Patents by Inventor Brett A. Stahl

Brett A. Stahl 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).

  • Patent number: 8299387
    Abstract: A method for cutting a graphic into a graphic material is disclosed. The method includes automatically controlling a cutting device to cut a desired graphic shape into a graphic material and automatically adjusting the cutting depth of the cutting device between at least a shallower cutting depth and a deeper cutting depth substantially contemporaneously with the cutting the desired graphic shape into the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Stahls' Inc.
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Publication number: 20110073573
    Abstract: A method for cutting a graphic into a graphic material is disclosed. The method includes automatically controlling a cutting device to cut a desired graphic shape into a graphic material and automatically adjusting the cutting depth of the cutting device between at least a shallower cutting depth and a deeper cutting depth substantially contemporaneously with the cutting the desired graphic shape into the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: BRETT A. STAHL
  • Publication number: 20080118705
    Abstract: A process for cutting at least one indicia adapted to be applied to an object includes providing a cutting device capable of cutting multiple depths; providing a material having an applicable layer and a supporting carrier layer; positioning the material relative to the cutting device; employing the cutting device to make at least one indicia cut through only the applicable layer of an outline of at least one indicia and at least one cavity cut through both the applicable layer and the carrier layer within the outline of the indicia to form a cavity surrounded by the indicia; and subsequent to the indicia cut, employing the cutting device to make a border cut through both the applicable layer and the carrier layer beyond the indicia to form an outline of a polygonal shape around the indicia. An indicia material made by the process is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Patent number: 6875395
    Abstract: The present invention involves an applique for applying a fabric pattern to an object. The applique comprises a laminate having an outer periphery to define a first predetermined shape corresponding to the fabric pattern and has etches formed adjacent the periphery to simulate an appearance of stitching. In one embodiment, the laminate comprises a top fabric layer and a bottom fabric layer with a periphery, wherein the bottom fabric layer periphery corresponds to the outer periphery. The top fabric layer is a strip attached to the bottom layer, wherein the top fabric layer is disposed adjacent the outer periphery. The laminate has etches formed on the top fabric layer so that the top fabric layer simulates the appearance of stitching. In another embodiment, the laminate comprises a top fabric layer and a bottom fabric layer, wherein the top fabric layer has a second predetermined shape. The top fabric layer is attached to the bottom fabric layer and disposed inward from the outer periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Stahls' Inc.
    Inventors: Brent J. Kisha, Brett A. Stahl
  • Publication number: 20040197536
    Abstract: Graphics for heat sealing attachment to fabrics and hard surfaces are made by flooding a release paper with screen printing ink and then covering the ink with a thermally responsive adhesive after which the ink and adhesive are kiss-cut in reverse to the release paper preferably by a laser cutter whose power is set to singe the cut at the adhesive to highlight the indicia and facilitate weeding; the ink flooding may be arranged in multiple congruent patches spaced from the edges of the release paper so that upon cutting the paper into sub-sheets, uniform margins are provided about each patch, and the indicia may be accurately positioned in each patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Publication number: 20030054137
    Abstract: The present invention involves an applique for applying a fabric pattern to an object. The applique comprises a laminate having an outer periphery to define a first predetermined shape corresponding to the fabric pattern and has etches formed adjacent the periphery to simulate an appearance of stitching. In one embodiment, the laminate comprises a top fabric layer and a bottom fabric layer with a periphery, wherein the bottom fabric layer periphery corresponds to the outer periphery. The top fabric layer is a strip attached to the bottom layer, wherein the top fabric layer is disposed adjacent the outer periphery. The laminate has etches formed on the top fabric layer so that the top fabric layer simulates the appearance of stitching. In another embodiment, the laminate comprises a top fabric layer and a bottom fabric layer, wherein the top fabric layer has a second predetermined shape. The top fabric layer is attached to the bottom fabric layer and disposed inward from the outer periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Stahls', Inc.
    Inventors: Brent J. Kisha, Brett A. Stahl
  • Publication number: 20030035933
    Abstract: Graphics for heat sealing attachment to fabrics and hard surfaces are made by flooding a release paper with screenprinting ink and then covering the ink with a thermally responsive adhesive after which the ink and adhesive are kiss-cut in reverse to the release paper preferably by a laser cutter whose power is set to singe the cut at the adhesive to highlight the indicia and facilitate weeding; the ink flooding may be arranged in multiple congruent patches spaced from the edges of the release paper so that upon cutting the paper into sub-sheets, uniform margins are provided about each patch, and the indicia may be accurately positioned in each patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Patent number: 6015604
    Abstract: An impressed emblem is disclosed which includes a cover sheet which is used together with heat and pressure to impress a desired pattern on an emblem. The emblem can also be impressed with a pattern and simultaneously heat-sealed onto a desired substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Stahls', Inc.
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Patent number: 5902667
    Abstract: An impressed emblem is disclosed which includes a cover sheet which is used together with heat and pressure to impress a desired pattern on an emblem. The emblem can also be impressed with a pattern and simultaneously heat-sealed onto a desired substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Stahls', Inc.
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl
  • Patent number: RE39555
    Abstract: An impressed emblem is disclosed which includes a cover sheet which is used together with heat and pressure to impress a desired pattern on an emblem. The emblem can also be impressed with a pattern and simultaneously heat-sealed onto a desired substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Stahls' Inc.
    Inventor: Brett A. Stahl