Patents by Inventor Stephen Roderick Postle

Stephen Roderick Postle 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: 20170144476
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of textured color selection swatches for point of purchase displays of custom blended paints, for color selection guides of dyed or printed textiles or for color selection extruded chips of custom colored plastics using a digital inkjet printer and custom blended inkjet inks based on a set of base inks that can be blended using commercial match prediction software and wherein a textured effect is applied as a component of the color selection aids. The textured effect may be achieved either by printing in three dimensions or printing a pseudo-three dimensional effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen Roderick POSTLE, Danny RICH
  • Patent number: 7738149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for electronically communicating, coordinating and disseminating product designs, specifications and production-related data between a plurality of parties. More particularly, the invention relates to the coordination of parties that create color and graphic designs, including manufacturers, designers, suppliers and printers for new or existing color products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Danny C. Rich, James Christopher Putney, Gordon Robert Stone, Stephen Roderick Postle
  • Patent number: 7202976
    Abstract: A system which enables electronic communication, coordination and dissemination of color-related designs, specifications and products. Color production and maintenance in a simultaneous fashion is provided between a plurality of disparate parties in substantially “real time.” The present integrated color-production is capable of importing electronic output from many diverse instruments, including color production-related hardware and software, and further uses the output to automatically deliver product data to and from a plurality of geographically disbursed parties. The present invention also provides an electronic library comprising colors and textures to be used for accurately matching a color sample and/or specification. The integrated, on-line color-related production system of the present invention enables parties to operate at peak efficiency, producing high sales and customer satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon Robert Stone, James Christopher Putney, Danny C. Rich, Stephen Roderick Postle
  • Patent number: 7034960
    Abstract: A system which enables electronic communication, coordination and dissemination of color-related designs, specifications and products. Color production and maintenance in a simultaneous fashion is provided between a plurality of disparate parties in substantially “real time.” The present integrated color-production is capable of importing electronic output from many diverse instruments, including color production-related hardware and software, and further uses the output to automatically deliver product data to and from a plurality of geographically disbursed parties. The present invention also provides an electronic library comprising colors and textures to be used for accurately matching a color sample and/or specification. The integrated, on-line color-related production system of the present invention enables parties to operate at peak efficiency, producing high sales and customer satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Sun Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon Robert Stone, James Christopher Putney, Danny C. Rich, Stephen Roderick Postle
  • Publication number: 20030035126
    Abstract: A system which enables electronic communication, coordination and dissemination of color-related designs, specifications and products. Color production and maintenance in a simultaneous fashion is provided between a plurality of disparate parties in substantially “real time.” The present integrated color-production is capable of importing electronic output from many diverse instruments, including color production-related hardware and software, and further uses the output to automatically deliver product data to and from a plurality of geographically disbursed parties. The present invention also provides an electronic library comprising colors and textures to be used for accurately matching a color sample and/or specification. The integrated, on-line color-related production system of the present invention enables parties to operate at peak efficiency, producing high sales and customer satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Gordon Robert Stone, James Christopher Putney, Danny C. Rich, Stephen Roderick Postle