AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160076197 | METHODS EMPLOYING RAISED TRANSFERS FOR EMBROIDERED-STYLE PRODUCTS - A method of manufacturing a soft-goods product includes substantially permanently affixing a transfer having projecting embellishments in an embroidered style without the use of sewing. The transfer employs an adhesive and pressure application to achieve the substantially permanent attachment. The adhesive includes pressure-sensitive, acrylic and hot-melt adhesives, as well as adhesives having one or more combinations of these features. Pressure is applied in a transverse manner and can be supplemented by an insert having compressibility properties and when desired, supplemented by the application of heat energy. | 03-17-2016 |
20160030579 | Stabilization of Essential Oils Within a Hydrocolloid Adhesive - Various adhesive compositions are described which comprise one or more essential oils. The adhesive compositions may optionally comprise one or more active agents such as pharmaceutical agents. Also described are related methods of improving the stability of essential oil(s) in adhesive compositions by incorporating polyvinylpyrrolidone. Also described are related methods of using the compositions and articles incorporating such compositions. | 02-04-2016 |
20160019451 | RFID TAG FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT - The present invention relates to an RFID device that is intended to be used in connection with direct or indirect packaging of consumer food products, such as with the use of food trays, totes and other transport packaging for perishable items. The RFID device may include a RFID inlay assembly that has been encased in a laminate that is safe for use with food products. | 01-21-2016 |
20150267090 | Adhesives and Related Methods - Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic. | 09-24-2015 |
20150249233 | Black Polyimide Battery Label - A battery label having a black appearance and exhibiting flame retardancy properties is described. | 09-03-2015 |
20150231857 | Multilayer Film - The present invention is directed to a multilayer film including the layered configuration of a print layer, with the layered configuration of a printable surface coating and a voided thermoplastic material, where the printable surface coating has an embossed surface that extends to the voided thermoplastic material; an adhesive layer; and a liner. | 08-20-2015 |
20150191632 | Pressure Sensitive Shrink Label - A label for application to a surface having at least one compound curve is provided. The label comprises a heat shrinkable film having an inner surface and outer surface and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the inner surface of the heat shrinkable film. | 07-09-2015 |
20150147491 | No Sew Border Label - A frame web assembly for securing a label to an apparel item is provided. The assembly includes a substrate, a label, and a frame web. The frame web includes a carrier web having first and second faces, the first face having an adhesive, and at least one frame element with the first side having an adhesive and the second side in contact with the first face of the carrier web. The present invention also includes a method for branding the apparel item which includes applying a frame element over the woven label and then adhering the woven label and frame element to an apparel item. | 05-28-2015 |
20150122410 | Dye Sublimation Fabric Separated Elements - A laminate that possesses dye sublimation properties, particularly for use as tagless labels and embellishments for garments, apparel, fabric items and so forth such as sportswear fabrics, clothing and accessories is provided. The laminate includes a dye sublimation ink layer that overlies a substrate in which the dye sublimation ink interacts with the substrate's chemical make-up. | 05-07-2015 |
20150059141 | Coupling for Mounting a Labeling Machine and Method of Adjusting a Labeling Machine - A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person. | 03-05-2015 |
20150056291 | Adhesive Containing Microparticles - Methods for forming and incorporating microparticles containing one or more active agents into adhesives are described. The methods involve spray drying a liquid of the one or more active agents and obtaining the active agent in a particulate form. The dry powder is then blended or otherwise incorporated with the adhesive of interest. Also described are various medical products utilizing the adhesive and one or more active agents in microparticle form, and related methods of use. | 02-26-2015 |
20140329103 | MULTILAYER FILM - A multilayer polyolefin film useful for packaging contains a core layer including from 20% to 100% by weight of the core layer of a polyethylene homopolymer having a density of between about 0.94 and about 0.97; an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of between about 0.94 and about 0.97; polypropylene; or a mixture thereof; from 0% to 80% by weight of the core layer of linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate; or a mixture thereof; and a skin layer laminated to the core layer. The skin layer is a layer of linear low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate; or a mixture thereof. At least one of the core layer and the skin layer includes at least 20% modern carbon. If desired, two skin layers may be laminated to opposing surfaces of the core layer. | 11-06-2014 |
20140318700 | Apparatus for Dispensing Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Labels onto a Substrate - A labeling apparatus comprises a separation member configured to promote detachment of an adhesive label from liner web. Adhesive labels are fed to the separation member such that a surface of the facestock contacts the separation member. The separation member has a surface exhibiting a tack such that the tack force between the facestock and the separation member is greater than the release force between the release liner and the adhesive layer of the labels. The labels become associated with the separation member, and the label is applied to a surface of a substrate by contacting the exposed adhesive layer with a surface of a substrate, which causes the adhesive label to detach from the separation member. | 10-30-2014 |
20140316324 | Fluid Absorbent Adhesive Articles - A fluid absorbing pressure sensitive adhesive composition and adhesive articles including the fluid absorbing adhesive that have particular utility in the medical field, and in particular, for use with wound dressings is provided. The adhesive composition has superior fluid handling capacity, moisture vapor transmission and skin adhesion. Also described are dressings, cover drapes, and/or sealing components for negative pressure wound therapy applications. The articles include a thin film having a layer of a breathable hydrocolloid adhesive. When used in negative pressure wound therapy applications, the articles are breathable and fluid absorbing. | 10-23-2014 |
20140303314 | Acrylic Block Copolymers - Acrylic block copolymers are described which are inherently tacky. Also described are compositions of the copolymers which exhibit properties enabling their use as pressure sensitive adhesives, without addition of tackifiers and/or subsequent processing. | 10-09-2014 |
20140299278 | System and Method for Label Matrix Stripping - An apparatus and method for removing matrix material from a web of cut adhesive backed labels. A matrix stripping apparatus comprises a rotating cylinder for receiving a web of cut adhesive labels, a source for applying an electrostatic charge to the web of cut adhesive labels, and a separation member to facilitate separation of the matrix from a web comprising cut labels and a release liner. Applying an electrostatic charge to the web assists in holding the web against the rotating cylinder and relieves tension in the separation and removal of the matrix material. | 10-09-2014 |
20140299254 | Laminated Foam Insulating Label - A label system including a heat shrinkable foam layer and a heat shrinkable overlaminate layer is described. The label can be applied to a container prior to and/or during heat shrinking. The shrinkage characteristics of the foam layer and the overlaminate layer are matched to one another. Also described are various methods of labeling and/or packaging using the noted label systems. | 10-09-2014 |
20140266633 | System, Method and Apparatus for Encoding of RFID Inlays - A method, system and apparatus for encoding an RFID inlay incorporated in an object, the object having indicia disposed thereon. The system can include an object transporting mechanism, a scanner for scanning the indicia, at least one RFID antenna for encoding the RFID inlay, and a processor in communication with and adapted to control the operation of the object transporting mechanism, the scanner, and the at least one RFID antenna. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263655 | RFID Inlay Incorporating a Ground Plane - An RFID inlay. The RFID inlay can include a substrate having a first area and a second area, a conductive structure having a first part disposed over at least a portion of the first area and a second part disposed over at least a portion of the second area, and a dielectric material disposed over at least a portion of the conductive structure, wherein the substrate is adapted to be folded such that the first part of the conductive structure is disposed over the second part of the conductive structure and the dielectric material is disposed between the first part and the second part. | 09-18-2014 |
20140255681 | DIFFERENTIAL DUAL FUNCTIONAL FOAM TAPES - An adhesive tape comprising a core layer comprising a foam and having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The adhesive tape also comprises a first adhesive layer disposed about the first surface. And, the adhesive tape also comprises a second adhesive layer disposed about the second surface. At least one of the first and second adhesive layers comprises a radiation curable rubber based adhesive. The tapes are suitable for bonding an article to a target substrate having a low surface energy and for bonding under a variety of atmospheric conditions including at elevated temperatures. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255595 | Foam Compositions and Articles Including Cyclodextrin Crosslinked with Polyurethane Prepolymer and Preparation Thereof - An odor-absorbing foam composition comprising a cyclodextrin crosslinked with a polyurethane prepolymer. In one embodiment, the foam includes a ratio of the cyclodextrin to the polyurethane prepolymer selected to result in formation of the foam. The odor-absorbing foam may be used in a personal care product or wound care. A process for preparing a foam, including providing a cyclodextrin; providing a polyurethane prepolymer; combining the cyclodextrin with the polyurethane prepolymer; and allowing the polyurethane prepolymer to react with water and crosslink the cyclodextrin to form the foam. A process for preparing an odor-absorbing foam article such as a personal care product, including preparing the foam and applying it or the components thereof to a suitable substrate. | 09-11-2014 |
20140242319 | LABELS, LABEL SHEET ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to self-adhesive labels, label sheet assemblies, and related methods. The label sheet assembly includes a release liner assembly having a detachable portion, and a label releasably coupled to the release liner assembly and overlying the detachable portion. Weakened separation lines, a U-shaped cut, and a transverse cut define the detachable portion. The detachable portion is configured to remain coupled to the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a first direction, and the detachable portion is configured to remain part of the release liner assembly and separate from the label as the label is peeled from the release liner assembly in a second direction. | 08-28-2014 |
20140236338 | Printer With Integrated RFID Data Collector - A RFID printer for printing and determining the quality of RFID record members having transponders is provided. The RFID printer may be used to print RFID record members utilizing a continuous moving web. In particular, a RFID printer includes an integrated RFID data collector such that identifying RFID transponder information may be recorded and associated with a barcode for inventory tracking purposes. An association file created by the RFID printer may be transferred to a manufacturer or retailer brand owner. The association file may be deleted from the RFID printer upon acknowledgment of receipt of the transmitted association file to the manufacturer or retail brand owner. The RFID printer provides methods for determining quality of RFID printed record members. | 08-21-2014 |
20140210936 | PORTABLE PRINTER AND METHODS - This is disclosed a portable printer that is easy to load with an ink ribbon cartridge and record members web supplies, that is simple, has relatively few parts, is lightweight and has a small footprint. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209694 | RFID Device with Elongated Structure - A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) antenna structure such as may be found on a tag, label or inlay for use with consumer products that has a conductive surface. The RFID structure of the present invention can be attached to the conductive surface without significantly modifying the performance of the RFID device. The RFID device has first and second portions, with the first portion having a first antenna pattern and the second portion including an elongate section for attachment to the consumer item. | 07-31-2014 |
