Patents by Inventor A. Craig Bushman
A. Craig Bushman 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: 20240119869Abstract: A pressure-sensitive label is provided. The pressure-sensitive label includes a support portion including a carrier layer and a transfer portion operatively connected to the support portion. The transfer portion includes at least an adhesive layer and an indicia layer. The transfer portion does not include a face stock layer. The transfer portion is configured for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. A method of making a pressure-sensitive label is also provided. The method includes providing a first carrier layer, applying an indicia layer atop the first carrier layer, applying an adhesive layer atop the indicia layer, and applying a second carrier layer atop the adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Barron G. McKillip, Justin G. Long, Benjamin M. Wolfe, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20230237935Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion to an article upon application of pressure while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in contacting relationship with the carrier layer, and (ii) an ink layer positioned such that the printable layer is between the carrier layer and the ink layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20230174825Abstract: A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Barron G. McKillip, A. Craig Bushman, Chris Alan Schumacher
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Patent number: 11667814Abstract: A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Barron G. McKillip, A. Craig Bushman, Chris Alan Schumacher
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Publication number: 20220020297Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, said support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and (2) an ink layer disposed between the printable layer and the carrier layer. The transfer portion may include at least (i) a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and (2) an ink layer disposed between the printable layer and the carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20200255697Abstract: A label as shown and described herein. The label may include a label substrate, an adhesive adjacent the substrate, and a liner adjacent the adhesive, such that the adhesive is disposed between the label substrate and the liner, and wherein the label substrate is embossed or debossed, and the liner is not embossed or debossed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Barron G. McKillip, A. Craig Bushman, Chris Alan Schumacher
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Patent number: 10650706Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Patent number: 10325528Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Multi-Color CorporationInventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20190172374Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20160351083Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in confronting relationship with the carrier layer, and an ink layer positioned between the printable layer and carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20160351082Abstract: A pressure sensitive label and method for preparing same, the pressure sensitive label comprising: (a) a support portion, the support portion including at least a carrier layer; and (b) a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of pressure to the transfer portion while the transfer portion is in contact with the article, the transfer portion including at least a printable layer in contacting relationship with the carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Douglas Barnhardt, Barron G. McKillip, Stephen Riccardi, Floyd Needham, A. Craig Bushman
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Patent number: 6582808Abstract: A packaging laminate for a container which enables a blend monolayer to be effectively extrusion coated onto the paperboard substrate as the product contact layer without the need for tie layers or multilayer co-extrusion equipment. The blend monolayer has superior oxygen transmission resistance and has excellent pinhole resistance compared to straight polyethylene monolayer. The product contact layer consists of a blend of a polyolefin polymer, a polyamide, and a compatibilizer in a preferred embodiment. The monolayer blend is a low cost alternative to multilayer structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventors: Gregory J. Castle, Dolan R. Johnson, Keith S. Shih, A. Craig Bushman
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Publication number: 20020051873Abstract: A packaging laminate for a container which enables a blend monolayer to be effectively extrusion coated onto the paperboard substrate as the product contact layer without the need for tie layers or multilayer co-extrusion equipment. The blend monolayer has superior oxygen transmission resistance and has excellent pinhole resistance compared to straight polyethylene monolayer. The product contact layer consists of a blend of a polyolefin polymer, a polyamide, and a compatibilizer in a preferred embodiment. The monolayer blend is a low cost alternative to multilayer structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Gregory J. Castle, Dolan R. Johnson, Keith S. Shih, A. Craig Bushman