Patents by Inventor Wen-Li A. Chen

Wen-Li A. Chen 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).

  • Patent number: 12162300
    Abstract: Microporous structures in face films are described for improving printability of the films. Also described are laminates and pressure sensitive adhesive laminates including the microporous structured face films. Various related methods are additionally described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: David Bland, Wen-Li A. Chen, Michael Ramsay, Shanshan Wang
  • Publication number: 20230071141
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a home compostable label and its facestock, and a method for manufacturing such label and facestock. The facestock comprises a core layer comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and a core compostable material; and a first skin layer comprising a first compostable material, said first skin layer being positioned proximate to at least a portion of the top surface of the core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, M. Scott Howarth
  • Patent number: 9636938
    Abstract: Printing layers and films for printing are disclosed. Methods for preparing such films also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Osei Owusu, Shanshan Wang, Vadim Zaikov, Chieh-Wen Chen, Michael Ramsay, Wen-Li A. Chen
  • Publication number: 20160303833
    Abstract: Various polymeric compositions are described which are particularly well suited for use in forming films for printing. The films can be incorporated in label assemblies and can be subjected to high temperature printing operations without exhibiting excessive curling or other undesirable properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Shanshan WANG, Melissa ARNETT, David G. BLAND, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Ben XU
  • Publication number: 20160253927
    Abstract: Mono-layer and multi-layer compostable films are provided. The multi-layered compostable films may generally include a core layer fabricated from one or more compostable resins. Multi-layer compostable films may include at least one skin layer fabricated from the same or different compostable resin used to fabricate the core layer. Also provided are labels formed from such compostable films in combination with aqueous dispersions of bio-based pressure sensitive adhesives. These labels have many possible applications, such as labels for a variety of fruits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. CHEN, Qiang LUO, Charles R. WILLIAMS, Vadim ZAIKOV
  • Publication number: 20160185087
    Abstract: Various methods of laser cutting polyolefin films are described, and particularly using carbon dioxide lasers. Also described are modified polyolefin materials which can be subjected to laser cutting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Kourosh KIAN, Rishikesh K. BHARADWAJ, Shanshan WANG, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Jessica ALESSANDRO
  • Patent number: 9315064
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a printed substrate including a multilayer film having the following layered configuration: a print layer having a thickness of at least about 0.6 mils, which is receptive to eco-solvent inks, mild-solvent inks, latex inks, UV inks, or combinations thereof, and where the print layer includes one or more of eco-solvent inks, mild-solvent inks, latex inks, UV inks, or combinations thereof; a tie layer; a core layer; and an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Osei Owusu, Vadim Zaikov, Shanshan Wang, James Baker, Wen-Li A. Chen
  • Publication number: 20150183253
    Abstract: Printing layers and films for printing are disclosed. Methods for preparing such films also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Osei OWUSU, Shanshan WANG, Vadim ZAIKOV, Chieh-Wen CHEN, Michael RAMSAY, Wen-Li A. CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140084089
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to labels having one or more information dyes and methods for their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Avery Demmison Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas LANEY, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Chieh-Wen CHEN
  • Patent number: 7655289
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to optical films useful in the manufacture of polarizer plates, an improved method for producing polarizing plates, and a Liquid Crystal Display employing the same. More particularly, the invention relates to an optical film composite comprising a temporary carrier substrate having a center area and an edge area, said substrate having coated thereon an optical film wherein the adhesive strength between the optical film and the substrate is greater at the edge area than at the center area of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hubert, Alain E. Gros, Ralph Peter Schultz, Yongcai Wang, Herong Lei, Wen-Li A. Chen, Charles Chester Anderson
  • Patent number: 7090913
    Abstract: The invention relates to a validation device comprising at least one specular reflective layer, indicia on said reflective layer, a polymer protective layer overlaying said indicia, and a polymer protective layer on the side of the reflective layer opposite to said indicia wherein said indicia are formed by thermal dye transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Wen-Li A. Chen, Yawcheng Lo
