Ornamental, Decorative, Pattern, Or Indicia Patents (Class 428/42.1)
  • Patent number: 8367176
    Abstract: A repositionable, self-adhesive wallpaper can be applied to a surface, positioned, repositioned, and can be removed without damaging the underlying surface, allowing the user to change wallpaper designs periodically. Embodiments comprise a vinyl sheet having front and rear surfaces, the front surface having a surface coating that is capable of having an image printed thereon; a removable backing layer comprising a clay coated kraft paper and a release agent; and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the sheet rear surface and the backing layer, the adhesive being an acrylic emulsion adhesive applied to the rear surface, such that after the backing layer has been separated to expose the adhesive the surface covering can be applied to a surface, and the applied surface covering can be removed from the surface and the surface covering can be repositioned and/or reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Lolliprops, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Nicole Biancella, Jennifer Michelle Biancella, Katherine Madeline Szilagyi
  • Patent number: 8365979
    Abstract: A tamper-evident label for a carton having one flap or two opposing flaps includes a pair of end portions each having adhesive or other means for fastening to span the edge of one flap or opposing flaps of the carton. A central area between the end portions defines one or more strips which overlie an edge of one or both flaps. The central area defining the strips is unadhereable to the flaps and are in a condition such that, upon cutting therethrough to form ends on said strips, the ends will be displaced from the strip ends on the opposite sides of the cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Novavision, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Messmer, Michael W. Manahan
  • Patent number: 8323761
    Abstract: A laminate is produced in which a long release sheet 2A, an adhesive layer 3A and a base material 4A are laminated together, and the base material 4A and the adhesive layer 3A are cut (half cut) so as not to penetrate through the release sheet 2A, so as to divide the base material 4A and the adhesive layer 3A into cover sheet portions 51A, bolstering portions 52A and a remainder portion 53A. The remainder portion 53A is then peeled off and removed, and an outer end portion of each of the bolstering portions 52A is half cut so as not to penetrate through the release sheet 2A, raised portions 6A being formed through the half cutting. The laminate sheet can be produced at low cost, and defects can be prevented from being formed on the adhesive sheet when the laminate sheet is wound into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Lintec Corporation
    Inventors: Takehito Nakayama, Kazuya Katoh, Takuya Hayasaka
  • Patent number: 8318279
    Abstract: A sticker assembly includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A vinyl film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) having a low-tack adhesive (25) thereon. The first side (22) of the vinyl film (20) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (24) of the vinyl film (20) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the low-tack adhesive (25) wherein the vinyl film (20) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Lemeer Design, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Peter K. Kassab
  • Patent number: 8313822
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a sheet-like base and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer integrally laminated on one side of the sheet-like base, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has on the surface thereof two or more waved groove portions. Each of the waved groove portions has convex arcuate groove portions and concave arcuate groove portions disposed alternately and connected at connecting portions, and the total wavelengths of adjacent waved groove portions are different from each other. Each of the waved groove portions is configured such that all connecting portions of the convex arcuate groove portions with the concave arcuate groove portions are located on a virtual straight line; the virtual straight lines of all the waved groove portions are parallel to each other, and the intervals between the virtual straight lines of the waved groove portions are not constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Lintec Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Hatakenaka
  • Patent number: 8309207
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides an adhesive article with repositionability and air egress characteristics. The adhesive article comprises an adhesive layer having a surface comprising a plurality of spaced apart non-adhesive forms. The non-adhesive forms are arranged in a pattern comprising one or more lanes defined by adjacent rows of non-adhesive forms and a pattern of non-adhesive forms disposed in an area adjacent the lanes. The spacing between the non-adhesive forms in the area adjacent the lanes is larger than the spacing between the non-adhesive forms defining the lanes. The non-adhesive forms disposed within the area adjacent the lanes prevents sticking of the article prior to applying pressure. Upon application of pressure, air entrapped within the areas adjacent the lanes flows to the lanes, and the lanes provide the article with air egress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Klaas Kuiper
  • Patent number: 8273434
