Scott A Goldstein

US Patent:

20040191572, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Apr 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/817653

Inventors:

Xinhao Gao - E. Amherst NY, US
Scott Goldstein - Highland Park IL, US
Anshyang Lin - Getzville NY, US
Richard Johnston - Ft. Erie, CA

Assignee:

Sovereign Specialty Chemical, Inc.

International Classification:

G11B005/66

US Classification:

428/6940BA, 428/6940BC, 428/69400R

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a radiation curable composition for in-line printing containing magnetic pigments capable of being magnetized to possess permanent magnetic properties after the composition is cured. The composition is cured by an ionizing radiation source, preferably by UV light or electron beam radiation (UV/EB). The present invention is also directed to an in-line process for printing magnetic images on non-magnetic substrate, comprising: pattern applying the above mentioned radiation curable composition on the substrate opposite to a print side, pre-aligning the magnetic pigment particles (if necessary) of the applied composition, curing the composition by ionizing radiation source (UV/EB), magnetizing the cured composition, then finishing the final piece. The finishing step could involve delivering the final piece in a simple sheet with die cut magnets or creating an “integrated magnet” format involving plow folding over the magnet panel, pattern coating or flood coating an adhesive that will only adhere the non-magnet matrix areas between die cut magnets, thus, allowing for the individual magnets to be “popped” out of the carrier by the final end user. The resulting magnetized pieces will possess holding power like magnets (refrigerator and office magnets) and are capable of carrying personalized, Scitex imaged and direct marketing information (including redemption value for coupons, local public service access numbers, etc.)

US Patent:

20050106363, May 19, 2005

Filed:

Nov 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/713169

Inventors:

Bruce Williams - Round Lake IL, US
Scott Goldstein - Highland Park IL, US
Richard Johnston - Fort Erie, CA

International Classification:

B41M003/00

US Classification:

428195100

Abstract:

Using printing and coating of non-currency grade paper, authentication of coupons or other documents is provided for minimal cost. By coating the document with a UV/EB material having a desired trace chemical residual content (e.g., substantially no starch), the authenticity of a coupon or document is checked using already widely distributed counterfeit currency detection pens. Since many retail establishments rely on iodine or potassium permanganate solution testing of currency, by providing a coating that reacts differently than non-currency grade paper, the same solution is used to verify the authenticity of coupons or other documents without the costs of using currency grade paper. The results of the test for authenticity are easily visible, allowing a coupon issuer to reimburse retail establishments only for coupons or documents that have been verified and shown to be authentic. By refusing to redeem or reimburse for untested or counterfeit coupons, losses due to counterfeiting may be reduced.

US Patent:

20040001973, Jan 1, 2004

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/184867

Inventors:

Xinhao Gao - E. Amherst NY, US
Scott Goldstein - Highland Park IL, US
Anshyang Lin - Getzville NY, US
Richard Johnston - Ft. Erie, CA

International Classification:

B32B009/00
B05D005/12
B05D003/02
H01F001/00

US Classification:

428/693000, 427/128000, 427/256000, 427/372200, 252/062540, 252/062550, 106/031920

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a radiation curable composition for in-line printing containing magnetic pigments capable of being magnetized to possess permanent magnetic properties after the composition is cured. The composition is cured by an ionizing radiation source, preferably by UV light or electron beam radiation (UV/EB). The present invention is also directed to an in-line process for printing magnetic images on non-magnetic substrate, comprising: pattern applying the above mentioned radiation curable composition on the substrate opposite to a print side, pre-aligning the magnetic pigment particles (if necessary) of the applied composition, curing the composition by ionizing radiation source (UV/EB), magnetizing the cured composition, then finishing the final piece. The finishing step could involve delivering the final piece in a simple sheet with die cut magnets or creating an “integrated magnet” format involving plow folding over the magnet panel, pattern coating or flood coating an adhesive that will only adhere the non-magnet matrix areas between die cut magnets, thus, allowing for the individual magnets to be “popped” out of the carrier by the final end user. The resulting magnetized pieces will possess holding power like magnets (refrigerator and office magnets) and are capable of carrying personalized, Scitex imaged and direct marketing information (including redemption value for coupons, local public service access numbers, etc.)