Patents by Inventor Thomas Mammen

Thomas Mammen 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: 20230037894
    Abstract: A system and method for upgrading an executable chatbot is disclosed. The system may include a processor including a fallout utterance analyzer, a response identifier, a deviation identifier, a flow generator and enhancer. The fallout utterance analyzer may receive chats logs comprising a plurality of utterances and corresponding bot responses. The fallout utterance analyzer may classify the plurality of utterances into multiple buckets pertaining to at least one of an out-of-scope intent, a newly identified intent, and a new variation of an existing intent. The response identifier may generate auto-generated responses corresponding to new intents for upgrading the executable chatbot. The deviation identifier may overlay corresponding intent in the chat logs with the prestored flow dialog network to designate an extent of deviation with respect to flow prediction performance by the executable chatbot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Rinki ARYA, Tanuj Chawla, Shruti Chhabra, Sonam Gupta, Kiran Cskumar, Krishna Kummamuru, Vinay Narayana, Thomas Mammen Tharakan, Anurag Tripathi
  • Publication number: 20180137787
    Abstract: A label sheet assembly and method is disclosed for improving the process of feeding label sheets through a printer. The label sheet assembly may include a facestock layer and a liner sheet. The facestock layer may include an adhesive layer along at least a portion of a first side and include a label surface along at least a portion of the second side opposite the adhesive layer. The liner sheet layer may include at least one surface feature provided along a back side of the liner sheet. In another embodiment, the facestock layer may include at least one surface feature provided along the front of the facestock layer. The surface features may create a zone of increased friction or increase tactile sensitivity along the various surfaces of the label sheet assembly to improve printer processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Utz, Alan Jameson, Eric Cushing, Le-Hoa Hong, Sriram Venkatasanthanam, Adam Bratter, Heba Armand, Ana Trinh, Thomas Mammen, Martin Bögl
  • Publication number: 20170004742
    Abstract: A label sheet including a facestock, and a liner releasably coupled to the facestock. The facestock includes a label and the liner includes a weakened separation line. The weakened separation line at least partially underlies the label. Also, the weakened separation line includes an apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Le-Hoa Hong, Martin Utz, Gerardo Veyna, Gildardo Ramirez, Thomas Mammen
  • Patent number: 9443448
    Abstract: A label sheet including a facestock, and a liner releasably coupled to the facestock. The facestock includes a label and the liner includes a weakened separation line. The weakened separation line at least partially underlies the label. Also, the weakened separation line includes an apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.
    Inventors: Le-Hoa Hong, Martin Utz, Gerardo Veyna, Gildardo Ramirez, Thomas Mammen
  • Patent number: 9189978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-adhesive labels, label sheet assemblies, and related methods. The label sheet assembly includes a release liner assembly having a detachable portion, and a label releasably coupled to the release liner assembly and overlying the detachable portion. Weakened separation lines, a U-shaped cut, and a transverse cut define the detachable portion. The detachable portion is configured to remain coupled to the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a first direction, and the detachable portion is configured to remain part of the release liner assembly and separate from the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.
