Fuller, TX
Dale Fuller, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090012631 | Automation safety life cycle - The system subject of disclosure includes computer software inputted with machine readable data into a CPU that sequentially combines and integrates multiple activities and processes of a production or processing facility. The steps or functions performed by the software include but are not limited to performing control rationalization, process hazard analysis and layer of protection analysis. The software also evaluates safety requirement specifications, and safety, environmental and financial integrity levels. Finally, the software performs alarm rationalization, alarm management, process safety management and creating an integrated comprehensive machine readable facility database that can be used over the life of the facility. | 01-08-2009 |
Darrell N. Fuller, Friendswood, TX US
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20120287004 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITHOUT ANTENNA FEEDTHROUGH - An implantable medical device includes a case having a conductive housing defining an opening. A dielectric material is coupled to the conductive housing to hermetically seal the opening. A header block is coupled to the case over the dielectric material. An antenna is within the case under the dielectric material and there is no antenna feedthrough extending through the case into the header block. | 11-15-2012 |
Edward N. Fuller, Austin, TX US
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20150316167 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEM (MEMS) VALVE - A method of controlling a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) valve includes defining a desired pressure output for the MEMS valve. The desired pressure output is related to a control reference value. The control reference value relates an output pressure of the MEMS valve to a measurable characteristic of the MEMS valve. The measurable characteristic may include a resistance, an electrical power, or an electrical current of the MEMS valve. The control reference value is converted to an initial Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal that is applied to the MEMS valve. The initial PWM signal may be adjusted to define an adjusted PWM signal based upon a difference between an actual value of the measurable characteristic at the initial PWM signal and the control reference value, until the actual value of the measurable characteristic at the adjusted PWM signal is within a pre-defined range of the control reference value. | 11-05-2015 |
Eric Ford Fuller, Kennedale, TX US
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20110017255 | LED Powered photovoltaic generator - A device that uses specific dominant wavelength light emitting diode to excite the electrons in photovoltaic cells to produce DC voltage for the purposes of: (a) providing DC voltage to its own light emitting diode system and (b) providing external voltage for an application that requires voltage to operate. | 01-27-2011 |
George Allen Fuller, Houston, TX US
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20150101802 | REAL-TIME METHODS OF TRACKING FLUIDS - A method of tracking an intelligent fluid in a well bore, comprising: providing an intelligent fluid; introducing the intelligent fluid into the well bore; sensing one or more well bore characteristics with the intelligent fluid; and wirelessly relaying data on the one or more well characteristics to the surface. | 04-16-2015 |
John Fuller, Richmond, TX US
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20090159283 | SIGNAL CONDUCTING DETONATING CORD - A downhole perforating device includes: a perforating gun having incorporated therein at least two shape charges; an elongated detonating cord incorporated with the perforating gun and extending along a length of the perforating gun, the detonating cord including: a flexible jacket surrounding an explosive; and a communication medium extending within or attached onto the flexible jacket layer. | 06-25-2009 |
John E. Fuller, Richmond, TX US
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20130153205 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MODULES FOR WELLBORE DEVICES AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES - An electrical connector module is for completing an electrical connection in a wellbore device. The module has an outer surface having at least one groove that receives and frictionally retains an electrical wire in a circuitous path that relieves strain on the wire. An electrical connector is at least partially disposed in the at least one groove and is connected to the electrical wire. | 06-20-2013 |
20150090452 | SHOCK MITIGATOR - An assembly with a shock inducing tool and shock sensitive components. The assembly includes a shock mitigator that is constructed in a manner that allows a communication line to stretch across an interface of the mitigator between a housing for the components and the shock inducing tool. So, for example, where the tool is a perforating gun, power and/or communication with the tool need not be sacrificed for in exchange for safeguarding electronic components of the housing with the mitigator. | 04-02-2015 |