    Abstract: Resealable multi-ply labels include a base label ply and an overlaminate for capturing onserts between them. The base label plies carry an adhesive layer on the bottom surface for mounting the resealable multi-ply labels to articles. The base plies each include a hinge area, an attachment area, a tab area, and an intermediate area separating the hinge area from the attachment area. The overlaminates form permanent bonds with both the hinge areas and the tab areas of the base plies and form reusable bonds with the attachment areas of the base plies. The permanently bonded tab areas of the base plies provide access for releasing the overlaminates from the attachment areas of the base plies and exposing the onserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: WS Packaging Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Zietlow, Patrick A. Young
  • Patent number: 8268427
    Abstract: A display sheet includes a substrate; front-side and rear-side synthetic resin composition layers formed on front and rear surfaces, respectively, of the substrate; and an ink layer formed by ink-jet on the front-side synthetic resin composition layer. The substrate is made of sailcloth having projections and depressions on front and rear surfaces thereof. A surface of the front-side synthetic resin composition layer is formed on an irregular surface having projections and depressions attributed to the projections and depressions of the surface of the substrate. The ink layer is formed by causing a fine ink to cover the projections and permeate the depressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Koyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsumoru Nomura, Senichirou Araki, Yasuyo Omori, Naomi Kuwakubo, Atsushi Nagakura, Soichi Funayama
  • Patent number: 8268426
    Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Publication number: 20120216950
    Abstract: Provided are an exterior film for a home appliance and a method of adhering the exterior film. The exterior film is formed by performing a half cutting process on a portion of a through part disposed on an exterior part of the home appliance, so that the portion of the through part can be removed while a support protective film is removed, and the rest thereof is cut out after the removing of the support protective film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Hyungi Jung, Hyunwoo Jun
  • Patent number: 8247054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and composition utilizing a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and/or thermal sensitive adhesive sheet for adhering sheets of preformed thermoplastic road markings, texture and design patterns to concrete, asphalt, wood or composite material surfaces. These markings may be decorative or legend type markings. The system involving the method of applying the product allows for immediate use in a traffic area upon completion of the application to any of the appropriate outdoor surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Flint Trading, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Greer
  • Patent number: 8247056
    Abstract: A label assembly and method of using the same to label articles durably, yet removably. In one embodiment, the label assembly is used to label fabric articles, such as clothing, and comprises (a) an image forming laminate for forming an image on the fabric article, the image forming laminate comprising an ink layer, the ink layer being bondable to the fabric article; and (b) an image removing laminate for removing the image from the fabric article, the image removing laminate comprising a remover layer, the remover layer, upon being activated by heat and/or light, being bondable to the ink layer of the image forming laminate; (c) whereby, upon bonding of the image removing laminate to the ink layer, the bonding between the image removing laminate and the ink layer is stronger than the bonding between the ink layer and the fabric article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Dong-Tsai Hseih, Kuolih Tsai, Yi-Hung Chiao, Xiao-Ming He, Li Shu, Ramin Heydarpour, Alan Morgenthau
  • Patent number: 8241734
    Abstract: This invention comprises a self-supporting, temperature-stable, indicia-bearing laminate of at least one layer of a non-oriented polyolefin film having an indicia array and a layer of a non-oriented polyolefin support film. The indicia layer laminate is formed by printing a carrier sheet with at least one layer of a printing ink comprising a mixture of particulate polyolefin, indicia material and a polyolefin-compatible resin. The polyolefin support film is printed as a layer over the indicia layer with a mixture of a polyolefin and a polyolefin-compatible resin. The printed layers are cured into non-oriented films, forming an indicia transfer. The transfer is used by removing the indicia-bearing laminate from the carrier sheet and applying the laminate to the inside surface of a rotational mold where it melts and fuses into the outer wall of a polyolefin product during the formation of the product in the rotational molding cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Stevenson, Robert A. Reeves
  • Patent number: 8231956
    Abstract: A source roll having a first layer of liner paper and a second roll of two-sided adhesive is fed through a pair of rollers having six aligned rotary die cutters sized to cut through only the adhesive layer. The excess adhesive web is peeling off and removed from the process. The liner paper with spaced apart sets of six aligned adhesive dots is then laminated with a clear plastic having two sides, one uncoated and one coated, to allow the clear plastic to be easily rolled up and then unrolled, and the liner paper is peeled off and removed from the process. The material remaining having the adhesive circular dots is cut into six long strips each having six adhesive dots which can be used to display small discrete packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Tru-Vision Plastics Inc.