    Inventors: Anahit Tataryan, Joshua David Petrie, Jay Kiyoshi Sato, Thomas Mammen
  • Publication number: 20140242319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-adhesive labels, label sheet assemblies, and related methods. The label sheet assembly includes a release liner assembly having a detachable portion, and a label releasably coupled to the release liner assembly and overlying the detachable portion. Weakened separation lines, a U-shaped cut, and a transverse cut define the detachable portion. The detachable portion is configured to remain coupled to the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a first direction, and the detachable portion is configured to remain part of the release liner assembly and separate from the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anahit Tataryan, Joshua David Petrie, Jay Kiyoshi Sato, Thomas Mammen
  • Publication number: 20120225246
    Abstract: The present invention includes a print-receptive medium including a print-receptive surface. The print-receptive surface having a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys. The print-receptive surface also has a primary profile that includes a mean surface. Each of the plurality of peaks has a height measured from the mean surface, and each of the valleys has a depth measured from the mean surface. The plurality of peaks has a mean peak height, Ppm, and the plurality of valleys has a mean valley depth, Pvm. The primary profile of the print-receptive surface has a value of Ppm-Pvm greater than about 0.23 micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Haochuan Wang, Thomas Mammen, Arthur G. Castillo, Frank Yen-Jer Shih, Anahit Tataryan
  • Publication number: 20100129583
    Abstract: A label sheet including a facestock, and a liner releasably coupled to the facestock. The facestock includes a label and the liner includes a weakened separation line. The weakened separation line at least partially underlies the label. Also, the weakened separation line includes an apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Le-Hoa Hong, Martin Utz, Gerardo Veyna, Gildardo Ramirez, Thomas Mammen
  • Publication number: 20090295142
    Abstract: A label that includes an adhesive and is configured to be applied to an item, and related method. The adhesive is characterized as having a permanence that starts to develop upon contact of the label with the item and builds over time so eventually the label is permanently coupled to the item. The item can be damaged as a result of the label being removed from the item after the label is permanently coupled to the item. If the label is applied to the item in a first position, then the adhesive is configured to allow a removal of the label from the item without damaging the items and a reapplication of the label to the item in a second position within a limited period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Alan William Maule, Thomas Mammen, Michelle Ann Canellopoulos, Uyen Vu Phuong Tran, Galen Chia Lin Wong, Gregory Allen Bodager, Kenneth John Wolfe, James Probst Akeley
  • Patent number: 7084191
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink composition resistant to solvent evaporation which may be employed for use in retractable permanent marker pens. Generally, the ink composition of the present invention comprises n-propanol, a pyrrolidone, a tryglyceride, a terpene phenolic resin, and at least one colorant to yield a detectable color when the ink composition is applied to a writable substrate. Additionally, the ink composition may further comprise at least one of polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane copolymer and silicone glycol surfactant. Optionally, the ink composition may further comprise water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Mammen, Robert Valadez
  • Patent number: 6946023
    Abstract: In general, a smear-resistant ink composition according to the present invention comprises: (1) water; (2) at least one glycol selected from the group consisting of diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, and propylene glycol; (3) a pyrrolidone selected from the group consisting of 2-pyrrolidone and 3-pyrrolidone; and (4) at least one colorant that produces a detectable fluorescent color when the ink composition is applied to paper. Preferably, the pyrrolidone is 2-pyrrolidone. In one preferred embodiment, the at least one glycol comprises diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol. In another preferred embodiment, the at least one glycol comprises diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol. The composition can comprise other ingredients, such as a basic color stabilizer, a resin, a resin modifier that is a carbonate salt, a biocide, and a nonionic surfactant. The colorants can be formulated to produce a pink, yellow, blue, green, purple, or orange color; other colors are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Mammen, Robert Valadez
  • Publication number: 20040122129
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink composition resistant to solvent evaporation which may be employed for use in retractable permanent marker pens. Generally, the ink composition of the present invention comprises n-propanol, a pyrrolidone, a tryglyceride, a terpene phenolic resin, and at least one colorant to yield a detectable color when the ink composition is applied to a writable substrate. Additionally, the ink composition may further comprise at least one of polyether modified dimethylpolysiloxane copolymer and silicone glycol surfactant. Optionally, the ink composition may further comprise water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Mammen, Robert Valadez
  • Publication number: 20030226474
