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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7579061 | Color changing tape, label, card and game intermediates This invention relates to color changing tape, label, card and game intermediates for evidence of use, concealing proprietary information or gaming or promotional information until the intermediate is separated. The intermediate includes a substrate of clear or tran... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7438963 | Method for producing a laser-printable film Method for producing a laser-printable film which comprises printing an engraving layer comprising a UV-curable coating onto a support film, applying an electron-beam curable coating on top of the engraving layer, and then curing the film by electron irradiation. | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7435467 | Heat resistant label A heat-resistant, multi-layer label free of both glass frit and silicone resin is described. The label is suitable for use in high temperature applications, e.g., applications in which the label and object to which it is adhered are subjected to a temperature of 700... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429413 | Nonmetallic label with metallic appearance In one embodiment, a nonmetallic, tamper-indicating, multi-layer label with a metallic appearance is described. The label comprises a pearlescent layer, a film layer, a patterned release layer, and a pigmented adhesive layer with the provisos that (i) the pigmented ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422648 | Method of releasably adhering sticker to vehicle windshield A sticker assembly is disclosed and includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A vinyl film (100) is provided having a first side (102) and a second side (104), the second side (104) having a low... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422781 | Tamper indicating devices and methods for securing information A tamper indicating device. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a backing having a first side and a second side, wherein the backing comprises a first phase and a second phase, wherein the backing has a first level of light diffusion, and when a peeling... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7413787 | Adhesive sheet An adhesive sheet is disclosed including a flexible substrate and an adhesive layer formed on at least one of the main surfaces of the flexible substrate. The adhesive sheet further includes a plurality of microscopic holes connecting the opposing surfaces of the sh... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7396048 | Internet stamp A postage sheet includes a face sheet adhesively bonded to a release liner. The face sheet includes a removable internet stamp having a diecut perimeter. A visible security indicium is disposed on the front side of the stamp and has a different color than the face s... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393573 | Direct mail forms A direct mail form having a bond paper layer extending across an entire width and length of the form. An adhesive label portion extends across a limited portion of the bond paper layer. The adhesive label portion of the bond paper layer is treated with a silicone re... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7375057 | Pre-written marking on optical disc with opto-mechanically writable marking surface An optical disc of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a data side and a marking surface. Information is digitally storable on the data side. A marking is opto-mechanically writable on the marking surface. The marking surface includes a pre-wr... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7339690 | Identification card printer with client/server An identification card printer for printing an image on an identification card, is provided which includes a print mechanism adapted to deposit material on to the card. A network adapter is configured to couple to a network. A print drive module controls the print m... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332206 | Adhesives and release liners with pyramid structures An adhesive article includes a release liner and an adhesive layer on the surface of the release liner. The release liner has a surface with an arrangement of structures thereon, wherein the structures extend downward from a plane of the surface. The structures have... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7329447 | Retroreflective sheeting with controlled cap-Y A retroreflective laminate sheeting has a viewing surface having a retroreflective layer which has a first cap-Y value of a viewing surface side thereof. A plurality of discrete pigmented indicia are disposed on the viewing surface side of the retroreflective layer.... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323235 | Multi-strip promotional piece The present invention is an multi-strip promotional piece that can be used as an insert for a food product package and that includes a number of printed strips releasably secured to one another by an adhesive. The strips each include an inner polymeric film layer pr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320819 | Sealing strip A sealing strip is intended to seal a gap between two parts which are movable relative to each other. The sealing strip has a surface which is intended to adhere to one of the two parts and which has an adhesive layer. Before it is adhered to the one part, the adhes... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318952 | Resin coated flexible substrates for printing high temperature resistant images Disclosed are resin coated flexible substrates, such as labels, including spine labels for CDs and DVDs which are adapted for thermal transfer printing, methods for preparing and printing on these resin coated flexible substrates and the printed substrates obtained ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311956 | Laminate and method used for applying a design to a substrate A laminate for use in decorating a receptor surface (e.g., a window) comprising a piece of decorative sheet material with a layer of aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive on its rear surface and a release liner over that layer of adhesive; and a flexible, temporary... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309082 | Document sheet with recessed cavity and window to allow two-sided printing of an object received therein A document sheet with a removably attached object thereon having simplified inexpensive construction and having a reduced cross-sectional thickness enabling use of the sheet in printers without the risk of jamming the printer. The document sheet also allows both sid... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306837 | Heat resistant labeled product and method An ovenable package contains an ovenable product and has a display surface mounting a self-adhesive ovenable label, for example, presenting a coupon or other product promotional item. The ovenable label has at least two layers including a promotional layer defining ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7296826 | Composite window label construction A composite window label construction has a base pressure-sensitive, adhesive-backed label with a window (14) cut out of it and a second layer of reflective material covering the window (14) from the back side of the base layer (16) and adhered ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294380 | Film for labels that are removable Clear and opaque polymeric film structures for providing clear and opaque labels that are removable, respectively. The film structure includes a core layer and first skin layer, wherein the first skin layer contains a polymeric matrix of a material that allows a lab... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290802 | Second surface micromotion display A second surface micromotion display includes a see-through base having a first surface, defined in the art as a front surface facing a viewer, and a second surface, defined in the art as a rear surface opposite to the front surface and facing away from the viewer, ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290803 | Reflective article and method of manufacturing same A reflective printed article includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface with a graphic image printed thereon. A reflective or glossy ink layer is printed over the entire top surface of the substrate. A graphic image is printed over the reflective... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290146 | Managed credential issuance In a method of issuing a credential, a request for issuance of the credential is received. Next, a unique identification for the requested credential is assigned and data elements corresponding to the credential are provided. A credential production data collection ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270332 | Activity sets A play activity set including a target at which objects may be directed, a plurality of objects for throwing at the target, the plurality of objects including at least a first object with a first opening therethrough and a second object with a second opening thereth... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266994 | Measuring particulate in liquid storage tanks This device provides for measuring the particulate content in a fluid storage tank. A sample of fluid is taken from a fluid storage tank; and compared to a field visual reference chart. Using this chart results in identifying tanks containing a maximum or average pa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7260909 | Separable tag for bags or other containers A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer containing print material such as for functioning as a coupon, and it is adhesively applied but... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258368 | Extended text wrap label and method of manufacture thereof An extended text wrap label includes a base ply and at least one top ply. The base ply has a first lengthwise dimension, a first widthwise dimension, a top surface that is capable of bearing graphic images, and a bottom surface that is capable of bearing graphic ima... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252867 | Frictional holding pad A frictional holding pad for removably attaching items, such as a cell phone, to a surface, such as a dash, to allow storage of items on the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the support surface. A bottom surface of the pad is ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250191 | Self-adhesive labels, their production and use A label comprising at least one first print substrate layer printed on one side with a self-adhesive composition which if desired is lined with a release paper or a release film, where on the first print substrate layer first, on the side directed toward the adhesiv... | 07/31/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7247360 | Sanitary, portable and disposable toilet seat cover, with attached wipe The invention is an easy to fold sanitary toilet seat cover for preventing direct contact between an individual's skin and the top and the side surfaces of a toilet seat. When unfolded, the toilet seat cover is sufficiently large to not only cover the entire elongat... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241021 | Emergency information lighting system An emergency information lighting system (100/200/300), comprising a primary light source (110/210/310) and a housing (112/212/312) for the primary light source (110/210). The housing (112/212/312) includes a first wall (120/220... | 07/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7220472 | Adhesive-backed extender trim material A plastic trim strip useful for trimming the installation of doors, windows, and the like. The trim strip has a first side suitable for viewing in a finished installation, and a second side with at least one band of contact adhesive. In storage, the contact adhesive... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220473 | Absorbing agents and cover layer which is impermeable to active substances and which contains channel-formers or removable protective layer of a transdermal therapeutic system This present invention concerns a cover layer that is impermeable to the active substances and/or a removable protective layer of a transdermal therapeutic system, comprising a thermoplastic film which either directly contains the absorbing agents and channel-formin... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214891 | Method and apparatus for printing merchandising information A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can b... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210623 | Printable shelf label A shelf label assembly includes a support, a display, and a printable overlay, wherein the printable overlay has a window through which the display can be viewed. The display can be written or rewritten electronically, and the overlay can be printed. ... | 05/01/2007 |
