Ward/Kraft, Inc. Granted Two Patents

Ward/Kraft, Inc. was recently granted two patents.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2007 -- Label or business form/label combination having multiple layered or patterned coated adhesives and methods of making same Patent # 7, 181, 878 Granted on Feb 27, 2007.

The invention makes it possible to use labels on certain materials or in certain applications that have typically prevented labels from being effective or useful. It is a label or a form/label combination that has varying coat weights, peel strengths, and types of adhesives on the same product. These labels will now be useful on rough or otherwise hard to adhere to surfaces such as wood, concrete, tires, etc. or those surfaces contaminated with oil, dirt, grease, and other debris. This invention is a solution to labeling issues in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, marketing and advertising. This invention also lessens the possibility for adhesive ooze in laser printers.

Formable pocket for presentation folders Patent # 7, 165, 713 Granted on January 23, 2007.

This invention leads to an improved and more versatile presentation folder. Through the use of pockets created with strips of adhesives, folders can now be used to convey a more individual or personalized presentation. This allows much more creativity and flexibility to the presenter, as well as allowing the folders to be cost effective and to be produced in smaller quantities.

Ward/Kraft, Inc. has 8 plants, all located near their corporate head quarters in Fort Scott, KS. WK is a national leader in manufacturing Labels, Plastics, Magnets, Commercial Print, Mailers, Envelopes, and Business Forms. Ward/Kraft also operates a customer service and sales center in Mount Vernon, OH. Additional information on WK products and educational services may be viewed at www.wardkraft.com.

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