Laser markable variable data heat transfer label and marking system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7021549
APP PUB NO 20060000913A1
SERIAL NO

10883403

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A laser markable heat transfer label for application to an item includes a light transmissive carrier, a heat transferable substrate disposed on the carrier and an adhesive disposed on the substrate. The substrate is formulated, at least in part, with a laser light alterable material. A variable graphic component is marked on the label by application of a laser light through the light transmissive carrier, into the substrate to alter the laser light alterable material. The variable graphic component is marked prior to application of the heat transfer label to the item. A method of making and a method of using the laser markable labels are also disclosed.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC155 HARLEM AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Malin, Arthur J Northbrook, IL 3 39
O'Rell, Dennis D Geneva, IL 14 359

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