Patents by Inventor Robert Phillip Renz

Robert Phillip Renz 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).

  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRINTED SECURITY FEATURES
    Publication number: 20230219361
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • Apparatuses and methods for printed security features
    Patent number: 11642908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRINTED SECURITY FEATURES
    Publication number: 20200055328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • Apparatuses and methods for printed security features
    Patent number: 10363770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • Apparatuses and methods for optically variable printing
    Patent number: 10350934
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRINTED SECURITY FEATURES
    Publication number: 20180093521
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine
  • APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPTICALLY VARIABLE PRINTING
    Publication number: 20180079251
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Phillip Renz, Morven McAlpine