Abstract: An authentication method includes receiving, at a processor, a signal representing an image of a serialization code and multiple flecks of a label, the flecks having a random distribution. The processor detects the serialization code and applies a modification to the image to produce a modified image. A subset of flecks of the modified image is detected, and metrics associated with each fleck from the subset of flecks are identified. The identified metrics are compared with metrics associated with a unique signature, and a message is displayed, via a user interface, indicating an authenticity of the label based on the comparison.

Abstract: An authentication method includes receiving, at a processor, a signal representing an image of a serialization code and multiple flecks of a label, the flecks having a random distribution. The processor detects the serialization code and applies a modification to the image to produce a modified image. A subset of flecks of the modified image is detected, and metrics associated with each fleck from the subset of flecks are identified. The identified metrics are compared with metrics associated with a unique signature, and a message is displayed, via a user interface, indicating an authenticity of the label based on the comparison.

Abstract: A composite, comprising a substrate with two surfaces, and a dried or cured coating over at least a portion of one surface of the substrate, where the coating comprises a mixture of a polymeric binder and particles comprising at least one of: colored particles, reflective particles, and diffractive particles.

Abstract: An authentication method includes receiving, at a processor, a signal representing an image of a serialization code and multiple flecks of a label, the flecks having a random distribution. The processor detects the serialization code and applies a modification to the image to produce a modified image. A subset of flecks of the modified image is detected, and metrics associated with each fleck from the subset of flecks are identified. The identified metrics are compared with metrics associated with a unique signature, and a message is displayed, via a user interface, indicating an authenticity of the label based on the comparison.

Abstract: A label applicator is disclosed for use in attaching a high temperature resistant label to substrates at temperatures of at least 350° C. The label applicator includes an extension member attached to a label containment area, the label containment area including at least one edge restraint for retaining the label and a backing area that includes a surface with a low specific energy that inhibits adhesion of a printed side of the label to the backing area of the containment area.

Abstract: A composite, comprising a substrate with two surfaces, and a dried or cured coating over at least a portion of one surface of the substrate, where the coating comprises a mixture of a polymeric binder and particles comprising at least one of: colored particles, reflective particles, and diffractive particles.

Abstract: A drum shell wrap is disclosed that includes at least two layers of an acrylic film and a plurality of layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Abstract: The invention provides a label composite that includes a print receptive layer, an intermediate extensible layer, a structural layer, and a primary adhesive. The print receptive layer is adapted to withstand temperatures up to 1200° F. (649° C.) without loss of any of readability, cracking, peeling or edge lifting. The intermediate extensible adhesive layer is provided on one side of the print receptive layer, and the intermediate extensible adhesive layer is capable of surviving temperatures up to 1200° F. The structural layer is adhered on a first side of the structural layer to the intermediate extensible adhesive layer, and the structural layer is adapted to withstand temperatures up to 1200° F. The primary adhesive layer is capable of surviving temperatures up to 1200° F. and is adapted to form a bond between an elevated temperature material and the structural layer of the label composite.

Abstract: A modular flow through or push back storage rack system has a transfer assembly with a plurality of modular carriage units located in a warehouse storage bay. The carriage units are arranged in side-by-side pairs. Each side-by-side pair of carriages defines a space between the carriages. Further, the side-by-side pairs of carriages are arranged in end-to-end alignment. Each carriage is preferably provided as an endless loop link track. An inter-carriage transport unit extends between a space between one side-by-side pair of carriage units and another space between an adjacent pair of side-by-side carriage units. Each of the carriage units and the transport unit may be supported by a cross beam. The transport unit preferably extends between adjacent cross beams of adjacent pairs of carriages. The transfer assembly maintains the storage units at a substantially level plane and may modulate a transfer speed of the storage units between adjacent carriages.

Abstract: A modular storage rack for a flow through or push back rack system comprises a plurality of endless loop modular carriage units mounted end to end in adjacent storage bay sections and being connected to cross beams at the ends of the sections. Mounting brackets or saddles interconnect the ends of the track sections with adjacent cross beams. A transfer assembly comprising wheels or rollers is mounted in the frame between adjacent ends of the carriage units. The transfer assembly maintains the storage units at a substantially level plane and modulates the speed of the storage units as they are transferred from one storage bay section to the next adjacent storage bay section. An inclined ramp slows the storage units before they hit a stop plate at the end of the bay. The storage units ride on support surfaces having downwardly inclined edges that allow close clearance to transfer rollers.