Mark S. Fuller, Montgomery, TX US
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20110108266 | DEBRIS BARRIER FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A debris barrier assembly for use downhole includes a single body annular barrier having a bore; an extension tubular inserted through the bore; an upper tubular coupled to an upper end of the extension tubular; and a lower tubular coupled to a lower end of the extension tubular, wherein the lower tubular includes a release valve. In one embodiment, the release valve is mechanically opened. In another embodiment, a torque connection is used to couple the upper tubular to the extension tubular. | 05-12-2011 |
Michael Fuller, Houston, TX US
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20090192057 | Method for Single-Stage Treatment of Siliceous Subterranean Formations - In a method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid containing a Bronsted acid, a hydrogen fluoride source and an organic acid or salt thereof that is substantially soluble in the aqueous fluid is formed. The treatment fluid contains less than about 2% of fluoride (F | 07-30-2009 |
Michael Fuller, Cypress, TX US
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20160108308 | DELIVERY OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL BELOW GROUND - A wellbore fluid comprises an aqueous carrier liquid, hydrophobic particulate material suspended therein and a gas to wet the surface of the particles and bind them together as agglomerates. The hydrophobic particulate material has a specified maximum particle size and/or minimum surface area: namely a volume median particle size d | 04-21-2016 |
Michael J. Fuller, Houston, TX US
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20090042748 | Method of Acidizing Sandstone Formations - An acidizing fluid for sandstone formations is provided, along with methods of acidizing a sandstone formation penetrated by a wellbore. The aqueous acid treatment is a mixture of an aqueous liquid, a fluoride source, and an effective amount of at least one homopolymer or copolymer of a polycarboxylic acid, salt thereof or derivative thereof, which is introduced into the wellbore, and allowed to acidize the formation and concurrently inhibit calcium fluoride formation and impart calcium tolerance to the fluid. | 02-12-2009 |
20090151944 | Use of Polyimides in Treating Subterranean Formations - A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is carried out by forming a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous carrier fluid and a solid-form polyimide homopolymer or copolymer capable of hydrolyzing to form polycarboxylates and/or polycarboxylic acids. The treatment fluid is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. In another method, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous carrier fluid, a solid-form polysuccinimide homopolymer or copolymer and at least one of a viscosifying agent, proppant and an acid capable of dissolving materials of the formation is formed. This is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. A method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore may also be carried out by forming a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous solution containing a hydrogen fluoride source, ammonium hydroxide and at least one of a polyimide and a polycarboxylate, which is introduced into the formation through the wellbore. | 06-18-2009 |
20100147515 | SURFACE MODIFICATION FOR CROSS-LINKING OR BREAKING INTERACTIONS WITH INJECTED FLUID - A method and apparatus for treating a subterranean formation with a fluid, including forming a fluid including a organosilane and a particulate and introducing the fluid into a subterranean formation with exposed surfaces, wherein the organosilane modifies the particulate or surfaces or both. Also, a method and apparatus for treating a subterranean formation with a fluid, including forming a fluid including an organosilane and introducing the fluid into a subterranean formation with exposed surfaces, wherein the organosilane modifies the surfaces with a first functional group. | 06-17-2010 |
20100160189 | Method and Composition for Removing Filter Cake - The current disclosure describes a multifunctional fluid that addresses a new concept in the removal of filter cake. A composition is disclosed comprising: a carrier fluid, a surfactant, a fluorine source and an organic stabilizer able to minimize precipitation of fluorine The associated method to remove the filter cake is also described. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163234 | Surface-Modifying Agents for Wettability Modification - A method and composition for treating a subterranean formation with a fluid, including forming a fluid including a particulate and an organosilane with the chemical formula R | 07-01-2010 |
