Craig S Potter

US Patent:

8282754, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Sep 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/237737

Inventors:

James Paul Lorence - Concord OH, US
Richard D. Pastor - Chardon OH, US
Craig William Potter - Mentor OH, US
Richard A. Previty - Chardon OH, US
Mitchell J. Rackovan - Madison OH, US
Mark James Wyatt - Chino Hills CA, US
William Lewis Cone - Weeki Wachee FL, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 37/14

US Classification:

156 86, 156 84, 156 85

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8535464, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Apr 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/532845

Inventors:

James P. Lorence - Concord OH, US
Craig W. Potter - Mentor OH, US
Mitchell J. Rackovan - Madison OH, US
Richard D. Pastor - Cardon OH, US
William L. Cone - Weeki Wachee FL, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 3/10

US Classification:

156 84, 156 85, 156 86

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8551270, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Sep 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/237761

Inventors:

Richard A. Previty - Chardon OH, US
James Paul Lorence - Concord OH, US
Richard D. Pastor - Chardon OH, US
Craig William Potter - Mentor OH, US
Mitchell J. Rackovan - Madison OH, US
William Lewis Cone - Weeki Wachee FL, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 37/14

US Classification:

156 86, 156 84, 156 85

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20100307692, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jul 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/845037

Inventors:

James Paul Lorence - Concord OH, US
Richard D. Pastor - Chardon OH, US
Craig William Potter - Mentor OH, US
Richard A. Previty - Chardon OH, US
Mitchell J. Rackovan - Madison OH, US
Mark James Wyatt - Chino Hills CA, US
William Lewis Cone - Weeki Wachee FL, US

Assignee:

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B65C 11/06

US Classification:

156578

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20110198024, Aug 18, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/973211

Inventors:

James P. LORENCE - Painesville OH, US
Jeremy BOCKMULLER - Hiram OH, US
Richard L. CEVERA - Austinburg OH, US
John A. CHARNEY - Richmond Heights OH, US
William L. CONE - Weeki Wachee FL, US
Liviu DINESCU - Chatsworth CA, US
Nick McCLELLEN - Parma OH, US
Richard D. PASTOR - Chardon OH, US
Craig W. POTTER - Mentor OH, US
Richard A. PREVITY - Chardon OH, US
Mitchell J. RACKOVAN - Madison OH, US
Shawn ROSS - Parma OH, US
Daniel J. SAVIDENT - Hertfordshire, GB
Richard W. SHELDON - Valley City OH, US
Osman N. TANRIKULU - Denver NC, US
Mark J. WYATT - Chino Hills CA, US

Assignee:

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B44C 1/17
B30B 15/34

US Classification:

156230, 1565831

Abstract:

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 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.

US Patent:

20120118503, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/384649

Inventors:

James P. Lorence - Painesville OH, US
Jeremy Bockmuller - Hiram OH, US
Richard L. Cevera - Austinburg OH, US
John A. Charny - Richmond Heights OH, US
Nick McClellen - Parma OH, US
Craig W. Potter - Mentor OH, US
Richard A. Previty - Chardon OH, US
Shawn Ross - Parma OH, US
Richard W. Sheldon - Valley City OH, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 37/10
B65C 9/36
B32B 37/06
B65C 9/24
B32B 37/12

US Classification:

156322, 156580, 1565833, 156 60

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20120212149, Aug 23, 2012

Filed:

Feb 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/029384

Inventors:

Ian J. FORSTER - Essex, GB
Craig W. POTTER - Mentor OH, US
Victor P. HOLBERT - Newbury OH, US

Assignee:

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

H05B 37/02
B23P 11/00
G06K 19/073

US Classification:

315246, 235492, 29428

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20120318430, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Jan 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/575996

Inventors:

James P. Lorence - Painesville OH, US
Richard Previty - Chardon OH, US
Alan Green - Greenwood SC, US
Frank B. Woznic - Newport Beach CA, US
Craig W. Potter - Mentor OH, US
Harry Worm - Pasadena CA, US
Walt Sofie - Pasadena CA, US

Assignee:

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B65C 9/02

US Classification:

156 60, 156538

Abstract:

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.