Patents by Inventor Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr.

Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 11932783
    Abstract: A labeling system for use with containers, including at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; at least one adhesive, wherein the adhesive is either substantially dry or tacky prior to being activated and moist or wet after being activated, and wherein the adhesive may be deposited on the label or on the substrate prior to attaching the label to the substrate; and an activator for activating the adhesive and controlling the rate of drying thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr., Alexander Yambao
  • Publication number: 20240087478
    Abstract: A labeling system, comprising at least one label, wherein the at least one label is configured to receive printing thereon, and wherein the at least one label further comprises a release coating layer; a paper layer; a primer layer deposited on the paper layer; and an adhesive layer deposited over the primer layer, wherein a plurality of score lines have been cut into the at least one label at predetermined locations, to predetermined depths, and in predetermined patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr., Alexander Yambao
  • Publication number: 20220343802
    Abstract: A labeling system comprising at least one linerless label configured to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; at least two materials deposited on the substrate-contacting side of the linerless label prior to attaching the linerless label to the substrate, wherein the first material is either a repositionable adhesive, a remoistenable adhesive, or a non-adhesive material, and wherein the first material is deposited in a layer having a predetermined thickness, wherein the second material is either a remoistenable adhesive, a repositionable adhesive, or a pressure sensitive adhesive, and wherein the second material is deposited in a layer having a predetermined thickness, and wherein the predetermined thickness of the layer of the first material is either less than the predetermined thickness of the layer of the second material or greater than the predetermined thickness of the layer of th
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, JR., Alexander Yambao
  • Publication number: 20220298391
    Abstract: A labeling system for use with containers, including at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is configured to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; at least one adhesive, wherein the adhesive is either substantially dry or tacky prior to being activated; moist or wet after being activated; or wet prior to application, and wherein the adhesive may be deposited on the label or on the substrate prior to attaching the label to the substrate; and where necessary, an activator for activating the adhesive and controlling the rate of drying thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, JR., Alexander Yambao
  • Publication number: 20220298393
    Abstract: A labeling system for use with containers, including at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; at least one adhesive, wherein the adhesive is either substantially dry or tacky prior to being activated and moist or wet after being activated, and wherein the adhesive may be deposited on the label or on the substrate prior to attaching the label to the substrate; and an activator for activating the adhesive and controlling the rate of drying thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, JR., Alexander Yambao
  • Publication number: 20220301459
    Abstract: A labeling system for use with containers, comprising at least one linerless label, wherein the at least one linerless label is adapted to receive printing thereon; a substrate for receiving the label and to which the label becomes permanently bound after the label has been attached to the substrate; a first adhesive, wherein the first adhesive is a repositionable adhesive; a second adhesive, wherein the second adhesive is a remoistenable adhesive that includes predetermined amounts of polyvinyl alcohol, dextrin, and at least one humectant, and wherein the adhesives are deposited on the label prior to attaching the label to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, JR., Alexander Yambao
  • Patent number: 8100319
    Abstract: A file folder having an index tab and an interior pocket capable of containing loose papers within the file folder, wherein a front cover of the file folder may be inserted into the interior pocket to releaseably secure the file folder in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Cardinal Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr., John Borri, Donna Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7718241
    Abstract: A multi-functional stack of flexible sheet material containing a plurality of flexible sheets printed with sequential images and stacked with high peel adhesion along alternate opposite edges. The stack functions like a recreational accordion-like toy and animation flip pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6793999
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a decal wherein the user can print the decal image onto the decal using a computer printer. The decal is preferably supplied to the end user as a kit, wherein the kit comprises a base section onto which the decal image may be printed, and an adhesive section, which provides the adhesive to affix the base section to the substrate after the design has been printed onto the base section. The decal of the present invention does not require a paper layer in the finished decal product, which allows the decal of the present invention to be very thin. In one preferred embodiment, the decal has a thickness of less than about 1.5×10−3 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Cardinal Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr.
  • Patent number: D534952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Cardinal Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry E. Wittmeyer, Jr.