20140205714 | Removable Polymer Compositions - The present invention relates to various polymer compounds and/or formulations and to methods for the synthesis of same. In one embodiment, the present invention is related to polymer compounds and/or formulations that enable one to more easily remove sticky articles (e.g., chewing gum) from various surfaces. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205356 | Printer - An architecture is presented that provides a dual port printer device for printing food safety labels. The dual port printer accommodates multiple widths of supply rolls and comprises two ports for the printed labels to exit from and a touch panel screen. Specifically, the touch panel screen is positioned in the center of a pivoting front door, with the printed labels exiting lower on the door, below the touch panel screen. Further, the dual port printer device comprises removable supply flanges which easily accommodate any width of supply roll within its minimum and maximum width limits, and an adjustable loading chute which would direct the supply web from the supply roll to the printing module for printing of the labels. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202028 | Inerted Plate Dryer and Method of Drying Solvent Based Coating - An inerted plate dryer for drying solvent based coating is disclosed. The dryer uses two tiers of substantially parallel heating plates that are located not more than 10 cm apart. A moving web with solvent based coating is passed through the dryer, and runs closer to one of the heating plates. The method of using such inerted plate dryer is also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140194838 | Silicone Absorbent Adhesive Layer - An adhesive composition comprising silicone adhesives and one or more absorbent fillers such as hydrocolloids is disclosed. The adhesive composition is particularly well suited for use in negative pressure wound therapies. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191045 | Antenna for RFID Device and Method for Making the Same - An RFID tag or label or device includes an RFID chip and an antenna. The antenna is manufactured by weakening a portion of a foil material, which weakened portion may be in a tessellating pattern. The foil material is then placed in contact with adhesive on a substrate. The foil material and substrate are separated, so as to retain on the substrate the portion of the foil material in contact with the adhesive. The foil material remaining on the substrate defines an antenna, which may subsequently be electrically connected to an RFID chip to provide an RFID tag or label or device. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191044 | Dual Use RFID/EAS Device - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device has multiple modes of operation. One of the modes of operation is an electronic article surveillance (EAS) mode, which is used to allow use of the RFID device as an EAS device. Another mode of operation is an RFID mode, which allows normal function of the RFID device in RFID communications. The EAS mode has greater sensitivity than the RFID mode, requires less power than the RFID mode to operate the device, and requires less current and/or voltage for operation. The EAS mode may achieve these different characteristics by one or more of: switching off some digital blocks in the circuitry of the RFID device; reducing power storage required to respond to incoming signals; reducing the length of response to incoming signals; reducing modulation required for a response; changing chip input impedance; and having multiple chip ports with different impedances. | 07-10-2014 |
20140191043 | Security Device Using a Thick Dipole Antenna - The present invention discloses a security device constructed from a material having a skin depth that is greater than about 10 times the normal skin depth for radio frequency identification device functioning in one of UHF, HF and LF frequencies. The security device of the present invention provides a more durable and robust security device that can be used in facilitating brand identification and awareness. In one embodiment the antenna material of the present invention may illustrate a wide variety of visual information. | 07-10-2014 |
20140186555 | Topcoat Compositions, Coated Substrates, and Related Methods - An aqueous based topcoating formulation is provided to coat various substrates such as those used in offset and electrographic printing devices. The water based coating formulation includes ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, polyethyleneimine, and a suitable crosslinker. The formulation exhibits excellent adhesion to substrates and excellent anchorage with different printing inks. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182086 | Mounting Feature for a Cable Tie - A mounting feature for a cable tie is provided in which the mounting feature has at least one divided retention component. The center-most edges of the at least one divided retention component contact a mating article on the edge of the mating article, such as the threaded portion, decreasing the amount of fastening force required to affix the mounting feature of the cable tie to a mating article while not compromising the optimal amount of required extraction force. A method for affixing the mounting feature to a mating article is also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140176307 | RFID DEVICES CONFIGURED FOR DIRECT INTERACTION - An RFID tag is provided with an RFID chip and an antenna and interactive switch electrically coupled to the RFID chip. When a user physically interacts with the switch (such as by pressing the switch with a finger), the antenna transmits an input signal to an RFID reader of an RFID-based control system. The RFID reader, in turn, transmits a control signal to an electronic device for controlling the device. The RFID tag may be incorporated into any of a number of devices, such as a keyboard or article of clothing, and can function to operate a variety of electronic devices, including audio-visual devices and gaming systems. | 06-26-2014 |
20140175198 | Recycling Processes and Labels and Adhesives and Use Therein - A method for recycling materials having an affixed label is disclosed. The present invention also includes labels and adhesives that is readily removable from a material during a process for recycling the material. | 06-26-2014 |
20140166098 | Sheet Assembly with Aluminum Based Electrodes - Various methods for preparing and/or processing electrically conductive aluminum members such as used in electronic circuits and components are described. Also described are various sheet assemblies using patterned aluminum conductive elements as components of electric circuitry. The sheet assemblies can be used as backsheets for back contact photovoltaic cells or as antennas for RFID tags. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165363 | NOTCHED FASTENER STOCK - An improved fastener stock comprised of a pair of longitudinal and continuous side members which are coupled to a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross-pieces. The pair of longitudinal and continuous side members are extended in a parallel spaced relationship, and the series of cross-pieces are arranged at spaced intervals between the side members so as to connect the side members. Along at least one of the side members, a series of engagement notches are present at spaced intervals between each of the cross-pieces members, and the engagement notches are rectangular or square in shape. A method of applying a fastener to an article is provided. The method includes initially feeding substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, engaging at least one engagement notch, urging the fastener stock forward, feeding the fastener stock to a needle assembly, cutting a fastener from the fastener stock, and inserting the fastener into an article. | 06-19-2014 |
20140163149 | RF Activatable Adhesives and Applications Thereof - An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 06-12-2014 |
20140154506 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED FROM MALEATED VEGETABLE OILS AND EXPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OILS - A method that includes reacting an epoxidized naturally-occurring oil or fat with a triacid to form a pressure sensitive adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive precursor is disclosed. The present invention also includes methods for preparing a triacid and for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive label or tape. | 06-05-2014 |
20140154442 | Labels Subject to Condensation - Label systems for cold environment use and application are described. The label systems comprise a first label assembly adhered to an article subjected to cold temperatures and a second label assembly that is readily applied to the first label assembly, and particularly when the first label assembly is at a relatively cold temperature. The label systems described are particularly well suited for labeling blood bags and other articles subjected to cold storage. | 06-05-2014 |
20140144986 | Infrastructure-Mounted RFID Tags - Infrastructure-mounted RFID-readable tags or transponders are provided for various applications. Such infrastructure tags may be employed in combination with RFID-readable product tags and an RFID reader for an improved inventory-management system which requires both types of tags to be scanned to constitute a successful product count. Infrastructure tags may also be employed as “read” or “no-read” tags in an RFID read field. The infrastructure tags of the RFID read field are combined with an RFID reader which is dynamically adaptable during initial set-up and use to improve the performance of the read field. When a perturbing object is detected in the read field, one or more performance parameters of the reader are adjusted to overcome any perturbing influence caused by the object. | 05-29-2014 |
20140141057 | Adhesive or Hydrocolloid Containing Vegetable Oil - Various compositions including vegetable oil are described. The compositions also include either or both of an adhesive component and a hydrocolloid component. The vegetable oil imparts a skin-soothing property in the resulting compositions. The compositions can be used in a wide range of medical products and consumer healthcare goods. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139347 | NFC Tags with Proximity Detection - Systems, apparatuses and methods provide for detecting the proximate placement of an external NFC reader to a specific location on a display surface. The display surface can be intended for viewing indicia and enabling interaction with an NFC communication device embedded within the display. A circuit can control an NFC security system that can scan for unauthorized tags affixed to the surface of a display. The NFC security system may be activated by an NFC enabled mobile phone placed proximate to the indicated region for receiving an NFC coded message from the display. An NFC security scan can be performed prior to the mobile phone reading the message from the intended NFC tag in the display. Enabling interactive display modes can allow for making selections indicated on the display or detecting motion gestures across the face of the display. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138332 | WALL SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates generally to workspace organization systems, and more particularly to wall-mounted systems for use in workspace organization. In one embodiment, a system configured to couple to a wall includes a mount configured to be detachably couple to the wall, the mount including a frame having opposing front and rear surfaces, and a panel detachably coupled to the mount, the panel configured to detachably support at least one accessory. | 05-22-2014 |
20140129184 | Systems, Methods, and Media for Labeling Three Dimensional Surfaces - A strategy for predicting the occurrence of labeling defects is described. Also described are associated systems and computer-readable media for predicting such defects. | 05-08-2014 |
20140126950 | BINDER - A binder including a front cover including a front cover exterior layer, a front cover interior layer, a front cover base plate between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover interior layer, an exterior pocket formed between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover base plate, and an interior opening formed through the front cover interior layer and the front cover base plate to the exterior pocket. Methods of manufacturing the binder are also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124524 | Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners - A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124399 | Water Resistant Adhesive for Beverage Labels - Various adhesives are described that are resistant to relatively hot aqueous washing solutions and particularly to hot caustic solutions used in bottle washing applications. The adhesives are used to adhere polymeric labels to containers such as beverage bottles and thereby enable the labeled bottles to be subjected to multiple washing operations without label removal or debonding. | 05-08-2014 |
20140109393 | Method of Assembly of Articles and Intermediate Created Thereby - An assembly method for first and second articles is disclosed. A first substrate with a plurality of first articles and a second substrate with a plurality of second articles are selected. The articles on the flexible substrate webs with different pitches are assembled together by displacing portions between the first articles of one web out of plane to move the first articles on that web to the same shorter pitch as the second articles on the other web, aligning the two webs to register corresponding first and second articles on the two webs, and assembling the corresponding articles together. The assembly may be used for example in the making of RFID tags, labels and inlays. | 04-24-2014 |
20140105245 | SENSOR WITH CONTROLLABLE THERMAL CONTACT FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING - Devices and methods are provided for determining the temperature of an object. Such devices and methods incorporate first and second thermally conductive members, with a heating member associated with the first thermally conductive member. The second thermally conductive member is positionable adjacent to the object. The heating member is heated to a known temperature and a probe member is alternately brought into contact with the first and second thermally conductive members. When the probe member is in contact with one of the thermally conductive members, it will send an input to the controller. The controller compares the inputs to each other and, if they are not substantially equal, changes the temperature of the heating member, and the probe member is again alternately brought into contact with the thermally conductive members. When the inputs are substantially equal, the controller generates an output based on the temperature of the heating member. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102198 | System and Method for RFID-Based Remote Material Analysis - This application generally relates to systems and methods of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices to remotely analyze objects and structures, and more particularly, this application relates to systems and methods of using RFID devices to remotely analyze properties and conditions of a surface of objects and structures. | 04-17-2014 |
