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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110064 | Labeling apparatus with housing having fluid pump and related methods A labeling apparatus is for applying labels to articles advanced along an article conveyor. The labeling apparatus may include a frame to be positioned adjacent the article conveyor, and a labeler carried by the frame. The labeler may include a housing, a rotary bel... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8097111 | Method and apparatus for encoding labels There is disclosed method and apparatus for encoding labels with information relating to temperature, life expectancy and/or discard dates and times of products such as perishable items. A hand-held portable printer mounts a thermometer which can sense the temperatu... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8002948 | Process for forming a patterned thin film structure on a substrate A process for forming a patterned thin film structure on a substrate is disclosed. A pattern is printed with a material, such as a masking coating or an ink, on the substrate, the pattern being such that, in one embodiment, the desired thin film structures will be f... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002938 | Decorative laminated safety glass The present invention is a decorative laminated article comprising an image bearing thermoplastic interlayer wherein the image has been printed on the interlayer using an ink jet printing process, wherein the pigment comprises at least one pigment selected from the ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7837823 | Multi-layer, light markable media and method and apparatus for using same A multi-layer laminate media is provided on which information may be applied in machine or human readable form on a visible front surface by the output of one or more lasers, or other high intensity light source. In a preferred embodiment, the media has three layers... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7713373 | Process for producing packaging laminate material A process for producing a web-like laminate material for packaging container composed of a base layer and a thermally sealable inner layer, comprising: introducing an oxygen-containing gas in a silver vapor atmosphere; carrying a web-like base film in the silver vap... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7704347 | Reinforced plastic foam cup, method of and apparatus for manufacturing same A reinforced plastic foam cup including a body which defines an open top end and a closed bottom end, wherein the top end has a greater diameter than the bottom end. The body includes a reinforced tapered side wall that extends from the bottom end to the top end. A ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7674347 | Method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film and actuating element with such a piezo/luminescent film The present invention relates to a method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film for use as actuating element, especially in vehicles, comprising the steps: provision of a film-type base material (1); application of a piezoelectric varnish ( | 03/09/2010 |
| 7611602 | Method of producing maps and other objects configured for presentation of spatially-related layers of data A method of fabricating maps and other objects presenting multiple sets of spatially related information. Spatial alignment data, such as geographical boundaries is selected. First and second images are created by aligning or mapping first and second sets of informa... | 11/03/2009 |
| RE40719 | Method and machine for substantially simultaneously printing containers and applying labels thereto A machine for printing on containers and applying labels thereto, includes a printing blanket cylinder having a printing blanket thereon; inking assemblies applying ink to the printing blanket; a cylinder having mandrels for holding containers to be printed; a cylin... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7544266 | Process of making laminated sheet and product made by the process A process of making an improved sheet/card laminate for packaging, signage, displays, transaction cards, ID cards and the like. The process comprises registering flat sheets to a film and then laminating the film or transferring coating(s) from the film to the indiv... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7485202 | Method for making a flat-top pad A method for preparing flat-top pads in electronic components includes the steps of: a) stencil printing a flat-top deposit of a curable silicone composition onto a first electronic substrate, where the first electronic substrate is selected from a semiconductor die... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7465370 | Carrier of information bearing a watermark An information carrier comprising a support and a receiving layer is disclosed, together with the method of preparation. The information carrier further comprises (optionally personalized) information applied, preferably by ink jet printing, on the receiver layer, a... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7465369 | Method of fabricating containers with integral lenticular systems and inner label inserts A method for forming a container with a lenticular lens system integrally formed in a clear sidewall with the lenticular material or lenticules on an exterior or outer surface of the sidewall and a registration framework or system on the interior or inner surface of... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7431790 | Manipulation-protected foil structure for labels and method for its manufacture The laser beam (204) violates the foil layer (203) in an upper part region (203b) whereas this remains intact in a lower part region (203a). During the production of lines of weakening by laser action the degree of foil weak... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429417 | Sheet for forming process and method for manufacturing the same, image forming method, method for manufacturing forming processed product and the forming processed product A sheet for forming process including a base material and at least one functional layer provided on a surface of the base material, wherein the functional layer has, at the outermost surface thereof, a surface resistivity of 1.0×108 to 1.0×1013 | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7407195 | Label for receiving indicia having variable spectral emissivity values Labels that are conducive to the detection of bar-codes and other indicia having varying spectral emissivity values are provided. The labels include a substrate, a background layer, a thermally conductive layer and an adhesive layer. The background layer is preferab... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7402223 | Printed articles and methods and systems of producing same Printed articles are disclosed, where the article includes a transparent film, the film comprising a first side coated with a pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive; and a second side printed with an image. The printed image can be produced with a digital or flexograp... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389082 | Method and apparatus for forming an image having uniform glossiness An image forming method including the steps of a) forming a mirror image by a toner on a transparent substrate, and b) laminating the toner image carrying surface of the transparent substrate with a light reflecting material through a tacking layer or an adhering la... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384496 | Security tag system for fabricating a tag including an integrated surface processing system A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381288 | Specimen labeling system A method for handling, labeling, identifying and/or organizing specimens removed from a patient during surgery performed in the sterile field may include placing a specimen identification sheet in or near the sterile field. The specimen may be placed onto one sectio... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378965 | Merchandise marking with programmable transponders Methods and systems for programming programmable transponders are disclosed. An apparatus for programming programmable transponders can include a label supply for supplying labels, a programing zone into which the labels are conveyed, a feed-system for transporting ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374633 | Extended wrap label A method for making a unitary label suitable for attachment to an object with a circumference, including forming the label with first and second contiguous label portions. The first and second label portions each have top and bottom surfaces. The first and second la... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374631 | Methods of forming printable media using a laminate sheet construction A method of forming printable media using a laminate sheet construction which includes a film-coated liner sheet and a laminate facestock. A facestock sheet, a film layer and an adhesive layer together form the laminate facestock. The laminate facestock is cut throu... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374634 | Process for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays This invention relates to processes for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370809 | Monocoque lenticular plastic card and method of making same A monocoque card for performing transactions is disclosed. The card comprises a substrate having a lenticular portion on a front side and a flat portion on a back side. The substrate has a thickness between 28 and 34 thousandths of an inch. Inks are applied on the f... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373214 | 3-d product printing system A system that prints three dimensional products, the system including at least one object incorporation device that incorporates non-printed objects into partially completed product, the non-printed objects not being printed by the system. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371453 | Decorative sheet, molded article, and motor vehicle provided with the same A decorative sheet includes a base member, made of a resin material and having a first and a second principal surfaces opposite to each other, a decoration layer provided on the first principal surface of the base member and having a pattern area representing a pred... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371563 | Peelable and resealable devices for biochemical assays Devices and methods for performing assays on materials, particularly biological materials, are provided. The devices and methods make use of self-sealing members, which can be applied to a flat surface to form wells to facilitate immobilization of materials on the f... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368033 | Security tag and system for fabricating a tag including an integrated surface processing system A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361247 | Matched heat transfer materials and method of use thereof A heat transfer material kit is disclosed that includes a first heat transfer material that includes a printable, peelable transfer film, and a second, different heat transfer material that includes an overlay transfer film. A method of using the kit is disclosed th... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361249 | Apparatus for applying a removable cover to a ticket substrate A covering apparatus (10) includes a cutter (12), an applicator (14) and a continuous length of removable cover material (16). The cutter (12) is adapted to cut off a discrete section (50) of cover material, and the applicat... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359207 | Laminated printed circuit board fixture assembly and method A fixture assembly for holding printed circuit boards (PCBAs) during processing such as wave soldering. The fixture assembly consists of multiple plates which are assembled to define protective cavities and recesses for masking components such as surface mounted dev... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354498 | Pallet labeler system A pallet labeler station for applying a printed label to a loaded pallet at a predetermined label position includes a label printer for printing a label to be affixed to the loaded pallet, a rotatable label applicator mechanism for applying the printed label to the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341643 | Method of making packaging material A packaging material, a method of making such a material, and a package made from such material, are disclosed. A substrate comprises at least one sheet of plastic material. An energy-curable coating is applied to one side of the substrate, which will be the outside... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332205 | Adhesive articles with improved air egress 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 ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332051 | Method of binding a plurality of pages A method of binding a plurality of pages together is provided. The method comprises the steps of: conveying a plurality of pages along a paper path, each page being conveyed past a first adhesive applicator and a second adhesive applicator; applying a first part of ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333766 | Colour proofer with curl control means A large format printer using web fed material is able to cope with roll fed material and sheets having residual curl. An anti-curl guidance device counteracts curl when feeding the medium to a second transport system. The medium is held flat by a vacuum system and d... | 02/19/2008 |
