Mark L Wisniewski

US Patent:

6461722, Oct 8, 2002

Filed:

Oct 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/702355

Inventors:

Mark D. Kittel - Berea OH
Richard L. Sandt - Brunswick OH
Charles K. Herrmann - Cleveland Heights OH
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH

Assignee:

Avery Dennnison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 2714

US Classification:

428195, 428204, 428207, 428211, 428913, 428914

Abstract:

This invention relates to a thermal transfer laminate, comprising: a facestock comprising a first layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer underlying the lower surface of said first layer; an adhesion-promoting layer overlying the upper surface of said first layer; an abrasion-resistant transparent coating layer overlying said adhesion-promoting layer; and another adhesive layer overlying said abrasion-resistant coating layer. In one embodiment, an ink or graphics layer overlies the upper surface of the first layer of the facestock and provides a pictorial design and/or print message. In one embodiment, the laminate is adhered to a carrier sheet. In one embodiment, the laminate is adhered to a substrate such as an automotive interior surface.

US Patent:

6726969, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/789292

Inventors:

Ramabhadran Balaji - Painesville OH
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B29D 2200

US Classification:

428 357

Abstract:

This invention relates to an in-mold label comprising a core layer with a first and second surface and a heat seal layer on the first surface of the core layer, wherein the heat seal layer comprises a polyolefin, having a peak melt temperature of less than about 110Â C. and where less than about 25% of the polyolefin melts at a temperature of less than 50Â C. as measured by differential scanning calorimetry. The label may also contain a skin layer on the second surface of the core layer. The invention also relates to plastic substrates bonded to the label. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a process for in-mold labeling and a process for preparing an in-mold label. The labels and processes provide reduced amounts of one or more of the following: blisters, both before and after bonding, shrinkage, bagginess and gage bands.

US Patent:

6770360, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

Jun 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/332273

Inventors:

Bernard S. Mientus - Painesville OH
Kushalkumar M. Baid - Mentor OH
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH
Wayne L. Bilodeau - Mentor OH

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 3300

US Classification:

428354, 428 401, 428 417, 428343, 428520, 428522, 428523

Abstract:

This invention relates to a multilayered thermoplastic film comprising: a thermoplastic core layer having a first side and a second side, the core layer comprising: a polyolefin having a density in the range of about 0. 89 to about 0. 97 grams per cubic centimeter; a second polymeric material selected from ionomers derived from sodium, lithium or zinc and an ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer, and a combination thereof, and a light stabilizer; an abrasion and scuff resistant clear first thermoplastic skin layer overlying the first side of the core layer, and a clear second thermoplastic skin layer overlying the second side of the core layer, both skins containing light stabilizer. The composition of the core layer is different from the composition of the skin layers, and the core layer and the skin layers are characterized by the absence of PVC.

US Patent:

7700188, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Nov 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/714197

Inventors:

Ramabhadran Balaji - Painesville OH, US
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B29D 22/00
B29D 23/00
B32B 1/08

US Classification:

428349, 428516, 428 357, 428327, 428337, 428339, 264509

Abstract:

This invention relates to an in-mold label comprising a core layer with a first and second surface and a heat seal layer on the first surface of the core layer, wherein the heat seal layer comprises a polyolefin, having a peak melt temperature of less than about 110 C. and where less than about 25% of the polyolefin melts at a temperature of less than 50 C. as measured by differential scanning calorimetry. The label may also contain a skin layer on the second surface of the core layer. The invention also relates to plastic substrates bonded to the label. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a process for in-mold labeling and a process for preparing an in-mold label. The labels and processes provide reduced amounts of one or more of the following: blisters, both before and after bonding, shrinkage, bagginess and gage bands.

US Patent:

8445102, May 21, 2013

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204228

Inventors:

Jason L. Strader - Cleveland OH, US
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH, US
Karen Bruzda - Cleveland OH, US
Michael D. Craig - Painesville OH, US

Assignee:

Laird Technologies, Inc. - Earth City MO

International Classification:

B32B 15/08
B32B 37/10
B32B 38/10

US Classification:

428336, 428457, 156233, 2641731, 427294, 42742801

Abstract:

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of thermal interface material assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, a thermal interface material assembly generally includes a thermal interface material having a first side and a second side and a dry material having a thickness of about 0. 0005 inches or less. The dry material is disposed along at least a portion of the first side of the thermal interface material.

