Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7736725 | Laminate film for electrophotography, information recording medium using the same, and method for producing the information recording medium The present invention provides a laminate film for electrophotography including a substrate, a laminate layer formed on one surface of the substrate, and a non-laminate layer formed on the other surface of the substrate, wherein the non-laminate layer contains at le... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7438964 | Adhesive cord cover An adhesive cord cover for enveloping a cord, such as an electrical cord or chandelier chain. The adhesive cord cover is formed from a lengthwise strip of fabric. A pressure sensitive adhesive is attached to the fabric strip, preferably along a first lengthwise edge... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7410551 | Method of hot marking, and a multilayer structure for implementing such a method The invention relates to a hot marking method enabling decoration to be made on an article, the method comprising the steps consisting in: supplying a multilayer structure comprising a layer of varnish that hardens under the effect... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7344618 | 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 comprising a ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341768 | Transfer paper for printing with an inkjet printer Transfer paper suitable for inkjet printing, provided, at least on the side to be printed, with a release or barrier layer, the layer having a porosity of at most 100 ml/min, and a method for manufacturing a transfer paper and a method for printing transfer paper wi... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336270 | Display device and electronic apparatus To provide a display device and an electronic apparatus including a radio communication device, an embodiment of the radio communication device being an IC tag, which do not need a special space to attach the IC tag and is capable of reducing the amount of time and ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329453 | White, heatsealable, peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a white base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) includes a) from 80 ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325916 | Method and apparatus for making signs An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built upâ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320712 | Method for blocking dye-migration in printing colored synthetic fiber The present invention provides a method for blocking dye-migration in printing onto colored synthetic fiber and a printing process onto colored synthetic fiber using the method. More particularly, the present invention provides a composition for blocking dye-migrati... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316832 | Articles and methods for applying color on surfaces Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. E... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7295438 | Heat receiving sheet, electronic apparatus, and fabrication method for heat receiving sheet A heat receiving sheet for receiving heat from electronic components comprises a heat transfer part and a heat insulation part. A heat-generating component which is an electronic component having a high heat generation rate contacts with the heat transfer part of th... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7250092 | Adhesive sign and methods for applying and producing same A sign is formed from an adhesive-backed, vinyl sheet having a backing sheet. At least one graphic design or character is cut from the interior of the vinyl sheet. Tabs in the backing sheet extend between the edges of each character, the tabs maintaining the positio... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223459 | Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least CPET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223015 | Tamper-evident closure A security bag includes a tamper-evident closure which provides a visual indication if the closure is opened. The closure includes an ink layer deposited on one wall of the security bag or on a flexible strip secured to one wall of the security bag, and an adhesive ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211306 | Peelable polyester film with self-venting, process for its production and its use Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) includes a) from 80 to 98% by weight of polyester and ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7205040 | Peelable polyester film having improved oxygen barrier, process for its production and its use Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) comprises from 80 to 99% by weight of polyester and | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186452 | Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film having high peeling resistance, process for its production and its use This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least the APET side of an APET/CPET tray, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consis... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178573 | Mark transfer tool, mark transfer tape, and manufacturing method of mark transfer tape A mark transfer tool utilizing a coat film transfer technology, concerning various marks composed of characters, codes, patterns or their combination. A mark transfer tape has multiple pressure-sensitive adhesive transfer marks adhered and held at specified interval... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175897 | Adhesive articles which contain at least one hydrophilic or hydrophobic layer, method for making and uses for same The present invention relates to an adhesive article which can be used as a layer in or a cover for various articles in which a hydrophilic or hydrophobic surface is desired. The adhesive article includes a base layer having a first surface and a second surface and ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166344 | Dust-free sealer for valve bags The invention provides for a sealing device for a valve bag. The sealing device has two sections separated by a perforated seam. Each section is secured to one side of the valve channel and has an adhesive surface covered by a protective sheet. The two sections are ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160411 | Heat-setting label sheet The present invention relates to a heat-setting label sheet that is a polymeric transfer sheet that can be marked and transferred by the consumer. Also encompassed by the present invention is a method of transferring the heat-setting label sheets. The heat-setting l... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153556 | Integrated forms and method of making such forms A form that incorporates either a label or card such that the form can be reliably printed on by the end user and manufactured less expensively. The integrated label form includes a top printable substrate and a liner substrate mated together by an adhesive. The top... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147743 | Energy-beam-curable thermal-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and method for producing cut pieces using the same An energy-beam-curable thermal-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having, on at least one side of a base material, an energy-beam-curable thermo-expandable viscoelastic layer containing thermo-expandable microspheres and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144612 | Decorative system composite and method Decorative system composites and methods for forming the same are described. The composites employ new and improved support film systems that have enhanced tensile strength under typical thermoforming conditions, including elevated temperatures. An optional release ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144615 | Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable with respect to at least CPET. The heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consists of ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141293 | Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film having high peeling resistance, process for its production and its use This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least APET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140135 | Flag label A flag label for attaching to a product has adhesive faced transparent over-laminate and under-laminate layers on opposite sides of a printed layer. This assembly is releasably mounted on a release liner prior to use. The over-laminate defines an pressure sensitive ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7132142 | Dry paint transfer laminate for use as wall covering This disclosed invention relates to a laminate for use as a wallcovering comprising: a matte release liner having a flexible polymeric matte release backing liner and a matte release coat bonded to the matte release backing liner, and a flexible multi-layer decorati... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128964 | Carrier film and method for its production A carrier film which is a laminated film having a film of a tetrafluoroethylene/ethylene copolymer laminated on each side of a stretched film of a polyester resin, wherein the haze of the laminated film is at most 5% as measured in accordance with JIS K7105. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122235 | Tack free cauterized edge for pressure sensitive adhesive web The invention relates to a web material comprising a carrier sheet, a continuous pragmatic sheet and an adhesive layer wherein the adhesive layer is between the carrier sheet and the pragmatic sheet, the adhesive layer more strongly adheres to the pragmatic sheet an... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108906 | Heat shrinkable insulated packaging material An insulating label stock or sleeve formed from such label stock includes a thermal insulating layer, which may a fiberfill batt. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of heat shrinkable material, such as a film. The insulated packaging material may be coated ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094453 | Tack free edge for pressure sensitive adhesive web The invention relates to a web material comprising a carrier sheet, a continuous pragmatic sheet and an adhesive layer wherein the adhesive layer is between said carrier sheet and the pragmatic sheet, said adhesive layer more strongly adheres to the pragmatic sheet ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090907 | Adhesive coated label having tactile feel An adhesive coated label includes indicia disposed on a facestock and layers of tactile coating selectively applied to discrete areas of the facestock to create distinct raised portions on the label. The tactile coating may be applied to correspond to the location o... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081286 | Microwave susceptible insulated label and packaging material A microwave susceptible insulated packaging material includes a thermal insulating layer, which may be a fiberfill batt. The insulating layer is laminated to at least one layer of a co-extruded film which has been coated on one surface with a microwave susceptible m... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077926 | Process for the production of variously painted and/or decorated artefacts by means of the technique of transfer from a sublimable color support Process for the production of variously decorated artefacts, comprising the steps of: preliminary preparation of the surfaces of the artefact, possible application of preliminary painting cycles or other surface treatments; covering or tight-wrapping up of the artef... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074477 | Transfer label A transfer label comprises a support layer (1), further an overprint layer (5) detachably affixed by adhesive to the support layer (1) and affixable to an object, and a protective film (3) mounted between the support layer (1) and ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059769 | Apparatus for enabling multiple modes of operation among a plurality of devices Apparatuses for enabling multiple modes of operation are disclosed that include power and data interfaces for inter-connecting multiple devices. The apparatuses, in various configurations, connect primarily powered devices, batteries, and a plurality of external per... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052203 | Surfacing structure for traffic areas and for surfaces of structures The invention relates to a surfacing structure for traffic areas and for surfaces of structures, which has a substructure located on the base of the surfacing and has a superstructure, which covers the latter and is comprised, at least in part, of concrete, sepecial... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052761 | Dimensionally stable laminate with removable web carrier and method of manufacture A balanced dimensionally stable laminate uses a web carrier which is removably attached to a layer of the laminate during lamination and processing. The web carrier maintains dimensional stability of the layers of the laminate during lamination and processing and af... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7052755 | Sheet-like adhesive labels, method of attaching said adhesive labels, dials, method of manufacturing dials and timepieces A bonding agent having an adhesive and a curing agent is formed on a bonding surface of a dial member. A transfer sheet is attached to a convex side of the dial members, and a release sheet is attached to its bonding agent side to form a dial label. When this dial l... | 05/30/2006 |
