Patents by Inventor Chauncey T. Mitchell
Chauncey T. Mitchell 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).
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Patent number: 11395956Abstract: A direct thermal printable construct, such as a ticket, game piece, coupon, collection piece, label, security card, or voucher includes a thermally printable medium and a metallized layer bonded directly or indirectly to the thermally printable medium. A thermosensitive imaging layer of the thermally printable medium is printable by exposing the metallized layer to localized heat of a thermal printer for inducing local changes in the color of the thermosensitive imaging layer that are obscured from view through both the metallized layer and a base substrate of the thermally printable medium. One or more areas of the metallized layer are arranged to be removable by a scratching action using a fingernail or coin for revealing the underlying local changes in the color of the thermosensitive imaging layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: W/S Packaging Group, Inc.Inventors: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr., Patrick A. Young
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Publication number: 20190184270Abstract: A direct thermal printable construct, such as a ticket, game piece, coupon, collection piece, label, security card, or voucher includes a thermally printable medium and a metallized layer bonded directly or indirectly to the thermally printable medium. A thermosensitive imaging layer of the thermally printable medium is printable by exposing the metallized layer to localized heat of a thermal printer for inducing local changes in the color of the thermosensitive imaging layer that are obscured from view through both the metallized layer and a base substrate of the thermally printable medium. One or more areas of the metallized layer are arranged to be removable by a scratching action using a fingernail or coin for revealing the underlying local changes in the color of the thermosensitive imaging layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180001684Abstract: A laminated construct such as a ticket or game piece includes an internal on-demand thermally printable layer hidden between substantially opaque substrates. One of the substrates is a metallized film and the other substrate is a direct thermal print medium. The construct can be arranged in various ways including an arrangement for presenting some thermally printed information for immediate viewing and other thermally printed information that is temporarily hidden from view beneath the metallized film. The arrangements include arranging the metallized film as a plurality of island that are individually peelable apart from the direct thermal print medium for revealing the temporarily hidden information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr., Patrick A. Young
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Patent number: 8546301Abstract: Multi-ply thermally printable constructs include a thermal print medium sandwiched between two opaque substrates that are temporarily bonded together to prevent information that is thermally printed through one of the substrates from being viewed until the substrates are separated. The thermal print medium, opaque substrates, and the means for bonding the substrates can take various forms for achieving particular objectives.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: WS Packaging Group, Inc.Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120149561Abstract: Multi-ply thermally printable constructs include a thermal print medium sandwiched between two opaque substrates that are temporarily bonded together to prevent information that is thermally printed through one of the substrates from being viewed until the substrates are separated. The thermal print medium, opaque substrates, and the means for bonding the substrates can take various forms for achieving particular objectives.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: WS PACKAGING GROUP, INC.Inventors: Hans O. Ribi, Chauncey T. Mitchell, JR.
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Publication number: 20080241770Abstract: A thermally rewritable instrument, such as a card, tag, ticket, or label, includes a substrate and a thermosensitive optical recording medium on a front or back face of the substrate. A topcoat in the form of a high-temperature coating is applied over the thermosensitive optical recording medium to substantial advantage. For example, the disclosed topcoat enables the instrument to be thermally printed without producing speckle that would otherwise accompany such thermal printing prior to the thermosensitive optical recording medium being thermally erased. The topcoat as disclosed can also double or more the number of life cycles printing and erasing the underlying thermosensitive optical recording medium can undergo without significant loss of image density. In addition, the disclosed topcoat can be arranged to have an ink-repellant surface to deter the adherence of stray marks or graffiti over the front or back face of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: WS PACKAGING GROUP, INC.Inventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7390545Abstract: A web of print media dispensable as individual sheets along lines of perforation includes a pattern of ties and slits that provide a more predictable resistance to manually separating the sheets from the web. The lines of perforation extend transversely with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the web and cross a longitudinal centerline between two edges of the web. The ties are weaker near the centerline of the web than near either of the two edges sufficient to relatively increase resistance to tearing along the lines of perforation starting near either of the two edges while relatively decreasing resistance to tearing along the same lines of perforation starting near the centerline of the web.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7115314Abstract: A web of print media dispensable as individual sheets along lines of perforation includes a pattern of ties and slits that provide a more predictable resistance to manually separating the sheets from the web. The lines of perforation extend transversely with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the web and cross a longitudinal centerline between two edges of the web. The ties are weaker near the centerline of the web than near either of the two edges sufficient to relatively increase resistance to tearing along the lines of perforation starting near either of the two edges while relatively decreasing resistance to tearing along the same lines of perforation starting near the centerline of the web.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7077332Abstract: A unique conductivity pattern is applied to printable articles to provide a “signature” for later verifying the authenticity of the printable articles. Preferably, the conductivity pattern is hidden from sight and differs from other conductivity patterns applied to other printable articles in an effectively random manner. Capacitive sensors read the conductivity patterns, and the resulting data for recording the signatures reflects not only details of the conductivity patterns themselves but also the characteristics of the capacitive sensors and their use.