Patents Assigned to International Imaging Materials Inc.
  • Ink ribbon with adhesive for attaching end of ribbon to supply roll
    Patent number: 6224277
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of packaging for a roll of a web which is attached to a take-up core. The web is arranged so that it packages the roll together with the core, ready for shipment without the need for additional packaging. The web can include an ink ribbon and a leader connected to the ink ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: International Imaging Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Dolce, Robert S. Eaton, Joel D. Neri
  • Thermal transfer ribbon for high density/high resolution bar code applications
    Patent number: 5939207
    Abstract: A thermal transfer ribbon having a pigmented layer with a unique combination of melt viscosity, hardness and mechanical properties and an ultra-thin release layer between the pigmented layer and a substrate is provided. The thermal transfer ribbon includes a release layer having a thickness of 0.1 to 1.0 micron provided on one side of the substrate, the release layer being composed of an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer, .alpha.-olefin maleic anhydride copolymer and wax. A pigmented layer is provided on the release layer and is composed of a low structure carbon black, a polystyrene resin and a polyacrylate resin. A heat-resistant backcoat is preferably provided on the back side of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: International Imaging Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander T. Fensore, Jeng-Li Liang, Thomas Rogers, Michael J. Wachowiak, Lan Jo Yeh
  • Device for reloading ink ribbon cartridges
    Patent number: D439125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: International Imaging Material, Inc.
    Inventor: Karen A. Walsh
  • Ink ribbon cartridge for printing device
    Patent number: D454151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: International Imaging Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Neri, Susan Hammill, Jennifer Johnson, Diane Kelly, John Krivda, Karl Duerr
  • Ink ribbon cartridge for printing device
    Patent number: D458956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: International Imaging Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Neri, Susan Hammill, Jennifer Johnson, Diane Kelly, John Krivda, Karl Duerr