    Inventors: Ted M. Dean, William R. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20120189797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wall stickers for paint samples. The invention is used by personnel in the area of property development such as builders, designers, interior decorators, painters, do-it-yourselfers, and the like. The paint sample stickers allow you to see how multiple colors or patterns look on your walls, without fully committing or having to paint over a paint sample numerous times once decided. This paint sample is also used with wall paper designs in the decision making process, when considering redecorating one's home. The stickers will provide a visualization of color combinations on painted walls, wallpapers, kitchen work surfaces, cupboard textures and shades. The paint sample sticker is particularly placed in a strip or book arrangement. The stickers are also available in single units. The used samples are reusable as wrapping paper, art paper, party hats, and the like. The present invention relates to wall stickers for paint samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Elizabeth Nancy Moriba
  • Patent number: 8211527
    Abstract: One or more types of ink retention layers for a one-way vision display panel and methods are provided. In one example, a one-way vision display panel assembly includes a perforated panel formed of a flexible material. The perforated panel having a front surface, a rear surface and a plurality of through holes extending from the front surface to the rear surface. An ink retention layer is located adjacent to the perforated panel. The ink retention layer includes a light reflective material that retains residual ink from an image applied to the front surface of the perforated panel. The one-way vision display panel may further include a releasing layer or a backing layer, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Focus Imaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Ross
  • Patent number: 8202593
    Abstract: In a printing carrier for transferring confidential information with a transparent film layer onto the front side of which the confidential information can be printed and wherein a concealing means, which considerably complicates the capability to identify the confidential information on the film layer is present behind the film layer, provision is made according to the invention for the film layer to carry on the front side at least one structure imprint, which does not add to the confidential information and which improves the effect of the concealing means due to its irregular area coverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Fofitec AG
    Inventors: Jules Fischer, Christian Portmann
  • Patent number: 8196966
    Abstract: A laminate 40 for a tamper-resistant identity document, the laminate comprising: a carrier film (10, FIG. 1) having a first adhesive layer 11 on a surface thereof, the first adhesive layer 11 comprising one or more visible registration features 13; and a cover film (20, FIG. 2b) having a first surface (20a, FIG. 2b) removably bonded to the first adhesive layer 11 and a second surface (20b, FIG. 2b) having a printed security feature 41, 42, 43 and a second adhesive layer (32, FIG. 3b) thereon. The cover film may have a thickness of no greater than 12 microns. The printed security feature may be in predetermined registration with the one or more visible registration features of the first adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Philip John Allen, Andrew John Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20120125986
    Abstract: An adhesive sticker sheet is disclosed comprising a plurality of adhesive stickers for securing wrapping material about an article. The stickers are arranged on a backing sheet such that at least one pair of stickers are adjoining. In one example the adhesive stickers are arranged to be contiguous across substantially the entire backing sheet. Sticker positions are indicated by markings on the reverse of the backing sheet. A method of manufacturing the sticker sheet is also disclosed. Also disclosed is material for wrapping articles, comprising a sheet having a plurality of lines of weakness subdividing the sheet into a plurality of shapes independently separable from the sheet, each shape adapted for the wrapping of an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Walton
  • Patent number: 8182893
    Abstract: A group of size-adjustable wristbands is disclosed. The group of wristbands includes a backing sheet that is connected to a stub area disposed at an end of the backing sheet. A plurality of elongated strips is connected to the stub area in a side-by-side fashion. Each strip includes a first end attached to an additional stub area and a second end attached to the stub area. Each strip further includes a top surface. The group of wristbands further includes a plurality of top sheets, each top sheet having a first end and a second end. The first end of each top sheet is attached to one of the strips along a top surface thereof. Each top sheet is clear and includes a bottom side coated with a top adhesive layer. Finally, the group of wristbands includes a plurality of top liners with each top liner being sandwiched between one of the top adhesive layers and one of the strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Chicago, Tag & Label, Inc.
