Scott W Ferguson

US Patent:

6867983, Mar 15, 2005

Filed:

Aug 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/214066

Inventors:

Peikang Liu - Claremont CA, US
Scott Wayne Ferguson - Arcadia CA, US
Dave N. Edwards - Arcadia CA, US
Yukihiko Sasaki - Claremont CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

H05K005/00
B41M003/12
H01L023/495

US Classification:

361761, 361737, 361766, 428901, 257673, 257692, 257735

Abstract:

A device, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay structure for an RFID tag or label, includes a microstructure element, with leads coupling the microstructure element to other electrical or electronic components of the device. The leads may be electroless-plated leads, and may contact connectors of the microstructure element without the need for an intervening planarization layer.

US Patent:

6940408, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Dec 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/334290

Inventors:

Scott Wayne Ferguson - Arcadia CA, US
David N. Edwards - Arcadia CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

G08B013/14

US Classification:

3405727, 340572, 343873, 343895, 257673

Abstract:

A radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay includes a conductive connection electrically connecting an antenna to strap leads that are coupled to an RFID chip. The conductive connection may include conductive bumps attached to the strap, and/or may include conductive traces, such as a conductive ink traces. The conductive connections provide a convenient, fast, and effective way to operatively couple antennas and straps. The RFID inlay may be part of an RFID label or RFID tag.

US Patent:

7120987, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Aug 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/634243

Inventors:

Peikang Liu - Claremont CA, US
Steven C. Kennedy - Fontana CA, US
Christine U. Dang - Garden Grove CA, US
Scott Wayne Ferguson - Arcadia CA, US
Jason D. Munn - West Covina CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

H01Q 13/00
H01Q 1/38

US Classification:

29600, 29825, 29832, 29601, 295921, 343867, 343700 MS, 3405727

Abstract:

A radio frequency identification (RFID) device includes a conductive pattern, such as an antenna, on one side of a substrate, and a chip, such as part of a strap, electrically coupled to the conductive pattern, and either on an opposite side of the substrate or on the same side of the substrate as the antenna. A method of fabricating the RFID device may include crimping the strap onto the substrate, in contact with a seed layer, which is subsequently used in forming the antenna or other conductive pattern by plating. The seed layer may be a patterned conductive ink layer. Alternatively, the seed layer may be a layer of conductive material deposited on the substrate, such as by vacuum deposition. Parts of the deposited layer may be covered with a patterned mask in order to form the desired configuration of the conductive pattern.

US Patent:

7333061, Feb 19, 2008

Filed:

Sep 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/520077

Inventors:

Peikang Liu - Claremont CA, US
Steven C. Kennedy - Fontana CA, US
Christine U. Dang - Garden Grove CA, US
Scott Wayne Ferguson - Arcadia CA, US
Jason D. Munn - West Covina CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/38

US Classification:

343700MS, 343767

Abstract:

A radio frequency identification (RFID) device includes a conductive pattern, such as an antenna, on one side of a substrate, and a chip, such as part of a strap, electrically coupled to the conductive pattern, and either on an opposite side of the substrate or on the same side of the substrate as the antenna. A method of fabricating the RFID device may include crimping the strap onto the substrate, in contact with a seed layer, which is subsequently used in forming the antenna or other conductive pattern by plating. The seed layer may be a patterned conductive ink layer. Alternatively, the seed layer may be a layer of conductive material deposited on the substrate, such as by vacuum deposition. Parts of the deposited layer may be covered with a patterned mask in order to form the desired configuration of the conductive pattern.

US Patent:

7906189, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Dec 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/537193

Inventors:

Kuolih Tsai - Arcadia CA, US
Dong-Tsai Hseih - Arcadia CA, US
Li Shu - Arcadia CA, US
David N. Edwards - Arcadia CA, US
Alan Morgenthau - Keene NH, US
Yi-Hung Chiao - Temple City CA, US
Xiao-Ming He - Arcadia CA, US
Yukihiko Sasaki - Claremont CA, US
Scott Wayne Ferguson - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B41M 5/40

US Classification:

428 3277, 428 326, 428 3278, 428 328, 428 3281, 428 3283, 428913, 428914

Abstract:

A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label () well-suited for use in said method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label () comprises (i) a support portion (), the support portion () comprising a carrier () and a release layer (); (ii) a wax layer (), the wax layer overcoating the release layer (); and (iii) a transfer portion (), the transfer portion () comprising an adhesive layer () printed directly onto the wax layer () and an ink design layer () printed directly onto the adhesive layer (). Each of the adhesive layer () and the ink design layer includes a non-cross-linked PVC resin. The ink design layer may be screen printed onto the adhesive layer () or may be printed onto the adhesive layer () using thermal transfer printing, ink jet printing or laser printing.

US Patent:

20030156090, Aug 21, 2003

Filed:

Jun 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/171106

Inventors:

Jason Munn - West Covina CA, US
Scott Ferguson - Arcadia CA, US
James Wolff - Sierra Madre CA, US

International Classification:

G09G003/36

US Classification:

345/097000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for displaying information by a liquid crystal display is provided. A bistable liquid crystal display is coupled to a signal input to provide a display device. A user device is provided remote from the display device for controlling the bistable liquid crystal display. The user device has a signal output coupled to a driver control. The driver control is responsive to a user input controlled by a user to display the information by the liquid crystal display. The display device is electrically interconnected with the user device by coupling the signal output to the signal input through a signal interface.

US Patent:

20110079651, Apr 7, 2011

Filed:

Sep 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/924204

Inventors:

Kuolih Tsai - Arcadia CA, US
Dong-Tsai Hseih - Arcadia CA, US
Li Shu - Arcadia CA, US
David N. Edwards - Arcadia CA, US
Alan Morgenthau - Keene NH, US
Yi-Hung Chiao - Temple City CA, US
Xiao-Ming He - Arcadia CA, US
Yukihiko Sasaki - Claremont CA, US
Scott Wayne Ferguson - Sunnyvale CA, US

International Classification:

G06K 19/067

US Classification:

235492

Abstract:

A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in the method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label includes (a) a support portion; and (b) a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article of fabric under conditions of heat and pressure, the transfer portion including (i) an ink design layer; (ii) a heat-activatable adhesive layer; and (iii) an RFID device.

US Patent:

56077904, Mar 4, 1997

Filed:

Jun 1, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/456428

Inventors:

John Hughen - Cucamonga CA
Scott Ferguson - Danbury CT
Michael Garris - Litchfield CT

Assignee:

Duracell Inc. - Bethel CT

International Classification:

H01M 1048

US Classification:

429 93

Abstract:

A label for an electrochemical cell with a condition tester for the cell integrated with the label to form a label/tester composite is disclosed. The label/tester composite has a thermochromic material in thermal contact with an electrically conductive material. A substructure containing a cured conductive material and preferably also a thermochromic material is formed on a releasable web and transferred from the releasable web to the inside surface of the heat shrinkable base film. A partition coating may be applied over the transferred conductive material. Preferably, a sheet of paper or plastic film having a large window opening therein for entrapping air is applied over the partition coating and aligned over the heat generating portion of the conductive material. The label/tester composite is applied to the cell housing with the insulating paper or plastic film with window opening against the cell housing. The tester may be activated by depressing one or two regions on its surface thereby connecting the conductive material to the terminals of the cell, whereupon the conductive material becomes heated causing a change in appearance of the thermochromic material to indicate the condition of the cell.