Patents by Inventor Neil Sellars
Neil Sellars 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: 11568764Abstract: Techniques regarding a reclosure label are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a reclosure label that includes a flap portion connected to a label base. Further, the flap portion can comprise a rigid material layer. Additionally, the reclosure label can comprise a flexible material layer that is integral with the flap portion and the label base and forms a hinge portion that enables the flap portion to pivot with respect to the label base. Moreover, the rigid material layer can be absent from the hinge portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Lux Global Label Company, LLCInventors: Joseph D Franko, Jr., Zach Witwer, Neil Sellars, Jason Doern
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Patent number: 11235901Abstract: A die cutting method that cuts patterns in a label is provided. According an embodiment, a method adjusts temperature of a label sheet comprising a laminated layer and a liner layer. The method further separates the laminated layer from the liner layer prior to making the cuts on the laminated layer. The method further cuts one or more patterns on the laminated layer. The method further re-attaches, the laminated layer to the liner layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Lux Global Label Company, LLCInventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20210078750Abstract: A die cutting method that cuts patterns in a label is provided. According an embodiment, a method adjusts temperature of a label sheet comprising a laminated layer and a liner layer. The method further separates the laminated layer from the liner layer prior to making the cuts on the laminated layer. The method further cuts one or more patterns on the laminated layer. The method further re-attaches, the laminated layer to the liner layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20100035010Abstract: The method disclosed herein for making a label having at least one resealable brochure and being suitable for attachment to a mounting surface includes providing a base planar member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces and a first lateral edge, the first surface being suitable for coupling the base planar member to the mounting surface, providing a brochure sheet, laying a portion of the brochure sheet over the base planar member, coupling a portion of the second surface of the base planar member and a portion of the brochure sheet with a planar overlying member, wherein, a portion of the brochure sheet and overlying member project beyond the first lateral edge of the base planar member such that when the label is attached to the mounting surface, the overlying member may be selectively uncoupled and recoupled to the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20080075955Abstract: The present invention includes a shrink sleeve label with thermo-reactive adhesive and method of making such a label suitable for labeling objects having peripheries. The label includes shrink film wherein the shrink film has a first surface and a second surface, thermo-reactive adhesive, indicia, and security and tamper evidence features. The thermo-reactive adhesive lies adjacent to at least a portion of the second surface of the shrink film and the thermo-reactive adhesive forms a bond to the second surface of the shrink film. The indicia may exist on at least one or both of the first and second surfaces of the shrink film.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20080003410Abstract: A label having at least one resealable brochure and suitable for being attached to a mounting surface. The label includes a base planar member including oppositely disposed first and second surfaces and a first lateral edge. The first surface is suitable for coupling the base member to the mounting surface. At least one sheet forms the brochure and at least partially overlies the base member. At least one planar overlying member is coupled to the second surface of the base member and the at least one brochure sheet. A portion of the at least one brochure sheet and overlying member project beyond the first lateral edge of the base member such that when the label is attached to the mounting surface the at least one overlying member may be selectively uncoupled and recoupled to the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Dean Shacklett, Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20070172619Abstract: The method disclosed herein for making a label having at least one resealable brochure and being suitable for attachment to a mounting surface includes providing a base planar member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces and a first lateral edge, the first surface being suitable for coupling the base planar member to the mounting surface, providing a brochure sheet, laying a portion of the brochure sheet over the base planar member, coupling a portion of the second surface of the base planar member and a portion of the brochure sheet with a planar overlying member, wherein, a portion of the brochure sheet and overlying member project beyond the first lateral edge of the base planar member such that when the label is attached to the mounting surface, the overlying member may be selectively uncoupled and recoupled to the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20070148393Abstract: The label, system, and method include a first label portion having a pre-print, a first adhesive means for affixing the first label portion substantially about the circumference of the object, and a composition coating at least one of a portion of the first label and a portion of the second label portion, wherein the composition is reactive to activation by targeted laser light, and wherein activation of the composition provides a secondary printing in addition to at least one of the pre-print and the second pre-print.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20070065619Abstract: The label disclosed herein includes a resealable brochure suitable for being attached to a mounting surface, a base planar member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces wherein the first surface is suitable for coupling the base member to the mounting surface, a first lateral edge, a brochure sheet at least partially overlying the base member, a planar overlying member coupled to the second surface of the base member and the brochure sheet(s), a gapped fold region between the overlying member and the base member at an edge of the brochure sheet(s) wherein at least one brochure sheet is affixed substantially adjacent to the gapped fold region, and wherein a portion of the at least one brochure sheet and overlying member project beyond the first lateral edge of the base member such that when the label is attached to the mounting surface, the overlying member may be selectively uncoupled and recoupled to the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20070063506Abstract: A device for labeling an object having a periphery is described. The device includes a substantially planar member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces, a length greater than the periphery of the object and a protruding tab portion for facilitating re-attachable at least partial separation of the device from the periphery of the object when the device is affixed about the periphery of the object. The device also includes printed indicia on at least one of a portion of the first surface and a portion of the second surface, and at least one adhesive on at least a portion of the second surface and suitable for affixing the device about the periphery of the object, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive is at least partially deadened.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20060267572Abstract: A label, a method of providing a label, and a method of applying a label are disclosed. The label and methods provide a permanently adhering base label portion, semi-permanently affix a removable portion of a secondary label portion at least to at least a portion of the base layer label, permanently affix a non-removable portion of a secondary label portion to a at least a portion of the base layer label, and apply at least a portion of an RF ID tag to a non-external face of the removable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20060182955Abstract: An apparatus for security evidence labeling a container and a method for making an apparatus for security evidence labeling a container are disclosed. The apparatus for security evidence labeling a container includes a substantially planar member, a first adhesive for affixing at least one visible indicia to the substantially planar member, at least one deadening agent for deadening the adhesive force of a portion of the first adhesive, and a second adhesive for affixing the substantially planar member, the first adhesive, and the at least one visible indicia to the container, wherein, the at least two adhesives have unequal relative strengths suitable for permitting the at least one visible indicia to separate into at least a first portion adhered to the substantially planar member and a second portion adhered to the container upon attempted removal of the substantially planar member after the substantially planar member is secured about the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20050076549Abstract: A method for providing a label being suitable for being adhered about an object having a outer circumference once removed from a release liner, the label having a length greater than the circumference of the object and the release liner providing a mechanical support for the label prior to be adhered about the object, the method including: printing at least a portion of the label with indicia; printing at least a portion of the release liner with indicia; and, at least partially severing the printed portion of the release liner from the release liner such that upon removal of the label from the release liner, the printed portion of the release liner remains releasably adhered to the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventor: Neil Sellars
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Publication number: 20050000125Abstract: An apparatus for labeling a roll of product, the apparatus including: a first substantially planar member; and, a second substantially planar member releasably adhered to the first planar member in a peelable and resealable fashion; wherein, the first and second substantially planar members are suitable for being partially torn to access a corresponding portion of the product when the apparatus is secured about the roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Christopher Pawlik, David Diemer, Neil Sellars