20100323933 | Hydrocarbon-Based Filtercake Dissolution Fluid - Embodiments of this invention relate to a composition and a method for dissolving a filtercake in a subterranean formation comprising forming a mixture comprising a dissolution fluid and a fluid comprising hydrocarbon; introducing the mixture into a subterranean formation containing a filtercake; introducing an aqueous fluid to the mixture; and dissolving the filtercake. Embodiments of this invention also relate to further exposing the mixture to swellable packer. Embodiments of this invention relate to a method for a composition, comprising a fluid comprising hydrocarbon; and a dissolution fluid, wherein the fluid comprising hydrocarbon and dissolution fluid are combined to form a miscible mixture that dissolves a filtercake in a subterranean formation. | 12-23-2010 |
20110186293 | USE OF REACTIVE SOLIDS AND FIBERS IN WELLBORE CLEAN-OUT AND STIMULATION APPLICATIONS - A method and apparatus to treat a subterranean formation including introducing a fluid comprising degradable material into a wellbore, contacting a surface of the wellbore with the fluid, and stimulating a surface of a subterranean formation, wherein the contacting the wellbore surface and stimulating the formation occur over a time period that is tailored by the properties of the degradable material. In some embodiments, the properties of the degradable material include a chemical composition, a surface area, a geometric shape of a particle of the material, a concentration of the material in the fluid, a density of the material, a dimension of a particle of the material, or a combination thereof. | 08-04-2011 |
20110220360 | APPLICATION OF ALKALINE FLUIDS FOR POST-FLUSH OR POST-TREATMENT OF A STIMULATED SANDSTONE MATRIX - Apparatus and method for treating a subterranean formation including forming a first fluid comprising low pH, introducing the first fluid into a subterranean formation, forming a second fluid comprising high pH, and introducing the second fluid into the formation. Apparatus and method for treating a subterranean formation including introducing a acidizing fluid into a subterranean formation, introducing an inert spacer into the formation, introducing an alkaline fluid into the formation, and introducing a brine or a solvent overflush fluid. | 09-15-2011 |
Michael J. Fuller, Cypress, TX US
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20130199782 | GRAVEL AND FRACTURE PACKING USING FIBERS - A technique includes completing a well, including installing a tubing string that includes a screen in the well and installing a fiber-based material outside of the screen. The technique further includes using the well as an injection well, including communicating a fluid into the tubing string to cause an injection flow to be communicated in a fluid flow path from an interior of the tubing string, through the screen and into a formation. | 08-08-2013 |
20130237461 | DELIVERY OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL BELOW GROUND - A wellbore fluid comprises an aqueous carrier liquid, hydrophobic fibers suspended therein, hydrophobic particulate material also suspended in the carrier liquid, and a gas to wet the surfaces of the particles and fibers and bind them together as agglomerates. The wellbore fluid may be a slickwater fracturing fluid and may be used for fracturing a tight gas reservoir. Using a combination of hydrophobic particulate material, hydrophobic fibers and gas inhibits settling out of the particulate material from an aqueous liquid. Because the gas acts to wet the surfaces of both materials and agglomerates them, the particulate material is made to adhere to the fibers; the fibers form a network which hinders settling of the particulate material adhering to them, and the agglomerates contain gas and so have a bulk density which is less than the specific gravity of the solids contained in the agglomerates. | 09-12-2013 |
20130244912 | Delivery of Particulate Material Below Ground - A wellbore fluid is an aqueous carrier liquid with first and second hydrophobic particulate materials suspended therein. The first hydrophobic particles have a higher specific gravity than the second hydrophobic particles and the fluid also comprises a gas to wet the surface of the particles and bind them together as agglomerates. The fluid may be a fracturing fluid or gravel packing fluid and the first particulate material may be proppant or gravel. The lighter second particulate material and the gas both reduce the density of the agglomerates which form so that they settle more slowly from the fluid, or are buoyant and do not settle. This facilitates transport and placement in a hydraulic fracture or gravel pack. One application of this is when fracturing a gas-shale with slickwater. The benefit of reduced settling is better placement of proppant so that a greater amount of the fracture is propped open. | 09-19-2013 |
