Patents by Inventor Stephane Smith

Stephane Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20040099169
    Abstract: A method of retransferring print media onto a substrate material includes providing a generally continuous sheet of pigmented foil, and a generally continuous sheet of retransfer print media. A portion of the pigmented foil is contacted with a portion of the retransfer print media. A reverse resin image is thermally printed onto the retransfer print media by selectively heating the portion of the pigmented foil in contact with the portion of the retransfer print media. The reverse resin image is placed over a substrate. The reverse resin image is thermally transferred from the retransfer print media to the substrate so as to form a forward image on the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephane Smith, Peter R. Baker, Thomas A. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20030127008
    Abstract: A method of generating a graphic on fabric includes providing a sheet of heat settable adhesive, preferably a clear urethane heat transfer adhesive, having first and second oppositely facing surfaces. The second surface is supported on a sheet of backing material. Ink forming a graphic is applied to the first surface of the adhesive. Unused adhesive, if any, adjacent to the graphic is removed if necessary or desired. The adhesive carrying the graphic is placed into contact with the fabric, and the adhesive carrying the graphic is heated above a setting temperature of the adhesive while in contact with the fabric so as to permanently affix the graphic to the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Stephane Smith