    Inventors: F. Paul Valenti, Jr., Carl Opel, Dan Hedger
  • Patent number: 8182450
    Abstract: The label is executed as strip-shaped and adhered as directed in a self-overlapping fashion to a syringe body (1) which is inserted in a syringe protector formed from an insert (5) and a receiver (4). In the longitudinal direction of the strip it successively has a base section (11), two voucher sections (12a, 12b), a protective section (13), a holding section (14) and a grip tab (15). The label can be unrolled and pulled out from the syringe protector by a grip tab (15) so that the voucher sections (12a, 12b) are freely accessible. If necessary, after inserting the syringe body (1) into the syringe protector, the grip tab (15) can be extracted through lateral openings (24, 25) to a certain extent by gently turning the syringe body (1) relative to the syringe protector and then gripped since the grip tab (15) is at some distance after sticking the label onto the syringe body (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Moosheimer, Peter Seidl
  • Patent number: 8178181
    Abstract: A paper web transfer tape having a cover flap joined longitudinally to a carrier member along the trailing edge such that the cover flap opens in a hinged manner to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the carrier member for adherence to an advancing paper web for severance and transfer of the paper web onto an empty spool. The transfer tape is adhered to an empty spool. The cover flap is opened by air resistance encountered during rotation of the empty spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8173234
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Innovia Films Limited
    Inventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
  • Patent number: 8163365
    Abstract: A method for forming a sheet of label material is provided. The label material is used to form a label for placement on an object and for subsequent removal from the object without damaging the object. The method includes providing a paper substrate that has an adhesive receiving face and coating an adhesive on the adhesive receiving face of the paper substrate using a gravure coater to form a repetitive pattern of adhesive areas. For example, repetitive dots of adhesive assure a uniform, discontinuous coating of adhesive that allows repositioning of the label, that prevents tearing of or damage to a substrate when the label is removed, including from a newspaper, and that maintains sufficient adhesion to adhere to difficult substrates such as textured surfaces. The adhesive is a water based adhesive. In alternative embodiments, the adhesive is coated on an adhesive receiving face of a release liner, and the adhesive receiving face of the paper substrate removably adheres to the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Nastar Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Weiner, Michael L. Chambers
  • Patent number: 8158230
    Abstract: A tamper evident composite film is disclosed. The composite film contains a first film layer made from polyester adjacent to a second film layer made from a polyolefin, such as a low density polyethylene. If desired, the composite film can further include a third film layer positioned on the opposite side of the second film layer. The composite film is produced through a coextrusion process. In one embodiment, the composite film can be biaxially stretched prior to use. The composite film is constructed so that the first film layer will delaminate from the second film layer when the composite film is tampered with or otherwise mishandled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 8153219
    Abstract: A tape for closing an opening in at least substantially dustproof but ventilating manner includes an elongate strip of fabric (10) with an open pore structure (11). The strip is provided according to a pattern (13) with a layer which at least substantially completely closes the pores locally and on a rear side with a glue layer in opposite edge parts (12). The glue layer is arranged between the edge parts (12) in accordance with the pattern and at least almost completely closes the pores (11) locally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Multifoil B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Wilhelmus Gerardus Hooft
  • Patent number: 8153222
    Abstract: A self-laminating jewelry tag has a clear flap which folds over a printable side of a label so that the clear flap and adhesive on the clear flap substantially cover and adhere to the label printable side, thereby laminating the printable side so as to protect printing on the printable side from wear, cleaning or other processes that tend to render the printing illegible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Sean A. Plummer