20140100978 | Distributed Point of Sale, Electronic Article Surveillance, and Product Information System, Apparatus and Method - A distributed point of sale, electronic article surveillance, and product information system. The system can include a central database and at least one integrated POS/EAS/information terminal adapted to communicate with NFC-enabled devices, RFID and EAS tags, and the database, wherein, when a customer places an NFC-enabled device and a product having an RFID and EAS tag and proximate the terminal, the terminal facilitates a transaction for purchasing the product. The terminal can include a processor, an NFC transceiver, a UHF RFID reader, and a Bluetooth transceiver. The transaction for purchasing the product can be performed via the NFC-enabled device. | 04-10-2014 |
20140093725 | Digital Overlaminate Films - The present subject matter relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing or advertising campaigns, for indoor or outdoor use, or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. One embodiment of the film includes three layers. The top layer may include a homopolypropylene or a polypropylene/polyethylene random copolymer, with an optional gloss modifier. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties. | 04-03-2014 |
20140088543 | Fastening Tag for Disposable Absorbent Article - A fastening tab that may be used with a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed. The fastening tab comprises a primary tape and a release tape. The primary tape may include a first and second mechanical fastener bearing region, an exposed adhesive region, and an intermediate region. The fastening tab provided may be directly attached to a nonwoven back sheet of a diaper chassis. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087232 | Black Polyimide Battery Label - A battery label having a black appearance and exhibiting flame retardancy properties is described. | 03-27-2014 |
20140070923 | Method for Preventing Unauthorized Diversion of NFC Tags - A method, system and apparatus for pairing authorized NFC enabled RFID devices with an intended object or product. The method, system and apparatus can include a primary RFID with a radio frequency identification chip, a coil antenna, a bridge and a substrate; an association of the at least primary RFID device with an object; an integration of a material into one of the at least primary RFID device and the object that provides the RFID device with a predetermined resonant frequency; and the detuning of one or more secondary communication devices located proximate the RFID device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069587 | Labels Compatible with Recycling - The present invention relates to adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, recycled polyesters, polylacticacid (PLA), biopolymers, cellulose or other types of polymers or plastics). In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled and/or subjected to multi-generational recycling. | 03-13-2014 |
20140065334 | Adhesive Articles Utilizing Release Agents Free of Silicon and Fluorine, and Related Methods - The present subject matter provides an adhesive article having a release agent or liner that is free of silicon-containing and fluorine-containing material, and related methods of adhering a backing material of the adhesive article to a substrate. The adhesive article utilizes an amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer that facilitates removal of an optional release liner from an adhesive layer. Upon removal of the release liner, the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer remains disposed on the adhesive layer. A method of adhering the backing material to a substrate includes dissolving the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer and disposing the backing material to a substrate. During dissolution of the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer, a weak, temporary bond is formed between the substrate and the backing material. When the amorphous polyvinyl alcohol layer substantially dissolves and dries, the adhesive layer is exposed and forms a permanent bond with the substrate. | 03-06-2014 |
20140057101 | Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Based on Renewable Resources, UV Curing and Related Methods - One embodiment is a pressure sensitive adhesive label or tape that comprises a facestock, and a pressure sensitive adhesive composition disposed on the facestock and the pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes a product made from reacting an epoxidized naturally occurring oil or fat with a dimer acid. Another embodiment of the invention is a method that comprises reacting an epoxidized naturally occurring oil or fat with a dimer acid to form a PSA precursor; coating the PSA precursor onto a carrier and curing the PSA precursor via UV radiation to form a pressure sensitive adhesive. | 02-27-2014 |
20140055858 | Retroreflector with Low Refractive Index Backing - A retroreflective article and method is provided. The retroreflective article includes a first transparent layer having a back surface with retroreflective prisms, and a planar front surface that has an index of refraction n1. A second transparent layer having an index of refraction n2 is less than n1 overlies the back surface of the first layer. The second layer includes an array of uniform nanostructures of transparent material that define pores having a width that is less than one half of the wavelength of visible light. The nanostructures may be an array of parallel, same-sized nanorods that are obliquely oriented with respect to the first transparent layer, or a grid-like or parallel array of tapered nano-ridges of uniform size that define tapered pores or tapered grooves. The second layer preferably has a porosity greater than 60% so that the resulting index of refraction n1 is no larger than about 1.20. | 02-27-2014 |
20140054351 | Plastic Fastener Dispensing Hand Tool Having a Novel Anvil Design - An improved hand tool for dispensing plastic fasteners having a novel anvil design. The hand tool has a gun shaped casing with a barrel portion and a handle portion. The casing has a needle assembly opening at the front of the barrel portion and a trigger slot at the front of the handle portion. The hand tool further has a hollow needle disposed on one end of a needle assembly, and a trigger that is pivotally mounted within the casing that extends out from the trigger slot. The trigger is capable of moving the needle assembly between the retracted and extended positions. The hand tool further has an anvil. The anvil has a needle guard, a main portion, and a fabric slot. The fabric slot separates the needle guard from the main portion. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053509 | Shrink Films and Related Combinations and Methods - The present subject matter provides a shrink film free of silicon-containing material, fluorine-containing material, and solvent-formed seams. The shrink film utilizes a water soluble layer covering an adhesive layer. The water soluble layer is in dry form and non-tacky, allowing processing of the shrink film subsequent to adhesive application to the shrink film. When the water soluble layer is dissolved, the adhesive layer is exposed and is capable of forming a permanent bond. The adhesive can be used to form a seam in the film and/or can be used to form a bond between the film and a substrate. The water soluble layer facilitates removal of an optional release liner from the adhesive. A substrate with the shrink film attached thereto and a related method of attaching a heat shrinkable film to a substrate are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140048438 | Packaging Reclosure Label for High Alcohol Content Products - The present subject matter provides a layered article for sealing an opening in a package for a high alcohol content product. The layered article has a facestock, a reclosure adhesive, a machine direction oriented film, and a sealing adhesive. The sealing adhesive provides a good long-term seal for the package that is resistant to degradation from alcohol. The machine direction oriented film provides an alcohol barrier between the product and the reclosure adhesive. Upon opening, the film tears clean and straight in the machine direction to allow a portion of the film to stay in contact with the package and another portion of the film to be pulled from the package to expose the opening. The reclosure adhesive provides resealing capabilities for the layered article after the initial opening of the package. The clean straight tear also provides a tamper evident feature for the package. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048196 | Label Processor - A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a heat transfer label, to apply one or more designs from the label and/or the label itself onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. The label processors include particular exhaust assemblies and air diffuser assemblies. | 02-20-2014 |
20140047703 | Foil Laminate Intermediate and Method of Manufacturing - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a metal foil laminate which may be used for example to produce an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide additional features for the intended end use of the product. The cutting may be performed by a laser either alone or in combinations with other cutting technologies. | 02-20-2014 |
20140034739 | Method of Manufacturing a Radio Frequency Identification Device - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide a microchip attachment location and to selectively tune an antenna for a particular end use application. The cutting may be performed by a laser, die cutting, stamping or combinations thereof. | 02-06-2014 |
20140027936 | Retroreflective Sheet Structure - A retroreflective sheet structure ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140017491 | Non-Flowing Silicone Adhesive - Adhesive formulations are described that upon sufficient curing and drying, are not sticky or tacky at room temperature, yet can be heat bonded. The adhesives are particularly useful for use in bonding brake components together and find wide application in vehicle brake systems. When used in such systems, the adhesives do not flow in parking applications yet sufficiently dampen vibration in slowing or stopping applications to counter brake squeal. The adhesives can be provided in a tape form and used for bonding brake shims to brake pads in electronic parking brake systems. | 01-16-2014 |
20140017433 | Non-PVC Film and Non-PVC Film Laminate - The present invention relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. The film is in one exemplary embodiment includes two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer and the bottom layer is a non-PVC based polymer. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties. | 01-16-2014 |
20140011953 | Removable Composition with Polymer Microspheres - A composition comprising a suspension polymerization product of a mixture of monomers of ethyl hexyl acrylate (EHA) and ethyl methacrylate (EMA) is described. Further, a composition comprising a suspension polymerization product of polar monomers that can be copolymerized with at least one of (meth)acrylic acid esters of alcohols having 4-14 carbon atoms and (meth)acrylic acid esters of alcohols having 1-3 carbon atoms is described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140010984 | Closure Tape with Patterned Adhesive - Various fastening tape closure assemblies are described. The closure tapes are useful in the manufacture of disposable articles, and particularly disposable diapers. The closure tapes generally include a fastening tape and a release tape that at least partially covers the fastening tape during storage and transport of the tape and/or the disposable article. The release tapes include a layer of adhesive for bonding to a region of a diaper. The adhesive layer is in a patterned configuration. | 01-09-2014 |
20140008441 | Authenticating Label - A label having a region or layer of luminescent ink is described. The label includes a generally transparent facestock layer and a layer of an adhesive. The luminescent ink is disposed between the facestock layer and the adhesive layer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet light, the luminescent ink emits visible light. The label can be used to provide an indication as to the authenticity or genuineness of a product to which the label is attached. Also described are various methods of using the label. | 01-09-2014 |
20130284905 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - An RFID sensor comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, and sensing material. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and comprises an optical sensor. The sensing material overlies an upper surface of the RFID chip and is configured as a variable light filter that filters light differently depending upon certain properties or conditions of the environment surrounding the RFID sensor. A light source is configured to selectively illuminate the sensing material to facilitate detection of certain properties or conditions of the environment surrounding the RFID sensor. | 10-31-2013 |
20130278387 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises a sensing RFID chip and a reference RFID chip. The sensing RFID chip and the reference RFID chip are configured for electrical coupling to an electronic component via a coupling arrangement. The coupling arrangement of the sensing RFID chip is configured to vary a coupling property in response to a sensed parameter. | 10-24-2013 |
20130251944 | Activatable Adhesive, Labels, and Related Methods - An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 09-26-2013 |
20130248608 | Conductive Pattern and Method of Making - A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip. | 09-26-2013 |
20130248103 | Activatable Adhesive, Labels, and Related Methods - An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 09-26-2013 |
20130245174 | Activatable Adhesive, Labels, and Related Methods - An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 09-19-2013 |
