Patents by Inventor Larry R. Gartz
Larry R. Gartz 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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Patent number: 7232499Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20040256052Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20040250943Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Patent number: 6811641Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20040134597Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20040108049Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20040103983Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Patent number: 6702915Abstract: The present invention involves a method for forming an improved lamination envelope (260) for use in forming a pre-press proof (200) which comprises laminating at least one surface of a lamination envelope (150) with a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (300) and a first support layer (145) having a first release layer (270) and first support base (310), forming a lamination sandwich (210). The first support layer (145) from the lamination sandwich (210) is removed forming a pre-lamination envelope (250). A stiffener sheet (170) is laminated to the pre-lamination envelope (250) forming an improved lamination envelope (260).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20030107212Abstract: A method, a laminator (10), and a belt, for creating a pre-press proof (200) with a thermal mark (190) which comprises laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) consisting of a first thermoplastic layer, and a first support layer (150) to a receiver stock (160); removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (350); creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second print layer (308) and a second support layer (170); laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) with the pre-laminated receiver stock (350) using an embossing belt (110) with an embossing mark 115; and removing the second support layer (170) creating a pre-press proof with a thermal mark (230).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Patent number: 6565694Abstract: Laminating a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340), consisting of the steps of: laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) to a coated metal plate (340). Removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the representative image (290) and removing the second support layer (170) forming a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20030079827Abstract: The present invention involves a method for forming an improved lamination envelope (260) for use in forming a pre-press proof (200) which comprises laminating at least one surface of a lamination envelope (150) with a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (300) and a first support layer (145) having a first release layer (270) and first support base (310), forming a lamination sandwich (210). The first support layer (145) from the lamination sandwich (210) is removed forming a pre-lamination envelope (250). A stiffener sheet (170) is laminated to the pre-lamination envelope (250) forming an improved lamination envelope (260).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20030024903Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz
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Publication number: 20030019569Abstract: Laminating a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340), consisting of the steps of: laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) to a coated metal plate (340). Removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the representative image (290) and removing the second support layer (170) forming a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Roger S. Kerr, David A. Niemeyer, Larry R. Gartz