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventors: Gerrit L. Verschuur, David M. Uland, Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Patent number: 7059792Abstract: A web of print media dispensable as individual sheets along lines of perforation includes a pattern of ties and slits that provide a more predictable resistance to manually separating the sheets from the web. The lines of perforation extend transversely with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the web and cross a longitudinal centerline between two edges of the web. The ties are weaker near the centerline of the web than near either of the two edges sufficient to relatively increase resistance to tearing along the lines of perforation starting near either of the two edges while relatively decreasing resistance to tearing along the same lines of perforation starting near the centerline of the web.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6896296Abstract: Display information is revealed from behind a metal film that can be cleared upon effective contact with a clearing agent. The metal film, while opaque, is generally less than 1000 Angstroms thick and can be cleared by exposure to innocuous agents including food or other household products.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Timer Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark A. Shadle, David M. Good, Gerrit L. Verschuur, Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040154486Abstract: A web of print media dispensable as individual sheets along lines of perforation includes a pattern of ties and slits that provide a more predictable resistance to manually separating the sheets from the web. The lines of perforation extend transversely with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the web and cross a longitudinal centerline between two edges of the web. The ties are weaker near the centerline of the web than near either of the two edges sufficient to relatively increase resistance to tearing along the lines of perforation starting near either of the two edges while relatively decreasing resistance to tearing along the same lines of perforation starting near the centerline of the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20040155104Abstract: A multi-use transaction card, which is particularly useful for holding and transferring value between gaming machines, includes both a machine-readable area and a thermally printable area. The machine readable area links the card to account information in a host processor. The thermally printable area provides a visible indication of the status of the account. The account balance of the card can be updated with use, and the thermally printable area can be reprinted with updated information. A succession of updated entries can be thermally printed on the cards. All but the most recent entry are overprinted with a cross-out or other pattern as an indication that the prior entries are no longer current.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20040051299Abstract: Display information is revealed from behind a metal film that can be cleared upon effective contact with a clearing agent. The metal film, while opaque, is generally less than 1000 Angstroms thick and can be cleared by exposure to innocuous agents including food or other household products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Shadle, David M. Good, Gerrit L. Verschuur, Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Patent number: 6696127Abstract: A web of print media dispensable as individual sheets along lines of perforation includes a pattern of ties and slits that provide a more predictable resistance to manually separating the sheets from the web. The lines of perforation extend transversely with respect to a longitudinal dimension of the web and cross a longitudinal centerline between two edges of the web. The ties are weaker near the centerline of the web than near either of the two edges sufficient to relatively increase resistance to tearing along the lines of perforation starting near either of the two edges while relatively decreasing resistance to tearing along the same lines of perforation starting near the centerline of the web.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Translucent Technologies LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030224151Abstract: An improved construction for pull-aparts, which take such forms as game pieces, promotional articles, and report forms, involves the use or two or more substrates that are rendered opaque for concealing information. A thermosensitive imaging layer is located beneath an opaque cover layer through which the concealed information is direct thermally printed. The concealed information is revealed by at least partially separating the two substrates for exposing a view of the thermosensitive imaging layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Daniel R. Fulwiler
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Patent number: 6641691Abstract: Display information is revealed from behind a metal film that can be cleared upon effective contact with a clearing agent. The metal film, while opaque, is generally less than 1000 Angstroms thick and can be cleared by exposure to innocuous agents including food or other household products.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Timer Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark A. Shadle, David M. Good, Gerrit L. Verschuur, Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030203818Abstract: A new direct thermal printable media includes an optically transmissive film that gives both form and protection to a layer of thermosensitive imaging material on a back surface of the film. Concentrations of heat applied to a front surface of the film form images within the thermosensitive layer that are visible through the film. A substrate is laminated to the thermosensitive layer on the back surface of the film for providing additional support independently of physical and chemical properties required for directly supporting thermosensitive imaging material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Media Solutions International, Inc.Inventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20030197327Abstract: A scrip intended to support transactions with gaming machines that exhibit themes of play is printed with graphics that match the themes of play. The graphics are preferably high-quality images that generate interest in the scrip beyond its cash equivalence. The graphic patterns can be arranged in sets to encourage collection of the scrip or additional play.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Translucent Technologies, LLCInventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell
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Patent number: 6608002Abstract: A new direct thermal printable media includes an optically transmissive film that gives both form and protection to a layer of thermosensitive imaging material on a back surface of the film. Concentrations of heat applied to a front surface of the film form images within the thermosensitive layer that are visible through the film. A substrate is laminated to the thermosensitive layer on the back surface of the film for providing additional support independently of physical and chemical properties required for directly supporting thermosensitive imaging material.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Media Solutions International, Inc.Inventor: Chauncey T. Mitchell, Jr.