US Patent:

8545987, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Nov 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/938588

Inventors:

Jason Strader - Cleveland OH, US
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH, US

Assignee:

Laird Technologies, Inc. - Earth City MO

International Classification:

B32B 15/06
B32B 15/08
B32B 7/06
B32B 27/20
H01L 23/34
H01L 23/36

US Classification:

428457, 428 418, 428446, 428447, 428448, 428450, 257701, 257706, 257707, 257720, 36167946, 36167954, 36167961, 361704, 361705, 361707, 361712, 361713, 165185

Abstract:

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of thermal interface material assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, a thermal interface material assembly generally includes a thermal interface material having a first side and a second side and a metallization layer having a layer thickness of about 0. 0005 inches or less. The metallization layer is disposed along at least a portion of the first side of the thermal interface material.

US Patent:

8551391, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/050116

Inventors:

Philip Yi Zhi Chu - Monrovia CA, US
Hsiao Ken Chuang - Arcadia CA, US
Kejian (Kevin) Huang - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Michael Lang - Chagrin Falls OH, US
Reza Mehrabi - Tujunga CA, US
Ronald F. Sieloff - Chardon OH, US
Karen L. Spilizewski - Euclid OH, US
Mark Wisniewski - Mentor OH, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

H05B 1/02

US Classification:

264481, 264492, 2642978, 264319, 425407, 425348 R

Abstract:

A method of making a microneedle array structure () comprising a plurality of simultaneously formed microneedles (), each microneedle () having a protrusion () and a passageway () extending therethrough. The method comprises the steps of pressing an embossable sheet material between a complimentary tools and radiantly heating the sheet material using radiant energy from a radiant energy source. One tool is relatively-radiantly-transparent, and another tool and/or the sheet material is relatively-radiantly-absorptive.

US Patent:

20020023924, Feb 28, 2002

Filed:

Sep 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/408634

Inventors:

MARK WISNIEWSKI - MENTOR OH, US
MELVIN S. FREEDMAN - BEACHWOOD OH, US

International Classification:

B65D041/00
B65D033/20
B65D027/16

US Classification:

220/359100, 220/359300, 220/359400, 229/245000, 229/123100, 229/080500, 383/095000, 383/086000

Abstract:

This invention relates a closure with a directionally peelable opening feature for articles comprising first and second layer of different polymeric films, wherein each layer has an upper and lower surface, the upper surface of the first layer is peelably attached to the lower surface of the second layer at a separation interface, provided that when the closure is used to secure an article, at least one portion of the surface and of the upper surface of the first layer or the lower surface of the second layer is not attached to the container. The invention also relates to a container sealed with the directionally peelable closure. The closure provides a means for providing a strong sealing closure that is directionally peelable requiring little effort. In another aspect the invention provides a means for using a container more than once. In another aspect the invention provides a non-destructible opening feature for the container. This allows the container to be reused multiple times reducing overall packaging costs and providing environmental benefits. Key to this invention is that the incremental cost of achieving this reusability feature over the cost of a one use container is low. This is important because the cost of adding this feature to all packages must be balanced against the savings in total packaging costs when a consumer uses the container a second time. It is important to note that consumer second use of containers is voluntary and will not be %. The lower this incremental cost is the lower the % of voluntary package reuse by consumers can be. Historically in the U.S. overnight couriers have provided these envelopes, boxes, etc. free of charge to their customers. In another aspect the invention is self contained relative to its easy open feature. The tight registration of the pressure sensitive coating is accomplished when the tape is manufactured. As a result of this the registration for dispensing the tape onto the box or envelope is not critical. Additionally, the number of tapes being dispensed is reduced because the tear tape is eliminated. This makes it more commercially feasible to dispense the tape in line with other manufacturing operations in container manufacturing. In another aspect, the invention provides tamper evident and non resealable closure for packages. The inherently separable interface used in this invention cannot be reclosed once it is opened. The individual film layers can be pigmented etc. to further provide visible tamper evidency.