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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187688 | Foldable labels According to certain embodiments disclosed in the present application, an adhesive label configured to be fed into a printer includes a main layer having a first side configured to be printed and a second side and a liner configured to releasably attach to the secon... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182891 | Rigid resealable label flap having a hinge A resealable label flap is positionable to cover an opening in a package containing removable articles. The label flap includes a base layer extending between a first and a second end. The base layer includes a first adhesive on a bottom face surface and permits rep... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182892 | Substrate structures applied in flexible electrical devices and fabrication method thereof A substrate structure applied in flexible electrical devices is provided. The substrate structure includes a carrier, a flexible substrate opposed to the carrier, a release layer formed on a surface of the flexible substrate opposed to the carrier, and an adhesive l... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182893 | Sheet comprising a plurality of hospital wristbands connected to a backing sheet without perforations between the bands A group of size-adjustable wristbands is disclosed. The group of wristbands includes a backing sheet that is connected to a stub area disposed at an end of the backing sheet. A plurality of elongated strips is connected to the stub area in a side-by-side fashion. Ea... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178181 | Transfer tape for cutting and spooling a paper web A paper web transfer tape having a cover flap joined longitudinally to a carrier member along the trailing edge such that the cover flap opens in a hinged manner to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the carrier member for adherence to an advancing paper ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173235 | Method and apparatus having four surfaces for sealing distribution ducts An application for an arced sealing tape has a bottom, an inner wall and an outer wall. The outer wall has an outward flare extending outwardly from the center. The surfaces of the inner wall and the outer wall that are closest to a center point of the arc have an a... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173234 | Labels There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA), said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated, wherein said sheet comprises: (... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8168279 | System and method for forming labels A method of forming a label includes providing a semi-opaque or transparent film, disposing an ink receptive coating on at least one side of the semi-opaque or transparent film, forming an adhesive track on a perimeter of the ink receptive coating, and masking the a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163365 | Repositionable labels using dot patterned adhesive A method for forming a sheet of label material is provided. The label material is used to form a label for placement on an object and for subsequent removal from the object without damaging the object. The method includes providing a paper substrate that has an adhe... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158231 | Self-adhesive radiant heating underlayment Provided herein is a self-adhesive radiant heat underlayment that may be utilized in flooring and/or outdoor applications. The heating underlayment has an adhesive backing that allows for conveniently adhering a flexible heating element place prior to applying a mat... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158230 | Tamper evident composite film A tamper evident composite film is disclosed. The composite film contains a first film layer made from polyester adjacent to a second film layer made from a polyolefin, such as a low density polyethylene. If desired, the composite film can further include a third fi... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8158229 | Automotive glazing An automotive glazing (10) comprising a single ply of annealed or semi-toughened glass (12) having a film of plastic material (16) bonded to a major surface of the glass ply by a contact adhesive (14). ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153219 | Tape and method of a manufacturing the same A tape for closing an opening in at least substantially dustproof but ventilating manner includes an elongate strip of fabric (10) with an open pore structure (11). The strip is provided according to a pattern (13) with a layer which at least su... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153220 | Metallic T-joint patch A metallic T-joint patch is provided for application to intersecting and overlapping portions of a single ply membrane system of different heights. When applied to the joint formed by the intersecting and overlapping membranes, the metallic joint patch having an adh... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153221 | Adhesive device for securing clothing An adhesive device for securing clothing is provided. The adhesive device includes a flexible substrate having opposing faces. Each opposing face has an adhesive deposited thereon forming a first adhesive surface and an opposing second adhesive surface. An aperture ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153223 | Label structure incorporating a leaflet for use on small containers A label structure is disclosed for mounting on a container and includes a base panel for affixing to a surface of the container. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of a rear face of the base panel for adhering the base panel to the container. The label str... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8153222 | Self-laminating jewelry tag A self-laminating jewelry tag has a clear flap which folds over a printable side of a label so that the clear flap and adhesive on the clear flap substantially cover and adhere to the label printable side, thereby laminating the printable side so as to protect print... | 04/10/2012 |
