Patents by Inventor Arthur J. Malin

Arthur J. Malin 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).

  • Laser markable variable data heat transfer label and marking system
    Patent number: 7021549
    Abstract: A laser markable heat transfer label for application to an item includes a light transmissive carrier, a heat transferable substrate disposed on the carrier and an adhesive disposed on the substrate. The substrate is formulated, at least in part, with a laser light alterable material. A variable graphic component is marked on the label by application of a laser light through the light transmissive carrier, into the substrate to alter the laser light alterable material. The variable graphic component is marked prior to application of the heat transfer label to the item. A method of making and a method of using the laser markable labels are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. O'Rell, Arthur J. Malin