John M Garber

US Patent:

7005027, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Jul 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/209069

Inventors:

F. Paul Valenti - Barrington IL, US
John Garber - Fenton MO, US

Assignee:

Chicago Tag and Label, Inc. - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

B32B 31/18

US Classification:

156202, 156216, 156234, 156238, 156249, 156253, 156265, 156302

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing reinforced tags using a press is disclosed which includes providing a continuously moving web of tag material. A web of reinforcing material is also provided and die cut into reinforcing patches. The reinforcing material has a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon. A first portion of the patches is adhered to a first major surface of the continuously moving web of tag material so it extends beyond said first major surface. A second portion of the patches is contacted with a stationary curved surface which folds the patches as they move along the folder so that the second portion is folded around an edge of the tag material and adheres to a second major surface of the web of tag material. A hole is then cut in each tag unit at a location such that it extends through the patch at a point where it is adhered to two major surfaces of each tag unit. The web of tag material is then cut into the individual tag units.

US Patent:

20060204715, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Feb 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/358199

Inventors:

F. Valenti - Barrington IL, US
John Garber - Fenton MO, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/04

US Classification:

428121000, 428131000

Abstract:

A method of manufacturing reinforced tags using a press is disclosed which includes providing a continuously moving web of tag material. A web of reinforcing material is also provided and die cut into reinforcing patches. The reinforcing material has a pressure sensitive adhesive thereon. A first portion of the patches is adhered to a first major surface of the continuously moving web of tag material so it extends beyond said first major surface. A second portion of the patches is contacted with a stationary curved surface which folds the patches as they move along the folder so that the second portion is folded around an edge of the tag material and adheres to a second major surface of the web of tag material. A hole is then cut in each tag unit at a location such that it extends through the patch at a point where it is adhered to two major surfaces of each tag unit. The web of tag material is then cut into the individual tag units. The patches and the tags both have a transverse dimension which is smaller for the patches than for the tags.

US Patent:

54878071, Jan 30, 1996

Filed:

Dec 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/364743

Inventors:

Graydon W. Nedblake - Kansas City MO
John Garber - Fenton MO

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156353

Abstract:

A labelling system dispenses a web of label material having a coating of non-tacky adhesive, subsequently activates the adhesive, cuts the web using a laser beam to produce labels therefrom, and then applies the labels to respective packages. In another embodiment, a carrier sheet is separated from an adhered web whereupon the web is then cut using a laser beam to form labels and a waste matrix. The labels are then rejoined to the carrier sheet.

US Patent:

54219337, Jun 6, 1995

Filed:

Dec 23, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/996089

Inventors:

Greydon W. Nedblake - Kansas City MO
John Garber - Fenton MO

Assignee:

Graydon Wesley Nedblake - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156249

Abstract:

A labelling system dispenses a web of label material having a coating of non-tacky adhesive, subsequently activates the adhesive, cuts the web using a laser beam to produce labels therefrom, and then applies the labels to respective packages. In another embodiment, a carrier sheet is separated from an adhered web whereupon the web is then cut using a laser beam to form labels and a waste matrix. The labels are then rejoined to the carrier sheet.

US Patent:

44642210, Aug 7, 1984

Filed:

Jan 28, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/461806

Inventors:

John L. Garber - Fenton MO

Assignee:

Dynachem Corporation - Tustin CA

International Classification:

B32B 3120

US Classification:

156484

Abstract:

An apparatus for automatically laminating photoresist dry film onto each of a plurality of panels stacked upright in a panel feed unit with a 10. degree. slant counterclockwise from the vertical, the film being characterized by being easily contaminated, limp and tacky although peelable thereby enabling the use of a polyethylene protective coating, includes a film feed bar for pulling the film from a roll into a laminating station on a 10. degree. upward slant, the polyethylene coating being wound on a take-up roll, and further includes a film hold bar, a film hold cutoff bar and a film cutoff knife for cutting the film precisely to the length required for folding the film over the panel on both sides with no overlap. A panel pick-up unit picks up each of the panels in succession and moves it down into engagement with a transverse center line on the film, through a laminating nip and between heated laminating rolls, delivery belts and cooperating lugs moving the laminated panel to a delivery stack. The film feed, film hold, and film hold cutoff bars, and the panel pick-up unit include vacuum cups and/or cavities for handling the film and the panels.

US Patent:

56791992, Oct 21, 1997

Filed:

Oct 10, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/729000

Inventors:

Graydon Wesley Nedblake - Kansas City MO
John Garber - Fenton MO

International Classification:

B32B 3100
B32B 712
B32B 3114

US Classification:

156254

Abstract:

A labelling system (10) dispenses a web (36) of label material having a coating (43) of non-tacky activatable adhesive, subsequently activates the adhesive, cuts the web (36) preferrably using a pair of laser beams (52a, 52b) to produce labels (80) therefrom, and then applies the labels to respective packages (18). In another embodiment (90), a carrier sheet (104) is separated from an adhered web (102) whereupon the web (102) is then cut using a laser beam (52) to form labels (112) and a waste matrix (114). The labels (112) are then rejoined to the carrier sheet (104).

US Patent:

45914060, May 27, 1986

Filed:

Jan 25, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/695018

Inventors:

John L. Garber - Fenton MO

Assignee:

Dynachem Corporation - Tustin CA

International Classification:

B32B 3120

US Classification:

156484

Abstract:

An automatic system that feeds, laminates, unloads, stores and transfers laminated panels to subsequent processing for use in the electronics industry includes an automatic laminator that operates with a single roll of photoresist dry film to effect single wrap around lamination of each of a plurality of panels in succession and removal of the polyethylene protective cover sheet, and further includes a buffer/interface unit that is operative during a post lamination period to provide a holding area for the laminated panels to allow them to chemically stabilize prior to imaging, and in addition, is operative after the panel has stabilized to translate each of the panels, in turn, from a vertical to a horizontal position and deliver it to the infeed portion of an exposure machine that is mated with it.

US Patent:

56814127, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Oct 10, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/729014

Inventors:

Graydon Wesley Nedblake - Kansas City MO
John Garber - Fenton MO

Assignee:

Greydon W. Nedblake, Jr. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

B31C 1300
B44C 1165
B32B 3100
B32B 712

US Classification:

156184

Abstract:

A labelling system (10) dispenses a web (36) of label material having a coating (43) of non-tacky activatable adhesive, subsequently activates the adhesive, cuts the web (36) preferrably using a pair of laser beams (52a, 52b) to produce labels (80) therefrom, and then applies the labels to respective packages (18). In another embodiment (90), a carrier sheet (104) is separated from an adhered web (102) whereupon the web (102) is then cut using a laser beam (52) to form labels (112) and a waste matrix (114). The labels (112) are then rejoined to the carrier sheet (104).