Patents by Inventor Benjamin Todd Carroll

Benjamin Todd Carroll 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).

  • Publication number: 20210008919
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20200368992
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 10787015
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20190322073
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a first layer and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, slit-over-perforation line in the sheet, and an object held in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines define a periphery of the object in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines include cuts running through the first layer, and perforations running through the second layer underneath the cuts running through the first layer. A method for creating custom print objects includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet. The sheet is bent along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and the object is detached from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Todd Carroll, Andrew R. Ogren
  • Patent number: 10343369
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a first layer and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, slit-over-perforation line in the sheet, and an object held in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines define a periphery of the object in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines include cuts running through the first layer, and perforations running through the second layer underneath the cuts running through the first layer. A method for creating custom print objects includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet. The sheet is bent along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and the object is detached from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Todd Carroll, Andrew R. Ogren
  • Publication number: 20190202227
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20190185203
    Abstract: A printable blank comprises a sheet with a with outline perforation lines defining a periphery of an object. The sheet is capable of being passed through a printer to have an image printed on it. The sheet also comprises run-out perforation lines extending from the periphery to edges of the sheet, wherein the sheet can be folded along the run-out perforations to detach the object from the sheet. A method for creating custom print structures includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer and then bending the sheet along run-out perforation lines to detach an object from the sheet. The object can then be folded along scored fold lines to assemble it into a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 10226958
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 10214317
    Abstract: A printable blank comprises a sheet with a with outline perforation lines defining a periphery of an object. The sheet is capable of being passed through a printer to have an image printed on it. The sheet also comprises run-out perforation lines extending from the periphery to edges of the sheet, wherein the sheet can be folded along the run-out perforations to detach the object from the sheet. A method for creating custom print structures includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer and then bending the sheet along run-out perforation lines to detach an object from the sheet. The object can then be folded along scored fold lines to assemble it into a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20170001408
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160368305
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160347018
    Abstract: A method of forming a printable blank sheet includes providing a web of material, cutting objects into the web, and cutting a printable blank sheet that contains the objects out of the web. Edges of the objects are angled with respect to edges of the web. A printable blank sheet formed by a process that includes providing a web of material, cutting objects into the web, and cutting a printable blank sheet that contains the objects out of the web. Edges of the objects are angled with respect to edges of the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 9469082
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Blank Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 9440428
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Blanks USA
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160136920
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a first layer and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, slit-over-perforation line in the sheet, and an object held in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines define a periphery of the object in the sheet. The slit-over-perforation lines include cuts running through the first layer, and perforations running through the second layer underneath the cuts running through the first layer. A method for creating custom print objects includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet. The sheet is bent along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and the object is detached from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Todd Carroll, Andrew R. Ogren
  • Publication number: 20150353226
    Abstract: A printable blank comprises a sheet with a with outline perforation lines defining a periphery of an object. The sheet is capable of being passed through a printer to have an image printed on it. The sheet also comprises run-out perforation lines extending from the periphery to edges of the sheet, wherein the sheet can be folded along the run-out perforations to detach the object from the sheet. A method for creating custom print structures includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer and then bending the sheet along run-out perforation lines to detach an object from the sheet. The object can then be folded along scored fold lines to assemble it into a three-dimensional structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20150266261
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with a top substrate and a bottom layer, a dry lift adhesive connecting the top substrate to the bottom layer, cut lines in the sheet that extend through the top substrate and the dry lift adhesive but not through the bottom layer, and an object with an intricate shape cut into the top substrate with a periphery of the object defined by the cut lines. The object can be removed from the sheet by separating the object and the bottom layer along the dry lift adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Blank Acquisition LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Publication number: 20140274640
    Abstract: A printable blank sheet includes a sheet with defined separation lines, a first layer with cuts running through the first layer along the defined separation lines, and a second layer attached to a bottom side of the first layer, with perforations running through the second layer along the defined separation lines. A method for creating custom print cards includes running a printable blank sheet through a printer to print on defined print areas, wherein the sheet includes slit-over-perforation lines defining a periphery of an object in the sheet, bending the sheet along the slit-over-perforation lines to weaken and separate the slit-over-perforation lines, and detaching the object from the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BLANKS USA
    Inventor: Benjamin Todd Carroll
  • Patent number: 6037020
    Abstract: A method for treating a non-conductive through hole surface of a printed wiring board is disclosed. A printed wiring board including through holes is cleaned, conditioned, and a conductive coating is applied to the initially-nonconductive through hole by contacting it with a series of baths. The conductive coating, for example a graphite dispersion coating, facilitates later electroplating of the conductive surface. While at least partially immersing the through hole in one or more of these baths, ultrasonic energy is introduced in the bath in the vicinity of the through hole. The ultrasonic energy can be introduced during the entire immersing step, before the immersing step, or both. The ultrasonic energy reduces the formation of blowholes during later processing (and especially soldering) of the printed wiring board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Electrochemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Garlough, Benjamin Todd Carroll, Michael Val Carano, Frank Polakovic