Patents by Inventor Robert D. Koppes

Robert D. Koppes 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).

  • Publication number: 20160222584
    Abstract: A colorized retroreflective materials for use on clothing are colorized by including a substantially transparent colorizing overlayer composition applied to a retroreflective layer, the overlayer further comprising an amount of a suitable pigmented ink; an amount of at least one species of polyurethane material; and an amount of a silane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert D. Koppes, Aaron K. Brannan
  • Patent number: 9248470
    Abstract: A colorized retroreflective materials for use on clothing are colorized by including a substantially transparent colorizing overlayer composition applied to a retroreflective layer, the overlayer further comprising an amount of a suitable pigmented ink; an amount of at least one species of polyurethane material; and an amount of a silane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Safe Reflections, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Koppes, Aaron K. Brannan
  • Patent number: 8470394
    Abstract: A colorized retroreflective materials for use on clothing are colorized by including a substantially transparent colorizing overlayer composition applied to a retroreflective layer, the overlayer further comprising an amount of a suitable pigmented ink; an amount of at least one species of polyurethane material; and an amount of a silane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Safe Reflections, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Koppes, Aaron K. Brannan
  • Publication number: 20110045176
    Abstract: A colorized retroreflective materials for use on clothing are colorized by including a substantially transparent colorizing overlayer composition applied to a retroreflective layer, the overlayer further comprising an amount of a suitable pigmented ink; an amount of at least one species of polyurethane material; and an amount of a silane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Safe Reflections, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Koppes, Aaron K. Brannan
  • Publication number: 20080026193
    Abstract: A colorized retroreflective materials for use on clothing are colorized by including a substantially transparent colorizing overlayer composition applied to a retroreflective layer, the overlayer further comprising an amount of a suitable pigmented ink; an amount of at least one species of polyurethane material; and an amount of a silane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: SAFE REFLECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert D. Koppes, Aaron K. Brannan
  • Patent number: 6974610
    Abstract: A roll stock of a graphic transfer strip for use in making a high visibility safety garment for wearing by an individual exposed to a higher than normal risk of injury from vehicular traffic. The safety garment complies with the visibility requirements of a published standard such as the American National Standards Institute for High Visibility Safety Apparel. The safety garment has one or more high visibility safety stripes that encircle the torso. The safety stripe is formed of a plurality of separate but closely spaced stripe segments in a generally repetitive pattern that is substantially continuous for the length of the stripe. The stripe segments are formed of a retroreflective material. The stripe segments occupy a portion of the total area of the stripe sufficient to impart to the stripe a coefficient of retroreflectivity that meets or exceeds that required by the standard being addressed for the safety garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Safe Reflections, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Koppes
  • Patent number: 6859941
    Abstract: A high visibility safety garment for wearing by an individual exposed to a higher than normal risk of injury from vehicular traffic. The safety garment complies with the visibility requirements of a published standard such as the American National Standards Institute for High Visibility Safety Apparel. The safety garment has one or more high visibility safety stripes that encircle the torso. The safety stripe is formed of a plurality of separate but closely spaced stripe segments in a generally repetitive pattern that is substantially continuous for the length of the stripe. The stripe segments are formed of a retroreflective material. The stripe segments occupy a portion of the total area of the stripe sufficient to impart to the stripe a coefficient of retroreflectivity that meets or exceeds that required by the standard being addressed for the safety garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Safe Reflections, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Koppes
  • Publication number: 20030150043
    Abstract: A high visibility safety garment for wearing by an individual exposed to a higher than normal risk of injury from vehicular traffic. The safety garment complies with the visibility requirements of a published standard such as the American National Standards Institute for High Visibility Safety Apparel. The safety garment has one or more high visibility safety stripes that encircle the torso. The safety stripe is formed of a plurality of separate but closely spaced stripe segments in a generally repetitive pattern that is substantially continuous for the length of the stripe. The stripe segments are formed of a retroreflective material. The stripe segments occupy a portion of the total area of the stripe sufficient to impart to the stripe a coefficient of retroreflectivity that meets or exceeds that required by the standard being addressed for the safety garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. Koppes
  • Patent number: 6048611
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based high-solids moisture-resistant latex pressure sensitive adhesive which has a low coating viscosity and which has high shear, high compliance, and controlled adhesion buildup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ying-Yuh Lu, Michael D. Crandall, Robert D. Koppes