Nathan Fuller, Spring, TX US
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20140182940 | Underreamer for Increasing a Bore Diameter - An underreamer for increasing the diameter of a bore. The underreamer includes a substantially cylindrical body having an axial bore therein. A mandrel may extend axially through the axial bore. One or more cutter blocks are movably coupled to the body. A ratio of a height of the cutter block to a diameter of the body is between about 0.35:1 and about 0.50:1. | 07-03-2014 |
20140262508 | UNDERREAMER FOR INCREASING A WELLBORE DIAMETER - An underreamer for increasing a diameter of a wellbore. The underreamer includes a body having an axial bore extending at least partially therethrough. A mandrel is disposed within the bore of the body and has a port formed radially therethrough. A sleeve is disposed radially-outward from the mandrel. The sleeve blocks fluid flow through the port in the mandrel when the sleeve is in a first position, and the sleeve is axially-offset from the port in the mandrel when the sleeve is in a second position. A flow tube is coupled to the mandrel. The sleeve moves from the first position to the second position when fluid flows through the flow tube and through a channel disposed in the mandrel. A cutter block is movably coupled to the body and is responsive to fluid flow from the axial bore through the port in the mandrel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262525 | UNDERREAMER FOR INCREASING A WELLBORE DIAMETER - An underreamer for increasing a diameter of a wellbore. The underreamer may include a body having an axial bore extending at least partially therethrough. An electromagnetic activation system may be disposed at least partially within the bore of the body. A valve may be disposed within the bore of the body and coupled to the electromagnetic activation system. The valve may include a mobile element and a static element. The mobile element may be coupled to the electromagnetic activation system and move from a first position where the mobile element obstructs fluid flow through the valve to a second position where the mobile element permits fluid flow through the valve. A cutter block may be movably coupled to the body and move radially-outward as the mobile element moves from the first position to the second position. | 09-18-2014 |
Nathan E. Fuller, Spring, TX US
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20150184462 | UNDERREAMER FOR INCREASING A BORE DIAMETER - An underreamer for increasing the diameter of a bore. The underreamer includes a substantially cylindrical body. A mandrel may extend axially through the body. One or more cutter blocks are movably coupled to the body. A ratio of a height of the cutter block to a diameter of the body is between about 0.35:1 and about 0.50:1. | 07-02-2015 |
20150322725 | HYDRAULICALLY LOCKED TOOL - A tool with a hydraulic lock mechanism may include a body defining a flow tube and a chamber. An expandable member may be coupled to the body. A first valve may be located between the chamber and the flow tube to control the flow of fluid into the chamber from the flow tube. A second valve may located between the chamber and an external environment to control the flow of fluid from the chamber into the external environment. The first and second valves may trap fluid within the chamber to maintain the tool in an active position. A piston may be connected to the expandable member and may move in response to pressurization of the chamber. At one position, the piston may cause the expandable member to extend to a radially outward position. At another position, the piston may cause the expandable member to retract to a radially inward position. | 11-12-2015 |
Nathan Elijah Fuller, Spring, TX US
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20150354306 | DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH EXPANDABLE STABILIZER AND UNDERREAMER - A downhole tool including a body coupled to a stabilizer and an underreamer. The stabilizer may include a blade that moves from a retracted position to an expanded position. The underreamer may include a cutter block that moves from a retracted position to an expanded position. The underreamer is positioned above the stabilizer, and a distance between an outer surface of the cutter block and a central longitudinal axis of the body may be greater than a distance between an outer surface of the blade and the central longitudinal axis when the blade and cutter block are in the expanded positions. | 12-10-2015 |
Ralph Fuller, Conroe, TX US
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20110284452 | Filtration System and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide a filtration system comprising a filter tank. In some embodiments, at least portions of an inlet pipe and an outlet manifold can be positioned within the filter tank. At least one manifold assembly can be coupled to the outlet manifold and also can be positioned within the filter tank. In some embodiments, the manifold assembly can include at least one first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one first cavity positioned within the manifold assembly. In some embodiments, the second aperture can fluidly connect the first cavity and the outlet manifold. Also, at least one filter can be coupled to the manifold assembly so that the first aperture fluidly connects the filter to the first cavity. | 11-24-2011 |
