Patents by Inventor Wayne Middleton
Wayne Middleton 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).
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Patent number: 9534152Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20120177859Abstract: A biodegradable multi-layer film is disclosed. The biodegradable film comprises a biodegradble core layer and a biodegradable, printable or otherwise functional layer comprising PLA or a PLA derivative. The printable or otherwise functional layer may be coated with a biodegradable, sealable coating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti, Jonathan Hewitt, Andy Sweetman
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Publication number: 20120114893Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry GAVEL, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Patent number: 8173234Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA), said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated, wherein said sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels, for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Innovia Films LimitedInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20120045604Abstract: A multi-layer, biodegradable film is disclosed. The multi-layer, biodegradable film contains a biodegradable core layer and a biodegradable pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The film may further contain a biodegradable, printable layer and a release liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20120040123Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20110165388Abstract: There is described a multi-layer film. The film comprises a first biodegradable layer and a second biodegradable layer, wherein the first and second biodegradable layers each comprises a biopolymer selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, polysaccharides, gums, proteins, colloids, polyorganic acids and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20110165417Abstract: There is described a multi-layer film. The film comprises a first biodegradable layer, a second biodegradable layer and a metallised layer. Also described is a multi-layer film comprising a first cellulose layer, a second cellulose layer, an adhesive layer between the first and second cellulose layer and a metallised layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry GAVEL, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20110151213Abstract: There is described a multi-layer film. The film comprises a biodegradable layer and a metallised layer, wherein the biodegradable layer comprises a biopolymer selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, polysaccharides, gums, proteins, colloids, polyorganic acids and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry GAVEL, Wayne MIDDLETON, Veli NASIB, Gianpaolo FALETTI
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Publication number: 20110020578Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer, preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry GAVEL, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Patent number: 7687125Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer (preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose), cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterised in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Innovia Films LimitedInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20080305326Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer (preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose, cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterized in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20040197512Abstract: There is described a label comprising a self supporting sheet of a biopolymer (preferably cellulose (e.g. regenerated cellulose), cellulose acetate and/or PLA) said sheet being substantially transparent to visible light when uncoated characterised in that the sheet comprises: (a) a first coating on at least one surface thereof to aid printability thereon; (b) a second coating comprising an adhesive dispersible in an aqueous medium; and (c) optionally a third coating to modify water permeability through the sheet. The labels are to be applied to articles such as glass containers. Preferred labels are wet glue cellulose labels for example where the first coating also comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate to aid water permeability and hence rapid drying of the label on an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Patent number: 5898969Abstract: The Gutter Cleaner is a plastic and steel combination, in which the handle is a hard plastic and the U shaped rod is made of steel. The dipper is made of a hard plastic. The plastic is molded around the steel rod. The handle has threaded female grooves inside the handle for the extension to be screwed into. The dipper has three slotted holes for the release of the water when removing out the leaves or debris.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1996Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Inventor: Shirley Wayne Middleton