20130216738 | Multilayer Film for Multi-Purpose Inkjet Systems - 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. | 08-22-2013 |
20130214688 | Direction Active Projection - A directionally active projection device is described that includes a planar display providing a pattern of information. The planar display includes regions of light transparency and regions for blocking light transmittance. The directionally active projection device also includes a lens arranged adjacent to the planar display, and a collection of light sources arranged as an array in a focal plane of the lens. Also described are methods of controlling directionally active projection devices. | 08-22-2013 |
20130199700 | Low Modulus Shrink Compliant Films - A label assembly for application to heat shrink containers and materials is described. The label assembly is adhered to the heat shrink material prior to heat shrinking that material. During heat shrinking of the container or material, the label assembly adapts to and accommodates dimensional changes and stresses in the container or material. After shrinking, the label assembly remains adhered to the container or material and is free of wrinkles or other undesirable defects. | 08-08-2013 |
20130192744 | Oriented Impact Copolymer Polypropylene Film - Label facestock and label assemblies utilizing the facestock are described. The label facestock includes impact copolymer polypropylene (ICP). The label facestock is also axially oriented. | 08-01-2013 |
20130184671 | Diaper Closure System - One or more fastener tabs using particular spunlace materials are described. The fastener tabs find wide application as closure systems and can be used in products such as in disposable diapers. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180656 | Thermoform Labeling - Processes for forming a thermoformed labeled article are described. Labels are attached to a sheet to be thermoformed or to a section thereof. Label attachment can optionally use an adhesive. If the label material is completely or partially compatible with the sheet then the use of adhesive may not be necessary. The labels may also receive various graphics or other designs, such as by printing. After appropriate placement of the label relative to the sheet, the assembly of both sheet and label is thermoformed. After thermoforming, a finished and labeled article is produced. Also described are various labels and label assemblies which are uniquely suited for use in the processes described herein. | 07-18-2013 |
20130177802 | Multi-Layered Shrink Film with Polyolefin Core - A heat shrink film comprising a core layer having an upper and lower surface and comprising a blend of (A) less than 40% of an alpha-olefin copolymer that is a copolymer of ethylene or propylene with an alpha-olefin and (B) a polyolefin copolymer, and (C) an olefin homopolymer; a skin layer on the upper surface of the core layer; and a skin layer on the lower surface of the core layer. The film exhibits excellent shrinkage and is suitable as a shrink film to encapsulate a wide variety of articles including, for example, batteries. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177263 | Resealable Laminate for Heat Sealed Packaging - A resealable package assembly is described. The package assembly includes a selectively positionable flap that covers an aperture or enables access through the aperture into the package. The flap and package include provisions for releasably engaging the flap to the package to seal the interior of the package. Provisions for grasping the tab and indicating whether tampering has occurred are also described. | 07-11-2013 |
20130164502 | Thermoform Labeling - Processes for forming a thermoformed labeled article are described. Labels are attached to a sheet to be thermoformed or to a section thereof. Label attachment can optionally use an adhesive. If the label material is completely or partially compatible with the sheet then the use of adhesive may not be necessary. The labels may also receive various graphics or other designs, such as by printing. After appropriate placement of the label relative to the sheet, the assembly of both sheet and label is thermoformed. After thermoforming, a finished and labeled article is produced. Also described are various labels and label assemblies which are uniquely suited for use in the processes described herein. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162405 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, a sensor, a substrate, and a laminated layer. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and the sensor. The RFID chip, antenna, and sensor are secured to the substrate. The laminated layer is arranged as to create a generally airtight pouch between the substrate and the laminate layer. The laminated layer is further arranged to facilitate a post manufacturing method for exposing the contents of the pouch to the environment surrounding the RFID sensor assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161400 | Radio Frequency Identification Sensor Assembly - In accordance with one embodiment, an RFID sensor assembly comprises an RFID chip, an antenna, a sensor, a substrate, and a laminated layer. The RFID chip is in electrical communication with the antenna and the sensor. The RFID chip, antenna, and sensor are secured to the substrate. The laminated layer is arranged as to create a generally airtight pouch between the substrate and the laminate layer. The laminated layer is further arranged to facilitate a post manufacturing method for exposing the contents of the pouch to the environment surrounding the RFID sensor assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161382 | RFID Digital Print/Encode - A method, system and apparatus for printing and encoding RFID products may be disclosed. The method, system, and apparatus can include a printer which can read and program an RFID device contained in a label, tag, or any other desired product, and also print onto the product without damaging the RFID device. The method, system, and apparatus can further include a quality control system. In some exemplary embodiments, the products can be arranged into sheets or rolls, and multiple products can be printed or encoded at the same time or substantially simultaneously. In some exemplary embodiments, reader and antenna configurations can allow the encoding to occur in line, so that printing, encoding, variable data imaging, and finishing can all be completed in one continuous process. | 06-27-2013 |
20130156983 | Low Noise Flexible Barrier Films - Various barrier films are described that include barrier layers that contain ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers and elastomers. Polyolefin elastomers can be used such as ethylene octene copolymers. The barrier films can also include secondary barrier layers that contain one or more norbornene copolymers. | 06-20-2013 |
20130144133 | DEVICES WITH SELECTIVELY PERMEABLE BARRIERS - Devices having selectively permeable barriers are provided with a substrate, a first layer overlaying at least a portion of the substrate, and a second layer overlaying at least a portion of the first layer. The first layer has at least one first pore and the second layer has at least one second pore. At least a portion of the first and/or second layers are movable with respect to each other between an open condition and a closed condition in response to a change in an environmental factor. In the open condition, the first and second pores are substantially aligned to allow fluid communication between the substrate and the outside environment. In the closed condition, the first and second pores are substantially misaligned to prevent fluid communication between the substrate and the outside environment. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141776 | Backplane for Electrophoretic Display - A backplane for an electrophoretic display is provided with a plurality of layers, including a base film layer, an interconnect layer, a foil layer, and a display film layer. The foil layer includes at least one laser-formed gap, with the gap being defined in the foil layer after the foil layer has been applied to one of the other layers. In one embodiment, the interconnect layer is a printed interconnect layer. In another embodiment, the interconnect layer is a second foil layer. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141222 | System and Method for Bulk RFID Tag Encoding - A method for bulk encoding of RFID tags. The method may include printing a plurality of unencoded RFID labels, coupling each of the plurality of unencoded RFID labels to each of a plurality of products, packaging like products from the plurality of products coupled with the unencoded RFID labels together in a container, scanning the container holding the products with an RFID antenna, and encoding each of the unencoded RFID labels coupled to each of the plurality of like products in a container simultaneously with identical information for each container. | 06-06-2013 |
20130134205 | FASTENER STOCK AND DEVICE FOR USE IN DISPENSING PLASTIC FASTENERS THEREFROM - A device for dispensing a plastic fastener from a supply of ladder-type fastener stock includes a pair of separate modules that are independently pneumatically powered by a common air source. Each module is adapted to receive and index a corresponding side rail of the fastener stock, separate a cross-bar therefrom and eject the separated cross-bar out through a sharpened needle. As a feature of the invention, the pair of modules ejects the cross-bars of the dispensed fastener in an offset relationship to minimize fastener stress. As another feature of the invention, the pair of modules is independently slidably coupled to a common mounting plate. In this manner, the spacing and angular orientation between the modules are adjustable. As another feature of the invention, the feed mechanism includes a feed pawl that selectively engages outwardly facing notches formed in the side rail to ensure accurate alignment prior to the severing process. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133824 | Activatable Linerless Labels and Activatable Adhesives, Systems, Machines and Methods Therefor - A print and apply system configured to facilitate the application of a flow of activatable labels with variable length to a flow of items, including a roll of activatable label stock with a facestock and an activatable adhesive layer; a software program configured to create a layout for each of the flow of activatable labels with variable length; a printer configured to print on the facestock; a cutter configured to cut off a specific length from the roll of activatable label stock to form the flow of activatable labels according to the layout; an activation unit to activate the adhesive layer to turn it tacky; and, an applicator unit configured to receive and place the labels with activated adhesive onto a flow of items to be labeled. Related methods and uses are described. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133532 | LINERLESS LABELS AND ACTIVATABLE ADHESIVES, SYSTEMS, MACHINES AND METHODS THEREFOR - A system is disclosed for printing, activating and applying a flow of linerless activatable labels to a flow of items to be labeled. An activatable adhesive is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive linerless label incorporates such the activatable adhesive. Related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 05-30-2013 |
20130128272 | Minimum Retroreflectivity Compliance System, Method and Assembly - A system, method and assembly for performing traffic sign inspections is provided. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a first plurality of sheetings that each have a combination of retroreflectivity and color that is different from the combination of retroreflectivity and color of each of the other first plurality of sheetings; a first clamp and second clamp for clamping one of said first plurality of sheetings to a traffic sign; a first handheld light source; and a first enclosure for removably housing the first plurality of sheetings, said first and second clamps, and said first handheld light source. The assembly may further include a second enclosure for removably housing a second plurality of sheetings that each has a combination of retroreflectivity and color that is different from the combination of retroreflectivity and color of each of the other second plurality of sheetings. | 05-23-2013 |
20130123678 | Disruptable Adhesive Layer for Fluid Activated Debonding - Various systems, methods and materials are disclosed that enable efficient delivery of an agent into an adhesively adhered article, in which the agent elicits a desired outcome, on demand. This strategy, though general in scope, is also more specifically described with regard to enabling painless or atraumatic removal of products adhering to mammalian tissues such as skin and hair by suitably exploiting the ingress of an appropriate agent or like fluid. Other techniques and articles that aid in the handling or removal of such adhesive products are also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122803 | PORTABLE RADIO-FREQUENCY REPEATER - A portable radio-frequency repeater includes a housing and a transceiver. The transceiver is disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to alternatively operate in a transmitting mode and a sleep mode. The transceiver includes an antenna and a control unit. The control unit is in electrical communication with the antenna. When the transceiver operates in the transmitting mode, the control unit is configured to receive an RFID signal from the antenna, convert the RFID signal into a converted RFID signal, and transmit the converted RFD signal to the antenna. When the transceiver operates in the sleep mode, the control unit is configured to detect an interrogation signal from the antenna and not to transmit any converted RFID signal to the antenna. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122235 | Manual Sonic Welding Machine - A system and method is presented that provides a manual sonic welding device for welding multiple labels or other articles together. The manual sonic welding device includes an anvil and a head. The anvil is where the labels are placed on the welding device and allows the high frequency vibration from the welding device to be directed to the proper interfaces of the labels. The head allows the multiple labels to be assembled under pressure. Additionally, the manual sonic welding device includes a converter, a sonic horn, and a power supply to seal the multiple labels together. The power supply delivers a high power AC signal, the converter converts the electrical signal into a mechanical vibration, and the sonic horn applies the mechanical vibration to the labels to be welded. The manual sonic welding device also includes dual safety switches which activate the device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120847 | Discontinuous or Variable Thickness Gain Modification Coating for Projection Film and Method for Making Same - The present invention relates to projection films and methods of making the same. In particular, the present invention relates to a projection film whereby the microspheres exhibit improved alignment on the light exit surface and have alignment on the light entrance surface that varies according to the individual microsphere diameter. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a projection film that has the attributes of variable gain within the single projection film. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to an exposed microsphere projection film construction that provides modification of the head-on and angular pattern of light transmission (gain). | 05-16-2013 |
