Robert Epler

Title: Robert Epler and Liner-Free RFID Labels

Introduction

Robert Epler is an inventor based in Morristown, Tennessee, and is associated with Iconex LLC. His work includes an invention that combines chipless radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology with liner-free labels.

Latest Patents

Epler is named on 1 patent: “Chipless RFID-Enabled Liner-Free Labels and Rolls of Liner-Free Labels.” The invention describes labels with an RFID antenna and adhesive applied to the same side of a substrate. The antenna can be sourced from a third party, printed with conductive ink, made from transferred conductive foil, or formed using a combination of ink and foil.

The adhesive may cover the label surface or be applied in continuous or discontinuous patterns. Printed sense marks can be included, or the antenna itself can serve as a sense mark. Arranged in rolls, these labels eliminate the liner, reducing material waste while retaining RFID tracking functionality without requiring chips. The approach offers a potential cost-effective alternative to conventional chip-based RFID labels.

Career Highlights

Epler’s listed patent reflects work on label design and RFID-enabled identification. His association with Iconex LLC connects his invention to a company focused on labeling and related products.

Collaborations

The patent describes antenna options that include components sourced from third parties, as well as antennas produced through printing or foil transfer. The available information does not identify specific collaborators or co-inventors.

Conclusion

Robert Epler’s patented liner-free label concept combines chipless RFID tracking with a design intended to reduce label waste and offer an alternative to chip-based RFID products.