Patents by Inventor Robert J. Alden

Robert J. Alden 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).

  • Patent number: 10015926
    Abstract: A seed label including a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer. The label layer may be made of a biodegradable material. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer. The label layer may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a water-based adhesive. The seed label may be removably affixed to a package. The seed label may be disposable in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label, includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: RayPress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Robert J. Alden, James Carides, Tommy W. Gill, Steve Posey
  • Publication number: 20170055434
    Abstract: A seed label including a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer. The label layer may be made of a biodegradable material. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer. The label layer may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a water-based adhesive. The seed label may be removably affixed to a package. The seed label may be disposable in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label, includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Raypress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. RAY, III, Robert J. ALDEN, James CARIDES, Tommy W. GILL, Steve POSEY
  • Patent number: 9521803
    Abstract: A seed label including a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer. The label layer may be made of a biodegradable material. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer. The label layer may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a water-based adhesive. The seed label may be removably affixed to a package. The seed label may be disposable in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label, includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: RAYPRESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Robert J. Alden, James Carides, Tommy W. Gill, Steve Posey
  • Publication number: 20140202075
    Abstract: A seed label including a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer. The label layer may be made of a biodegradable material. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer. The label layer may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a water-based adhesive. The seed label may be removably affixed to a package. The seed label may be disposable in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label, includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Raypress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. RAY, III, Robert J. ALDEN, James CARIDES, Tommy W. GILL, Steve POSEY
  • Patent number: 8726566
    Abstract: A seed label which can be removably affixed to a package includes a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and the clear film layer. The label layer may be made of biodegradable material and may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer can be formed of a water-based adhesive. The seed label can be placed in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and the clear film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Raypress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Robert J. Alden, Tommy Wayne Gill, Steve Posey, James J. Carides
  • Publication number: 20120096751
    Abstract: A multilayered application label includes a front layer which has primary and supplemental information printed thereon and respectively viewable from opposite sides thereof, and a rear layer which has extended information printed thereon. The front layer includes a clear base film with a clear protective overcoat over a front surface and a clear adhesive on a rear surface. The supplemental information can be reverse printed on the front surface of the clear base film and the primary information can be printed on a white coating covering the supplemental information. The rear layer includes a white base film with a transparent release layer thereover and an adhesive undercoat. The extended information can be printed on the front surface of the rear layer and is exposed with peeling back of the front layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Robert J. Alden, Tommy W. Gill, James J. Carides
  • Publication number: 20110302835
    Abstract: A seed label including a label layer removably attached to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, and at least one seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer. The label layer may be made of a biodegradable material. The adhesive layer may be a dry release-clean release adhesive layer. The label layer may include water-based ink printing thereon. The adhesive layer may be a water-based adhesive. The seed label may be removably affixed to a package. The seed label may be disposable in a container for germinating the seeds. A method of manufacturing a seed label, includes providing a label layer, automatically placing at least one seed on one side of the label layer, and automatically attaching the label layer to a clear film layer by an adhesive layer, with the seed disposed between the label layer and clear film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Robert J. Alden, Tommy Wayne Gill, Steve Posey, James J. Carides
  • Publication number: 20090302594
    Abstract: An integrated device and method for recording identification information is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The integrated device includes a fingerprint surface provided with an ink layer on a first side; and a DNA collection surface operatively configured to be secured with a film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas D. RAY, III, Jay MULLALY, Robert J. ALDEN
  • Patent number: 7479199
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a first clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC having a second clear film laminate disposed thereon. The IRC may be releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by perforations. The invention further includes a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including, a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by clean release adhesive. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the paperback rider instantly redeemable coupons (IRC) described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: RayPress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Steve A. Posey, Robert J. Alden
  • Patent number: 7278230
    Abstract: The present invention includes a clean release magnet label and manufacturing method thereof. The clean release magnet includes a pressure sensitive carrier layer having a permanent adhesive applied to a first face and a clean release adhesive applied to a second face. A magnet layer is removably affixed to the pressure sensitive carrier layer with the clean release adhesive, and a filmic face layer, having printing thereon, is attached to the magnet layer with an adhesive. The method of manufacturing enables manual or automatic application of clean release magnets onto products. With this arrangement, the magnet layer is non-tacky when removed from the pressure sensitive carrier layer, the original product label is visible upon removal of the clean release magnet and the product contents remain free from contamination from the clean release magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: RayPress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Mark Mullaly, Thommy W. Gill, Randall D. Martin, Robert J. Alden
  • Patent number: 7063874
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a first clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC having a second clear film laminate disposed thereon. The IRC may be releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by perforations. The invention further includes a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including, a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by clean release adhesive. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the paperback rider instantly redeemable coupons (IRC) described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: RayPress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Steve A. Posey, Robert J. Alden
  • Patent number: 6718673
    Abstract: The present invention includes a clean release magnet label and manufacturing method thereof. The clean release magnet includes a pressure sensitive carrier layer having a permanent adhesive applied to a first face and a clean release adhesive applied to a second face. A magnet layer is removably affixed to the pressure sensitive carrier layer with the clean release adhesive, and a filmic face layer, having printing thereon, is attached to the magnet layer with an adhesive. The method of manufacturing enables manual or automatic application of clean release magnets onto products. With this arrangement, the magnet layer is non-tacky when removed from the pressure sensitive carrier layer, the original product label is visible upon removal of the clean release magnet and the product contents remain free from contamination from the clean release magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: RayPress Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, III, Mark Mullaly, Thommy W. Gill, Randall D. Martin, Robert J. Alden
  • Publication number: 20040067330
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a first clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC having a second clear film laminate disposed thereon. The IRC may be releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by perforations. The invention further includes a paperback rider instantly redeemable coupon (IRC) including, a booklet disposed on a liner having an adhesive backing layer, a clear film laminate disposed on the booklet, and an IRC releasably affixed to the first clear film laminate by clean release adhesive. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the paperback rider instantly redeemable coupons (IRC) described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, Steve A. Posey, Robert J. Alden
  • Publication number: 20040060217
    Abstract: The present invention includes a clean release magnet label and manufacturing method thereof. The clean release magnet includes a pressure sensitive carrier layer having a permanent adhesive applied to a first face and a clean release adhesive applied to a second face. A magnet layer is removably affixed to the pressure sensitive carrier layer with the clean release adhesive, and a filmic face layer, having printing thereon, is attached to the magnet layer with an adhesive. The method of manufacturing enables manual or automatic application of clean release magnets onto products. With this arrangement, the magnet layer is non-tacky when removed from the pressure sensitive carrier layer, the original product label is visible upon removal of the clean release magnet and the product contents remain free from contamination from the clean release magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, Mark Mullaly, Thommy W. Gill, Randall D. Martin, Robert J. Alden
  • Publication number: 20030000121
    Abstract: The present invention includes a clean release magnet label and manufacturing method thereof. The clean release magnet includes a pressure sensitive carrier layer having a permanent adhesive applied to a first face and a clean release adhesive applied to a second face. A magnet layer is removably affixed to the pressure sensitive carrier layer with the clean release adhesive, and a filmic face layer, having printing thereon, is attached to the magnet layer with an adhesive. The method of manufacturing enables manual or automatic application of clean release magnets onto products. With this arrangement, the magnet layer is non-tacky when removed from the pressure sensitive carrier layer, the original product label is visible upon removal of the clean release magnet and the product contents remain free from contamination from the clean release magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ray, Mark Mullaly, Thommy W. Gill, Randall D. Martin, Robert J. Alden