Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Lux
Benjamin D. Lux 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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Patent number: 10586472Abstract: Thin film labels, systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described. The thin film systems contain a label and a carrier film, where the label contains an overprint layer, indicia, and an adhesive layer. The carrier film may be coated on one or both sides with a release liner. The adhesive layer can be any suitable adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, a fluid activatable adhesive, a heat activated adhesive, or a contact activated adhesive. The label is formed by printed or coating one or more layers of precursor material on the carrier film using standard printers. Suitable precursor materials include, but are not limited to epoxys, solvent cast films, polyurethane dispersions, such as acrylic-urethane hybrid polymer dispersions and polyester-polyurethane dispersions. After the overprint layer dries or is cured, the indicia are printed onto the overprint layer, then the adhesive is coated on top of the indicia.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Actega North America Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Nikolai A. Voicechovski
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Publication number: 20180082610Abstract: Thin film labels, systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described. The thin film systems contain a label and a carrier film, where the label contains an overprint layer, indicia, and an adhesive layer. The carrier film may be coated on one or both sides with a release liner. The adhesive layer can be any suitable adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, a fluid activatable adhesive, a heat activated adhesive, or a contact activated adhesive. The label is formed by printed or coating one or more layers of precursor material on the carrier film using standard printers. Suitable precursor materials include, but are not limited to epoxys, solvent cast films, polyurethane dispersions, such as acrylic-urethane hybrid polymer dispersions and polyester-polyurethane dispersions. After the overprint layer dries or is cured, the indicia are printed onto the overprint layer, then the adhesive is coated on top of the indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Nikolai A. Voicechovski
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Patent number: 9911367Abstract: Thin film labels, systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described. The thin film systems contain a label and a carrier film, where the label contains an overprint layer, indicia, and an adhesive layer. The carrier film may be coated on one or both sides with a release liner. The adhesive layer can be any suitable adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, a fluid activatable adhesive, a heat activated adhesive, or a contact activated adhesive. The label is formed by printed or coating one or more layers of precursor material on the carrier film using standard printers. Suitable precursor materials include, but are not limited to epoxys, solvent cast films, polyurethane dispersions, such as acrylic-urethane hybrid polymer dispersions and polyester-polyurethane dispersions. After the overprint layer dries or is cured, the indicia are printed onto the overprint layer, then the adhesive is coated on top of the indicia.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Actega North America Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Nikolai A. Voicechovski, Derek J. Hellested
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Patent number: 9663686Abstract: A reusable, liner-free attachment system is described herein. The attachment system is compatible with the surfaces of a variety of materials, regardless of composition or physical characteristics. The system contains an anchoring site and a detachable article that binds specifically to the anchoring site. When bound together, the system provides anisotropic resistance to applied forces. The system is highly resistant to shear stress, but is easily detached by applying a pull-off force. The article typically contains a part A coating on the side or portion of the article that attaches to the anchoring site. The system can be used with a variety of articles, such as hooks, carpet tiles, medical devices, such as blood pressure cuff; climbing equipment, such as gloves, shoes or handles.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ashley M. Mudd, Heidi M. Munnelly, Benjamin D. Lux
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Publication number: 20160331087Abstract: A reusable, liner-free attachment system is described herein. The attachment system is compatible with the surfaces of a variety of materials, regardless of composition or physical characteristics. The system contains an anchoring site and a detachable article that binds specifically to the anchoring site. When bound together, the system provides anisotropic resistance to applied forces. The system is highly resistant to shear stress, but is easily detached by applying a pull-off force. The article typically contains a part A coating on the side or portion of the article that attaches to the anchoring site. The system can be used with a variety of articles, such as hooks, carpet tiles, medical devices, such as blood pressure cuff; climbing equipment, such as gloves, shoes or handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Ashley M. Mudd, Heidi M. Munnelly, Benjamin D. Lux
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Publication number: 20160335928Abstract: Fluid activatable adhesive labels, label systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. These labels are particularly useful with facesheets with low MVTR due to the inclusion and placement of sequestration components within the labels. The sequestration components are either embedded in an adhesive layer, in a separate tie-layer between the adhesive layer and the substrate, incorporated in the substrate, or incorporated into the adherend. Preferably the labels are clear. Following application of an activation fluid and, preferably following activation of the activatable adhesive layer, the sequestration materials adsorb the fluid from the polymer adhesive components over time, such as for about 0 to 72 hours. This dries the label and wets the sequestration components. Optionally, the container with the label is also subjected to a drying step to dry the sequestration components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Benjamin D. Lux
