Patents by Inventor Kent A. Madson

Kent A. Madson 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).

  • Point-of-sale security activation card
    Patent number: 10007875
    Abstract: A point-of-sale security activation card is provided. The card includes first and second card panels, a security element selectively interposed between the card panels, and machine readable content carried by either or both of the card panels. An inside panel surface of the first card panel is characterized by a revealable information field comprised of revealable information. The second card panel includes a tab, the tab overlying an end portion of the revealable information field of the first card panel. The security element includes a body, and a head extending therefrom. The head underlies the tab of the second card panel, the body overlying a substantial portion of the revealable information and intersecting with the machine readable content. Manipulation of the tab in furtherance of revealing the revealable information results in corruption of the machine readable content by the security element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: The Meyers Printing Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm R. Anderson, Matthew J. Evers, Bryce A. C. Loney, David P. McConnon, Kent A. Madson, Michael Charles Pollock, Gregg R. Temple, James R. Meis
  • Promotional assembly
    Patent number: 7954721
    Abstract: A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: The Meyers Printing Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm R. Anderson, James R. Meis, Robert J. Cygan, Lee R. Lund, Franklin R. Rice, Kent A. Madson, Gregg R. Temple, Matthew J. Moffett
  • PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100032936
    Abstract: A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Timm R. Anderson, James R. Meis, Robert J. Cygan, Lee R. Lund, Franklin R. Rice, Kent A. Madson, Gregg R. Temple, Matthew J. Moffett
  • Promotional assembly
    Patent number: 7537168
    Abstract: A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: The Meyers Printing Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm R. Anderson, James R. Meis, Robert J. Cygan, Lee R. Lund, Franklin R. Rice, Kent A. Madson, Gregg R. Temple, Matthew J. Moffett
  • PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070278293
    Abstract: A promotional sheet assembly assembleable from components of a single material web processed in a multi-station press is provided. The assembly includes opposing surfaces bearing printed information and/or indicia thereon, and a consumer premium delimited by one or more of visible, revealable, and/or machine readable information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Timm Anderson, James Meis, Robert Cygan, Lee Lund, Franklin Rice, Kent Madson, Gregg Temple, Matthew Moffett