| RE43275 | Label sheet A label sheet includes a transparent film support material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, a release layer, a printable layer, one or more first detachment lines, and one or more second detachment lines. The transparent film support material has an inner surfa... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8133563 | Double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet The present invention provides a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet including a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a releasable liner protecting a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the bubble-containing pressure-sensiti... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8129010 | Adhesive sheet An adhesive sheet applicable to a delivery slip and the like includes a first sheet having a first sheet base of which both surfaces are formed as printable surfaces; and a second sheet having a second sheet base of which one surface is formed as a printable surface... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124209 | Transfer tape for cutting and spooling a paper web A paper web transfer tape having a cover flap joined longitudinally to a carrier member along the trailing edge such that the cover flap opens in a hinged manner to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the carrier member for adherence to an advancing paper ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119214 | Encapsulated cure systems Encapsulated cure systems are provided wherein a curative is incorporated into a solid or semi-solid carrier material whereby mere fracturing or failure of the capsule wall encapsulating such cure systems will not provide for or allow sufficient release of the curat... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119213 | Elastomeric film An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114495 | Vehicle sticker film intermediary A sticker assembly includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A polyester film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) having a low-tack adhesive ( | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110269 | Frictional holding pad A frictional holding pad removably attaches handheld items, such as a cell phone, to a surface, such as a dash, to allow storage of handheld items on the surface with the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the support surface. A... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110270 | Frictional holding pad A frictional holding pad for removably attaching items, such as a cell phone or sunglasses, to a vehicle surface, such as a dash or console, to allow storage of items on the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the vehicle. The ho... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8110268 | Adhesive cover for consumer devices A personalized adhesive cover for a consumer device includes multiple layers. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptanc... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101257 | Abrasion-resistant transfer printing structure An abrasion-resistant transfer printing structure to transfer patterns and texts to a targeted object surface by press printing includes a hardened protecting layer and a release base layer. The hardened protection layer includes a first surface and a second surface... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101256 | Label structure including a two ply reclosable flap A label structure is disclosed for product packaging that includes a base panel having a front face and a rear face with an adhesive on the rear face. A first panel overlies a portion of the front face of the base panel, and has an inner page surface with an adhesiv... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097321 | Release films This invention relates to the use of vermiculite and layer minerals in general release films. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092885 | System for resealing open bags Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to adhesive strips for reversibly resealing open bags, such as food bags. More particularly, the preferred strips comprise a decorative motif and/or a textured surface, which may be provided in a dispenser. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088462 | Protective film systems and kits for vehicular windows and window assemblies and methods using the same A vehicular window assembly includes a vehicular window, an inner film unit and an outer film unit. The vehicular window panel has interior and exterior opposed surfaces. The inner film unit includes an inner adhesive layer and an inner film layer adhered to the int... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088463 | Set of material rolls and method for production of material roll A set of material rolls is used for the process of bonding their pieces to both sides of an optical display unit, respectively, and includes: a first roll that is a roll of a long sheet material including a first optical film, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080301 | Anti-fomitic devices A sanitary hypo-allergenic latex-free disposable anti-fomitic device is provided. The anti-fomitic device comprises a sheet of a microorganism-impenetrable material comprising a first side and a second side, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive, such as, for example, a... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8080300 | Tape roll tab application method and article A method of making a roll of adhesive tape that comprises providing a length of tape having a leading end, a trailing end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the second side of the tape is at least partially covered with pressure sensit... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075970 | Heat-activated adhesive sheet Disclosed is a heat-activated adhesive sheet which includes a heat-activated adhesive layer, and two release liners arranged so as to sandwich and protect the heat-activated adhesive layer. One of the two release liners is a release liner containing a polyolefinic f... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8067077 | Webs and methods of making same There are disclosed methods of making RFID transponder webs and intermediate webs such as RFID strap webs and antenna webs, as well as such webs per se. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8067076 | Duplex capable paper backed transparencies A paper backed transparency includes a transparency, a paper backing for the transparency and a first adhesive along a leading edge of the paper backed transparency. A second adhesive along a trailing edge of the paper backed transparency is disclosed to limit movem... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8053052 | Adhesive laminates for rapid wound occlusion Provided herein are protective laminate devices comprising a biocompatible non-adherent substance and a fast-setting adhesive and methods of use. Also provided is a dispenser for an adhesive tape. The protective laminate devices and methods may be used for wound clo... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8043682 | Release liner and pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet using the same A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet with a release liner has a bubbles containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release liner in contact with at least one surface of the bubbles containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The release liner comprises at l... | 10/25/2011 |