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).
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Patent number: 12162300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 16, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: David Bland, Wen-Li A. Chen, Michael Ramsay, Shanshan Wang
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Publication number: 20230071141Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, M. Scott Howarth
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Patent number: 9636938Abstract: Printing layers and films for printing are disclosed. Methods for preparing such films also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Osei Owusu, Shanshan Wang, Vadim Zaikov, Chieh-Wen Chen, Michael Ramsay, Wen-Li A. Chen
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Publication number: 20160303833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Shanshan WANG, Melissa ARNETT, David G. BLAND, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Ben XU
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Publication number: 20160253927Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Wen-Li A. CHEN, Qiang LUO, Charles R. WILLIAMS, Vadim ZAIKOV
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Publication number: 20160185087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Kourosh KIAN, Rishikesh K. BHARADWAJ, Shanshan WANG, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Jessica ALESSANDRO
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Patent number: 9315064Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Osei Owusu, Vadim Zaikov, Shanshan Wang, James Baker, Wen-Li A. Chen
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Publication number: 20150183253Abstract: Printing layers and films for printing are disclosed. Methods for preparing such films also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Osei OWUSU, Shanshan WANG, Vadim ZAIKOV, Chieh-Wen CHEN, Michael RAMSAY, Wen-Li A. CHEN
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Publication number: 20140084089Abstract: The present invention is directed to labels having one or more information dyes and methods for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Avery Demmison CorporationInventors: Thomas LANEY, Wen-Li A. CHEN, Chieh-Wen CHEN
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Patent number: 7655289Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Timothy J. Hubert, Alain E. Gros, Ralph Peter Schultz, Yongcai Wang, Herong Lei, Wen-Li A. Chen, Charles Chester Anderson
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Patent number: 7090913Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Wen-Li A. Chen, Yawcheng Lo
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Patent number: 7058272Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Brickey, Wen-Li A. Chen
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Publication number: 20040229022Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Wen-Li A. Chen, Yawcheng Lo
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Patent number: 6794099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Richard A. Castle, Thomas M. Smith
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Patent number: 6623679Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
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Publication number: 20020132196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
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Publication number: 20020121727Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Timothy F. Cilano, Larry K. Maier, Jeffrey P. Johnson
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Patent number: 6396066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Wen-Li A. Chen, Arthur P. Chipouras, Terry A. Heath, William A. Mruk, David J. Steklenski
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Patent number: 5925507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Dennis J. Massa, James M. O'Reilly, Wen-Li A. Chen
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Patent number: 5759756Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Laney, Jehuda Greener, Wen-Li A. Chen