Patents by Inventor Michael D. Hilston
Michael D. Hilston 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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Publication number: 20110004182Abstract: A fastener tab including a fastening-tape-segment, a hook-tape-segment, a release-tape-segment, and an antipeel-tape-segment, with the release-tape-segment and the antipeel-tape-segment being formed from a single tape. The antipeel-tape-segment is configured to prevent a susceptible leading edge of an anchoring zone of the release-tape-segment from being subjected to peel-initiating forces during deployment of the fastener tab. An adhesive area can be included to releasably bond a fastening deployment zone and the release anchoring zone together to minimize pre-deployment flagging.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Donald V. Varanese
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Publication number: 20040165944Abstract: An attachment/detachment fastening system comprising a backing, an adhesive on one side of the backing, and a weakened joint in the backing whereby the backing is foldable and tearable along the weakened joint. The backing and adhesives for the fastening system are chosen based on the end application. Suitable backing materials include polymers, papers, and metal foils. Suitable adhesives include pressure-sensitive adhesives and heat-set adhesives. The weakened joint may be formed by mechanical means, such as scoring, slitting, or perforating the backing, or by chemical means such as acid dripping or etching. The fastening system of the present invention is useful in various applications, including joining together products for shipping and sale, e.g., attaching a promotional product to a product to be sold, and as tamper-evidence labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Donald V. Varanese, Edward Andrew Armijo, Michael D. Hilston, Johannes H. de Jong
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Patent number: 6669887Abstract: A reversibly extensible polymeric film is hot formed, as by coextrusion, using selected polymeric materials that provide discrete areas of elastic and inelastic polymeric materials arranged in laterally spaced and longitudinally elongated lanes or stripes connected by integrally formed joints therebetween. The elastic materials comprise block polymers selected from tetrablock, triblock and diblock polymers, and the inelastic material is selected from polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate), poly(styrene-butadiene), or copolymers or blends thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Beverly S. Braun, Robert A. Wanska
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Patent number: 6645338Abstract: A stretchable tape includes a nonextensible layer having a separation line, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, an extensible layer and an adhesive inhibiting masking between adjacent portions of the extensible layer and adhesive layer to enable relative movement and tape stretchability. The tape is especially useful in the manufacture of diaper tabs. The tape stock and diaper tabs may be manufactured using conventional web processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Nailesh M. Sangani, Michael D. Hilston, Carol A. Caldwell
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Patent number: 6524294Abstract: Fastening systems for releasably securing two components together include tab and landing members. In a first arrangement, a Z-fold tab member has combined mechanical and adhesive engagement. A second arrangement includes adjacent adhesive and cohesive contact portions. A third arrangement contoured apertures and mechanical engaging elements. A fourth arrangement includes apertures and mechanical engaging elements sized and arranged so that each aperture receives a plurality of mechanical engaging elements. A fifth arrangement includes tab and landing members that cooperate to provide a color indicia of secure adhesive engagement.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Martin Smith, Karen L. Spilizewski, William G. Hartman, Gary A. Avalon, David L. Savage, Roger H. Mann, Linda Lin
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Patent number: 6463633Abstract: A stretchable tape includes a nonextensible layer having a separation line, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, an extensible layer and an adhesive inhibiting masking between adjacent portions of the extensible layer and adhesive layer to enable relative movement and tape stretchability. The tape is especially useful in the manufacture of diaper tabs. The tape stock and diaper tabs may be manufactured using conventional web processing equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Nailesh M. Sangani, Michael D. Hilston, Carol A. Caldwell
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Patent number: 6419667Abstract: A fastening system for releasably securing a diaper provides both mechanical and adhesive or cohesive securement. Tab members comprise a facestock layer, a contact layer of adhesive or cohesive overlying at least a portion of the facestock layer, and mechanical fastening elements projecting from at least a portion of the contact layer. The facestock layer includes extensible and substantially nonextensible polymeric portions. A landing member includes complementary mechanical fastening elements and a contact surface or cohesive for engagement with the tab adhesive or cohesive. A method is also disclosed for making the fastening system.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1998Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Gary A. Avalon, William G. Hartman, Michael D. Hilston, Karen L. Spilizewski, David L. Savage
