ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,600,080, issued on April 14, was assigned to Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC (Mentor, Ohio).

"Digital printed 3-D patterned emblem with graphics for soft goods" was invented by Dave Savino (Glen Burnie, Md.), Owen McGovern (Columbia, Md.), Gillian Ross (Ellicott City, Md.), Stephen Mynott (Towson, Md.) and Paul Weedlun (Fulton, Md.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multidimensional heat-seal emblem having a digitally-printed image on one side in registration to a three-dimensional relief profile. The emblem has enhanced aesthetic impact, flex, stretch, durability and is suitable for soft goods. A method of production is al...