Patents by Inventor William J. Buehne
William J. Buehne 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: 11609489Abstract: Provided is a printable coating, printable media and printable labels thereof, usable in both inkjet and direct thermal printing applications. The coating comprises leuco dye blended into an inkjet coating formulation, wherein the coating is applied on the first face of an appropriate paper or film to form the printable media. The coating may be applied as a single, homogenous topcoat thereby streamlining the manufacturing process and reducing potential printing errors. The coating may provide a printable area compatible for use with both direct thermal printers and inkjet printers. On the opposite face of the paper or film, an adhesive may be applied, in combination with an optional release liner, to form printable label stock. Each step of the process, e.g. application of the coating, application of the adhesive and liner, and die-cutting of labels, may occur in any order combination relative to one another. In addition, reverse printing may also be utilized to print and form the labels.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Anahit Tataryan, William J. Buehne
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Publication number: 20200073223Abstract: Provided is a printable coating, printable media and printable labels thereof, usable in both inkjet and direct thermal printing applications. The coating comprises leuco dye blended into an inkjet coating formulation, wherein the coating is applied on the first face of an appropriate paper or film to form the printable media. The coating may be applied as a single, homogenous topcoat thereby streamlining the manufacturing process and reducing potential printing errors. The coating may provide a printable area compatible for use with both direct thermal printers and inkjet printers. On the opposite face of the paper or film, an adhesive may be applied, in combination with an optional release liner, to form printable label stock. Each step of the process, e.g. application of the coating, application of the adhesive and liner, and die-cutting of labels, may occur in any order combination relative to one another. In addition, reverse printing may also be utilized to print and form the labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Frank Y. Shih, Anahit Tataryan, William J. Buehne
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Publication number: 20180066151Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising polyvinylidene fluoride and one or more acrylic components are described. The compositions can be formed into films which do not require a carrier or other backing. Also described are methods for forming the films and applications for the films.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventor: William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 9696643Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
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Publication number: 20160018748Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
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Patent number: 9200448Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic panel construction with improved resistance to heat build. An outdoor weatherable panel comprises a substrate having an upper surface, a decorative layer disposed about the upper surface of the substrate, and a size coat layer disposed between the decorative layer and the substrate, where the size coat layer comprises an additive that is reflective to infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, or both. The additive can be a color pigment, a white pigment, a metallic pigment, or a combination of two of more thereof. The modified size coat layer provides a construction with excellent properties and improved resistance to heat build.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventor: William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 9188889Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: CCL LABEL, INC.Inventors: Linwood G. Koger, William J. Buehne, Le-Hoa Hong, Iliana Velazquez, Tamara L. McCartney, Wendy Shuttleworth, Anahit Tataryan, Vikaas Gupta
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Publication number: 20140272153Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising polyvinylidene fluoride and one or more acrylic components are described. The compositions can be formed into films which do not require a carrier or other backing. Also described are methods for forming the films and applications for the films.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: William J. Buehne
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Publication number: 20140113117Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic panel construction with improved resistance to heat build. An outdoor weatherable panel comprises a substrate having an upper surface, a decorative layer disposed about the upper surface of the substrate, and a size coat layer disposed between the decorative layer and the substrate, where the size coat layer comprises an additive that is reflective to infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, or both. The additive can be a color pigment, a white pigment, a metallic pigment, or a combination of two of more thereof. The modified size coat layer provides a construction with excellent properties and improved resistance to heat build.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: William J. Buehne
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Publication number: 20120240973Abstract: Backsheets and coating compositions for forming such are described which are useful in photovoltaic modules. Various coating compositions are described which provide improved properties for the backsheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventor: William J. Buehne
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Publication number: 20110123753Abstract: A multilayer laminate such as a label assembly having high opacity and desirable appearance characteristics is described. The laminate includes a facestock layer, an adhesive layer, and a liner layer. The facestock layer includes a print-receiving top coat layer that includes a combination of titanium dioxide and one or more optical brighteners. The combination of these materials avoids build up of static charges upon laser printing on the facestock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: Linwood G. KOGER, William J. BUEHNE, Le-Hoa HONG, Iliana VELAZQUEZ, Tamara L. McCARTNEY, Wendy SHUTTLEWORTH, Anahit TATARYAN, Vikaas GUPTA
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Patent number: 6001207Abstract: A process for making a thermoformable conductive plastic laminate for use in making plastic parts adapted for electrostatic spray painting of a uniform high quality paint finish includes forming a matte release coated casting sheet, casting an electrically conductive polymer in thin film form on the casting sheet, drying to form a conductive primer coat, and transfer-laminating the conductive coating to a thin, thermoformable plastic face sheet. The matte release coat has a fine particulate filler that transfers a micro-roughened matte surface to the conductive primer coat. The conductive primer includes a polyester resin containing a fine particulate conductive material such as carbon black and, preferably, an anti-blocking agent such as fumed silica. The primer coated face sheet can be thermoformed and bonded to a underlying plastic substrate panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Howard H. Enlow, Scott W. Huffer, Frederick Young, William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 5686186Abstract: A process for making a thermoformable conductive plastic laminate for use in making plastic parts adapted for electrostatic spray painting of a uniform high quality paint finish includes forming a matte release coated casting sheet, casting an electrically conductive polymer in thin film form on the casting sheet, drying to form a conductive primer coat, and transfer-laminating the conductive coating to a thin, thermoformable plastic face sheet. The matte release coat has a fine particulate filler that transfers a micro-toughened matte surface to the conductive primer coat. The conductive primer includes a polyester resin containing a fine particulate conductive material such as carbon black and, preferably, an anti-blocking agent such as fumed silica. The primer coated face sheet can be thermoformed and bonded to a underlying plastic substrate panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Howard H. Enlow, Scott W. Huffer, Frederick Young, William J. Buehne
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Patent number: 5518786Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet for use in surfacing an automobile body panel includes a first polyester carrier sheet having a high gloss surface, a clear coat of a weatherable optically-clear polymer containing fluorocarbon resin and an acrylic resin coated on the surface of the first carrier sheet, a tie coat on the clear coat, and a color coat containing a chlorinated polymer with dispersed pigments cast on the tie coat and dried. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed on a second polyester carrier sheet and then laminated to the exposed face of the color coat to form a pressure-sensitive, adhesive-backed composite paint coat between the outer carrier sheets which form protective removable backing sheets for the resulting laminate. The decorative sheet is applied to a substrate panel by pressure-sensitive adhesive bonding techniques, with the clear coat serving as a glossy, weatherable protective outer layer for the underlying color coat.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: John R. Johnson, Keith L. Truog, Howard H. Enlow, William J. Buehne, Frederick Young
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Patent number: 5490893Abstract: A process for making a thermoformable conductive plastic laminate for use in making plastic parts adapted for electrostatic spray painting of a uniform high quality paint finish includes forming a matte release coated casting sheet, casting an electrically conductive polymer in thin film form on the casting sheet, drying to form a conductive primer coat, and transfer-laminating the conductive coating to a thin, thermoformable plastic face sheet. The matte release coat has a fine particulate filler that transfers a micro-roughened matte surface to the conductive primer coat. The conductive primer includes a polyester resin containing a fine particulate conductive material such as carbon black and, preferably, an anti-blocking agent such as fumed silica. The primer coated face sheet can be thermoformed and bonded to a underlying plastic substrate panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1994Date of Patent: February 13, 1996Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Howard H. Enlow, Scott W. Huffer, Frederick Young, William J. Buehne