Patents by Inventor Alodia M. Schwark

Alodia M. Schwark has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Glow-in-the-dark medium and method of making
    Patent number: 6071855
    Abstract: A medium having a phosphorescent material, and a system and method for producing images on the medium using a digital printer. The medium comprises a phosphorescent layer having a phosphorescent material and an image receiving layer disposed over the phosphorescent layer. The image receiving layer is substantially translucent and capable of retaining an image from a digital printer. The medium may comprise a thin plastic film having a resin coating on at least on surface of the film that has been co-extruded with a resin coating having a phosphorescent material dispersed therein. A scanner or computer can be used for obtaining a digital record file of an image which is forwarded to a digital printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Alodia M. Schwark, David L. Cole
  • Glow-in-the-dark medium and method of making
    Patent number: 5965242
    Abstract: A medium having a phosphorescent material, and a system and method for producing images on the medium using a digital printer. The medium comprises a phosphorescent layer having a phosphorescent material and an image receiving layer disposed over the phosphorescent layer. The image receiving layer is substantially translucent and capable of retaining an image from a digital printer. The medium may comprise a thin plastic film having a resin coating on at least on surface of the film that has been co-extruded with a resin coating having a phosphorescent material dispersed therein. A scanner or computer can be used for obtaining a digital record file of an image which is forwarded to a digital printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: David L. Patton, Alodia M. Schwark, David L. Cole