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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7329449 | Method and apparatus for reliable printing on linerless label stock A system comprising a linerless pressure sensitive label stock and a printer for printing on linerless pressure sensitive label stock exhibit reduced tendency for exposed adhesive to stick to printer components. The linerless pressure sensitive label stock has a plu... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326463 | Conductive circuits or cables manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials Circuit conductors and cables are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin h... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320194 | Adhesive wristband without removable release liner A plurality of identification bracelets removably attached to one another, each bracelet having a first end which includes a cover tab and a second end defining a closure tab having an adhesive portion. The cover tab of a second bracelet removably overlies the adhes... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7317258 | Thermal interface apparatus, systems, and fabrication methods An apparatus and system, as well as fabrication methods therefor, may include a unitary, substantially uniformly distributed transfer material coupled to a carrier material. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7297412 | Fabrication of stacked microelectronic devices Manufacture of stacked microelectronic devices is facilitated by producing subassemblies wherein adhesive pads are applied to the back surfaces of a plurality of microelectronic components in a batch fashion. In one embodiment, an adhesive payer is applied on a rear... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7264482 | Anisotropic conductive sheet An anisotropic conductive sheet capable of transmitting high-speed digital signals reliably is provided. The anisotropic conductive sheet has a conductive property in a thickness direction thereof under a predetermined condition, and includes: insulative matrix memb... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7238407 | Multi-layer reinforcing laminate Multi-layer laminates are provided which contain at least two binder layers and at least two textile-containing layers. One binder layer faces a substrate to be reinforced, with a second binder layer between two textile-containing layers wherein one of the textile-c... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7204574 | Polyimide thickfilm flow feature photoresist and method of applying same A polyimide photoresist for thick film flow features adheres to a polyimide nozzle plate or other materials, without the use of an adhesive material between the two surfaces. Further, the photoresist can utilize an acrylate UV initiator, which can reduce the potenti... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197842 | Imprintable tape with tear lines defining symmetrical identification bracelets A flexible, substantially non-stretchable, imprintable tape which includes lines of weakness constituting tear lines defining in outline a longitudinal series of symmetrical identification bracelets. Each bracelet has a generally rectangular imprintable portion, a f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7163728 | Multi-layered opaque thermally imaged label The thermal recording media of the present invention provides an intense image resistant to fade. Ideally there is provided a high Print Contrast Signal (PCS) image that greatly enhances reliable high-speed readability with a high percentage of accuracy in detecting... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7137216 | Imprintable tape with tear lines defining identification bracelets A flexible, substantially non-stretchable, imprintable tape which includes lines of weakness constituting tear lines defining in outline a longitudinal series of identification bracelets. Each bracelet has a generally rectangular imprintable portion, an elongated st... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7113656 | Labeling system and methodology A digitization process and system which involves the use of a novel label, labeling system and labeling methodology. According to the teachings of the present invention, the label is comprised of two parts one of which is transparent and the other of which is opaque... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7095324 | Tamper evident smart label with RF transponder A tamper evident smart label with an RFID or RF transponder. Use of tamper evident label materials in the layered construction of the smart label prevents removal, transferal, replacement and or alteration of the smart label without noticeable evidence of tampering.... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044561 | Adhesive wheel balancing weights having a serrated backing strip Disclosed herein is a wheel balancing device having a plurality of wheel balancing weights attached to a top surface of an elongate tape, and a backing strip removably attached to and protecting an adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the tape. The backing strip ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6977024 | Method for manufacturing semiconductor device using adhesive sheet with embedded conductor bodies A semiconductor device, which is obtained by sticking an adhesive sheet 1 comprising a base material 2, an adhesive agent layer 3 formed on the base material 2 and conductor bodies 4 buried in the adhesive agent layer 3 to a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966963 | Method of applying a covering for boards A covering system is designed as an elongated strip of covering material having a fibrous layer and an integral moldable layer for mounting on the upper surface of boards, such as deck planks. In a preferred embodiment, strips are preferably secured to the length of... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962641 | Arts and crafts material An arts and crafts material having a foil pattern imprinted thereon. In one embodiment, the arts and crafts material of the present invention includes a sheet of foil substantially uniformly adhered to a corresponding sheet of base material such as foam. Once the fo... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960380 | Cable sealing A flexible wrap (10) for enclosing a cable splice (20) without external heating includes a gel layer (1) and a support layer (2). The wrap has sufficient flexibility to be manually gathered into wrinkles around the smaller parts of the ca... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6939627 | Scratch layer transfer sheet and method of producing scratch printing product A scratch layer transfer sheet comprising a substrate film and a transferable scratch layer disposed on one surface of the substrate film, the transferable scratch layer comprising a hiding layer, being able to be thermally transferred to the print surface of a tran... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6908318 | Batch electrically connecting sheet A batch electrically connecting sheet makes it possible to form an electric connection with mechanical, thermal, and electrical stability at plural points of contact. A batch electrically connecting sheet comprises a heat-resistant sheet having plural perforations, ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6808774 | Fabricated tape assembly A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6790500 | Insulation with depressions and method thereof A multilayer insulation having a plurality of layers laminated together, and a plurality of depressions positioned proximate to edges of the multilayer insulation, the plurality of depressions forming insulated tabs on the multilayer insulation. An adhesive layer ma... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6740607 | Substrate with stretch and heat sealing properties to make a multidirectional restraint module design The invention is directed to coating a plurality of polyurethane films onto a stretchable knit fabric substrate and heat sealing such substrates together to yield an air curtain or air bag having improved air-holding properties. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6627017 | Self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames and method of sealing window frames A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6576316 | Sound absorbing and vibration damping metal strip, molding, and method of producing a sound absorbing and vibration damping metal strip A metal strip, more particularly a metal strip for producing vibration damping moldings, is provided with a layer of adhesive viscoelastic plastics and permits coiling and comprises an anti-adhesive film-type coating. In a method of producing a metal stri... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6514589 | Solar control film This invention relates to a solar control film that blocks the sunlight, when applied to various windows of automobiles, buildings or exhibition places and that prevent any second accident caused by broken glasses at an accident. From the solar control fi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6514586 | Hot stamping foil A hot stamping foil comprising a heat-resistant, flexible carrier sheet of a synthetic resinous material; a release layer of a heat-resistant, flexible synthetic resinous material provided on the carrier sheet and having a lower melting point than the car... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6511726 | Flavor retention and release system A system for retaining and releasing an active compound, such as a volatile flavor oil is provided. A storage layer of foam is located between layers of diffusion material which are extrusion coated onto the storage layer. A barrier layer, such as a foil ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6479119 | Self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames and method of sealing window frames A self-adhesive laminate for sealing window frames includes an aluminum layer having a first side and a second side, a polyester layer adhered to the first side of the aluminum layer, an adhesive layer adhered to the second side of the aluminum layer, and... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6395361 | Package opening method and apparatus According to the invention, there is disclosed a method of opening a package including a content wrapped with a wrapper. The method comprises the step of directing a laser beam to the wrapper for cutting the wrapper with the laser beam to open the package... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6355322 | Release liner incorporating a metal layer A release liner which includes a metal layer with a release agent attached to a side of the metal layer. The release agent is exposed to releasably receive an article. The metal layer has a thickness sufficient to prevent a laser from penetrating through ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6279960 | Label sheet for annular labels for compact disks A label sheet having at least two labels for a compact disc. The compact disc has a read side and a reverse side with an outer diameter of the readable or writable area of the read side being less than the outer diameter of the disc and having a first inn... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6265077 | Ceramic articles and method for manufacturing the same A ceramic article having a base made of an insulating ceramic material, the insulating ceramic material includes a metal element, and a conductive surface layer provided on the base, wherein the conductive surface layer includes carbon atoms as its main c... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6147607 | Method and apparatus for helping to assure the washing of hands A method and apparatus are disclosed for helping to assure the washing of hands. An easily identifiable substance is provided which can be removed by washing, and a marking mechanism is coupled to the easily identifiable substance. A hand of a person is t... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6117509 | Adhesive label and manufacturing method thereof A label sheet which is formed by stacking an adhesive layer, an inorganic reinforcement layer, a polyester film layer and a bar-code print layer on a releasable substrate layer in sequence is provided. According to the present invention, a glass frit is a... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6086972 | Deformable self-adhering fastener cover and installation method A pliable flat disk of laminated construction having a thin top layer of deformable material bonded to a relatively thicker intermediate layer of pliable adhesive sealant material and a removable bottom layer of release paper covering the exposed surface ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5972453 | Removable film for the windows of motor vehicles The present invention provides a removable window film for motor vehicles comprising a base film (1) and an adhesive layer (2) having removability and low adhesive strength and comprising a low adhesive strength type adhesive, wherein the adhesive layer (... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5948526 | Protected sheet laminate A method for protecting a substrate sheet such as a conductive foil suitable for use in the manufacture of printed circuit boards involving applying a lamination mold-release layer to one side of a protective film, and applying a preferably electron beam ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5925431 | Label with integrated coding Adhesive label for an article to be labeled, in particular for a film cartridge, the adhesive label coding machine-readable properties of the article, in particular of a film in the film cartridge, by the position of at least one boundary between an elect... | 07/20/1999 |