20140353237 | FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provide a filtration system comprising a filter tank. In some embodiments, at least portions of an inlet pipe and an outlet manifold can be positioned within the filter tank. At least one manifold assembly can be coupled to the outlet manifold and also can be positioned within the filter tank. In some embodiments, the manifold assembly can include at least one first aperture, at least one second aperture, and at least one first cavity positioned within the manifold assembly. In some embodiments, the second aperture can fluidly connect the first cavity and the outlet manifold. Also, at least one filter can be coupled to the manifold assembly so that the first aperture fluidly connects the filter to the first cavity. | 12-04-2014 |
Robin Fuller, Georgetown, TX US
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20120185840 | Computer-Readable Medium, Apparatus, and Methods of Automatic Capability Installation - A computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to receive an installation request from a remote device through a communication channel to update a software component associated with the processor. The processor identifies a capability library component that will be used to perform at least a portion of the installation request and retrieves and uses the capability library component from a local data store to perform the portion of the installation request if the local data store includes the capability library component. The processor requests the capability library component from the remote device if the local data store does not include the capability library component. | 07-19-2012 |
Samuel Burrill Fuller, Austin, TX US
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20110282168 | Health monitoring device and methods thereof - A health monitoring system includes a client device having one or more sensors to take medical or environmental measurements. The client device can interact with a server device to guide the user through the use of a sensor. The state of the sensors is controlled at the server to provide for flexibility of the health monitoring system. | 11-17-2011 |
Wesley D. Fuller, Willis, TX US
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20100230174 | Impregnated Bit with Improved Grit Protrusion - A diamond impregnated drill bit features layered encapsulation of the diamond grit where the innermost layer is hardest or most abrasion resistant while succeeding layers are generally softer and less wear resistant. This can be accomplished by manipulating several variables in the encapsulation layers such as particle size or hard particle concentration. The outer layers can have added binder to make them softer. The encapsulated grit can be sintered or pre-sintered to make it less friable when handled. As a result the encapsulated diamonds are retained in the matrix longer with higher protrusion to improve bit longevity and penetration rates. | 09-16-2010 |
Wesley Dean Fuller, Montgomery, TX US
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20160129555 | METHODS FOR PRE-SHARPENING IMPREGNATED CUTTING STRUCTURES FOR BITS, RESULTING CUTTING STRUCTURES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED - Processes for pre-sharpening cutting structures comprising particles of superabrasive material such as diamond grit, dispersed in a metal matrix material such as cemented tungsten carbide. Matrix material may be removed from a surface of a cutting structure to a desired depth to expose superabrasive particles within the matrix material adjacent the surface, and to increase exposure of partially exposed superabrasive particles at the surface. Electrodischarge machining (EDM), laser machining, electrolytic etching and chemical etching may also be employed. Pre-sharpened cutting structures are also disclosed. | 05-12-2016 |
Wesley Dean Fuller, Willis, TX US
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20080202821 | Multi-Layer Encapsulation of Diamond Grit for Use in Earth-Boring Bits - A method of constructing an earth-boring, diamond-impregnated drill bit has a first step of coating diamond grit with tungsten to create tungsten-coated diamond particles. These coated particles are then encapsulated in a layer of carbide powder held by an organic green binder material. The encapsulated granules are then mixed along with a matrix material and placed in a mold. The matrix material includes a matrix binder and abrasive particles. The mixture is heated in the mold at atmospheric pressure to cause the matrix binder to melt and infiltrate the encapsulated granules and abrasive particles. | 08-28-2008 |