20130107364 | RULABLE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PRISM CLUSTER RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING | 05-02-2013 |
20130107042 | Method, System, and Apparatus for an Indicator Driven by an RFID Tag for Localization Purposes | 05-02-2013 |
20130106805 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR RFID DRIVEN BI-STABLE DISPLAY ELEMENT | 05-02-2013 |
20130106578 | ARRAY OF RFID TAGS WITH SENSING CAPABILITY | 05-02-2013 |
20130106396 | RFID-BASED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INITIALIZING A SENSOR | 05-02-2013 |
20130105584 | DUAL MODE CHIP HAVING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION AND ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITY | 05-02-2013 |
20130100532 | Retroreflective Sheeting Having a Halftone Printed Front Surface - A printed retroreflective film has a planar surface on a front side and a plurality of retroreflective elements on a back side. A halftone printed ink layer is deposited on the planar surface formed from uniformly spaced, discrete dots of deposited ink. The areas between the dots provide light-transmissive openings that receive incident light and transmit retroreflected light. The aggregate area of the dots forming the half-tone pattern preferably covers between about 60% and 90% of the area of the half-tone pattern. The use of such a halftone pattern of ink increases the reflectivity of the printed retroreflective sheeting by reducing the amount of light absorbed by the ink, and by reducing the amount of light scattered by the layer of ink. The use of such a halftone pattern of ink further obviates the need for an anti-light scattering topcoat or film over the front surface of the retroreflective sheet. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099897 | RFID-Based Devices and Methods for Interfacing with a Sensor - A sensor is provided with an RFID reader, RFID chip, and an antenna electrically coupled to the RFID chip and configured to received signals from and transmit signals to the RFID reader. A sensing material is also electrically connected to the RFID chip and has a variable electrical property. The RFID chip is configured to modulate a signal received by the antenna and drive the sensing material using the modulated signal. | 04-25-2013 |
20130095371 | Shrink Film for Label - A shrink film comprising a core layer comprising a glycol modified polyester, the core having an upper and lower surface; an upper skin layer disposed on the upper surface of the core layer and a lower skin layer disposed on the lower surface of the core layer, the skin layers each individually comprising (a) a resin material; and (b) an antiblocking agent. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093109 | Retroreflective Sheet Structure - A retroreflective sheet structure ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130091999 | Apparatus and Process for Cutting Adhesive Labels - A method and apparatus are provided for die cutting label stock comprising a facestock, an adhesive and optionally a liner to form labels where a liner of the linered pressure sensitive adhesive label stock may be a thin or ultrathin liner. | 04-18-2013 |
20130089704 | Temporary Outdoor Graphic Film - Temporary graphic films that may be applied to rough, outdoor surfaces such as concrete or asphalt pavement are provided. The temporary graphic films are durable, yet easily removed and may include a fracturable material that permits fluid flow to reduce slip and fall situations. | 04-11-2013 |
20130083140 | Accumulator Bag and Carrier Sheet for Use in Manufacturing Printer Cartridges and Methods of Making Same - An apparatus useful in the assembly of printer cartridges includes a plurality of accumulator bags removeably secured to a carrier sheet. Each accumulator bag includes a first polymer film panel and a second polymer film panel welded together to form a pressurizable chamber with an aperture formed in the bag to provide access to the pressurizable chamber. An annular adhesive element is secured to each bag such that an aperture of the annular adhesive element is generally concentric with the aperture of the accumulator bag. The carrier sheet includes an upper adhesive stripe, a lower adhesive stripe, and a silicone stripe. The plurality of accumulator bags is removeably secured to the carrier sheet by adhering an upper portion of each bag to the upper adhesive stripe, adhering a lower portion of each bag to the lower adhesive stripe, and positioning the annular adhesive element in contact with the silicone stripe. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082113 | Anti-Theft Security Device to Increase Marketing Opportunities - The present invention relates to a security device for improving the marketing impact of an article of commerce. The device generally includes a housing having a base and a cover with the cover having at least one opening to allow for the insertion of an attachment mechanism. The housing element of the present invention in one embodiment is in a shape representing a particular theme such as a particular trademark, trade dress, special events, commemorative events, historical events and combinations thereof. The housing may contain an RFID device and/or an electronic article security device. The present invention also provides a method of attaching a security device described herein to an article of commerce. | 04-04-2013 |
20130075481 | Security and Inventory Management Tag and System Therefor - The present invention is directed to a security and inventory management device for use with a consumer article and more particularly to an apparel item. The security and inventory management device is removably secured to the consumer article and includes a radio frequency device enclosed within the housing. | 03-28-2013 |
20130071589 | Embossed Thermoplastic Label - An embossed thermoplastic label includes (a) a facestock having an upper surface and a lower surface with at least one layer and the layer has at least one thermoplastic resin, and (b) the facestock includes at least one embossed pattern on the upper surface of the facestock. The embossed pattern includes at least one embossed section and at least one unembossed section on the facestock. An intermediate configuration is also disclosed. A method is provided for embossing a thermoplastic label. The embossed thermoplastic label is useful in various labeling and brand awareness applications and provides visual and textural effects. | 03-21-2013 |
20130059971 | Ordered Architectures in Acrylic Polymers - Polymers having ordered architectures and one or more reactive functional groups incorporated in select blocks or regions of the polymer in particular proportions relative to other regions in the polymer, are described. The polymers are well suited for use in adhesive compositions, and particularly for pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In addition, various methods for forming the noted polymers and adhesive compositions utilizing the ordered polymers are disclosed. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059534 | Apparatus, System and Method for Tracking Consumer Product Interest - According to at least one exemplary embodiment, methods, systems and apparatuses for communication may be shown and described. These can include the use of near field communications (NFC), for example a NFC RFID tag, label or inlay that is able to communicate with a NFC-enabled device, for example a mobile or smart phone or other portable device having a scanner or reader. Further, any number of NFC RFID tags may be associated with any desired products or services, allowing NFC-enabled devices to read or scan the NFC RFID tags and access data or information provided by the NFC RFID tags, which may be associated with products or services to which the NFC RFID tags are coupled to. | 03-07-2013 |
20130059120 | Surface Treated Film and/or Laminate - A surface treatment for a protective plastic film and/or laminate is disclosed. Suitably, the surface treatment includes coating a major surface of the plastic film or laminate with a curable coating formulation wherein one or more of the coating ingredients are diffused or migrated at least partially into the plastic film or plastic laminate. The migration of coating ingredients creates a gradual transition layer from the plastic film to the coating layer and leads to unique properties. Optionally, the surface treated plastic film is laminated to a release liner coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to form the aforementioned laminate. | 03-07-2013 |
20130056470 | Tamper Evident Container - A container having provisions that indicate tampering or previous attempts in opening the container is described. The container includes a peel tab for opening the container to thereby gain access to the container interior and contents therein. The container further includes pull tab provisions which must be at least partially separated from a container substrate, in order to gain access to the peel tab. Separation of the pull tab provisions provides indication of tampering or prior opening attempts. Related methods of providing such indication are also described. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055682 | Heat Shrink Packaging System and Method - A packaging system including a heat shrinkable flexible wall container and a heat shrinkable label is described. The label can be applied to the container prior to heat shrinking. Upon subjecting the labeled container containing the items or goods of interest to a heat shrink operation, the label and flexible wall container both undergo shrinking. The shrinkage characteristics of the flexible wall container and the label are matched to one another. Also described are various methods of packaging using the noted systems. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055555 | Method of Manufacturing Conductive Structures - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a web of a plurality of conductive structures which may be used for example to produce an antenna, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. The method involved simultaneously patterning at least one pattern in a conductive layer using a plurality of registration marks. The registration marks serve to align and guide the creation of the plurality of conductive structures. Optical brighteners may also be utilized within the adhesive layer and the registration marks of the present invention in order to detect the location where conductive structures are to be placed. | 03-07-2013 |
20130048221 | Adhesive Acrylate-Olefin Copolymers, Methods for Producing Same and Compositions Utilizing Same - The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled. | 02-28-2013 |
20130043860 | RFID Sensor Devices Having Drive Elements - An RFID-based sensor is provided with an RFID chip and an antenna electrically connected to the RFID chip. The sensor further includes a sensing material electrically connected to the antenna and a drive element. At least a portion of the sensor is movable between a closed condition in which the sensing material is isolated from the outside environment and an open condition in which the sensing material is exposed to the outside environment. The drive element moves the sensor between the open and closed configurations depending on whether or not it is receiving a signal. | 02-21-2013 |
20130025764 | Methods for Increasing Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Agents in Polymeric Films - Methods for increasing the effectiveness of one or more antimicrobial agents incorporated in polymeric films are described. The methods involve adding an antimicrobial agent promoter to the polymer prior to or when forming the film. The antimicrobial agent promoter is a blowing agent, a hydrophilic wetting agent, and/or both. Also described are polymeric films comprising antimicrobial agents and such promoters, and multilayer barrier assemblies using such films. The multilayer barrier assemblies find wide application in the medical field. Also described are multilayered polymeric films comprising a first skin layer that includes at least one gas and vapor barrier organic polymer, a core layer that comprises at least one elastomeric organic polymer, and a second skin layer that comprises at least one sealable organic polymer and at least one antimicrobial agent. Articles comprising the film are useful in various applications to include medical and health care applications. A method to provide a gas and vapor barrier and antimicrobial activity in an article comprises manufacturing an article in which the article comprises the film. | 01-31-2013 |
20130022847 | Apparatus and Methods for Testing Amount of Energy Stored in Electromechanical Cell - A battery assembly includes a battery, an outer layer, and a power indicator apparatus. The battery includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The power indicator apparatus comprises an electrical conductor and a mechanical switch. The electrical conductor is configured to be in continuous electrical communication with the first terminal. The mechanical switch is configured to be actuated by an application of pressure at a single location, and upon actuation, to place the electrical conductor in electrical communication with the second terminal such that the power indicator apparatus can facilitate a reading of a potential energy stored in the battery. Methods of assembly and methods of determining a potential energy stored in the battery are also provided herein. | 01-24-2013 |
