Patents by Inventor Mark W. Schaefer

Mark W. Schaefer 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).

  • Methods for transferring holographic images into metal surfaces
    Patent number: 7094502
    Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of metal objects such as aluminum cans, sheet metal or metal foil. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Schaefer, Thomas L. Levendusky, Simon Sheu, Robert B. Larsen, Neville C. Whittle
  • Transfer of holographic images into metal sporting and fitness products
    Publication number: 20040003638
    Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of sporting and fitness products such as ball bats and bicycle frames. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Mark W. Schaefer, Thomas L. Levendusky, Simon Sheu, Robert B. Larsen, Neville C. Whittle
  • Techniques for transferring holograms into metal surfaces
    Patent number: 6006415
    Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of metal objects such as aluminum cans. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Mark W. Schaefer, Thomas L. Levendusky, Simon Sheu, Robert B. Larsen, Neville C. Whittle
  • Beverage can having instant winner type game thereon
    Patent number: 5992892
    Abstract: A promotional gaming device for beverage cans which includes ink jet printed indicia of winning status on an exterior surface of the can and an opaque removable material covering the printing. The opaque material may be scratched off or peeled off the reveal the prize indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Mark W. Schaefer, Thomas L. Levendusky
  • Techniques for transferring holograms into metal surfaces
    Patent number: 5881444
    Abstract: A method for impressing holographic images or holograms in the surface of metal objects such as aluminum cans. The surfaces of metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened as by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coatings or diamond like coatings so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal cans with clarity and consistency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Mark W. Schaefer, Thomas L. Levendusky, Simon Sheu, Robert B. Larsen, Neville C. Whittle