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Publication number: 20010001685Abstract: A reversibly extensible polymeric film is hot formed, as by coextrusion, using selected polymeric materials that provide discrete areas of elastic and inelastic polymeric materials arranged in laterally spaced and longitudinally elongated lanes or stripes connected by integrally formed joints therebetween. The elastic materials comprise block polymers selected from tetrablock, triblock and diblock polymers, and the inelastic material is selected from polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate), poly(styrene-butadiene), or copolymers or blends thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: May 24, 2001Inventors: Michael D. Hilston, Beverly S. Braun, Robert A. Wanska
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Patent number: 6221483Abstract: A reversibly extensible polymeric film is hot formed, as by coextrusion, using selected polymeric materials that provide discrete areas of elastic and inelastic polymeric materials arranged in laterally spaced and longitudinally elongated lanes or stripes connected by integrally formed joints therebetween. The elastic materials comprise block polymers selected from tetrablock, triblock and diblock polymers, and the inelastic material is selected from polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate), poly(styrene-butadiene), or copolymers or blends thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Beverly S. Braun, Robert A. Wanska
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Patent number: 6146369Abstract: An extensible tab fastener for a disposable diaper comprises a laminate of an extensible facestock and an ordinarily nonextensible mechanical fastener. The nonextensible mechanical fastener is rendered extensible by providing in at least the nonextensible portions thereof a plurality of separation interfaces or parting planes extending through the thickness of the nonextensible portion or portions at spaced locations in the direction of desired extensibility.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1998Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: William G. Hartman, Michael D. Hilston
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Patent number: 6077986Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a plastisol film or foam tape laminate comprises providing a continuous liner; forming a release layer along the length of one side of the liner; depositing an adhesive onto the release layer; drying the adhesive; casting a liquid plastisol formulation onto the adhesive; fusing, and in the case of a foam tape, expanding the plastisol formulation to form a thermoplastic layer on the adhesive; and, winding the resulting tape laminate onto rolls.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Rochael Collins-Swavey, Robert Wanska, Karen Spilizewski, Theresa Carte, Richard Katona
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Patent number: 6017621Abstract: An adhesive strip is described which comprises(A) a polymer backing sheet material;(B) a controlled adhesion coating on one surface of said sheet material, said coating comprising a radiation-cured mixture comprising(B-1) a major amount of at least one acrylate oligomer selected from amine acrylate oligomers, epoxy acrylate oligomers, urethane acrylate oligomers and acrylic acrylate oligomers, and(B-2) a minor amount of at least one monomer selected from monofunctional acrylate monomers and polyfunctional acrylate monomers, and(C) an adhesive on the other surface of said sheet material.Articles such as disposable diapers also are described which utilize the strip as a target strip or landing zone for pressure-sensitive adhesive fastening tabs when the diaper is fastened around the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Thanh V. Nguyen, Richard A. Huskey
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Patent number: 5951507Abstract: A one stage process for the manufacture of a plastisol film or foam tape laminate comprises providing a continuous liner; forming a release layer along the length of one side of the liner; depositing an adhesive onto the release layer; casting a liquid plastisol formulation onto the adhesive; fusing, and in the case of a foam tape expanding, the plastisol formulation to form a thermoplastic layer on the adhesive; and, winding the resulting tape laminate onto rolls.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Rochael Collins Swavey, Robert Wanska, Karen Spilizewski, Theresa Carte', Richard Katona
