Frank F Shih

US Patent:

6623841, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Apr 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/547942

Inventors:

Sriram Venkatasanthanam - Pasadena CA
Ramin Heydarpour - Beverly Hills CA
Frank Y. Shih - Arcadia CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 2714

US Classification:

428195, 428323, 428343, 428480, 428500

Abstract:

Ink receptive substrates comprise a base layer formed from a water-insoluble thermoplastic polymer, and an ink receptive layer disposed over the base layer. The ink receptive layer is formed from a melt processable blend of a water-soluble polymer and a substantially water-insoluble polymer, and provides an inherently ink receptive surface without further surface treatment. The ink receptive blend comprises in the range of from 20 to 80 percent by weight water-soluble polymer, and in the range of from 20 to 80 percent by weight substantially water-insoluble polymer based on the total weight of the blend. The blend has a melting temperature in the range of from about 100 to 600Â F. Preferred water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols and polyalkyl oxazolines. Preferred ink receptive substrates of this invention comprise a base layer and ink receptive layer that are formed simultaneously by coextrusion process. Ink receptive substrates of this invention can include the ink receptive layer on one or both surfaces of the base layer, and/or can be constructed in the form of a pressure-sensitive adhesive label, i. e.

US Patent:

6682247, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Oct 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/679938

Inventors:

Arthur G. Castillo - Chino Hills CA
Norman Yamamoto - Yorba Linda CA
Chitto R. Sarkar - Brea CA
Christine Kay Landis - Irvine CA
Frank Yen-Jer Shih - Arcadia CA
Zhisong Huang - San Dimas CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennsion Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B42F 1300

US Classification:

402 73, 40771, 2064595, 224153, 224158, 281 151, 281 22, 281 29, 402 4, 402 80 R, 434410

Abstract:

The cover of a binder or album is provided with a coating which is receptive to inks which are water based, solvent based or gel based, and which is substantially water-fast after the ink has dried. A coated transparent or translucent sheet may be provided on the front cover of the binder to form a pocket so that visual material inserted in the pocket may be traced, and so that the cover may be personalized. The coating may include finely divided porous particulates and a binder which includes as a component a water soluble polymer. The coating may be applied to backpacks, zippered binders, and pencil pouches, and to the transparent sheet material overlying photographs mounted in a photo album. Personalized writing or designs may be written or drawn onto the coated products using ink pens of virtually any type.

US Patent:

6761969, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

Aug 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/225007

Inventors:

Kai Li - Diamond Bar CA
Frank Y. Shih - Arcadia CA
James A. Macuga - Concord OH
Thomas E. Selleny - Concord OH

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 712

US Classification:

428354, 428343, 4283044, 4283159, 4283173, 4283177

Abstract:

This invention relates to labels. In one embodiment the labels comprise a polymer facestock layer, a nano-porous layer underlying the facestock, and an adhesive layer underlying the nano-porous layer. In another embodiment, the labels comprise a polymer facestock layer, a nano-porous layer underlying the facestock, and a metal layer overlying the facestock or underlying the facestock between the facestock and the nano-porous layer. These labels can be bonded to substrates of glass, plastic, or metal using a water based adhesive which is in contact with the nano-porous layer.

US Patent:

6769829, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/607996

Inventors:

Arthur G. Castillo - Chino Hills CA
Norman Yamamoto - Yorba Linda CA
Chitto Ron Sarkar - Brea CA
Christine Kay Landis - Irvine CA
Frank Yen-Jer Shih - Arcadia CA
Zhisong Huang - San Dimas CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B42F 1312

US Classification:

402 73, 281 151, 401292, 402 4, 434410

Abstract:

The cover of a binder is provided with a coating which is receptive to inks which are water based, solvent based or gel based, and which is substantially water-fast after the ink has dried. A coated transparent sheet may be provided on the front cover of the binder to form a pocket so that visual material inserted in the pocket may be traced, and so that the cover may be personalized. The coating may include porous pigment and a binder which includes as a component a water soluble polymer.

US Patent:

6780924, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/017759

Inventors:

Frank Yen-Jer Shih - Arcadia CA
Walter J. Kras - Santa Ana CA
Zhisong Huang - San Dimas CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

C08F21604

US Classification:

524555, 524548, 524502, 5263232, 526302, 5263171, 5263291, 5263297

Abstract:

Improved binders, ink-receptive compositions, and coated substrates are provided. The ink-receptive compositions contain a binder, a particulate filler, and a mordant. A preferred binder comprises one or more acrylic copolymers made with at least one wet abrasion resistance-enhancing monomer. Papers, films, labels and similar products, coated with an ink-receptive composition, are also provided.

US Patent:

6808776, Oct 26, 2004

Filed:

Mar 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/096529

Inventors:

Bernard S. Mientus - Painesville OH
Dana M. Boyd - Painesville OH
Ramin Heydarpour - Beverly Hills CA
Prakash Mallya - Sierra Madre CA
Norman Yamamoto - Yorba Linda CA
Frank Yenjir Shih - Arcadia CA
Chitto R. Sarkar - Brea CA
Christine K. Hibberd - Irvine CA
Zhisong Huang - San Dimas CA
Arthur G. Castillo - Chino Hills CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 906

US Classification:

428 418, 428 3211, 428 3212, 428 3222, 428 3224, 428 3238, 428200, 4282111, 428343, 428346, 428352

Abstract:

This invention relates to a water-absorbent film construction, comprising: a water-absorbent film layer overlying a base layer, the water-absorbent film layer being comprised of at least about 40% by weight of at least one 2-oxazoline polymer.

US Patent:

6824828, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Aug 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/215430

Inventors:

Wen-Chen Su - La Verne CA
Luigi Sartor - Pasadena CA
Kuolih Tsai - Arcadia CA
Frank Yen-Jer Shih - Arcadia CA
Daniel Meyer - Glendora CA
Stephen Huff - Chino Hills CA
Bert Potjer - Voorschoten, NL
Hongjie Guo - Arcadia CA
Aad van Zanten - Alphen aan den Rijn, NL
Arnooud H. Kettenis - Alphen aan den Rijn, NL
William Kray - Upland CA
Adrian Hulme - Mentor OH
Alexander Jansen - Zoetermeer, NL
Robert Dordick - Sherman Oaks CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B05D 136

US Classification:

427356, 427358, 4274071, 427411, 4274121, 4274122, 4274125, 427402, 427420

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a multilayer silicone release surface comprising a backing, a support layer on the backing, and a silicone layer of the support layer. The various layers of the multilayer release surface are deposited substantially simultaneously, as for example by a dual die or using curtain coating techniques.

US Patent:

6846531, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

Feb 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/785639

Inventors:

Bernard S. Mientus - Painesville OH, US
Dana M. Boyd - Painesville OH, US
Ramin Heydarpour - Beverly Hills CA, US
Prakash Mallya - Sierra Madre CA, US
Norman Yamamoto - Yorba Linda CA, US
Frank Yenjir Shih - Arcadia CA, US
Chitto R. Sarkar - Brea CA, US
Christine K. Hibberd - Irvine CA, US
Zhisong Huang - San Dimas CA, US
Arthur G. Castillo - Chino Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 102

US Classification:

428 352, 428 401, 428137, 428192, 402 79, 40537, 281 38

Abstract:

This invention relates to a water-absorbent film construction, comprising: a water-absorbent film layer overlying a base layer, the water-absorbent film layer being comprised of at least about 40% by weight of at least one 2-oxazoline polymer.