Patents by Inventor Stephen Topper

Stephen Topper 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).

  • Systems and methods for forming and using an adhesive tape and related articles
    Patent number: 12084607
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • Methods of bonding a textile
    Patent number: 12064947
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for bonding textiles using an adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Bemis Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • Adhesive compositions and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 12018185
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved adhesive compositions for bonding textiles and methods of producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Bemis Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND USING AN ADHESIVE TAPE
    Publication number: 20230348760
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • MULTI-LAYER LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230286258
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved multi-layer laminates for decals or embellishments for clothing, e.g., lettering for athletic wear, and methods of producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Dylan T. Smith, Stephen A. Topper
  • Systems and methods for forming and using an adhesive tape
    Patent number: 11674058
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND USING AN ADHESIVE TAPE
    Publication number: 20220195262
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • Systems and methods for forming and using an adhesive tape
    Patent number: 11236255
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • WATERPROOF SEAMS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220024149
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved overlapping waterproof seams and methods of producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Stephen A. Topper
  • METHODS OF BONDING A TEXTILE
    Publication number: 20210283894
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for bonding textiles using an adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • Methods of bonding a textile
    Patent number: 11014347
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for bonding textiles using an adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Bemis Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • ADHESIVE TAPE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20210079274
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200407608
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved adhesive compositions for bonding textiles and methods of producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • METHODS OF BONDING A TEXTILE
    Publication number: 20200406598
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for bonding textiles using an adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Richard A. Brown, Jared M. Ide, Daryl R. Johnson, Stephen A. Topper
  • Adhesive tape and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 10808147
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • ADHESIVE TAPE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20200263062
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • Systems and methods for forming and using an adhesive tape
    Patent number: 10676650
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND USING AN ADHESIVE TAPE
    Publication number: 20200087548
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • Systems and methods for forming and using an adhesive tape
    Patent number: 10519349
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: BEMIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND USING AN ADHESIVE TAPE
    Publication number: 20190085217
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Man Fai Lo, Stephen Topper, Jared Ide, Daryl Johnson