said label being adhered to said at least one surface by an activated adhe... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6613179 | Method for providing onsite, on-demand ear tag printing for livestock operations A system and method for producing individually customizable identification tags for feed lot operations involving livestock. The method involves printing adhesive strips with indicia through use of computer-controlled printing devices, applying the strips... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612708 | Consolidated exterior sideview mirror assembly incorporating an in-mold film process A method of forming a mirror housing according to the present invention includes providing a molding apparatus having a molding cavity, placing a film applique in the mold cavity and injecting a polymer into the mold cavity over at least a portion of a si... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610164 | Method of selectively coating a wood composite The invention is directed to a method of selectively coating wood composites in a single step, while maintaining registration of the coating to the design of the molded or contoured wood composite. The invention also is directed to a structure provided by... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6607630 | Print bonded multi-ply tissue The present invention concerns a device and method for making a roll of tissue using opposingly located adhesive applicators that apply adhesive to opposingly located anilox rolls. Adhesive is transferred from the anilox rolls to opposingly located print ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6605174 | Foil printing A method for producing a printed image having a region that is foil printed comprising: printing at least one region of the image with a toner; printing the region of the image to be foil printed with a foiling adhesive that sticks to a foil on a printing... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6602378 | Process of producing a 3D (Dimension) stereo flash bright color plastic sheet The present invention is a process and its product by embossing or processing the transparent soft or solid thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride(PVC) sheet, the thermoplastic polyethylene(PE) film sheet, the ethylenevinyl acetate copolymer(EVA) film sheet, an... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6599579 | Liquid pressure transfer method , transfer film therefor and product decorated thereby A workpiece to which a transfer pattern is to be applied is formed to have a rod-like element curved into a loop-like shape to form an apparent geometric plane. A transfer film used in the liquid pressure transfer is formed on a required portion thereof, ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6599383 | Coextruded film The present application discloses a film comprising a first layer formed from a first extruded and solidified material and a second layer formed from a second extruded and solidified material. The first material has a lower coefficient of friction when so... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6596359 | Duplex label laminate A laminate includes duplex labels laminated together by patches of adhesive alternating oppositely therebetween. The labels may be removed from each other, with each label having adhesive on the back side thereof.... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596116 | Methods for applying decorative designs to a continuous laminate A process for transferring a decorative sublimation dye design formed on a transfer sheet to a continuous laminate by applying a sheet of cellulose web material impregnated with a thermosetting resin to a surface of a backer sheet to form a pre-laminate. ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6596118 | Food package insert The invention provides a food package insert made of a multi-layered structure having at least one removable edge portion. The multi-layered structure includes a cellulosic support web a cellulosic transfer web is disposed adjacent the support web. The tr... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6589623 | Duplex label pocket A duplex laminate includes first and second facesheets laminated together. The first facesheet has a central pocket and surrounding adhesive pocket rim. The second facesheet has a central adhesive label opposite the pocket, and a surrounding border liner ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585845 | Name badge with digitally produced image thereon A uniquely shaped plate may be transmitted through a card printer designed to print on only a card having a standard size and shape. The plate includes a laminate including a card having a sheet of backing material affixed thereto, preferably by an easy r... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582614 | Non-ferrous/ferromagnetic laminated graphics arts impression dies and method of producing same This invention relates to a relatively thin cladded graphic arts impression graphic arts impression die plate (20) having a steel layer (22) which is integral throughout the extent thereof with a layer of copper (24) or bronze. A relieved design-defining ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6582546 | Transparent note pads and kit therefor Transparent sheets of acetate carrying a band of adhesive on the reverse side adjacent to one edge can be used for making notes on text and illustrations. Preferably provided in a tablet of plural, stacked sheets and most preferably provided in a kit form... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6582803 | Ink-jet printable transfer media comprising a paper backing containing removable panels The present invention relates to ink-jet transfer media that can be printed with images using ink-jet printers. The printed image can be thermally transferred to fabric materials such as black or white colored T-shirts. The ink-jet transfer media of this ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6582615 | Non-ferrous/ferromagnetic laminated graphic arts impression dies and method of producing same This invention relates to a relatively thin cladded graphic arts impression graphic arts impression die plate (20) having a steel layer (22) which is integral throughout the extent thereof with a layer of copper (24) or bronze. A relieved design-defining ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6579474 | Conductive composition A conductive composition, and articles and methods using the conductive composition are disclosed.... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6579395 | Transfers A method of producing a water slide transfer, whereby a design is formed on a backing paper with a soluble release layer thereon, a covercoat is formed on a release paper, one combination is caused by placing the two papers on top of each other with the c... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6572720 | Method for laminating high quality transparencies Various methods for laminating a high quality transparency which consist of the steps: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a first support layer (150); laminating an imageless second receiver sheet (160) with an second support layer (170) to the ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6569280 | Lamination by radiation through a ply A laminated product is provided including a carrier sheet, a polymeric film ply, a polymeric card ply, and a radiation-curable laminating adhesive. The polymeric film ply is secured to the carrier sheet and extends over a cut-out portion formed in the car... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6569277 | Art object and method of creation A method allowing high definition printing of images including photographic prints and computer images onto a variety of natural and man made substrates to create unique art objects and articles of manufacture that would otherwise be difficult or impossib... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6568148 | Covering element for building surfaces or the like and method for the production thereof The present disclosure involves a covering element for building surfaces and a method for the production thereof. The covering element includes a decorative visible side generally having a support plate having top and bottom surfaces, an upper transparent... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565697 | Manufacturing method for a positionable and repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive product and an article formed therefrom A method of making a pressure sensitive adhesive article includes depositing a layer of liquid adhesive material onto a substrate, and depositing a layer of non-adhesive liquid material onto the liquid adhesive material, wherein the non-adhesive liquid ma... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6565694 | Method of preparing metal plates to allow lamination of a pre-press color proof Laminating a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340), consisting of the steps of: laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) to a coated metal plate (340). Removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creat... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562178 | Scratch-resistant, self-laminated printed materials and methods for making same A method is provided for producing a unique printable multi-layer composite structural material, and in turn a unique scratch-resistant, self-laminated printed material. A printable multi-layer composite structural material is formed which includes a firs... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6562172 | Glass decorating method using ink compositions containing N-vinyl lactams A method for decorating a vitreous substrate with a radiation curable ink composition, comprising applying an ink composition comprised of an N-vinyl lactam to the glass in a predetermined design, the ink being operable when cured to bond to the vitreous ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6558501 | Process of application and cooling of adhesive for glueing cartridge packages and similar The present object concerns an innovative glueing process for cartridge paper boxes, with an application of adhesive, of the "hot-melt" type, on the lapel of the outer tab, for three-tabbed cartridge boxes, featuring a process of heating and melting over ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6558497 | Thermoplastic slats for blinds and the manufacturing thereof A method of applying a decorative color to a thermoplastic strip suited for use to produce slats for blinds is characterized by the use of a heat sensitive printing paper of the type normally used to color the fabric material from which valances are gener... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6554940 | Method of transferring a print pattern composed of a fluoropolymer resin and an inorganic pigment onto an objective body using liquid pressure A pattern-transferring film having a print pattern provided on an upper surface thereof is floated on a liquid surface within a transferring bath and an objective body is immersed into a liquid within the transferring bath together with the pattern transf... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6554941 | Method of image reversal of a pre-press color proof by means of lamination Method for laminating a pre-press proof (200), whereby an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a representative image (290) having been written with an incorrect orientation can be salvaged, which comprises the steps of laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) t... | 04/29/2003 |
