Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Blackwell
Christopher J. Blackwell 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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Publication number: 20220363952Abstract: Compositions which are well suited for forming into machine direction orientation (MDO) films are described. Multilayer films containing one or more layers of the compositions and/or films are also described. Additionally, label assemblies utilizing the multilayer films, labeled substrates, and related methods are described. Various versions of the multilayer films are described including films having at least two skin layers and an interior core layer. Particular multilayer films are described having polyethylene rich cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. BLACKWELL, Sara E. POROSKY
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Patent number: 11459488Abstract: Compositions which are well suited for forming into machine direction orientation (MDO) films are described. Multilayer films containing one or more layers of the compositions and/or films are also described. Additionally, label assemblies utilizing the multilayer films, labeled substrates, and related methods are described. Various versions of the multilayer films are described including films having at least two skin layers and an interior core layer. Particular multilayer films are described having polyethylene rich cores.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Sara E. Porosky
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Publication number: 20210198531Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Christopher J. BLACKWELL, James P. AKELEY, Kenneth J. WOLFE, Mitch J. RACKOVAN, Karen L. KARBACKA, Tamara L. McCartney, Ajay S. DESAI, Sara E. POROSKY
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Patent number: 10883024Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, James P. Akeley, Kenneth J. Wolfe, Mitch J. Rackovan, Karen L. Karbacka, Tamara L. McCartney, Ajay S. Desai, Sara E. Porosky
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Patent number: 10131130Abstract: Adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, recycled polyesters, polylacticacid (PLA), biopolymers, cellulose or other types of polymers or plastics) are described. Methods for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled and/or subjected to multi-generational recycling are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Mitchell J. Rackovan, James P. Akeley, Christopher J. Blackwell
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Patent number: 9994349Abstract: Label constructions and labeled containers are described which exhibit reduced label defects. The label constructions can be applied relatively soon after manufacture of the container and thereby avoid a requirement of storing containers for pre-designated dwell times. Also described are related methods of eliminating or at least reducing the occurrence of label defects by use of the label constructions and techniques of selecting the label constructions.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Blackwell
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Publication number: 20170174380Abstract: Label constructions and labeled containers are described which exhibit reduced label defects. The label constructions can be applied relatively soon after manufacture of the container and thereby avoid a requirement of storing containers for pre-designated dwell times. Also described are related methods of eliminating or at least reducing the occurrence of label defects by use of the label constructions and techniques of selecting the label constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventor: Christopher J. BLACKWELL
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Patent number: 9636895Abstract: A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises a core layer (A), a print skin layer (B) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer, a high density polyethylene, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers and at least 10% by weight based on the weight of the layer (B) of a polyolefin elastomer, an alkene-unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative copolymer, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers, and an adhesive skin layer (C) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, where the polymeric film is oriented. An adhesive containing label stock and an adhesive label die-cut from the adhesive containing label stock comprise the polymeric film which is especially useful for pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Kevin O. Henderson
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Publication number: 20170081558Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Christopher J. BLACKWELL, James P. AKELEY, Kenneth J. WOLFE, Mitch J. RACKOVAN, Karen L. KARBACKA, Tamara L. McCARTNEY, Ajay S. DESAI, Sara E. POROSKY
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Publication number: 20150344741Abstract: Compositions which are well suited for forming into machine direction orientation (MDO) films are described. Multilayer films containing one or more layers of the compositions and/or films are also described. Additionally, label assemblies utilizing the multilayer films, labeled substrates, and related methods are described. Various versions of the multilayer films are described including films having at least two skin layers and an interior core layer. Particular multilayer films are described having polyethylene rich cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Christopher J. BLACKWELL, Sara E. POROSKY
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Publication number: 20140069587Abstract: The present invention relates to adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, recycled polyesters, polylacticacid (PLA), biopolymers, cellulose or other types of polymers or plastics). In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled and/or subjected to multi-generational recycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Mitchell J. RACKOVAN, James P. AKELEY, Christopher J. BLACKWELL
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Publication number: 20130048221Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. BLACKWELL, James P. AKELEY, Kenneth J. WOLFE, Mitchell J. RACKOVAN, Karen L. KARBACKA, Tamara L. MCCARTNEY, Ajay S. DESAI, Sara E. POROSKY
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Patent number: 8105686Abstract: A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises an asymmetric multilayered film comprising specialized skin and core layers whose compositions address multiple needs including adhesion of a printing ink and an adhesive and die-cuttability. The polymeric film provides improved performance in the conversion to an adhesive containing label stock and adhesive label.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Kevin O. Henderson
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Patent number: 7700189Abstract: A heat shrinkable label comprises (A) a heat shrinkable film comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, and (B) a curable adhesive comprising (1) at least one urethane (meth)acrylate resin having an average of about 1 to about 1.6 (meth)acrylate groups per resin molecule, (2) at least one tackifier, and (3) at least one photoinitiator, where the film has an ultimate shrinkage at 135° C. of at least 15%, and the adhesive has sufficient precure tack, wherein the loop tack of the uncured adhesive is at least 4.3 g/cm2. The heat shrinkable label is useful in high-speed industrial processes such as beverage container labeling.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Moris Amon, Christopher J. Blackwell, Farid F. Ghiam, Patricia Ann Harman, Payal Kaul, Sunder R. Rajan, Richard K. Williams, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090068486Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shrink film for encapsulating articles comprising a core layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first skin layer on the upper surface of the core layer, and a second skin layer underlying the lower surface of the core layer, wherein the core layer comprises a blend of (i) at least one polyterpene and (ii) a syndiotactic polypropylene or a cyclic olefin copolymer, wherein the ultimate shrinkage of the film is at least 25% at 135° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Kevin O. Henderson, Payal Kaul
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Publication number: 20080280111Abstract: An in-mold label film comprises a core layer and a heat seal layer wherein the heat seal layer comprises a very low density polyethylene and a high density polyethylene. The inventive film is useful in providing a method of in-mold labeling an article, a labeled article and a method to improve handleability of an in-mold label film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, John E. Kovalchuk
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Publication number: 20080206505Abstract: A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises a core layer (A), a print skin layer (B) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer, a high density polyethylene, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers and at least 10% by weight based on the weight of the layer (B) of a polyolefin elastomer, an alkene-unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative copolymer, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers, and an adhesive skin layer (C) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, where the polymeric film is oriented. An adhesive containing label stock and an adhesive label die-cut from the adhesive containing label stock comprise the polymeric film which is especially useful for pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Kevin O. Henderson
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Publication number: 20080199647Abstract: A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises an asymmetric multilayered film comprising specialized skin and core layers whose compositions address multiple needs including adhesion of a printing ink and an adhesive and die-cuttability. The polymeric film provides improved performance in the conversion to an adhesive containing label stock and adhesive label.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. Blackwell, Kevin O. Henderson
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Patent number: 6951683Abstract: This invention relates to polymer film useful as a skin layer for synthetic paper or label comprising (A) a filler (B) a carrier polymer and (C) a minor amount of an ink adhesion improving polymer. The film is printable by thermal transfer printing. The invention relates to multilayer articles, which are useful as a synthetic paper or label.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Blackwell
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Publication number: 20030035944Abstract: This invention relates to polymer film useful as a skin layer for synthetic paper or label comprising (A) a filler (B) a carrier polymer and (C) a minor amount of an ink adhesion improving polymer. The film is printable by thermal transfer printing. The invention relates to multilayer articles, which are useful as a synthetic paper or label.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventor: Christopher J. Blackwell