Patents by Inventor Arthur P. Chipouras

Arthur P. Chipouras 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).

  • Image storage phosphor panels having flexible supports
    Patent number: 6396066
    Abstract: A radiographic storage panel includes a storage phosphor layer disposed on a unique support that comprises two or more separate flexible substrates that are laminated or adhered together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Arthur P. Chipouras, Terry A. Heath, William A. Mruk, David J. Steklenski
  • Laser-ablating a marking in a coating on plastic articles
    Patent number: 5061341
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of laser-marking plastic articles without unduly damaging the plastic. The method comprises coating the plastic with a contrasting color layer, and intermediate the color layer and the plastic, a protective layer of a dried coverage of at least 1.5 g/m.sup.2.Optionally, the ablation can be carried out beyond the stripe portion to be marked, to clear away any debris from the white support that otherwise can be left behind by the ablation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Maurice A. Kildal, Arthur P. Chipouras