Patents by Inventor Jodi A. Dalvey

Jodi A. Dalvey 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: 8361574
    Abstract: An image transfer article includes an image-imparting member and a removable substrate disposed adjacent the image-imparting member. The image-imparting member can have a softening point temperature less than about 220° C. The image-imparting member includes at least one surface configured to receive and carry indicia to be transferred and at least one portion comprising a pigment providing an opaque background for received indicia. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a first polymer including the indicia and at least a second polymer including the pigment. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a polymer including the indicia and the pigment. The indicia and the opaque background are arranged to concurrently transfer to a woven- or fabric-based article or paper in contact with the image-imparting member, upon application of iron pressing temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Jodi A. Schwendimann
    Inventors: Nabil F. Nasser, Jodi A. Dalvey
  • Publication number: 20120202020
    Abstract: The present invention includes an article and method for transferring an image from one substrate to another. The method includes providing or obtaining an image transfer sheet that is comprised of a substrate layer, a release layer and an image-imparting layer that may comprise a low density polyethylene or other polymeric component having a melting temperature within a range of about 90 degrees C. to about 700 degrees C. An image is imparted to the low density polyethylene area with an image-imparting medium. A second image receiving substrate can be provided. The second image receiving substrate is contacted to the first image transfer sheet at the polymer, image-imparting layer. Heat is applied to the image transfer sheet so that the low density polyethylene encapsulates the image-imparting medium and transfers the encapsulates to the image receiving substrate, thereby forming a mirror image on the image receiving substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabil F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 8197918
    Abstract: The present invention includes an article and method for transferring an image from one substrate to another. The method includes providing or obtaining an image transfer sheet that is comprised of a substrate layer, a release layer and an image-imparting layer that may comprise a low density polyethylene or other polymeric component having a melting temperature within a range of about 90 degrees C. to about 700 degrees C. An image is imparted to the low density polyethylene area with an image-imparting medium. A second image-receiving substrate can be provided. The second image-receiving substrate is contacted to the first image transfer sheet at the polymer, image-imparting layer. Heat is applied to the image transfer sheet so that the low density polyethylene encapsulates the image-imparting medium and transfers the encapsulates to the image-receiving substrate, thereby forming a mirror image on the image-receiving substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabil F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20100323132
    Abstract: An image transfer article includes an image-imparting member and a removable substrate disposed adjacent the image-imparting member. The image-imparting member can have a softening point temperature less than about 220° C. The image-imparting member includes at least one surface configured to receive and carry indicia to be transferred and at least one portion comprising a pigment providing an opaque background for received indicia. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a first polymer including the indicia and at least a second polymer including the pigment. In some examples, the image-imparting member comprises a polymer including the indicia and the pigment. The indicia and the opaque background are arranged to concurrently transfer to a woven- or fabric-based article or paper in contact with the image-imparting member, upon application of iron pressing temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Schwendimann, Jodi A.
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 7824748
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 7771554
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 7766475
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 7754042
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 7749581
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20080302473
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20080305253
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20080305288
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20080149263
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 6884311
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Publication number: 20050048230
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet comprises a release layer and a polymer layer. One or more of the release layer and the polymer layer comprise titanium oxide or other white pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jodi Dalvey, Nabill Nasser
  • Publication number: 20040166294
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet includes an image imparting layer and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer permits transfer of an image to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: American Coating Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 6753050
    Abstract: The present invention includes an image transfer sheet. The image transfer sheet includes an image imparting layer and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer permits transfer of an image to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 6551692
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for transferring an image from one substrate to another. The method includes providing an image transfer sheet that is comprised of a substrate layer, a release layer and an image-imparting layer that may comprise a low density polyethylene or other polymeric component having a melting temperature within a range of 90°-700° C. An image is imparted to the low density polyethylene area with an image-imparting medium. A second image-receiving substrate is provided. The second image-receiving substrate is contacted to the first image transfer sheet at the polymer layer. Heat is applied to the image transfer sheet so that the low density polyethylene encapsulates the image-imparting medium and transfers the encapsulates to the image-receiving substrate, thereby forming a mirror image on the image-receiving substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 6497781
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for transferring an image from one substrate to another. The method includes providing an image transfer sheet that is comprised of a substrate layer, a release layer and an image-imparting layer that may comprise a low density polyethylene or other polymeric component having a melting temperature within a range of 90°-700° C. An image is imparted to the low density polyethylene area with an image-imparting medium. A second image-receiving substrate is provided. The second image-receiving substrate is contacted to the first image transfer sheet at the polymer layer. Heat is applied to the image transfer sheet so that the low density polyethylene encapsulates the image-imparting medium and transfers the encapsulates to the image-receiving substrate, thereby forming a mirror image on the image-receiving substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: American Coating Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jodi A. Dalvey, Nabill F. Nasser
  • Patent number: 6164526
    Abstract: A disposable and recyclable cooler (300) made of paper coated with a polymer. Some embodiments of the present invention transform from a first configuration that snugly retains a set of beverage containers to a second, expanded configuration that retains ice proximate the beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Jodi A. Dalvey
    Inventor: Jodi A. Dalvey