20130022797 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE SHRINK LABEL - A label for application to a surface having at least one compound curve is provided. The label comprises a heat shrinkable film having an inner surface and outer surface and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the inner surface of the heat shrinkable film. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021140 | Apparatus, System and Method for Extending the Field Area of a Device Equipped with a High-Frequency Reader - A structure for extending the field area of a device equipped with an RF tag reader. The structure can include at least one reader coupling area for inductively coupling with an RF tag reader, and at least one tag coupling area for inductively coupling with an RF tag, wherein the tag coupling area is disposed outside the field area of the RF tag reader, and the reader coupling area is conductively coupled to the tag coupling area such that a signal induced in the reader coupling area by the RF reader creates a signal in the tag coupling area, thereby inducing a signal in the tag, and allowing the RF reader to communicate with the tag. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020328 | Resealable Laminate for Heat Sealed Packaging - A resealable and disposable package assembly is described. The assembly includes a container and a multilayer cover laminate that are bonded to one another to initially seal the contents of the package. The package can then be easily opened by at least partially separating the cover laminate along a predesignated interface. The package can be reliably and effectively sealed by recontacting the previously separated cover portions to one another. | 01-24-2013 |
20130008613 | Removable Adhesive Label Containing High Tensile Modulus Polymeric Film Layer - An adhesive label includes a polymeric first film layer that has a high tensile modulus. The label is useful in various labeling applications and especially in adhesive labeling of reusable and recyclable containers which require removal of the label during a washing process in a warm or hot washing fluid. | 01-10-2013 |
20120318430 | Label Applicator Belt System - A label applicator system is described comprising one or more, and preferably two, assemblies of rollers and belts. The assemblies are arranged relative to one another such that at least a portion of the belts of each assembly are aligned with one another to define an article receiving lane. The assemblies are arranged and configured such that the lane extends in a zig-zag path, a relatively straight path, and/or an arcuate path. Selection of the lane geometry along with appropriate control of belt velocities enable high rates of applying labels to articles and particularly containers having compound curves. | 12-20-2012 |
20120315461 | Porous Material and Method for Producing the Same - A method for making a composite and/or structured material includes: forming a lattice construction from a plurality of solid particles, the construction being formed so as to have one or more gaps between the particles; invading the lattice construction with a fluid material such that the fluid material at least partially penetrates the gaps; and, solidifying the material which invaded the lattice construction to form a composite material. In one suitable embodiment, the method further includes removing at least a portion of the lattice construction from the composite material thereby forming at the location of the removed portion one or more pores in the solidified material that invaded the construction. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312831 | VENTED CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A venting device that may be used directly with a container or via a vent cap for a container, includes a venting mechanism having one or more collapsible dome structures and an absorbent material to prevent leakage of liquid or flowable contents from within the container. The construction relies on a combination of venting domed structures and expandable absorbent material to seal one or more openings in a container and or cap. | 12-13-2012 |
20120308754 | Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Perforated Liner Portion - A healthcare form assembly is described which includes a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, and a printable facestock sheet in contact with the adhesive and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The printable facestock sheet includes a collection of cut lines to thereby form adhesive strips which can be readily removed from the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet includes one or more weakened separation lines that facilitate use of the healthcare assembly and in particular, removal of the adhesive strips. Particular features such as peel zones and fingerlifts are also described. | 12-06-2012 |
20120298336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROREPLICATION - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for microreplication is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cooling unit that contains a bottom layer, a plurality of side walls, and an intermediate layer. The bottom layer has an outer perimeter, and the plurality of side walls surround the outer perimeter of the bottom layer. The intermediate layer is positioned between the bottom layer and an upper portion of the side walls. The intermediate layer may include a plurality of openings, which may either hold a device that dispenses cooling agents or be used for drainage of cooling agents. The method utilizes the apparatus after heating and pressing of a polymer film during microreplication. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298293 | LABEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME TO LABEL ARTICLES DURABLY YET REMOVABLY - A label assembly and method of using the same to label articles durably, yet removably. In one embodiment, the method includes providing an image removing laminate. The image removing laminate includes (i) a remover support, and (ii) a remover layer secured to the remover support, the remover layer, upon being activated by at least one of heat and light, being bondable to an ink image on a garment in such a way that the bonding between the remover layer and the ink image is stronger than the bonding between the ink image and the garment. The method then includes bonding the remover layer of the image removing laminate to the ink image on the garment and, then, detaching the ink image from the garment by separating the image removing laminate away from the garment. | 11-29-2012 |
20120290440 | System and Method for the Delivery of Customized Information Related to a Specific Product of Interest to a Consumer - A system and method is provided for delivering customized information related to a specific product of interest to consumer. In practice, the consumer uses a suitably enabled portable, mobile and/or wireless device (e.g., such as a mobile camera phone) to scan or otherwise read a marker associated with a product, retail item or other article of interest. From the marker, a unique ID is obtained (i.e., the marker ID). The marker ID is then used to cross-reference a URL or other like address in a database that relates marker IDs to corresponding URLs. The target URL is returned to the consumer's device and an http session is established with a content management server at the target URL. In one suitable embodiment, the content management server obtains a SKU and/or template web page ID that are associated with the marker ID in a database. Suitably, the SKU relates to the specific product with which the marker was associated. Having in this way determined the actual specific product of interest to the consumer, customized information related thereto can be delivered to the consumer's device, e.g., via a web page optimized for the identified device. Optionally, the web page content and/or template is obtained from a database that associates the same with the template web page ID received by the content management server. | 11-15-2012 |
20120280103 | Reinforcement of Hang Tags - Hang tags are provided for mounting on merchandise in a retail setting. The hang tags include a card with a plurality of edges, with a region of reinforcing material located at or adjacent to the top edge of the card, surrounding an aperture through which a fastener is received. The region defines the shape of a pair of intersecting elongated shapes such as ovals or ellipses, thereby positioning the reinforcing material in the locations where it is most needed to prevent theft-based removal of the tag from the merchandise, while omitting reinforcing material from the locations where it is not needed. Also provided is an attachment device, such as an applicator gun, for substantially simultaneously applying the reinforcing material to the tag and fastening the tag to a piece of merchandise. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280047 | Method, System and Apparatus for Making Short Run Radio Frequency Identification Tags and Labels - The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be collocated with a manufacturer of consumer goods. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279665 | Coupling for Mounting a Labeling Machine and Method of Adjusting a Labeling Machine - A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279100 | Fastener Assembly and System for Manufacturing the Same - A fastener assembly includes a molded plastic fastener shaped to define a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The fastener assembly additionally includes a printed label embedded in the paddle, the printed label including an electrically chargeable, stiffness enhancing laminate that is applied to a print receptive polymer substrate. An in-line system for manufacturing a continuously connected supply of the fastener assemblies includes a rotatable mold wheel, a feed mechanism for advancing a continuous, ionized, printed polymer web in a near tangential relationship relative to the mold wheel periphery, a cutting mechanism for transversely cutting through the web to form a plurality of rectangular printed labels that are magnetically drawn into corresponding cavities in the mold wheel, an extruder for applying molten plastic into the cavities and a knife for skiving excess hardened plastic from the mold wheel periphery. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279023 | Plastic Fastening Device Comprising a Recycled Thermoplastic Resin - A plastic fastening device that includes a recycled material. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fastening device includes a blend of two or more thermoplastic resins, at least one of which is a recycled material. The blend may include, for example, a fresh thermoplastic resin and a recycled thermoplastic resin. The fresh thermoplastic resin may include, for example, one or more of a polyethylene (PE), a polyamide (PA), or a polycarbonate (PC). The recycled thermoplastic resin may include, for example, a recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). In a preferred embodiment, the blend of two or more thermoplastic resins includes a blend of (i) rPET and (ii) one of a low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a LDPE/LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) blend and LLDPE, (iii) wherein the rPET constitutes about | 11-08-2012 |
20120276340 | HEAT-TRANSFER LABEL ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING HEAT-TRANSFER LABELS - A heat-transfer label assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the heat-transfer label assembly includes a support. A plurality of labels are positioned over the support for transfer from the support to an article, each of the labels including an ink design. A plurality of spacers are positioned over the support but not over the label, the spacers not being transferable with the labels from the support to an article. The distance from the top of the spacers to the support exceeds the distance from the top of the labels to the support so that, when the assembly is wound into a roll, the labels do not come into contact with the bottom surface of an underlying portion of the support. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274448 | System and Method for Automated RFID Quality Control - A system and method is described for an automated RFID quality control process. The method may include configuring an RFID manufacturing press with quality control specifications, manufacturing a batch of RFID inlays, executing a performance test on each RFID inlay, comparing the results of the performance test to the quality control specifications, and determining a pass or fail status for the batch of RFID inlays based on the results of the performance test. The system may include an RFID manufacturing press having at least one lane, at least one interrogator antenna, and programmable control logic for the RFID manufacturing press, wherein the programmable control logic is adapted to execute a performance test on each RFID relay of a batch of RFID relays output by the manufacturing press, compare the results of the performance test to user-configurable quality control specifications, and determine whether the batch of RFID relays meets the specifications. | 11-01-2012 |
20120263923 | Method of Assembly of Articles and Intermediate Created Thereby - Articles on flexible webs with different pitches are assembled together by displacing portions between articles of one web out of plane to move the articles on that web to the same pitch as the other web, aligning the two webs to register corresponding articles on the two webs, and assembling the corresponding articles together. The assembly may be used for example in the making of RFID tags, labels and inlays. | 10-18-2012 |