  • Patent number: 8124209
    Abstract: A paper web transfer tape having a cover flap joined longitudinally to a carrier member along the trailing edge such that the cover flap opens in a hinged manner to expose a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on the carrier member for adherence to an advancing paper web for severance and transfer of the paper web onto an empty spool. The transfer tape is adhered to an empty spool. The cover flap is opened by air resistance encountered during rotation of the spool, by providing an adhesive tab member on the exterior of the cover flap that initiates opening upon adhesion of the tab member to the reel drum, or by providing a blast of pressurized air against the leading edge of the transfer tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Peter A. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8119213
    Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Patent number: 8114495
    Abstract: A sticker assembly includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A polyester film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) having a low-tack adhesive (25) thereon. The first side (22) of the polyester film (20) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (24) of the polyester film (20) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the low-tack adhesive (25) wherein the polyester film (20) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker (30) and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Lemeer Design, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Peter K. Kassab
  • Patent number: 8110269
    Abstract: A frictional holding pad removably attaches handheld items, such as a cell phone, to a surface, such as a dash, to allow storage of handheld items on the surface with the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the support surface. A smoother application side of the pad clings to the handheld item by specific or mechanical adhesion, and a contoured exposed side of the pad clings to the surface by specific or mechanical adhesion. The smoother application side of the pad can have a greater surface area than the contoured exposed side so the pad remains with the handheld item when removed from the surface. Indicia can be formed on the pad. The pad can be translucent or transparent. The pad can include an expanded vinyl material or a polyurethane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: American Covers, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Wheatley
  • Patent number: 8110270
    Abstract: A frictional holding pad for removably attaching items, such as a cell phone or sunglasses, to a vehicle surface, such as a dash or console, to allow storage of items on the pad to prevent the items from shifting or sliding due to the movement of the vehicle. The holding pad includes a top surface having an uppermost contact surface configured to contact and frictionally cling to the item and a bottom surface having a lowermost contact surface configured to contact and cling to the vehicle surface. The top and the bottom surfaces are configured to provide a greater frictional engagement between the lowermost contact surface and the vehicle surface than the uppermost contact surface and the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: American Covers, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Wheatley
  • Patent number: 8110268
    Abstract: A personalized adhesive cover for a consumer device includes multiple layers. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a consumer device. The cover can include one or more separate pieces, apertures and cutouts, for example, so that the cover does not interfere with the functions of a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Skinit, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin G. Hegemier, Darryl R. Kuhn
  • Patent number: 8101257
    Abstract: An abrasion-resistant transfer printing structure to transfer patterns and texts to a targeted object surface by press printing includes a hardened protecting layer and a release base layer. The hardened protection layer includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface allows a transfer printing glue to be bonded to the targeted object to cover at least an area corresponding to the patterns and texts. The release base layer is located on the second surface of the hardened protection layer by a releasable manner and can be separated from the hardened protection layer by applying a release force after the press printing process is finished. Thus the hardened protection layer is exposed to isolate the patterns and texts from in contact with the exterior. The surface of the targeted object also is abrasion resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: SiPix Chemical Inc.
