Patents by Inventor Theodore Hughes

Theodore Hughes 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).

  • Holographic structure and method for producing the same
    Patent number: 8817347
    Abstract: A preprinted holographic label or printed material for use in labeling squeezable tubes or containers as well as compact discs, computer software, cosmetics, and the like is provided. The holographic structure provides for selectively reverse-printing a reflective coating directly onto a micro-embossed holographic film or coating which is affixed to a clear thin-film and contains the micro-embossed structure. Non-reflective coatings and support structures are also provided for protecting both the graphics and embossed holographic image from contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Sancoa International Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ulrich E. Weyermann, Barron G. McKillip, Theodore Hughes
  • Holographic Structure and Method for Producing the Same
    Publication number: 20140002874
    Abstract: A preprinted holographic label or printed material for use in labeling squeezable tubes or containers as well as compact discs, computer software, cosmetics, and the like is provided. The holographic structure provides for selectively reverse-printing a reflective coating directly onto a micro-embossed holographic film or coating which is affixed to a clear thin-film and contains the micro-embossed structure. Non-reflective coatings and support structures are also provided for protecting both the graphics and embossed holographic image from contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Sancoa International Company, L.P
    Inventors: Ulrich E. Weyermann, Barron G. McKillip, Theodore Hughes
  • Holographic structure and method for producing the same
    Patent number: 8526084
    Abstract: The presented invention is a preprinted holographic label or printed material for use in labeling squeezable tubes or containers as well as compact discs, computer software, cosmetics, and the like is provided. The holographic structure provides for selectively reverse-printing a reflective coating directly onto a micro-embossed holographic film or coating which is affixed to a clear thin-film and contains the micro-embossed structure. Non-reflective coatings and support structures are also provided for protecting both the graphics and embossed holographic image from contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sancoa International Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ulrich E. Weyermann, Barron G. McKillip, Theodore Hughes
  • Holographic structure and method for producing the same
    Publication number: 20070195387
    Abstract: The present invention is a preprinted holographic label or printed material for use in labeling squeezable tubes or containers as well as compact discs, computer software, cosmetics, and the like. The holographic structure of the present invention provides for selectively reverse-printing a reflective coating directly onto a micro-embossed holographic film or coating which is affixed to a clear thin-film and contains the micro-embossed structure. Non-reflective coatings and support structures are also provided for protecting both the graphics and embossed holographic image from contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Ulrich E. Weyermann, Barron G. McKillip, Theodore Hughes