Mark W Lockhart

US Patent:

6844077, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/400056

Inventors:

Jo Ann H. Squier - Bloomfield NY, US
Mark W. Lockhart - Fairport NY, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Oil Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

B32B 1500
B29C 4706

US Classification:

428457, 428458, 428516, 428910, 427171, 427250, 427322, 427569, 427576, 15624411

Abstract:

A metallized, multi-layer film is disclosed that comprises at least a polyolefin layer, a tie layer, and a metallized lactic acid polymer layer to yield a final film having improved moisture and gas barrier, optical, and mechanical properties.

US Patent:

6946203, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Dec 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/335818

Inventors:

Mark W. Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
Jason Chaneske - Canandaigua NY, US
Robert M. Sheppard - Victor NY, US

Assignee:

Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation - Irving TX

International Classification:

B32B027/08

US Classification:

428515, 428516, 428910

Abstract:

A biaxially oriented thermoplastic structure including a low density core layer formed from polypropylene, highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene, and outer layers formed from highly crystalline polypropylene or high density polyethylene. The thickness of the core layer is about 60 to about 95% of the overall thickness of the structure. The stiffness of the structure in the machine direction is in a range from about 0. 015 to about 0. 15 pound force-centimeters.

US Patent:

20030160445, Aug 28, 2003

Filed:

Feb 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/083953

Inventors:

Robert Sheppard - Victor NY, US
Jason Chaneske - Farmington NY, US
Mark Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
JoAnn Squier - Bloomfield NY, US

International Classification:

B42D015/00

US Classification:

283/100000

Abstract:

A polymeric film structure having a removable scratch off layer particularly suitable for use on “scratch and reveal” devices including instant lottery tickets, “scratch and win” game cards, and various other promotional items. The film structure includes an opaque cavitated layer secured to an adjacent layer along a weakened interface. The cavitated layer initially conceals certain preprinted indicia, e.g., prize information, but may be subsequently removed by scratching and/or rubbing to allow viewing of such indicia.

US Patent:

20060057347, Mar 16, 2006

Filed:

Aug 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214146

Inventors:

Jo Ann Squier - Bloomfield NY, US
Mark Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
Robert Sheppard - Victor NY, US
Jason Chaneske - Canandaigua NY, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/32
B32B 27/08
B32B 27/30

US Classification:

428220000, 428523000, 428522000, 428516000, 428343000, 264173190

Abstract:

A cavitated opaque polymer film, including (i) a beta-cavitated core layer containing a propylene polymer and an impact copolymer and (ii) a matte surface layer with sufficient roughness to serve as a mold-ready skin layer. The core layer may optionally contain a beta cavitating agent. Cavitated opaque labels including: a cavitated core layer; a support layer on one side of the core layer, the support layer containing a thermoplastic polymer; and a matte layer on the side of the core layer opposite the support layer. The core layer contains a propylene polymer, a beta nucleating agent, and an impact copolymer; the matte layer contains at least one of a matte-resin and a matte-surface producing agent. The matte surface outer layer may provide sufficient roughness to provide labels that are mold-ready for IML applications, without need for an adhesive pattern or coating.

US Patent:

20120308789, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Jun 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/531026

Inventors:

Mark W. Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
David A. Liestman - Walworth NY, US
George F. Cretekos - Farmington NY, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/32
B32B 27/30
B32B 27/36
B29C 47/06
B05D 3/00

US Classification:

428203, 26417319, 427322, 428523, 428522

Abstract:

Imageable multilayer films are provided which include at least a core layer comprising a pigment or other colorant, a clear sealant layer, and an image-side tie layer intermediate the core layer and the sealant layer, where the tie layer comprises a cavitating agent. The sealant layer may include a first polymer component having a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g and a second polymer component. The multilayer film may have a seal strength greater than about 200 g/2.54 cm for a seal formed on a crimp sealer at a temperature of at least 93.3 C. The multilayer film may be biaxially oriented, an image may be effected on the film without the use of inks, and the film may be useful in packaging applications.

US Patent:

20130059119, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Jul 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/551004

Inventors:

Anne P. CAMPEAU - Rochester NY, US
Mark W. Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
Dennis E. Mcgee - Penfield NY, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/10
C25D 5/56
B05D 1/36

US Classification:

428141, 427296, 205164

Abstract:

Multilayer polymer films are described. The films include an oriented polymeric substrate wherein a print-side skin layer of the substrate has a surface roughness, Ra, ≦12.0 μm. The films also include a metal layer in surface contact with the print side of the polymeric substrate, a primer composition in surface contact with the metal layer, and a printable topcoat layer in surface contact with the primer composition. Pressure-sensitive label structures and methods of making such films are also described.

US Patent:

20130209756, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

May 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/701184

Inventors:

JoAnn Helen Squier - Bloomfield NY, US
Benoit Ambroise - Hachy, BE
Mark W. Lockhart - Fairport NY, US

International Classification:

G09F 3/10
B32B 3/10
G09F 3/00
B32B 27/08
B29C 47/06

US Classification:

4281951, 428446, 428220, 428447, 428451, 26417314, 264148, 264129

Abstract:

Provided is a film including: (a) an intermediate layer comprising a polymer and an antistatic agent, said intermediate layer having a first side and a second side; (b) a first layer including a polymer, said first layer being on the first side and is printed or printable; and (c) a second layer including a polymer and a non-migratory slip agent, said second layer being on the second side, wherein the film has at least one of (i) a thickness of at least about 30 μm, (ii) a static coefficient of friction of about 0.15 to less than 0.30, and (iii) a kinetic coefficient of friction of about 0.15 to less than 0.30. Also provided are a method for producing such a film, and labels such as cut and stack labels comprising the film.

US Patent:

20140154498, Jun 5, 2014

Filed:

Feb 10, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/176886

Inventors:

Mark Lockhart - Fairport NY, US
Robert Sheppard - Victor NY, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/32
B32B 27/08
B32B 27/20
B29C 59/02

US Classification:

4283166, 264 451, 264293, 425385, 4283044, 4283199

Abstract:

Disclosed, among others, are a multilayer film that permits thermal printing or printing by application of pressure from pressure-applying devices. The structure includes an extruded, outer skin layer and an extruded internal pigment layer. Further, the structure includes an extruded image-rendering layer intermediate to the outer skin layer and the pigment layer, the image-rendering layer including a collapsible layer structure, sensitive to the application of temperature and/or pressure, having dispersed therein a plurality of voids, the collapsible layer structure in uncollapsed condition being substantially opaque to obscure from view the pigment layer there beneath. The collapsible layer structure is selectively collapsible by application of temperature and/or pressure to temporarily elevate localized temperature or pressure at the collapsible layer structure at select locations, so as to provide substantially transparent collapsed structure at the select locations, the pigment layer being visible through the substantially transparent collapsed structure.