  • Patent number: 7058272
    Abstract: The invention relates to an indicator comprising a light-guiding layer, a cladding layer on one surface of said light-guiding layer, and a patterning layer on the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Brickey, Wen-Li A. Chen
  • Publication number: 20040229022
    Abstract: The invention relates to a validation device comprising at least one specular reflective layer, indicia on said reflective layer, a polymer protective layer overlaying said indicia, and a polymer protective layer on the side of the reflective layer opposite to said indicia wherein said indicia are formed by thermal dye transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Wen-Li A. Chen, Yawcheng Lo
  • Patent number: 6794099
    Abstract: The invention relates to a material to form an indicator element comprising a base material and at least one photosensitive silver halide layer, wherein the base material comprises at least one specular reflective layer between two polymer layers wherein the polymer layer between the at least one specular reflective layer and the silver halide layer is substantially transparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Richard A. Castle, Thomas M. Smith
  • Patent number: 6623679
    Abstract: A method for controlling the width of a polyester film support comprising, in order, the steps of: (a) extruding a polyester resin using one or more extruders; (b) casting the resin on a casting wheel to form a polyester sheet; (c) stretching the polyester sheet along the machine direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature, wherein the machine contains extended edge rollers (14) in the drafter at the point where stretching occurs; (d) stretching the polyester sheet along the transverse direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature; and (e) heat setting the polyester sheet at temperatures ranging from 180 to 250° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020132196
    Abstract: A method for controlling the width of a polyester film support comprising, in order, the steps of: (a) extruding a polyester resin using one or more extruders; (b) casting the resin on a casting wheel to form a polyester sheet; (c) stretching the polyester sheet along the machine direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature, wherein the machine contains extended edge rollers (14) in a machine direction orientation device (drafter) at the point where stretching occurs; (d) stretching the polyester sheet along the transverse direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature; and (e) heat setting the polyester sheet at temperatures ranging from 180 to 250 C. A polyester film support is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020121727
    Abstract: A method for controlling the width of a polyester film support comprising, in order, the steps of: (a) extruding a polyester resin using one or more extruders; (b) casting the resin on a casting wheel to form a polyester sheet; (c) stretching the polyester sheet along the machine direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature, wherein the machine contains extended edge rollers (14) in the drafter at the point where stretching occurs; (d) stretching the polyester sheet along the transverse direction by ratios of 3 to 5 times at temperatures ranging from above the glass transition temperature to below the thermal crystallization temperature; and (e) heat setting the polyester sheet at temperatures ranging from 180 to 250° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6396066
    Abstract: A radiographic storage panel includes a storage phosphor layer disposed on a unique support that comprises two or more separate flexible substrates that are laminated or adhered together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Arthur P. Chipouras, Terry A. Heath, William A. Mruk, David J. Steklenski
  • Patent number: 5925507
    Abstract: A highly useful photographic film base containing a miscible blend of is polyester containing at least 30 weight percent cyclohexylene dimethanol, CHDM/EG-PE, and a polycarbonate containing bisphenols, BP-PC, in specified proportions. Photographic elements prepared with this film base have a lesser tendency to take core-set and post process curl than do elements prepared with polyester containing cyclohexylene dimethanol, CHDM/EG-PE, film base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Dennis J. Massa, James M. O'Reilly, Wen-Li A. Chen
  • Patent number: 5759756
    Abstract: The present invention is a photographic support including a core layer of a transparent non-crystalline polymer having a glass transition temperature Tg. The core layer has a first surface and a second surface. A first outer layer of a transparent crystalline polymer having a first stretch temperature Ts.sub.1 greater than the Tg is superposed on the first surface of said core layer. A second outer layer of a transparent crystalline polymer having a second stretch temperature Ts.sub.2 greater than the Tg is superposed on the second surface of said core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Thomas M. Laney, Jehuda Greener, Wen-Li A. Chen