Patents by Inventor Wayne L. Bilodeau

Wayne L. Bilodeau 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: 20120186080
    Abstract: Methods are provided for manufacturing electronic devices such as transistors, solar arrays, optical display arrays, portions of such devices and arrays, and the like. The methods involve providing a substrate having a surface with a pattern of raised portions and recessed portions, adding a conductive material to the surface of the substrate, and manipulating the surface of the substrate to provide the conductive material only in the recessed portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Wayne L. Bilodeau, Craig R. Libby, Gary P. Blenkhorn
  • Patent number: 7745007
    Abstract: Release sheets that can be used to manufacture artificial leather, paneling, and other products, as well as methods of making such release sheets are described. In general, the release sheets include a substrate and a release coating. The release coating is formed on the substrate by applying a crosslinkable material, such as an acrylic functional material, then crosslinking the material. An example of a release coating is the crosslinked reaction product of an acrylic functional material and a Michael donor. The release sheets have surfaces that can be replicated with high fidelity using a casting material, such as a urethane casting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: S.D. Warren Company
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 7377996
    Abstract: A card sheet including a top material layer having pre-cut weakened lines extending partially but not completely through the top material layer, the top material layer having a front side and a back side; and a starch composition layer applied to the back side of the top material layer, wherein at least a portion of the starch composition diffuses into the top material layer to a depth and renders the top material layer breakable along the weakened lines. A method of making the card sheet, including providing the top material layer, cutting partially through the top material layer; and applying a starch composition to form the starch composition layer on the back side of the top material layer; and at least partially removing any diluent present in the starch composition. The top material layer may be printable, and the card sheet may include a second top material layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20080102271
    Abstract: Release sheets are disclosed that include a substrate and a coating. The coating is formed on the substrate by crosslinking a material. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20040213944
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayered thermoplastic film, comprising: a thermoplastic core layer having a first side and a second side, the core layer comprising: a polyolefin having a density in the range of about 0.89 to about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Bernard S. Mientus, Kushalkumar M. Baid, Mark Wisniewski, Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 6770360
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayered thermoplastic film comprising: a thermoplastic core layer having a first side and a second side, the core layer comprising: a polyolefin having a density in the range of about 0.89 to about 0.97 grams per cubic centimeter; a second polymeric material selected from ionomers derived from sodium, lithium or zinc and an ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer, and a combination thereof, and a light stabilizer; an abrasion and scuff resistant clear first thermoplastic skin layer overlying the first side of the core layer, and a clear second thermoplastic skin layer overlying the second side of the core layer, both skins containing light stabilizer. The composition of the core layer is different from the composition of the skin layers, and the core layer and the skin layers are characterized by the absence of PVC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard S. Mientus, Kushalkumar M. Baid, Mark Wisniewski, Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20040058133
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a label including: (A) a polymer facestock having an upper surface and a lower surface; and (B) an adhesive layer derived from at least one two-part, high solids curable adhesive overlying the lower surface of the polymer facestock. The present invention further relates to a labeling process, including steps of (A) providing a substrate; (B) coating a two-part curable adhesive to one surface of a polymeric facestock; and (C) applying the adhesive coated surface fo the polymeric facestock to the substrate. The invention also relates to substrates adhered to the label and methods of labeling the substrate. The labels may be applied at ambient or cold temperatures. They can be applied to the substrate even though the substrate has moisture on its surface. The labels adhere to the substrates without the need for externally applied curing means such as radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Publication number: 20030021930
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayered thermoplastic film, comprising: a thermoplastic core layer having a first side and a second side, the core layer comprising: a polyolefin having a density in the range of about 0.89 to about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: BERNARD S. MIENTUS, KUSHALKUMAR M. BAID, MARK WISNIEWSKI, WAYNE L. BILODEAU
  • Publication number: 20020197472
    Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article, such as a glass container, without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The protective lacquer layer preferably includes a cross-linked phenoxy resin, the ink design layer preferably includes a polyester resin, and the adhesive layer preferably includes a polyester resin and an anti-blocking agent, such as a paraffinic wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 6486267
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable release composition, comprising: (A) a compound represented by the formula wherein: n is a number in the range of about 1 to about 60; and T is  (B) a curable organopolysiloxane. This invention also relates to a method of making a release coated substrate comprising coating a substrate with the foregoing release composition and curing the coated composition. This invention relates to a release coated article comprising a substrate which has been coated with the foregoing release composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 6423406
    Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The label also includes a support portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon the application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The support portion includes a carrier, the carrier preferably being a polyester film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 6376069
    Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The adhesive layer preferably includes a polyester resin and an anti-blocking agent, such as a paraffinic wax. The label also includes a support portion, the support portion including a carrier and a non-wax, non-silicone release layer positioned over the carrier and in direct contact with the protective lacquer layer and the periphery of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne L. Bilodeau, James S. Nugent, Kuolih Tsai
  • Publication number: 20020031661
    Abstract: A heat-transfer label including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer for use in decorating an article, such as a glass container, without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion, the transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer, an ink design layer over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer over the ink design and protective lacquer layers, the adhesive layer extending beyond the peripheries of the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The protective lacquer layer preferably includes a cross-linked phenoxy resin, the ink design layer preferably includes a polyester resin, and the adhesive layer preferably includes a polyester resin and an anti-blocking agent, such as a paraffinic wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: WAYNE L. BILODEAU, JAMES S. NUGENT, KUOLIH TSAI
  • Patent number: 6235363
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composite construction for use as a label or a tape to be adhered to a second substrate comprising a rubber-based material (e.g., vehicular tire), said composite construction comprising: a first substrate (e.g., paper, polymer film or combination thereof), said first substrate having a face side and an underside opposite said face side; an adhesive layer; and a barrier layer adhered to the underside of said first substrate and positioned between said first substrate and said adhesive layer, said barrier layer comprising a radiation cured cross linked cycloaliphatic epoxide derived from at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy compound, at least one polyol and at least one photoinitiator, said barrier layer being substantially impervious to migratory components in said adhesive layer and said second substrate. In one embodiment, a release liner is adhered to the adhesive layer. In one embodiment, the composite construction is adhered to the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 5503849
    Abstract: Provided is a conductivized cellulosic sheet material and a method for making the same. The conductivized sheet material comprises a fibrous matrix of cellulosic material and conductive clay intimately and uniformly dispersed throughout the cross-sectional thickness of the fibrous matrix. Such a conductivized sheet exhibits advantageously low volume and surface resistivities at high and low relative humidities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Otis Specialty Papers Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau
  • Patent number: 5405678
    Abstract: Provided is an ink jet paper comprised of a substrate coated with a composition comprised of a latex film which has not been fully coalesced. The coating on the ink jet recording sheet is obtained by coating a composition comprised of a hydrophobic polymer latex onto the sheet, and then drying at a temperature below the film forming temperature of the polymer latex. As a result, the latex does not coalesce or form a smooth, continuous film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Otis Specialty Papers Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne L. Bilodeau