Patents by Inventor Randall A. Boudouris
Randall A. Boudouris 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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Publication number: 20220194666Abstract: A magnetically resealable bag including a polymer substrate. The polymer substrate including a front panel, a back panel, a closed bottom and an opening. The inside of the opening including a first side strip and a second side strip. The first side strip and second side strip include a layer of a magnetizable composition, and at least one layer of a polymer material arranged to provide a covering over the layer of the magnetizable composition. A top portion of the first side strip is coupled to the inside at the front panel of the bag and a top portion of the second side strip is coupled to the inside of the back panel of the bag, and a bottom portion of the first and second side strip is free of the inside of the opening. The first side strip and second side strip are aligned and permanently magnetized.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: MAGNETNOTES, Ltd.Inventors: Randall A. Boudouris, Kevin Joseph Harrison, Craig Molter, Thomas Stiers
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Publication number: 20170275056Abstract: A resealable package, the resealable package comprising a polymeric substrate, the polymeric substrate comprising a first side panel, a second side panel, a closed bottom and an opening, the opening comprising a first side region and a second side region and the first side region and the second side region comprise a magnetizable composition, the magnetizable composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and magnetizable particles and the magnetizable composition is aligned and magnetized to form a first magnet along the first side region and a second magnet along the second side region. The first magnet comprises a plurality of poles having a first leading edge comprising a first pole and the second magnet comprises a plurality of poles having a second leading edge comprising a second pole that is opposite to the first pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: MAGNETNOTES, LTD.Inventors: RANDALL A. BOUDOURIS, JAMES MICHAEL ACHENBACH, LUKE L. RUNDQUIST
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Publication number: 20160270625Abstract: A cleaning implement for use with a sheet, the cleaning implement comprising a handle and a cleaning head pivotally connected to the handle by a universal joint, and wherein the cleaning head comprises at least two ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventor: Randall Boudouris
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Publication number: 20150328868Abstract: An article, the article comprising at least one first surface, the first surface comprising magnetic receptive media, the magnetic receptive media comprising about 60% to about 95% by weight ferrimagnetic material and about 5% to about 40% by weight thermoplastic polymer and at least one second surface, the second surface comprising a permanently magnetized composition, wherein the at least one first surface and at least one second surface are magnetically adhered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: MagnetNotes, Ltd.Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Luke Rundquist
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Publication number: 20150279534Abstract: A method of making a magnet, the method comprising providing a magnetizable composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer material and magnetizable particles, heating the magnetic composition to a temperature at which the magnetic composition is in a flowable state, providing the magnetic composition to a cavity of a rotating cylinder through a stationary flat nozzle, the rotating cylinder comprising a plurality of openings therethrough, providing a substrate in the form of a moving web or sheet and contacting the rotating cylinder with the substrate, wherein the flat nozzle forces the magnetic composition through the openings in the rotating cylinder and the magnetic composition adheres to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Think Scientific InnovationsInventors: Randall Boudouris, Donald E. Albrecht
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Patent number: 9028951Abstract: Magnetic receptive media, the magnetic receptive media comprises at least one printable substrate layer and at least one layer formed from a hot melt polymer composition, the hot melt polymer composition comprising Greater than about 70% to about 95% magnetite and about 5% to less than about 30% thermoplastic polymer and methods of making and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Magnetnotes, Ltd.Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Luke Rundquist
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Publication number: 20150068420Abstract: A unitary method of making a printed magnetic assembly is disclosed, the printed magnetic assembly comprising at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer in the form of a sheet or roll, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a molten magnetic hot melt composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder; b) directly extruding the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature when it is pliable onto the printable substrate layer with a single screw or double screw extruder to form at least one discrete thin magnetic layer on the printable substrate to form a layered sheet or roll; d) feeding the roll or sheet through a printing press at a speed of about 60 feet/minute to about 1000 feet/minute; e) printing on the printable substrate layer using at least one method selected from the group consisting flexo, gravure, digital and screen printing; and f) permanently magnetType: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: MagnetNotes, Ltd.Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Thomas Stiers, Joseph L. Ferrantino, Robert M. Fortunato, David G. Haluska, Luke Rundquist
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Publication number: 20150069650Abstract: Magnetic receptive media, the magnetic receptive media comprises at least one printable substrate layer and at least one layer formed from a hot melt polymer composition, the hot melt polymer composition comprising Greater than about 70% to about 95% magnetite and about 5% to less than about 30% thermoplastic polymer and methods of making and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: MAGNETNOTES, LTD.Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Luke Rundquist
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Publication number: 20130016860Abstract: A speaker system comprising a power source, an audio processor, a speaker comprising at least one conductive component comprising conductive ink, an enabling device, wherein the enabling device provides power to the audio processor, memory and speaker, and a memory, wherein the memory contains audio data, wherein the speaker has substantially uniform thickness and thickness substantially similar to that of paper, wherein the speaker is capable of being inserted seamlessly into written materials, and wherein electricity is transmitted using conductive components and the conductive components comprise a conductive ink and wherein electricity coming from the enabling device, when applied to the speaker, causes mechanical deformation and sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Mike Orra, Joseph Patrick Moening, Steven Papadimos
