Patents by Inventor Frank Y. Shih
Frank Y. Shih 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: 11609489Abstract: Provided is a printable coating, printable media and printable labels thereof, usable in both inkjet and direct thermal printing applications. The coating comprises leuco dye blended into an inkjet coating formulation, wherein the coating is applied on the first face of an appropriate paper or film to form the printable media. The coating may be applied as a single, homogenous topcoat thereby streamlining the manufacturing process and reducing potential printing errors. The coating may provide a printable area compatible for use with both direct thermal printers and inkjet printers. On the opposite face of the paper or film, an adhesive may be applied, in combination with an optional release liner, to form printable label stock. Each step of the process, e.g. application of the coating, application of the adhesive and liner, and die-cutting of labels, may occur in any order combination relative to one another. In addition, reverse printing may also be utilized to print and form the labels.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Anahit Tataryan, William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 10703131Abstract: A non-PVC film and film laminate includes a first layer including a polyurethane, a polyurethane-acrylic copolymer, a polyurethane-acrylic blend, and a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer; and a second layer including a non-polyvinylchloride (non-PVC) based polymer. The film and laminate may be suitable for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions, and safety applications. The film and laminate may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Sujith Chacko, Frank Y. Shih, Chad Cummings
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Publication number: 20200073223Abstract: Provided is a printable coating, printable media and printable labels thereof, usable in both inkjet and direct thermal printing applications. The coating comprises leuco dye blended into an inkjet coating formulation, wherein the coating is applied on the first face of an appropriate paper or film to form the printable media. The coating may be applied as a single, homogenous topcoat thereby streamlining the manufacturing process and reducing potential printing errors. The coating may provide a printable area compatible for use with both direct thermal printers and inkjet printers. On the opposite face of the paper or film, an adhesive may be applied, in combination with an optional release liner, to form printable label stock. Each step of the process, e.g. application of the coating, application of the adhesive and liner, and die-cutting of labels, may occur in any order combination relative to one another. In addition, reverse printing may also be utilized to print and form the labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Anahit Tataryan, William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 10344180Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Linwood G. Koger, Frank Y. Shih
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Publication number: 20180320018Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Linwood G. KOGER, Frank Y. Shih
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Publication number: 20180050522Abstract: An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Ben Vanmarcke, Prakash Mallya, Sujith Chacko, Nagarajan Srivatsan, Johannes Schut, Robert W. Schneider, Steven Reekmans
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Patent number: 9777191Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Linwood G. Koger, Frank Y. Shih
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Patent number: 9752022Abstract: A composition that is configured for use in creating a film. The composition includes a vinyl acetate containing polymer, such as a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer, and at least one additive that is a pigment, a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a plasticizer, a defoamer, a coupling agent, a solvent, a UV absorber, a fire retardant, or a light stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Frank Y. Shih
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Patent number: 9682540Abstract: The current invention utilizes an extrusion coating method as a key step in a series of multilayer construction processes to make a laminate for graphic application. The extrusion coated layer performs as a strengthening layer to provide mechanical properties for the construction, while an ink receptive coating layer delivers high quality printability performance. High gloss can be achieved through the use of a PET carrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Chia-Hsi Chu, Eugene Rozenbaoum, Frank Y. Shih, Stephen Li, Prakash Mallya
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Publication number: 20150166829Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Linwood G. KOGER, Frank Y. SHIH
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Patent number: 8915583Abstract: Methods and/or systems for printing or otherwise evincing temporary indicia on media with disappearing inks are described along with suitable disappearing ink formulations and media constructions for executing the same. In particular embodiments, the methods and/or systems described employ a plurality of disappearing inks with different disappearing rates. In one embodiment, a barrier layer that is selectively used to cover a major surface of the media is employed to substantially block or otherwise regulate a rate of phase transitions (e.g., evaporation and/or sublimation) experienced by ink borne by the media.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: David N. Edwards, Ali R. Mehrabi, Haochuan Wang, Juan M. De Santos Avila, Pradeep S. Iyer, Liviu Dinescu, Srikant Pathak, Nagarajan Srivatsan, Frank Y. Shih
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Publication number: 20140242316Abstract: An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Ben Vanmarcke, Prakash Mallya, Sujith Chacko, Nagarajan Srivatsan, Johannes Schut, Robert W. Schneider, Steven Reekmans
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Publication number: 20140017433Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. The film is in one exemplary embodiment includes two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer and the bottom layer is a non-PVC based polymer. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Sujith CHACKO, Frank Y. SHIH, Chad CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20120088054Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. The film is in one exemplary embodiment includes two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer and the bottom layer is a non-PVC based polymer. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Sujith CHACKO, Frank Y. SHIH, Chad Cummings
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Publication number: 20110250368Abstract: A composition that is configured for use in creating a film. The composition includes a vinyl acetate containing polymer, such as a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer, fire retardant additives and at least one additive that is a pigment, a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a defoamer, a coupling agent, a solvent, a UV absorber, a fire retardant, or a light stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Y. Shih, Chia-Hsi Chu, Prakash S. Mallya, Greg Bevan
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Patent number: 7905981Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a method of making a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: applying a paint film layer over one side of a release liner and drying or curing the paint film layer, the paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the release liner having a release surface, the lower surface of the paint film layer overlying the release surface of the release liner; and applying an adhesive layer over the upper surface of the paint film layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith L. Truog, Roger A. Fahlsing, Frank Y. Shih
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Patent number: 7807246Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a dry paint transfer laminate, comprising: a dry paint film layer comprising a binder and a pigment, the dry paint film layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; an adhesive layer overlying the upper surface of the dry paint film layer; and a release liner overlying the lower surface of the dry paint film layer. Methods of making and using the laminate are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Keith L. Truog, Roger A. Fahlsing, Howard Enlow, Norman A. Conti, Frank Y. Shih
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Publication number: 20100215880Abstract: The current invention utilizes an extrusion coating method as a key step in a series of multilayer construction processes to make a laminate for graphic application. The extrusion coated layer performs as a strengthening layer to provide mechanical properties for the construction, while an ink receptive coating layer delivers high quality printability performance. High gloss can be achieved through the use of a PET carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Chia-Hsi CHU, Eugene ROZENBAOUM, Frank Y. SHIH, Stephen LI, Prakash MALLYA
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Publication number: 20100055371Abstract: A multi-layer dry paint transfer laminate includes a release liner in which a flexible carrier is provided with an olefinic release layer; a dry paint transfer layer includes an opaque color coat layer formed from a pigmented, water-based latex, a transparent top coat layer, and a decorative print layer; and a PSA layer. A method of making an improved laminate is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: David N. Edwards, Frank Y. Shih, Chia-Hsi Chu
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Publication number: 20100009108Abstract: A composition that is configured for use in creating a film. The composition includes a vinyl acetate containing polymer, such as a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer, and at least one additive that is a pigment, a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a plasticizer, a defoamer, a coupling agent, a solvent, a UV absorber, a fire retardant, or a light stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventor: Frank Y. SHIH