Patents by Inventor Linwood G. Koger

Linwood G. Koger 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).

  • Block out label, label sheet, and related method
    Patent number: 10636330
    Abstract: The present invention includes a label, a label sheet and a method for manufacturing the label. The label includes a paper facestock having first and second surfaces and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive proximal to the second surface. The label can be adhered to a substrate having pre-applied indicia to cover the indicia and the label is opaque enough to prevent the viewing of the covered indicia while matching the color of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: CCL LABEL, INC.
    Inventors: Alan W. Maule, Brian R. McCarthy, Martin Utz, Andrew J. Conti, Linwood G. Koger, Kenneth J. Wolfe
  • Block out label, label sheet, and related method
    Patent number: 10354561
    Abstract: The present invention includes a label, a label sheet and a method for manufacturing the label. The label includes a paper facestock having first and second surfaces and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive proximal to the second surface. The label can be adhered to a substrate having pre-applied indicia to cover the indicia and the label is opaque enough to prevent the viewing of the covered indicia while matching the color of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: CCL LABEL, INC.
    Inventors: Alan W. Maule, Brian R. McCarthy, Martin Utz, Andrew J. Conti, Linwood G. Koger, Kenneth J. Wolfe
  • Water based printable coatings
    Patent number: 10344180
    Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, Frank Y. Shih
  • Water Based Printable Coatings
    Publication number: 20180320018
    Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Linwood G. KOGER, Frank Y. Shih
  • BLOCK OUT LABEL, LABEL SHEET, AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20180322811
    Abstract: The present invention includes a label, a label sheet and a method for manufacturing the label. The label includes a paper facestock having first and second surfaces and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive proximal to the second surface. The label can be adhered to a substrate having pre-applied indicia to cover the indicia and the label is opaque enough to prevent the viewing of the covered indicia while matching the color of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Alan W. Maule, Brian R. McCarthy, Martin Utz, Andrew J. Conti, Linwood G. Koger, Kenneth J. Wolfe
  • Water based printable coatings
    Patent number: 9777191
    Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, Frank Y. Shih
  • High opacity laser printable facestock
    Patent number: 9696643
    Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.
    Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
  • HIGH OPACITY LASER PRINTABLE FACESTOCK
    Publication number: 20160018748
    Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
  • High opacity laser printable facestock
    Patent number: 9188889
    Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: CCL LABEL, INC.
    Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
  • Water Based Printable Coatings
    Publication number: 20150166829
    Abstract: Various aqueous top coat compositions are described. The compositions include one or more polyurethane dispersions, silica, crosslinker(s), acrylic polymers, and an optional water soluble polyester. The compositions can be used to form top coats which exhibit good resistance to scratches and solvents, and improved ink retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Linwood G. KOGER, Frank Y. SHIH
  • High Opacity Laser Printable Facestock
    Publication number: 20110123753
    Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Linwood G. KOGER, William J. BUEHNE, Le-Hoa HONG, Iliana VELAZQUEZ, Tamara L. McCARTNEY, Wendy SHUTTLEWORTH, Anahit TATARYAN, Vikaas GUPTA
  • BLOCK OUT LABEL, LABEL SHEET, AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20090068389
    Abstract: The present invention includes a label, a label sheet and a method for manufacturing the label. The label includes a paper facestock having first and second surfaces and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive proximal to the second surface. The label can be adhered to a substrate having pre-applied indicia to cover the indicia and the label is opaque enough to prevent the viewing of the covered indicia while matching the color of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Alan W. Maule, Brian R. McCarthy, Martin Utz, Andrew J. Conti, Linwood G. Koger, Kenneth J. Wolfe
  • Water-borne paint composition having improved hiding and scrub-resistance
    Patent number: 6646058
    Abstract: A water-borne paint composition including an opacifying pigment, a core-shell polymer with acid functionality, and a polymer polymerized from a group of monomers including a macromonomer having a hydrophobic portion and an alkoxylated portion. The core-shell polymer includes a shell and a core, wherein the weight of the shell is less than 10% of the weight of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventor: Linwood G. Koger