Patents by Inventor John D. Gerstner

John D. Gerstner 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).

  • Decorative printed packaging material and a process for producing the same
    Patent number: 5037682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a partially light reflective and light refractive decorative printed packaging material having enhanced light reflectivity and a process for producing the decorative printed packaging material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: James River Paper Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Gerstner, Joseph P. Yock
  • Process for producing a decorative printed packaging material
    Patent number: 4933212
    Abstract: A process for producing a decorative printed packaging material which is partially light reflective and light refractive. A paperboard layer is printed at a screen angle of 105.degree. with a non-uniform non-leafing metallic ink. A high density pigmented white ink is then printed at a screen angle of 15.degree. directly onto the metallic ink. A colorant and a transparent high gloss overlacquer are then applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: James River Paper Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Gerstner, Joseph P. Yock