    Abstract: In general, a smear-resistant ink composition according to the present invention comprises: (1) water; (2) at least one glycol selected from the group consisting of diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, and propylene glycol; (3) a pyrrolidone selected from the group consisting of 2-pyrrolidone and 3-pyrrolidone; and (4) at least one colorant that produces a detectable fluorescent color when the ink composition is applied to paper. Preferably, the pyrrolidone is 2-pyrrolidone. In one preferred embodiment, the at least one glycol comprises diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol. In another preferred embodiment, the at least one glycol comprises diethylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol. The composition can comprise other ingredients, such as a basic color stabilizer, a resin, a resin modifier that is a carbonate salt, a biocide, and a nonionic surfactant. The colorants can be formulated to produce a pink, yellow, blue, green, purple, or orange color; other colors are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Mammen, Robert Valadez
  • Patent number: 6506445
    Abstract: A versatile method for the manufacturing of image transfer sheets which provide users with cold transferring images without using supplemental heat in the course of image transfer to a wide variety of substrates includes printing an image with water-based ink onto an image transfer sheet that has a coating of water-accepting adhesive. A method of manufacturing image transfer sheets includes first applying a water impermeable layer onto a flexible substrate. A layer of water-activatable adhesive is applied upon the water impermeable layer. The adhesive is then dried in a dryer with dehumidified air. A water permeable detack layer is then applied upon the layer of adhesive. In a particular embodiment, the sheet further includes a water-accepting image holding layer in between the water-accepting adhesive layer and the water impermeable layer. The image holding layer becomes water-resisting when heated to within a range of activation temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Shiaonung Su, Thomas Mammen, Frederick Miekka, Andre Saint, Brett Ulrich, Omar Attia
  • Publication number: 20020029843
    Abstract: A versatile method of cold transferring images without using supplemental heat in the course of image transfer to a wide variety of substrates includes printing an image with water-based ink onto an image transfer sheet that has a coating of water-accepting adhesive. The sheet is then applied to the substrate to transfer only the portions of the adhesive that bear the image onto the substrate, with the remainder of the adhesive remaining attached to the sheet. A method of manufacturing image transfer sheets includes first applying a water impermeable layer onto a flexible substrate. A layer of water-activatable adhesive is applied upon the water impermeable layer. The adhesive is then dried in a dryer with dehumidified air. A water permeable detack layer is then applied upon the layer of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Shiaonung Su, Thomas Mammen, Frederick Miekka, Andre Saint, Brett Ulrich, Omar Attia
  • Patent number: 6277229
    Abstract: A versatile method of cold transferring images without using supplemental heat in the course of image transfer to a wide variety of substrates includes printing an image with water-based ink onto an image transfer sheet that has a coating of water-accepting adhesive. The sheet is then applied to the substrate to transfer only the portions of the adhesive that bear the image onto the substrate, with the remainder of the adhesive remaining attached to the sheet. A method of manufacturing image transfer sheets includes first applying a water impermeable layer onto a flexible substrate. A layer of water-activatable adhesive is applied upon the water impermeable layer. The adhesive is then dried in a dryer with dehumidified air. A water permeable detack layer is then applied upon the layer of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Shiaonung Su, Thomas Mammen, Frederick Miekka, Andre Saint, Brett Ulrich, Omar Attia
  • Patent number: 5662976
    Abstract: An assembly for creating laminated cards for printing by a laser printer has a backing sheet. The backing sheet has a first side with a release coating, and a second side with a printable surface. The assembly also has a card which has been cut from the backing sheet. A lamination sheet adhesively adheres to the first side of the backing sheet and to the cut card. A lamination strip which has been cut from the lamination sheet has a first portion which adheres to and covers one surface of the card. The lamination strip also has an integral second portion which adheres to the backing sheet adjacent to the cut card. The lamination strip maintains the cut card in the same position relative to the backing sheet that the card had prior to being cut. The assembly has a substantially constant thickness and substantially flat upper and lower surfaces so that the assembly can pass through a complex paper path without jamming. A method for creating laminated cards from such an assembly has several steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Thomas Mammen, David Robertson, Andre M. Saint
  • Patent number: 5275868
    Abstract: There is provided a label stock laminate which is adapted for passage through office copiers and desk top printers which comprises a laminate of 50 lbs. laminated to a layer of a hot pressure sensitive adhesive resistant to edge ooze, which is in turn laminated to a scored 30 to 35 supercalendared paper release liner, in which the scores require a force normal thereto of between 1 and 3 kilograms to achieve breakage at the score. It is also disclosed a method for manufacture of the improved label stock laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Thomas Mammen
  • Patent number: 5262216
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive label assembly includes labels mounted on a backing sheet with the labels having a pressure sensitive adhesive which includes between 45 wt. and 85 wt. % of a copolymer of propylene or ethylene with an aliphatic hydrocarbon having an open chain configuration with between 5 and 7, preferably 6, carbon atoms. The copolymer is preferably amorphous propylene-hexene. The pressure sensitive adhesive also includes liquid and solid tackifiers, and may include U.V. stabilizing and anti-oxidant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Ghanshyam H. Popat, Thomas Mammen
  • Patent number: D657869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Mammen