Patents Assigned to Arthur Blank & Co.
  • Publication number: 20100279101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite containing a first plastic layer, a second plastic layer and a sprayable elastomeric polyurethane foam made from the reaction product of at least one isocyanate, at least one polyol and water, optionally at least one of blowing agents, surfactants, cross-linking agents, extending agents, pigments, flame retardants, catalysts and fillers, wherein the sprayable elastomeric polyurethane foam is sprayed onto one surface of the first plastic layer and expands to contact and adhere to one surface of the second plastic layer which is oriented parallel to the one surface of the first plastic layer and wherein the sprayable elastomeric polyurethane foam has a free rise density of from about 5 lb/ft3 to about 25 lb/ft3, a reactive cream time of from about 10 seconds to about 120 seconds, an elongation of from about 30% to about 300%, a molded density of from about 25 lb/ft3 to about 65 lb/ft3 and a peel strength of greater than about 2.0 lb/in2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Arthur Blank & Co.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Cageao, Merle W. Lesko, Keith E. Goldstein
  • Patent number: 6592035
    Abstract: A system and method for processing transaction items in a serial fashion allows sequences of transaction items to be produced in a specified and complete order. In one aspect, transaction items are produced one-at-a-time and creation of a next transaction item is not begun until a current transaction item is completed. High item throughput rates can also be provided along with multi-stage, multi-speed processing schemes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Arthur Blank & Co.
    Inventor: Joseph T. Mandile
  • Patent number: 6161870
    Abstract: A transactional control system, a promotional system, and a redemption system including a set of a card and a removable and reusable label. The removable and reusable label having a first side printed with indicia thereon, and a second side coated with a reusable adhesive layer suitable for affixing the label to either a first or a second planar side of the card. The label, printed with a registration indicia thereon, can be removed from the transaction card without leaving residue on the card and can be affixed to a registration form for registration of a holder of the transaction card. Alternatively, the label printed with a redeemable coupon indicia thereon, can be removed from a promotion card and affixed to a transaction receipt for associating a particular transaction with the redeemable coupon. In another embodiment the label is printed and scored to form individually removable segments which can be removed from the redemption card and redeemed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Arthur Blank & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Blank
  • Patent number: 6089611
    Abstract: A transactional control system, a promotional system, and a redemption system including a set of a card and a removable and reusable label. The removable and reusable label having a first side printed with indicia thereon, and a second side coated with a reusable adhesive layer suitable for affixing the label to either a first or a second planar side of the card. The label, printed with a registration indicia thereon, can be removed from the transaction card without leaving residue on the card and can be affixed to a registration form for registration of a holder of the transaction card. Alternatively, the label printed with a redeemable coupon indicia thereon, can be removed from a promotion card and affixed to a transaction receipt for associating a particular transaction with the redeemable coupon. In another embodiment the label is printed and scored to form individually removable segments which can be removed from the redemption card and redeemed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Arthur Blank & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Blank