James C Nugent

US Patent:

6893717, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Jun 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

10/031144

Inventors:

Kuolih Tsai - Arcadia CA, US
John W. Geurtsen - Holliston MA, US
James S. Nugent - Hudson MA, US

International Classification:

B32B015/04
B32B007/12
B44C001/18

US Classification:

428352, 428202, 428203, 428343, 428349, 428354, 156239, 156240, 156289

Abstract:

A heat-transfer label () including a non-wax, non-silicone release layer or coating () for use in decorating an article, such as a glass container, without leaving a visually discernible release residue on the decorated article. In a preferred embodiment, the label includes a transfer portion (), the transfer portion comprising a protective lacquer layer (), an ink design layer () over the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer () over the ink design and protective lacquer layers. The label also includes a support portion (), the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article under conditions of heat and pressure. The support portion comprising a carrier layer () and a release layer or coating.

US Patent:

49659227, Oct 30, 1990

Filed:

Dec 15, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/451228

Inventors:

Brock R. Settlemier - Piedmont CA
Steven R. Bone - Walnut Creek CA
John Tolivaisa - Pacifica CA
James E. Nugent - Walnut Creek CA

Assignee:

Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

B23P 1902

US Classification:

294264

Abstract:

A method for dismantling a gas holder structure by alternately lifting and lowering the gas holder while disassembling it around the bottom.

US Patent:

50353950, Jul 30, 1991

Filed:

Dec 15, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/451217

Inventors:

Brock R. Settlemier - Piedmont CA
Steven R. Bone - Walnut Creek CA
John Tolivaisa - Pacifica CA
James E. Nugent - Walnut Creek CA

Assignee:

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

F16M 1300

US Classification:

248634

Abstract:

A support cradle for load equalization including a crib containing fabreeka material mounted on a lower base member and a piston disposed on the lower side of the upper load supporting member whereby the piston fits in the crib to carry the load on the fabreeka.