    Inventors: Shun-Cheng Wang, Shih-Min Huang, Wen-Jung Chen, Chih-Yuan Liao
  • Patent number: 8092885
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to adhesive strips for reversibly resealing open bags, such as food bags. More particularly, the preferred strips comprise a decorative motif and/or a textured surface, which may be provided in a dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Anita Tabib
  • Patent number: 8071199
    Abstract: The present invention refers to labels for bottles of a rigid material. In particular, a rigid body of a ceramic material reproduces writing characters in high and/or low relief and is realized by overlapping at least a first layer of terracotta with a second layer. According to the present invention, the first layer reproduces the writing characters in high and/or low relief and the second layer is a layer of enamel disposed over the first layer such to cover at least the writing characters uniformly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Onofrio Acone, Davide Acone
  • Publication number: 20110293870
    Abstract: A composite cover sheet includes a first protective film, a first adhesive layer, a second protective film and a second adhesive layer. The first protective film has a first sticking part and a first movable part. The first protective film is attached to a base sheet through the first adhesive layer, and the first protective film is removed from the base sheet through the first movable part. The second protective film has a second sticking part and a second movable part, and the second protective film and the first protective film are separately formed. The second protective film is attached to the first protective film through the second adhesive layer, and the second protective film is removed from the first protective film through the second movable part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Ming-Chuan LIN, Ping-Wen Huang, Shih-Cheng Wang, Chin-Liang Chen, Hsien-Ming Wu, Chen-Anne Chuang, Chien-Wen Chen, Hui-Chin Chen, Han-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 8067076
    Abstract: A paper backed transparency includes a transparency, a paper backing for the transparency and a first adhesive along a leading edge of the paper backed transparency. A second adhesive along a trailing edge of the paper backed transparency is disclosed to limit movement between the transparency and the paper backing during duplexing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Dara N. Lubin, Charles Bennett, Victoria Warner, Barbara Ferguson, Robert Dengler
  • Patent number: 8042194
    Abstract: Special articles are fashioned as undergarments of a very brief nature. Brevity, with regard to undergarments, has advantages including: comfort and ease of use, improved cooperation with outerwear and protection against soiling. Thin sheets are prepared and arranged to be applied to the crotch area of the interior surface of pants or other similar garments via an adhesive bonding agent. So applied, the article provides underwear function and is intended to be an underwear substitute without bunching, chafing, or forming visible panty lines. The underwear substitute provides comfort to the user without forming visible panty lines while protecting the outer garment against soiling. These underwear substitutes may be formed of materials suitable for disposal after single use and they may be arranged as a kit suitable for retail sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Trudy Connor
  • Publication number: 20110239240
    Abstract: A sticker media disk may be easily stuck on an old CD, DVD, or other optical disk as a base. The combination then becomes a media disk completely playable with content in audio players, computers drives, DVD, and/or high definition (HD) disk players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Gibby Media Group
    Inventor: Lon Gibby
  • Patent number: 8025944
    Abstract: A cut and stack label includes a layer of polymer film printing stock having a first face carrying a printed message and a second, opposite face, a clear polymer film laminated to the first face over that printed message and a coating of an anti-static formulation over the clear polymer film and/or the second face. An optional dusting or layer of offset powder may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Walle Corporation
    Inventors: Sean M Keeney, Richard D. Evans
  • Patent number: 8025945
    Abstract: An easily peelable laminated film includes a laminate of a peelable surface layer (B) having a peeling strength of 5 to 100 g/cm with a base layer (A) containing a thermoplastic resin. The laminated film of the invention provides an easily peelable laminated film excellent in water resistance as a base material for, for example, concealing seals and labels for preventing re-pasting. The easily peelable laminated film of the invention requires no specific process to start peeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Yupo Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroshi Koike
  • Patent number: 8021732
    Abstract: Customizable adhesive covers for fishing lures are provided. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a fishing lure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Skinit, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin G. Hegemier, Darryl R. Kuhn, Paul A. Buss
  • Patent number: 8021731
    Abstract: An adhesive sheet (10) for use in affixing a badge to a garment comprises a plurality of cutouts (18, 20, 22, 24), each cutout having a shape (19, 21, 23, 25) that approximately matches a shape of a badge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Badge Magic, LLC
