Patents Assigned to MPT, Inc.
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Patent number: 10430908Abstract: A bag includes a flexible web that is shaped into the shape of a bag and a communication member attached to the flexible web with an adhesive. When the communication member is removed from the web, substantially no adhesive remains on the web. An advertising medium includes a packaging material made of a first material and a communication member applied to the packaging material. The communication member has a first part that is positioned directly adjacent the packaging material and a second part positioned on the first part that is made of the same material or a different material as the first part. One or both of the first part and second part are removable from the packaging material without substantially marring the surface of the packaging material.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy
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Patent number: 10319058Abstract: A method of applying a communication member carrying information to a packaging material includes feeding a packaging material in a first direction and applying a communication member to a surface of the packaging material with an adhesive. Both the communication member and the adhesive are simultaneously removable from the packaging material by a user such that substantially no adhesive residue remains on the bag upon communication member removal. A system for applying a communication member on a packaging material that is transported on a packaging material line includes a label applicator and a supply of communication members positioned in communication with the label applicator.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: MPT, INC.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy
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Patent number: 9073244Abstract: A container or other article is integrally molded to a labeling assembly. The labeling assembly includes a release surface for releasably supporting an adhesive label for identifying a feature of the container. A method of making a container having an in-mold labeling assembly is also disclosed. A labeling assembly is provided in a mold cavity so that the top face of the labeling assembly faces away from the hollow mold cavity. Moldable material is introduced into the mold cavity to form the container and the formed container is integrally molded to the labeling assembly. A method for tracking the contents of a container using such an assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: MPT, INC.Inventor: Patrick R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20140137514Abstract: A method of applying a communication member carrying information to a packaging material includes feeding a packaging material in a first direction and applying a communication member to a surface of the packaging material with an adhesive. Both the communication member and the adhesive are simultaneously removable from the packaging material by a user such that substantially no adhesive residue remains on the bag upon communication member removal. A system for applying a communication member on a packaging material that is transported on a packaging material line includes a label applicator and a supply of communication members positioned in communication with the label applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20140138278Abstract: A bag includes a flexible web that is shaped into the shape of a bag and a communication member attached to the flexible web with an adhesive. When the communication member is removed from the web, substantially no adhesive remains on the web. An advertising medium includes a packaging material made of a first material and a communication member applied to the packaging material. The communication member has a first part that is positioned directly adjacent the packaging material and a second part positioned on the first part that is made of the same material or a different material as the first part. One or both of the first part and second part are removable from the packaging material without substantially marring the surface of the packaging material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy
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Patent number: 8228201Abstract: A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Todd B. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20110180607Abstract: A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: MPT, INC.Inventor: Todd B. Kennedy
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Patent number: 7948384Abstract: A method of embedding an RFID device in a reusable object includes the steps of providing a placard including a plurality of layers, and providing an RFID device including an integrated circuit coupled to an antenna. In one example, the placard includes a top layer, upper intermediate layer, lower intermediate layer, bottom layer, and a plurality of adhesive layers. The method further includes the steps of embedding said RFID device in the placard between an adjacent two of said layers, and encoding the RFID device with information. The method further includes the steps of providing a pallet having a cavity extending into an interior of the pallet, inserting the RFID device into the cavity so that the RFID device is located entirely within the interior of said pallet, and non-removably securing the RFID device within the cavity. In one example, the pallet includes a support base and a top surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Todd B. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20080286506Abstract: A container or other article is integrally molded to a labeling assembly. The labeling assembly includes a release surface for releasably supporting an adhesive label for identifying a feature of the container. A method of making a container having an in-mold labeling assembly is also disclosed. A labeling assembly is provided in a mold cavity so that the top face of the labeling assembly faces away from the hollow mold cavity. Moldable material is introduced into the mold cavity to form the container and the formed container is integrally molded to the labeling assembly. A method for tracking the contents of a container using such an assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: MPT, INC.Inventor: Patrick R. KENNEDY
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Patent number: 7211163Abstract: A labeling assembly and method of using same for releasably supporting a label and identifying a feature of an object upon which the labeling assembly is adapted for installation. The labeling assembly includes a protective layer having a release surface for releasably supporting the label and an information storage device located adjacent to a contacting surface of the protective layer such that the information storage device is disposed between the protective layer and the object when the labeling assembly is installed on the object. The information storage device is adapted for transmitting a signal comprising information. The method of the present invention includes using the labeling assembly for releasably supporting a label and identifying a feature of an object upon which the labeling assembly is adapted for installation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Patrick R Kennedy
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Publication number: 20060054266Abstract: A labeling assembly and method of using same for releasably supporting a label and identifying a feature of an object upon which the labeling assembly is adapted for installation. The labeling assembly includes a protective layer having a release surface for releasably supporting the label and an information storage device located adjacent to a contacting surface of the protective layer such that the information storage device is disposed between the protective layer and the object when the labeling assembly is installed on the object. The information storage device is adapted for transmitting a signal comprising information. The method of the present invention includes using the labeling assembly for releasably supporting a label and identifying a feature of an object upon which the labeling assembly is adapted for installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Patrick Kennedy
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Patent number: 5628858Abstract: A method of labeling reusable containers is disclosed. A placard having a release coating on one side is adhesively secured to the container. The placard is transparent with instructional printing applied to one surface. Pressure-sensitive labels are placed on the exposed surface of the placard. The labels contain indicia relating to the status of the container. When the status of the container changes, the label is removed and a new label is substituted on the placard.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Petrou
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Patent number: D715864Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy
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Patent number: D716379Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: MPT, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Kennedy