Frank J Kronzer from Woodstock, GA, age 81

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Frank Kronzer

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Us Patents

Heat Transfer Paper With Peelable Film And Discontinuous Coatings
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US Patent:

7238410, Jul 3, 2007
Filed:

Oct 31, 2001
Appl. No.:

10/003698
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B41M 5/00
US Classification:

4281951, 4283173, 428323, 428 3277, 503227, 503201, 15624411, 15624416
Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a unique heat transfer material for use in transferring a discontinuous coating onto a substrate, such as an article of clothing. The heat transfer material of the present invention may be used cold peel transfer processes, resulting in an image-bearing coating having superior crack resistance, washability, and breathability compared to conventional image-bearing coatings. Additionally, the materials may be used on dark colored fabrics without washed-out appearance typically associated with printing on darker fabrics. The heat transfer material of the present invention produces superior results due to the use of discontinuous coatings.

Heat Transfer Paper With Peelable Film And Crosslinked Coatings
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US Patent:

7364636, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:

Oct 31, 2001
Appl. No.:

10/003697
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B44C 1/165
US Classification:

156230, 156240, 15624411, 15624416, 4283173, 428323, 428 3277, 4281951, 503227, 503201
Abstract:

The present invention was directed to a unique heat transfer material for use in transferring an image-bearing coating onto a substrate, such as an article of clothing. The heat transfer material of the present invention may be used in cold peel transfer processes, resulting in an image-bearing coating having superior washability, compared to conventional image-bearing coatings. Additionally, the materials may be used on dark colored fabrics without graying of the opaque background or dulling of colored images typically associated with printing on darker fabrics. The heat transfer material of the present invention produces superior results due to the addition of crosslinking agents to the coatings.

Heat Transfer Paper With Peelable Film And Discontinuous Coatings
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US Patent:

7604856, Oct 20, 2009
Filed:

May 30, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/755427
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Robert A. Janssen - Alpharetta GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B41B 5/00
US Classification:

4281951, 4283173, 428 3277, 428323, 15624411, 15624416
Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a unique heat transfer material for use in transferring a discontinuous coating onto a substrate, such as an article of clothing. The heat transfer material of the present invention may be used cold peel transfer processes, resulting in an image-bearing coating having superior crack resistance, washability, and breathability compared to conventional image-bearing coatings. Additionally, the materials may be used on dark colored fabrics without washed-out appearance typically associated with printing on darker fabrics. The heat transfer material of the present invention produces superior results due to the use of discontinuous coatings.

Methods For Making False Watermarks In A Fibrous Substrate
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US Patent:

7828922, Nov 9, 2010
Filed:

Oct 24, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/877733
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B41M 5/00
B44C 1/165
US Classification:

156230, 4281951
Abstract:

Methods of making fibrous webs having a visible transparency variation image and products constructed from such methods are generally disclosed. The variation in transparency creates a transparency variation image in the fibrous substrate in the form of a false watermark and/or a false shadow mark. In the method disclosed, a transfer sheet having a transfer coating is utilized. A portion of the transfer coating is removed from the transfer sheet by heat transfer with a printable sheet having a toner image applied thereon. The transfer coating of the transfer sheet includes a powdered thermoplastic polymer and a film-forming binder. The film-forming binder can have a melting point that is less than that of the powdered thermoplastic polymer. In the final step of the method, the remaining transfer coating is transferred to a fibrous substrate to form the transparency variation image in the fibrous substrate.

Methods Of Making Stenciled Screens
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US Patent:

8157944, Apr 17, 2012
Filed:

Nov 26, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/944837
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B32B 37/00
US Classification:

156234, 156235, 156240
Abstract:

Methods of making a stenciled screen for use in screen printing an image onto a substrate are generally disclosed. The method involves removing a portion of a transfer coating from a transfer sheet via heat transfer with a printable sheet defining a printable surface. The portion of the transfer coating removed from the transfer sheet corresponds to areas where an ink is present on the printable surface of the printable sheet. The transfer coating can then be transferred to a screen to form a stenciled screen having closed mesh areas corresponding to where the transfer coating is present. The stenciled screen can then be used to screen print an image onto any of a variety of fibrous substrates.

Heat Transfer Methods Of Applying A Coated Image On A Substrate Where The Unimaged Areas Are Uncoated
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US Patent:

8172974, May 8, 2012
Filed:

Oct 25, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/923795
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B29C 65/02
B32B 37/14
B32B 37/06
B44C 1/165
B44C 1/24
B29C 65/48
B32B 37/12
B32B 37/16
B44C 1/17
US Classification:

156239, 156230, 156234, 156235, 156247, 156249
Abstract:

Methods and products for forming a coated image on a substrate are generally disclosed. The methods can include forming an image on a printable surface of a transfer coating layer of a printable transfer sheet. In a separate step, the negative mirror image of that same image is printed with toners on a toner printable sheet. After registering the sheets together, a portion of the transfer coating layer of the printable transfer sheet is transferred to the toner printable sheet, such that the portion of the transfer coating layer transferred to the toner printable sheet corresponds to the imaged areas on the toner printable sheet. However, the image formed on the printable surface of the transfer coating layer and the underlying transfer coating substantially remain on the printable transfer sheet. Thereafter, the image and the transfer coating layer remaining on the printable transfer sheet are transferred to a substrate.

Heat Transfer Methods And Sheets For Applying An Image To A Colored Substrate
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US Patent:

8236122, Aug 7, 2012
Filed:

Oct 14, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/250975
Inventors:

Frank J. Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

Neenah Paper, Inc. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B44C 3/02
B44C 1/165
B29C 65/02
B32B 37/06
B32B 37/14
B32B 37/15
B32B 38/10
B32B 38/14
B44C 1/18
B29C 65/40
B32B 37/10
B32B 37/26
US Classification:

156235, 156234, 156240, 156247, 156249
Abstract:

A method of forming an opaque image on a substrate is generally provided. The method generally includes the use of three papers: a toner printable sheet, a coating transfer sheet, and an opaque transfer sheet. Toner printing can be utilized to print an image on the toner printable sheet, and then the toner ink can be utilized to remove a portion of a melt coating layer from the coating transfer sheet to form an intermediate imaged coated transfer sheet. This intermediate imaged coated transfer sheet and the opaque transfer sheet can then be utilized to form an image, defined by the opaque areas, on a substrate.

Heat Transfer Methods And Sheets For Applying An Image To A Substrate
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US Patent:

20110303353, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:

Jun 9, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/796888
Inventors:

Russell Dolsey - Roswell GA, US
Frank Kronzer - Woodstock GA, US
Assignee:

NEENAH PAPER, INC. - Alpharetta GA
International Classification:

B44C 1/165
US Classification:

156230
Abstract:

Methods of transferring an image to a substrate are generally provided. A heat transfer material can be partially cut to define a shape with cuts made into the heat transfer material (i.e., into its thickness). The heat transfer material includes a transferable portion overlying a release layer overlying a base sheet such that the cuts are made into the heat transfer material through the transferable portion while leaving the release layer and base sheet uncut. The transferable portion of the heat transfer material can be removed from the base sheet in an area surrounding the shape. Then, the heat transfer material can be positioned adjacent the substrate such that the transferable portion defined by the shape contacts the substrate. Heat and pressure can be applied to the heat transfer material. Thereafter, the base sheet can be removed.