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Publication number: 20160335927Abstract: Thin film labels, systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described. The thin film systems contain a label and a carrier film, where the label contains an overprint layer, indicia, and an adhesive layer. The carrier film may be coated on one or both sides with a release liner. The adhesive layer can be any suitable adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, a fluid activatable adhesive, a heat activated adhesive, or a contact activated adhesive. The label is formed by printed or coating one or more layers of precursor material on the carrier film using standard printers. Suitable precursor materials include, but are not limited to epoxys, solvent cast films, polyurethane dispersions, such as acrylic-urethane hybrid polymer dispersions and polyester-polyurethane dispersions. After the overprint layer dries or is cured, the indicia are printed onto the overprint layer, then the adhesive is coated on top of the indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Nikolai A. Voicechovski, Derek J. Hellested
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Patent number: 9434513Abstract: Resealable systems for consumer packaging, such as food packaging, are described herein. The system includes one or more anchor points and one or more cling coatings. The anchor points can be introduced into or onto the packaging material during manufacture, such as by co-extrusion. Alternatively, the anchor points can be affixed to the packaging material after manufacture, such as with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The cling coatings can be applied to the packaging material during or after manufacture. For example, the cling coatings can be spot coated or pattern coated onto the desired location. The cling coatings are selective, that is they do not attach to themselves but only attach to the anchor point. The cling coatings transfer little or no material over time resulting in more consistent performance over time than pressure sensitive adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Nulabel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Ashley M. Mudd, Heidi M. Munnelly
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Patent number: 9085384Abstract: The invention relates to a liner-free label activator, adapted to be joined to another piece of equipment, such as a thermal printer. The activator has a housing including a reservoir for containing a solvent and a pump connected to the reservoir. The activator also has an applicator connected to the pump for applying solvent to a liner-free label passing thereby, an activator control system to connect to a control system of the printer, and structure for connecting the housing to the printer.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Woods, Benjamin D. Lux, Ryan Lei Han Chan, Benjamin D. Zlotoff, Owen F. Miller, Max B. Winograd, John D. Cheasty
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Publication number: 20150131926Abstract: Resealable systems for consumer packaging, such as food packaging, are described herein. The system includes one or more anchor points and one or more cling coatings. The anchor points can be introduced into or onto the packaging material during manufacture, such as by co-extrusion. Alternatively, the anchor points can be affixed to the packaging material after manufacture, such as with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The cling coatings can be applied to the packaging material during or after manufacture. For example, the cling coatings can be spot coated or pattern coated onto the desired location. The cling coatings are selective, that is they do not attach to themselves but only attach to the anchor point. The cling coatings transfer little or no material over time resulting in more consistent performance over time than pressure sensitive adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Benjamin D. Lux, Ashley M. Mudd, Heidi M. Munnelly
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Patent number: 8939538Abstract: An apparatus for printing and activating an adhesive upon labels with fluid activatable adhesive having a print head and a path along which a label travels to the print head for printing on a front surface of the label. The path after printing reverses the orientation of the label to present the back surface of the label to the print head for applying a fluid for activating a layer of adhesive material on back surface of the label prior to the label exiting the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: NuLabel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Benjamin D. Lux
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Publication number: 20130033540Abstract: An apparatus for printing and activating an adhesive upon labels with fluid activatable adhesive having a print head and a path along which a label travels to the print head for printing on a front surface of the label. The path after printing reverses the orientation of the label to present the back surface of the label to the print head for applying a fluid for activating a layer of adhesive material on back surface of the label prior to the label exiting the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: BENJAMIN D. LUX
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Publication number: 20110033698Abstract: The invention relates to a liner-free label activator, adapted to be joined to another piece of equipment, such as a thermal printer. The activator has a housing including a reservoir for containing a solvent and a pump connected to the reservoir. The activator also has an applicator connected to the pump for applying solvent to a liner-free label passing thereby, an activator control system to connect to a control system of the printer, and structure for connecting the housing to the printer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Michael C. Woods, Benjamin D. Lux, Ryan Lei Han Chan, Benjamin D. Zlotoff, Owen F. Miller, Max B. Winograd, John D. Cheasty