    Inventors: David N. Herbig, Christopher A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110223368
    Abstract: Resealable multi-ply labels include a base label ply and an overlaminate for capturing onserts between them. The base label plies carry an adhesive layer on the bottom surface for mounting the resealable multi-ply labels to articles. The base plies each include a hinge area, an attachment area, a tab area, and an intermediate area separating the hinge area from the attachment area. The overlaminates form permanent bonds with both the hinge areas and the tab areas of the base plies and form reusable bonds with the attachment areas of the base plies. The permanently bonded tab areas of the base plies provide access for releasing the overlaminates from the attachment areas of the base plies and exposing the onserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: WS PACKAGING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Zietlow, Patrick A. Young
  • Patent number: 8012557
    Abstract: A label assembly and method of using the same to label articles durably, yet removably. In one embodiment, the label assembly is used to label fabric articles, such as clothing, and comprises (a) an image forming laminate for forming an image on the fabric article, the image forming laminate comprising an ink layer, the ink layer being bondable to the fabric article; and (b) an image removing laminate for removing the image from the fabric article, the image removing laminate comprising a remover layer, the remover layer, upon being activated by heat and/or light, being bondable to the ink layer of the image forming laminate; (c) whereby, upon bonding of the image removing laminate to the ink layer, the bonding between the image removing laminate and the ink layer is stronger than the bonding between the ink layer and the fabric article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Dong-Tsai Hseih, Kuolih Tsai, Yi-Hung Chiao, Xiao-Ming He, Li Shu, Ramin Heydarpour, Alan Morgenthau
  • Patent number: 8012594
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a functional film by which the functional film formed on a film formation substrate can be easily peeled from the film formation substrate. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a separation layer by using an inorganic material on a substrate containing a material having heat tolerance to a predetermined temperature; (b) forming a layer to be peeled containing a functional film, which is formed by using a functional material, on the separation layer; and (c) performing heat treatment on a structure containing the substrate, the separation layer and the layer to be peeled at the predetermined temperature so as to peel the layer to be peeled from the substrate or reducing bonding strength between the layer to be peeled and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventor: Yukio Sakashita
  • Patent number: 7964259
    Abstract: A security label 1 according to the present invention can be removably applied on an image photographing device such as a mobile phone 2 incorporating therein a digital camera to cover a lens part 3 thereof. Upon removal, the security label 1 is bent and makes a trace emerge which shows that the security label 1 has been removed. By applying the security label 1 to the mobile phone 2 to cover the lens part 3 thereof, improper photography can be prevented. In a case where the security label 1 is removed to take a photograph, the trace remains on the security label 1 even if the security label 1 is applied again on the mobile phone 2 to cover the lens part 3 thereof. Thus, the fact that a photograph is improperly taken can be easily understood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wataru Koshu, Yoichi Takahashi, Michiro Usui, Kazuhiro Sasaki
  • Patent number: 7947366
    Abstract: An a dhesive tape comprising a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive layer that comprises a lattice pattern formed by at least two linear strips that intersect; wherein the lattice pattern forms a plurality of parallelogrammic openings, having a major diagonal line (A) and a minor diagonal line (B), wherein the ratio of the major diagonal line (A) of the opening to the minor diagonal line (B) thereof is from 15 to 1; the length of the major diagonal line (A) is from 0.5 mm to 10 mm; and the length of the minor diagonal line (B) is from 0.3 to 7 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Hironobu Ishiwatari, Donald H. Lucast, Koji Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7943222
    Abstract: A plastic trim strip useful for trimming the installation of doors, windows, and the like. The trim strip has a first side suitable for viewing in a finished installation, and a second side with at least one band of contact adhesive. In storage, the contact adhesive is covered by a peelable backing. The trim strip is formed of material which is capable of some deformation while retaining the elastic memory to retain its original flat shape. The trim strip can be cut, bent, roll formed, etc. to produce the shape desired for the installation. The user then removes the peelable backing and uses the contact adhesive to affix the strip in the desired location. The trim strip is preferably stored in a roll within a dispenser box. The dispenser box allows the compact storage and transportation of many feet of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Ken R. Rivest