20120258326 | Blends of Ethylene Copolymers and Propylene Based Plastomers in Multilayer Films for Low Noise and RF Welding - Compositions comprising from about 30% to about 95% of one or more RF-active functionalized ethylene copolymers and one or more propylene based plastomers are described. When formed into films or thin layers, the films exhibit a combination of low noise properties and good RF weldability characteristics. Also described are multilayer assemblies using such films and various articles incorporating such. Also described are methods of determining minimum thicknesses of an RF weldable layer in a multilayer film using the compositions. | 10-11-2012 |
20120242318 | RFID Tag Including a Coating - A RFID device which can include a substrate, an antenna having a gap defined therein, a wireless communications device coupled to the antenna and a coating disposed over a portion of the antenna and within a portion of the gap. The coating may be an insulator or an environmentally-responsive material. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240973 | Photovoltaic Backsheet - 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. | 09-27-2012 |
20120235870 | Dual Band RFID Device and Method of Formulation - A dual band antenna device and method of formation is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a planar conductive sheet; forming a slot antenna in the conductive sheet; the slot antenna configured to communicate at a first frequency; forming a multi-turn antenna in the conductive sheet; the multi-turn antenna configured to communicate in a second frequency that is different from the first frequency; and connecting at least one integrated circuit to said first antenna and said second antenna; enclosing said first antenna, said second antenna, and said at least one integrated circuit in a wearable enclosure. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235818 | Electronic Article Surveillance System Including Low-Cost EAS Tag - A robust tag. The robust tag may include a body section, at least one movable latching member disposed within the body section, at least one attachment structure receivable within the body and selectively engageable to the at least one latching member; and at least one responsive member disposed within the body and in cooperative arrangement with the at least one latching member. Upon the application of a signal to at least one drive position on the body section, the responsive member generates a flexural wave that induces a movement of the at least one latching member, so as to disengage the at least one latching member from the at least one attachment structure. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235817 | Detection of Groups of RFID Tags - RFID-based inventory management systems are provided for various applications. Such systems include a plurality of RFID-readable products tags, with each product tag being associated with a piece of merchandise and programmed to generate a signal containing information regarding the associated piece of merchandise. Such systems also include an RFID reader capable of sending and receiving signals from the product tags. Such systems further include a processor capable of receiving signals from the RFID reader with information regarding the product tags. The processor compares the information regarding two or more product tags to determine whether they are being moved together as part of a moving group. If the processor determines that there exists a moving group of product tags, it generates an output based at least in part on the signals being sent from the product tags in the moving group. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234921 | RFID Apparel Tag for Use in Industrial Processing and Post Care Treatment - The present invention is in the field of garment or apparel labels that includes RFID devices. More particularly, the garment or apparel tags or labels are enclosed in a flexible bag created by a fluid impervious material that protects the RFID device from maintenance and care treatments as well as garment and apparel processing conditions which may be used to provide certain aesthetic or other characteristics to the apparel item. | 09-20-2012 |
20120222803 | Decoration Film and Method of Application - In general, a decorative laminate construction ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120218110 | Method, System, and Apparatus for RFID Removal Detection - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus, system and method for forming RFID labels is disclosed. The RFID labels can include an RFID chip, at least one antenna element and at least one conductive material. The RFID chip may then transmit desired signals based upon a coupling of the conductive material to the RFID chip. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216951 | Activatable Adhesive, Labels, and Related Methods - An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid. | 08-30-2012 |
20120212149 | Remotely Powered Optical Output Labels - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus, system and method for a remotely powered optical output label is disclosed. The system includes a transmitting device including at least one transmitting antenna and a power source. A receiving label is in remote communication with the transmitting device, the receiving label including a receiving antenna and a capacitor connected to at least one optical element. The optical element may be selectively controlled and powered to variably emit light using energy transmitted by the transmitting device. | 08-23-2012 |
20120195529 | EVACUATBLE CONTAINER | 08-02-2012 |
20120188641 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RETROREFLECTIVITY BY APPLICATION OF OPAQUE AND TRANSMISSIVE AGENTS TO A RETROREFLECTIVE FILM AND SHEETING PRODUCED THEREBY - A retroreflective sheet, which may be a beaded retroreflective sheet or a prismatic retroreflective sheet, is comprised of a substrate having a first and second surfaces with a plurality of retroreflective elements disposed on the second surface of the substrate to form the retroreflective sheet having an initial performance standard and a printed pattern disposed on the second surface, the pattern provided in an amount ranging from 30% to about 100% of an area of the second surface to change a performance level of the retroreflective sheet from the initial performance standard to a selected performance standard. A method for producing the retroreflective sheeting and a system for controlling the retroreflectivity of the retroreflective sheeting by altering a surface of the retroreflective sheeting is provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120182147 | Sensing properties of a material loading a UHF RFID tag by analysis of the complex reflection backscatter at different frequencies and power levels - An RFID device for sensing the properties of a material in proximity to a UHF tag. The RFID device includes a microchip, an antenna operatively coupled to the microchip, and an impedance transforming section operatively coupled to the microchip and to the antenna. Changing an electrical characteristic of at least one component of the RFID device results in a complex reflected signal at a reader device representing a sensed state of a material in proximity to the RFID device. | 07-19-2012 |
20120177307 | Resealable Laminate for Heat Sealed Packaging - A resealable package assembly is described. The package assembly includes a selectively positionable flap that covers an aperture or enables access through the aperture into the package. The flap and package include provisions for releasably engaging the flap to the package to seal the interior of the package. Provisions for grasping the tab and indicating whether tampering has occurred are also described. | 07-12-2012 |
20120173440 | Pharmacy Waste Identification Labeling and Disposal System and Related Method of Using - The present invention is directed to a tag and labeling system that is used in connection with the disposal of pharmaceutical waste materials that are created in a health care treatment facility. The tag uses a RFID device with an alterable parameter in order to selectively actuate a disposal system to receive a particular type of waste material | 07-05-2012 |
20120171915 | Acrylic Compositions Adhering to Low Surface Energy Substrates - In general, the invention features a pressure sensitive adhesive that comprises the reaction product of:
| 07-05-2012 |
20120171484 | Dual Crosslinked Tackified Pressure Sensitive Adhesive - Tackfied PSAs and tapes comprising a copolymer based on an acrylic backbone, with a glycidyl monomer, unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and a tackifier, said adhesives being dual curable and having combination of outstanding peel adhesion on the LSE substrates, high temperature shear performance, excellent stress relieving properties and excellent converting properties. | 07-05-2012 |
20120164405 | LABEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL - The present invention relates to brand identifiers, more particularly to woven labels used to mark, advertise or otherwise brand apparel and other consumer articles to identify the source of the particular goods. The woven labels of the present invention are preferably composed of post consumer waste or recycled materials, such as polyethylene, PET, polyester, cellulosic and other readily available materials that may be converted for the purpose of the present invention. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159903 | WIDE FILAMENT FASTENER - A length of fastener stock | 06-28-2012 |
20120159769 | NOTCHED FASTENER STOCK - An improved fastener stock is comprised of a pair of longitudinal and continuous side members to which are coupled to a plurality of equidistantly spaced cross-pieces. The pair of longitudinal and continuous side members are extended in a parallel spaced relationship, and the series of cross-pieces are arranged at spaced intervals between the side members so as to connect the side members. Along at least one of the side members, a series of engagement notches are present at spaced intervals between each of said cross-pieces members, and the engagement notches are rectangular or square in shape. A method of applying a fastener to an article is provided. The method includes initially feeding a substantially continuous fastener stock from a supply, engaging at least one engagement notch, urging said fastener stock forward, feeding said fastener stock to a needle assembly, cutting a fastener from said fastener stock, and inserting said fastener into an article. | 06-28-2012 |
20120153968 | Isolating and RFID-Based Sensor from Environmental Interference - An RFID-based sensor is provided with an RFID chip and an antenna electrically connected to the RFID chip. The antenna is adapted to receive energy from an RF field and produce a signal. The sensor also includes a sensing material electrically connected to the antenna and having an electrical property which varies in the presence of an environmental factor. The sensor is further provided with a dielectric spacer material and a ground element which is adapted to at least partially isolate the sensing material from the environmental factor. | 06-21-2012 |
20120149300 | PORTABLE RADIO-FREQUENCY REPEATER - A portable radio-frequency repeater includes a housing and a transceiver. The transceiver is disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to alternatively operate in a transmitting mode and a sleep mode. The transceiver includes an antenna and a control unit. The control unit is in electrical communication with the antenna. When the transceiver operates in the transmitting mode, the control unit is configured to receive an RFID signal from the antenna, convert the RFID signal into a converted RFID signal, and transmit the converted RFID signal to the antenna. When the transceiver operates in the sleep mode, the control unit is configured to detect an interrogation signal from the antenna and not to transmit any converted RFID signal to the antenna. | 06-14-2012 |
20120139231 | Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Fingerlift Feature - A healthcare form assembly is described which includes a carrier sheet, a release coating applied to the carrier sheet, one or more regions of pressure sensitive adhesive adjacent the release coating, and a printable sheet in contact with the adhesive and being removably disposed on the carrier sheet. The printable sheet includes a collection of cut lines to thereby form adhesive strips which can be readily removed from the carrier sheet. Particular features such as peel zones and fingerlifts are also described. | 06-07-2012 |
20120127211 | Graphic Medic Display Device and Method for Using Same - According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus and method for displaying graphic media are disclosed. The apparatus and method can contain and secure graphic media and provide illumination. The apparatus and method may also contain electronic communication devices. | 05-24-2012 |
20120123220 | Systems, Methods and Materials for Delivery and Debonding on Demand - Various systems, methods and materials are disclosed that enable efficient delivery of an agent into an adhesively adhered article, in which the agent elicits a desired outcome, on demand. This strategy, though general in scope, is also more specifically described with regard to enabling painless or atraumatic removal of products adhering to mammalian tissues such as skin and hair by suitably exploiting the ingress of an appropriate agent or like fluid. Other techniques and articles that aid in the handling or removal of such adhesive products are also disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118975 | RFID Devices and Methods for Manufacturing - A RFID device includes a substrate, a conductive element, and a RFID chip. The conductive element is coupled to the substrate and defines at least one pathway. The RFID chip includes an integrated circuit, a terminal, and an electrical lead connecting the integrated circuit and the terminal. The terminal is in electrical communication with the conductive element. The RFID chip is positioned so that a first portion of the RFID chip is positioned above the conductive element and a second portion of the RFID chip is positioned above the at least one pathway. Methods are also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118503 | Systems and Processes for Applying Shrink Labels - A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a pressure sensitive heat shrink label, to apply the label onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. Also described are high volume label application processes using assemblies of multiple label processors. Additional assemblies and methods are described for selectively contacting and adhering regions of a label onto a moving container during labeling operations. Select regions of a label can be wiped to modify or alter label portions that are in contact and not in contact with the container. A label treatment process performed after label application is also disclosed. The treatment process reduces the occurrence of label defects and improves label retention, adherence and aesthetics. The treatment process includes heating an applied label and adhesive to a particular temperature. In particular, the heating is performed immediately after label application. | 05-17-2012 |