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Patent number: 5720739Abstract: An adhesive strip is described which comprises(A) a polymer backing sheet material;(B) a controlled adhesion coating on one surface of said sheet material, said coating comprising a radiation-cured mixture comprising(B-1) a major amount of at least one acrylate oligomer selected from amine acrylate oligomers, epoxy acrylate oligomers, urethane acrylate oligomers and acrylic acrylate oligomers, and(B-2) a minor amount of at least one monomer selected from monofunctional acrylate monomers and polyfunctional acrylate monomers, and(C) an adhesive on the other surface of said sheet material. Articles such as disposable diapers also are described which utilize the strip as a target strip or landing zone for pressure-sensitive adhesive fastening tabs when the diaper is fastened around the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1995Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Thanh V. Nguyen, Richard A. Huskey
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Patent number: 5562992Abstract: A radiation-curable silicone release composition is described which comprises (A) from about 2% to about 7% by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing acryloxy groups, methacryloxy groups, or mixtures thereof; (B) from about 90% to about 98% by weight of at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyhydroxy compound or polyamino compound; and (C) from 0% to about 5% by weight of a photoinitiator. In a preferred embodiment, (B) comprises a mixture of (i) at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyhydroxy compound and (ii) at least one acrylated or methacrylated polyamino compound. A method of producing silicone release-coated substrates, the release-coated articles thus produced and multi-layer articles or constructions incorporating a silicone-release layer also are described. The release coated papers and the constructions embodying such release coated papers of the invention exhibit improved and desirable dimensional stability and remain flat under a variety of service conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: William E. Kidon, Michael D. Hilston, Thanh Nguyen
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Patent number: 5543231Abstract: A radiation-curable silicone release composition is described which comprises (A) from about 2% to about 7% by weight of an organopolysiloxane containing acryloxy groups, methacryloxy groups, or mixtures thereof; (B) from about 90% to about 98% by weight of at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyhydroxy compound or polyamino compound; and (C) from 0% to about 5% by weight of a photoinitiator. In a preferred embodiment, (B) comprises a mixture of (i) at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyhydroxy compound and (ii) at least one acrylated or methacrylated polyamino compound. A method of producing silicone release-coated substrates, the release-coated articles thus produced and multilayer articles or constructions incorporating a silicone-release layer also are described. The release coated papers and the constructions embodying such release coated papers of the invention exhibit improved and desirable dimensional stability and remain flat under a variety of service conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: William E. Kidon, Michael D. Hilston, Thanh Nguyen
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Patent number: 5437940Abstract: An energy compression device includes at least one bipolar element comprising a positive electrode formed of cobalt disulfide, a negative electrode formed of a lithium alloy, an inert porous separator disposed between and in contact with the electrodes, and a lithium cation salt dispersed through the separator and in contact with, and preferably dispersed through, the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1986Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: Westinghouse Electric CorporationInventors: Michael D. Hilston, Neil C. Otto
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Patent number: 5436073Abstract: A composite laminate suitable for preparing release sheets or pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets is described. The composite laminate, in one embodiment, comprises (A) a substrate sheet of paper; (B) a first coating bonded to one surface of the substrate, said first coating comprising a radiation-cured composition acrylic comprising, prior to curing, a mixture of (i) at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyamino compound, and (ii) at least one acrylated or methacrylated organic polyhydroxy compound; and (C) a second coating bonded to the other surface of the substrate, said second coating comprising a polyolefin film.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Robert J. Williams, William E. Kidon, Thanh Nguyen, Michael D. Hilston
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Patent number: 4450262Abstract: Novel hydrophilic copolymers are prepared containing a major portion of polymerized units of an hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer and a minor portion of a nitro-substituted aryl acrylate or methacrylate monomer, and optionally with a minor amount of an alkylene glycol diacrylate or methacrylate as a cross-linking agent. These copolymers are made by a free radical polymerization mechanism or by gamma radiation of the reaction mixture. These copolymers are particularly useful as soft contact lens polymers, being extremely resistant to clouding and/or discoloration in use.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1982Date of Patent: May 22, 1984Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Chemicals CompanyInventors: Nancy J. Drake, Michael D. Hilston, Mary A. O'Malley