20100122853 | ENCAPSULATED DIAMOND PARTICLES, MATERIALS AND IMPREGNATED DIAMOND EARTH-BORING BITS INCLUDING SUCH PARTICLES, AND METHODS OF FORMING SUCH PARTICLES, MATERIALS, AND BITS - Earth-boring tools and components thereof include a particle-matrix composite material having encapsulated diamond particles embedded within a matrix material. Diamonds in the particles comprise less than about 25% by volume of the composite material, the matrix material comprises less than about 50% by volume of the composite material, and encapsulant material surrounding the diamonds at least substantially comprises a remainder of the volume of the composite material. Methods of forming at least a portion of an earth-boring tool include embedding encapsulated diamond particles in a volume of matrix material to form a particle-matrix composite material. The composite material is formed in such a manner as to cause diamonds to comprise less than about 25% of the composite material, the matrix material to comprise less than about 50% of the composite material, and encapsulant material surrounding the diamonds to at least substantially comprise a remainder of the composite material. | 05-20-2010 |
20120080240 | DIAMOND IMPREGNATED CUTTING STRUCTURES, EARTH-BORING DRILL BITS AND OTHER TOOLS INCLUDING DIAMOND IMPREGNATED CUTTING STRUCTURES, AND RELATED METHODS - An earth-boring tool includes a bit body, a plurality of first cutting elements, and a plurality of second cutting elements. Each of the first cutting elements includes a discontinuous phase dispersed within a continuous matrix phase. The discontinuous phase includes a plurality of particles of superabrasive material. Each of the second cutting elements includes a polycrystalline diamond compact or tungsten carbide. A method of forming an earth-boring tool includes disposing a plurality of first cutting elements on a bit body and disposing a second plurality of second cutting elements on the bit body. Another method of foaming an earth-boring tool includes forming a body having a plurality of first cutting elements and a plurality of cutting element pockets and securing each of a plurality of second cutting elements within each of the cutting element pockets. | 04-05-2012 |
20140238752 | METHODS FOR PRE-SHARPENING IMPREGNATED CUTTING STRUCTURES FOR BITS, RESULTING CUTTING STRUCTURES AND DRILL BITS SO EQUIPPED - Processes for pre-sharpening cutting structures comprising particles of superabrasive material such as diamond grit, dispersed in a metal matrix material such as cemented tungsten carbide. Matrix material may be removed from a surface of a cutting structure to a desired depth to expose superabrasive particles within the matrix material adjacent the surface, and to increase exposure of partially exposed superabrasive particles at the surface. Electrodischarge machining (EDM), laser machining, electrolytic etching and chemical etching may also be employed. Pre-sharpened cutting structures are also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246254 | METHODS OF ATTACHING CUTTING ELEMENTS TO CASING BITS AND RELATED STRUCTURES - A method of forming a casing bit includes positioning a cutting element adjacent an outer surface of a casing bit body. The cutting element has a superhard material and a bonding material that is used to bond the cutting element to a body of the casing bit. The bonding material may be a weldable or brazable metal alloy, and a welding process or a brazing process, respectively, may be used to bond the cutting elements to body of the casing bit. Casing bits fabricated using such methods may exhibit reduced bond strength between the cutting elements and the casing bit body. | 09-04-2014 |
William R. Fuller, Burton, TX US
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20110024373 | Retail Merchandising Strip and Method for Making Same - A source roll having a first layer of liner paper and a second roll of two-sided adhesive is fed through a pair of rollers having six aligned rotary die cutters sized to cut through only the adhesive layer. The excess adhesive web is peeling off and removed from the process. The liner paper with spaced apart sets of six aligned adhesive dots is then laminated with a clear plastic having two sides, one uncoated and one coated, to allow the clear plastic to be easily rolled up and then unrolled, and the liner paper is peeled off and removed from the process. The material remaining having the adhesive circular dots is cut into six long strips each having six adhesive dots which can be used to display small discrete packages. As a part of marketing small discrete packages of snack foods or other goods, a plurality of the discrete packages are attached to a plurality of adhesive elements, respectively, and the plastic strips with the discrete packages attached thereto are shipped from a manufacturing location to a marketing location. | 02-03-2011 |