20120092027 | RFID Wetness Sensing Device - The present invention relates to a RFID tag having sensing capabilities. The RFID device includes an antenna section and a sensor patch section. The antenna is coupled to a chip. The sensor patch section upon exposure to an environmental condition causes the RFID device to change from a first operating condition to a second operating condition. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090877 | Method of Manufacturing Conductive Structures - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a web of a plurality of conductive structures which may be used for example to produce an antenna, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. The method involved simultaneously patterning at least one pattern in a conductive layer using a plurality of registration marks. The registration marks serve to align and guide the creation of the plurality of conductive structures. Optical brighteners may also be utilized within the adhesive layer and the registration marks of the present invention in order to detect the location where conductive structures are to be placed. | 04-19-2012 |
20120088054 | Non-PVC Film and Non-PVC Film Laminate - The present invention relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. The film is in one exemplary embodiment includes two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer and the bottom layer is a non-PVC based polymer. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties. | 04-12-2012 |
20120088051 | Reconfigurable Multilayer Laminates and Methods - A multilayer laminate including a liner, a film, and an adhesive layer between the liner and film layers is described. The laminate includes a first release layer between the film layer and the adhesive layer, and a second release layer between the liner and the adhesive layer. The release characteristics of the two release layers are controlled to thereby enable the film layer, after receiving printed designs and/or text, to be removed from the remaining portion of the laminate, re-oriented, and then re-applied to the remaining portion of the laminate. Related methods associated with reconfiguring the laminate and application to articles or other receiving surfaces are also described. | 04-12-2012 |
20120082815 | Healthcare Form Assembly Having a Plurality of Removable Strips with Adhesive Free Feature - A healthcare treatment form assembly suitable for use in a patient treatment theater for use in securing treatment appliances to an individual. The form assembly includes a laminated, pressure sensitive assembly having a plurality of uniquely sized strips that can be easily removed and applied by the care giver. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081493 | Hand-Held Portable Printer - A hand-held labeler/printer for printing and applying labels is described. The labeler/printer has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler/printer is user-friendly and compact. The labeler/printer can be easily loaded with label and webs of different widths. The labeler/printer has a discharge area along its front for the carrier web. Also described are various charging cradles and controllers for the labeler/printers. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081492 | Hand-Held Portable Printer - A hand-held labeler/printer for printing and applying labels is described. The labeler/printer has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler/printer is user-friendly and compact. The labeler/printer can be easily loaded with label and webs of different widths. The labeler/printer has a discharge area along its front for the carrier web. Also described are various charging cradles and controllers for the labeler/printers. | 04-05-2012 |
20120075397 | Hand-Held Portable Printer - A hand-held labeler/printer for printing and applying labels is described. The labeler/printer has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing handle. The labeler/printer is user-friendly and compact. The labeler/printer can be easily loaded with label and webs of different widths. The labeler/printer has a discharge area along its front for the carrier web. Also described are various charging cradles and controllers for the labeler/printers. | 03-29-2012 |
20120069118 | Hand-Held Portable Printer - A hand-held labeler/printer for printing and applying labels is described. The labeler/printer has a keyboard, a display, a scanner, and a battery-containing enclosure. The labeler/printer is user-friendly and compact. The labeler/printer can be easily loaded with label and webs of different widths. The labeler/printer has a discharge area along its front for the carrier web. Also described are various charging cradles and controllers for the labeler/printers. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067896 | Resealable Laminate For Heat Sealed Packaging - A resealable and disposable package assembly is described. The assembly includes a container and a multilayer cover laminate that are bonded to one another to initially seal the contents of the package. The package can then be easily opened by at least partially separating the cover laminate along a predesignated interface. The package can be reliably and effectively sealed by recontacting the previously separated cover portions to one another. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067374 | Vacuum Storage Bag Having Assorted Monitoring Means - An improved vacuum storage bag having assorted monitoring means and a method of using the same. The vacuum storage bag is comprised of a flexible impermeable bag that has a storage area and a storage area access opening. A valve is provided to the bag that is in fluid communication with the storage area. Resealable sealing means extend across the storage area access opening. The resealable sealing means are capable or repeatedly allowing the storage area to be selectively maintained in a substantially hermetically sealed on unsealed condition. One-time-use sealing means extend across the storage area parallel to the resealable sealing means. The vacuum storage bag further has a radio frequency identification tag that extends substantially across said storage area access opening. In an alternative embodiment of the vacuum storage bag, the radio frequency identification tag is replaced with tamper indicating means. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067270 | Water Detecting Label - A fluid detecting adhesive article that indicates when a substrate or device to which the adhesive article is applied has been submerged in a fluid, such as water. The adhesive article may be an adhesive tape, label or sheet. | 03-22-2012 |
20120064307 | Foil Laminate Intermediate and Method of Manufacturing - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a metal foil laminate which may be used for example to produce an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide additional features for the intended end use of the product. The cutting may be performed by a laser either alone or in combinations with other cutting technologies. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061473 | Method of Manufacturing a Radio Frequency Identification Device - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an antenna for a radio frequency (RFID) tag. A web of material is provided to at least one cutting station in which a first pattern is generated in the web of material. A further cutting may occur to create additional modifications in order to provide a microchip attachment location and to selectively tune an antenna for a particular end use application. The cutting may be performed by a laser, die cutting, stamping or combinations thereof. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061416 | Device for Dispensing Plastic Fasteners - A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060359 | Method, System and Apparatus for Making Short Run Radio Frequency Identification Tags and Labels - The present invention is a method and apparatus for producing ready to use RFID devices in a convenient and economical manner. The apparatus of the present invention may be collocated with a manufacturer of consumer goods. | 03-15-2012 |
20120056960 | Two-Piece Hinged Housing and Frame for a Printer - The present invention discloses a two piece hinged housing and frame for a printer. The two housing members are pivotally hinged together. The first housing member is statically attached to the frame and the base of the printer while the second housing member can be fully removed from the printer. | 03-08-2012 |
20120056807 | POSITION SENSING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN TOUCH SCREENS AND PRISMATIC FILM USED THEREIN - A dual light-source position detecting system for use in touch screens is provided that utilizes parallax to determine the position of an interposing object, and a prismatic film that is brightly retroreflective over a broad entrance angle to enhance to accuracy of the parallax determination of position. The position detecting system includes at least one camera positioned to receive light radiation traversing a detection area and that generates a signal representative of an image; two spaced-apart sources of light radiation, which may be LEDs, or IR emitters positioned adjacent to the camera for outputting light radiation that overlaps over at least a portion of a detection area, and a prismatic film positioned along a periphery of at least a portion of the detection area that retroreflects the light radiation from the two sources to the camera. The prismatic film includes a plurality of triangular cube corner retroreflective elements having dihedral angle errors e | 03-08-2012 |
20120045266 | Collapsable Core for Printer - The present invention provides a reusable and collapsible take-up core for a printer. The core is generally a hollow member having an interior bored mated to fit over a spindle. The core comprises a wall having an interior and exterior surface, at least one axially extending ridge formed on the interior surface of the wall of the core, and an axially extending relief groove formed on the exterior surface of the wall of the core. The take-up core of the present invention provides a more efficient, less time consuming, less messy method and device for unrolling the used or spent material off the core. A method for discarding spent material (i.e. release liner) from a core of a take-up assembly of a printer is also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120040154 | Breathable Heat Transfer Labels - The present invention relates to a breathable heat transfer label for breathable performance ware. The heat transfer label allows moisture and sweat to pass through and remove moisture from the skin surface to provide comfort to the wearer. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040152 | ADHESIVE ARTICLES WITH IMPROVED AIR EGRESS - This invention relates to an adhesive article which provides air egress. Air egress is provided by supplying a route, such as areas of no initial adhesion for the air to flow out from under the construction. The invention relates to an adhesive article comprising a facestock having a front surface and a back surface, a continuous layer of adhesive having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the back surface of the facestock, and a plurality of spaced-apart non-adhesive material which is in contact with the lower surface of the adhesive layer. These articles have usefulness as industrial graphics images, as well as decorative coverings, etc. The articles provide air egress and optionally repositionability and slideability. | 02-16-2012 |
20120038461 | Sensing Radio Frequency Identification Device with Reactive Strap Attachment - A sensing radio frequency identification device with a strap that is reactively attached to an antenna by a sensing material is provided. In one embodiment, the RFID device includes an antenna, an interposer (or strap), an integrated circuit coupled to the interposer, and a sensing material disposed between the interposer and the antenna. As the relative permittivity of the sensing material changes in response to its exposure to an environmental condition, the reactive coupling between the interposer and the antenna likewise changes thereby causing changes in one or more parameters of communication such as frequency. The sensing material | 02-16-2012 |
20120037299 | Machine for Manufacturing Multi-Layer Price Tags and Method of Using the Same - A machine for creating multi-layer price tags. The machine has a proximal end and a distal end. The machine further has a base. A frame is attached to the base toward the distal end of the machine. A secondary frame is attached to the base toward the proximal end of the machine. An unwinder is mounted to the frame toward the distal end of the machine. At least two printers are mounted to the frame, and at least one automated label applicator is mounted between the at least two printers. A rewinder is mounted to the secondary frame. The at least two printers are preferably thermal transfer printheads. The automated label applicator preferably utilizes either a low-stick or non-stick adhesive. In an alternative embodiment of the machine, the rewinder is replaced by an automated label applicator mounted to the secondary frame | 02-16-2012 |
20120034402 | Removable Adhesive Label Containing Polymeric Film Layer Having Water Affinity - An adhesive label includes a polymeric first film layer that has an affinity for water. The label is useful in various labeling applications and especially adhesive labeling of reusable and recyclable containers which require removal of the label during a washing process in a warm or hot washing fluid. | 02-09-2012 |