Patents by Inventor Morven McAlpine
Morven McAlpine 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: 20230219361Abstract: A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 11642908Abstract: A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 11084311Abstract: A transferable receiver material is provided that includes a polymer film assembly comprising inorganic particles having a first dimension smaller than 100 nanometers and an orthogonal, second dimension larger than 100 nanometers. The polymer film assembly can be coupled with a carrier film and the polymer film assembly can be configured to separate from the carrier film and couple with a target object surface along a defined edge upon application of heat. Optionally, the polymer film assembly includes a holographic image configured to be transferred to a target object surface upon application of heat. The polymer film assembly can be configured to receive one or more dyes, pigments, inks, special effect materials, or special effect metals for thermally transfer onto a target object. After transfer onto a target object, images transferred by the material are visible through the polymer film assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Morven McAlpine, Richard Ellis
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Publication number: 20200055328Abstract: A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 10363770Abstract: A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 10350934Abstract: A method is provided for printing to a target. The method includes printing a first image to the target. The first image is printed with a metallic material. The method also includes printing a second image to the target over the first image. The second image is printed with a colored semi-transparent material.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Publication number: 20190184728Abstract: A transferable receiver material is provided that includes a polymer film assembly comprising inorganic particles having a first dimension smaller than 100 nanometers and an orthogonal, second dimension larger than 100 nanometers. The polymer film assembly can be coupled with a carrier film and the polymer film assembly can be configured to separate from the carrier film and couple with a target object surface along a defined edge upon application of heat. Optionally, the polymer film assembly includes a holographic image configured to be transferred to a target object surface upon application of heat. The polymer film assembly can be configured to receive one or more dyes, pigments, inks, special effect materials, or special effect metals for thermally transfer onto a target object. After transfer onto a target object, images transferred by the material are visible through the polymer film assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Morven McAlpine, Richard Ellis
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Patent number: 10214042Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for driving a barbed staple into a workpiece, the tool includes a housing enclosing a power delivery source and a driver blade driven by the power delivery source and comprising an engagement portion configured for engagement with the staple. The tool further includes a nosepiece comprising an aperture providing access for loading a staple into the nosepiece and a passage configured for slidable mounting of the driver blade. In use, the driver blade may be driven along a longitudinal axis of the passage by the power delivery source to engage and drive a staple into a workpiece. Clearances are providing to allow for loading and passage of the barbed staples in the nosepiece and arrangements are provided to maintain the alignment of the staple in the nosepiece to compensate for those clearances.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Morven McAlpine, Christopher Bennett
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Publication number: 20180134058Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for driving a barbed staple into a workpiece, the tool includes a housing enclosing a power delivery source and a driver blade driven by the power delivery source and comprising an engagement portion configured for engagement with the staple. The tool further includes a nosepiece comprising an aperture providing access for loading a staple into the nosepiece and a passage configured for slidable mounting of the driver blade. In use, the driver blade may be driven along a longitudinal axis of the passage by the power delivery source to engage and drive a staple into a workpiece. Clearances are providing to allow for loading and passage of the barbed staples in the nosepiece and arrangements are provided to maintain the alignment of the staple in the nosepiece to compensate for those clearances.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Morven McAlpine, Christopher Bennett
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Publication number: 20180093521Abstract: A visual security feature is provided that is disposed on a target. The visual security feature includes two substantially transparent layers. At least one of the two substantially transparent layers is present in an image-wise pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Publication number: 20180079251Abstract: A method is provided for printing to a target. The method includes printing a first image to the target. The first image is printed with a metallic material. The method also includes printing a second image to the target over the first image. The second image is printed with a colored semi-transparent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 9884503Abstract: A method for enabling D2T2 printing onto non-D2T2 printable substrates uses a diffusible primer material provided on a dye-sheet or ribbon. The primer comprises a polymer, a release agent and a plasticizer. The release agent and the plasticizer are diffused into the substrate, while the polymer remains on the dye-sheet or ribbon. Printing of the primer onto the PC substrate is controlled via a computer image program corresponding to a colored image. This computer image program also controls the printing of the colored image at the primed locations. Accordingly, image-wise treatment of a plastic material via the primer selectively renders the PC substrate surface D2T2 printable at the point of personalization, providing for a 100% PC full card body having the colored image.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 9873278Abstract: A receiver layer for use in dye diffusion thermal transfer printing includes a release agent and a swellable inorganic lamellar material that is at least partially in an exfoliated or intercalated state. The receiver layer may be thermally transferable. The swellable inorganic lamellar material may be a clay, which may be at least partially in the exfoliated state.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Morven McAlpine, Christopher Bennett
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Publication number: 20150144016Abstract: A method for enabling D2T2 printing onto non-D2T2 printable substrates uses a diffusible primer material provided on a dye-sheet or ribbon. The primer comprises a polymer, a release agent and a plasticizer. The release agent and the plasticizer are diffused into the substrate, while the polymer remains on the dye-sheet or ribbon. Printing of the primer onto the PC substrate is controlled via a computer image program corresponding to a colored image. This computer image program also controls the printing of the colored image at the primed locations. Accordingly, image-wise treatment of a plastic material via the primer selectively renders the PC substrate surface D2T2 printable at the point of personalization, providing for a 100% PC full card body having the colored image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Robert P. Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Patent number: 8969245Abstract: A method for enabling D2T2 printing onto non-D2T2 printable substrates uses a diffusible primer material provided on a dye-sheet or ribbon. The primer comprises a polymer, a release agent and a plasticizer. The release agent and the plasticizer are diffused into the substrate, while the polymer remains on the dye-sheet or ribbon. Printing of the primer onto the PC substrate is controlled via a computer image program corresponding to a colored image. This computer image program also controls the printing of the colored image at the primed locations. Accordingly, image-wise treatment of a plastic material via the primer selectively renders the PC substrate surface D2T2 printable at the point of personalization, providing for a 100% PC full card body having the colored image.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Publication number: 20140272325Abstract: A method for enabling D2T2 printing onto non-D2T2 printable substrates uses a diffusible primer material provided on a dye-sheet or ribbon. The primer comprises a polymer, a release agent and a plasticizer. The release agent and the plasticizer are diffused into the substrate, while the polymer remains on the dye-sheet or ribbon. Printing of the primer onto the PC substrate is controlled via a computer image program corresponding to a colored image. This computer image program also controls the printing of the colored image at the primed locations. Accordingly, image-wise treatment of a plastic material via the primer selectively renders the PC substrate surface D2T2 printable at the point of personalization, providing for a 100% PC full card body having the colored image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Robert P. Renz, Morven McAlpine
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Publication number: 20110000028Abstract: The invention relates to a receiver layer, preferably thermally transferable, for use in dye diffusion thermal transfer printing comprising a swellable inorganic lamellar material, e.g. a clay, that is at least partially in an exfoliated or intercalated state, and to a dye diffusion thermal transfer ribbon comprising such a receiver layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventors: Morven McAlpine, Christopher Bennett