Patents by Inventor Michael J. Stepanek
Michael J. Stepanek 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: 6414761Abstract: A paper support has an adhesive layer and a metallized holographic image, wherein the metallized holographic image includes at least two holograms, such that the first hologram is visible only by non-coherent light and the second hologram is visible only by coherent light. The holographic images are formed on a photosensitive element on a polymeric support by imaging steps, which include metallizing the holographic images and overcoating the holographic images with an adhesive layer. Next, the metallized holographic images are transferred to the paper by laminating the adhesive layer to the paper at a predetermined temperature and pressure, and subsequently delaminating the polymeric support from the paper, such that the holographic image remains on the polymer support for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5939177Abstract: A holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a wrapping paper element is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a wrapping paper element, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in wrapping of gifts and in papers used for advertising and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5900095Abstract: An improved process for the transfer of a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a tissue paper substrate at reduced temperatures is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on tissue paper substrate, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used within the paper industry for a host of processes such as in the wrapping of candies, gums, gifts and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now. The holographic image is improved over that transferred at a somewhat higher temperature range.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5871608Abstract: A holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a board stock element is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a board stock element, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used in the manufacture of boxes, containers and the like. The board stock element containing the holographic image may also be used in sheets for advertisements and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5849384Abstract: A process for the application of a releasable adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of a ceremonial roll that can be easily unrolled and used to cover a walkway to provide a ceremonial cover therefor is described. This process employs elevated pressures and temperatures within a given time frame to laminated this adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of the roll. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor of the walkway itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle of greater than 30.degree. from the floor without being removed from the floor abutting surface of the roll. The adhesive will resist from 10 to 300 pounds of pull at angles less than this 30.degree.. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven, fabric like materials made from long, natural and synthetic fibers are preferred.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1996Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J Stepanek
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Patent number: 5766734Abstract: An improved holographic image that has been transferred from a conventional polymeric support to a tissue paper substrate at reduced temperatures is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on tissue paper substrate, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used within the paper industry for a host of processes such as in the wrapping of candies, gums, gifts and the like. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now. The holographic image is improved over that transferred at a somewhat higher temperature range.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5735989Abstract: A process for transferring a holographic image from a conventional polymeric support to a paper tissue support is described in this invention. A host of images may be envisioned and since this image, on a paper tissue support, may then be wound up in a roll, it can be used as a wrapping element for a host of applications such as in the candy and gum industry; wrapping paper tissue; etc. This element and process permits the wide spread use of such holographic images, such use not being available until now.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5662986Abstract: This invention relates to holographic images formed by a unique process for various security and decorative purposes. Also, this invention relates to aluminized roll-stock holographic images formed on a plastic layer. Further, this invention relates to elements and process for transferring holographic images to yet another substrate. The invention relates to a unique process for transferring holographic images to a relatively inexpensive substrate which permits a wide-spread use of the holographic image.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: Hampshire Holographic Manufacturing, Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5609933Abstract: A ceremonial roll of material that can be easily unrolled and used is described. The roll contains a small layer or strip of releasable adhesive located on the floor surface of the roll within a starting end region of the roll. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle from the floor. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven material made from long, natural and synthetic fibers and wherein the non-woven material is made from materials made from component fibers or other particles from polyesters, polypropylenes, polyamides, nylons, rayons, pulps, hemps, cottons, polyolefins and mixtures of two or more of these materials, is preferred. The ceremonial roll may also contain a plurality of adhesive strips within the starting end region to permit the roll to be placed over a set of stairs or steps.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5589013Abstract: A ceremonial roll of material that can be easily unrolled and used is described. The roll contains a small layer or strip of releasable adhesive located on the floor surface of the roll at the starting end thereof. The adhesive is applied to the roll under pressure and at elevated temperatures. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle of greater than 30.degree. from the floor. The adhesive will resist from 10 to 300 pounds of pull at angles less than this 30.degree.. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven material made from long, natural and synthetic fibers is preferred.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5582675Abstract: A process for the application of a releasable adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of a ceremonial roll that can be easily unrolled and used to cover a walkway to provide a ceremonial cover therefor is described. This process employs elevated pressures and temperatures within a given time frame to laminated this adhesive layer to the floor abutting surface of the roll. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor of the walkway itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle of greater than 30.degree. from the floor without being removed from the floor abutting surface of the roll. The adhesive will resist from 10 to 300 pounds of pull at angles less than this 30.degree.. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven, fabric like materials made from long, natural and synthetic fibers are preferred.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5449539Abstract: A ceremonial roll of material that can be easily unrolled and used is described. The roll contains a small layer or strip of releasable adhesive located on the floor surface of the roll within a starting end region of the roll. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle from the floor. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven material made from long, natural and synthetic fibers is preferred.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 12, 1995Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek
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Patent number: 5401548Abstract: A ceremonial roll of material that can be easily unrolled and used is described. The roll contains a small layer or strip of releasable adhesive located on the floor surface of the roll at the starting end thereof. The adhesive is applied to the roll under pressure and at elevated temperatures. This adhesive is then pressed onto the floor itself before the roll is rolled down the aisle or walkway to be used. The adhesive will hold to the floor during the unrolling but can easily be removed by pulling up at an angle of greater than 30.degree. from the floor. The adhesive will resist from 10 to 300 pounds of pull at angles less than this 30.degree.. The ceremonial roll may be made from a host of materials but a non-woven material made from long, natural and synthetic fibers is preferred.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Hampshire Paper Corp.Inventor: Michael J. Stepanek