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Publication number: 20110084213Abstract: A label assembly for the detection of high energy radiation, the assembly including at least one substrate layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one self-adhering layer disposed on said first surface of said substrate layer and at least one indicator for exposure to high energy radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Donald E. Albrecht, Stephen J. Papadimos
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Patent number: 7501921Abstract: A magnetic roller may comprise a magnetized outer surface and an internal chamber. A temperature control system may be in communication with the internal chamber, and a fluid capable of heat transfer may circulate within the internal chamber and the temperature control system. The magnetic roller may be used to produce magnetic sheets having magnetizable particles that are aligned according the a magnetic field generated by the magnetic roller. The magnetic sheet may be provided in a pliable form wherein magnetizable particles may shift orientation when exposed to the magnetic field. Heat may be transferred between the sheet and the magnetic roller to cause solidification of the magnetic material and prevent dealignment of the magnetic particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: MagnetNotes, Ltd.Inventors: Raymond S. Richards, Randall Boudouris
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Patent number: 7338573Abstract: A method of forming a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, and at least one printable substrate layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, including the steps of providing a molten magnetic composition including about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer at an elevated temperature and directly applying the magnetic layer at an elevated temperature to a first surface of a printable substrate layer wherein. An adhesion promoting composition may be further provided between the magnetic layer and the printable substrate layer for improving adhesion between the magnetic layer and the printable substrate layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: MagnetNotes, Ltd.Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Raymond Richards
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Publication number: 20060255895Abstract: A magnetic roller may comprise a magnetized outer surface and an internal chamber. A temperature control system may be in communication with the internal chamber, and a fluid capable of heat transfer may circulate within the internal chamber and the temperature control system. The magnetic roller may be used to produce magnetic sheets having magnetizable particles that are aligned according the a magnetic field generated by the magnetic roller. The magnetic sheet may be provided in a pliable form wherein magnetizable particles may shift orientation when exposed to the magnetic field. Heat may be transferred between the sheet and the magnetic roller to cause solidification of the magnetic material and prevent dealignment of the magnetic particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Raymond Richards, Randall Boudouris
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Patent number: 7128798Abstract: A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer, and directly applying the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature in molten form to a printable substrate layer, and to the magnetic composition and any articles made therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: MagaetNotes, Ltd.Inventors: Randall A. Boudouris, Raymond S. Richards
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Publication number: 20060166026Abstract: A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer, and directly applying the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature in molten form to a printable substrate layer, and to the magnetic composition and any articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Raymond Richards
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Publication number: 20060165880Abstract: A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer, and directly applying the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature in molten form to a printable substrate layer, and to the magnetic composition and any articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Raymond Richards
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Publication number: 20030077465Abstract: A method of forming a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, and at least one printable substrate layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, including the steps of providing a molten magnetic composition including about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer at an elevated temperature and directly applying the magnetic layer at an elevated temperature to a first surface of a printable substrate layer wherein. An adhesion promoting composition may be further provided between the magnetic layer and the printable substrate layer for improving adhesion between the magnetic layer and the printable substrate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Randall Boudouris, Raymond Richards
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Publication number: 20020081446Abstract: A process of making a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer and at least one printable substrate layer including the steps of providing a magnetic composition comprising about 70 wt-% to about 95 wt-% of at least one magnetic material and about 5 wt-% to about 30 wt-% of at least one thermoplastic binder, forming the magnetic composition into a magnetic layer, and directly applying the magnetic composition at an elevated temperature in molten form to a printable substrate layer, and to the magnetic composition and any articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Randall A. Boudouris, Raymond S. Richards
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Patent number: 6228451Abstract: A card having an adhesive layer for allowing the card to be removably attached to any desired structure. In one embodiment of the invention, the adhesive layer is applied to one of the surfaces of the card and a layer of liner material is disposed over the adhesive layer. Peeling off a portion of the liner material exposes a portion of the adhesive layer. The card can be removably attach to the desired structure by pressing the exposed adhesive layer against the structure. In another embodiment of the invention, the card has a pressure sensitive label portion and a coupon portion. The label portion includes a layer of adhesive between a layer of sheet material and a layer of liner material. Peeling off a portion of the liner material exposes a portion of the adhesive layer. The card is removably attach to the desired structure by pressing the exposed adhesive layer against the structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: True Label, Inc.Inventors: Randall A. Boudouris, Robert E. Napierala, II