Patents by Inventor Brook F. Duerr

Brook F. Duerr has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7540681
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying or dispensing fluids such as surgical prep solution. The applicator includes a distributor element and a container of surgical prep solution. The distributor element includes a projecting element that separates at least two orifices in the distributor element to provide uniform distribution of the surgical prep solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Claude E. Cybulski, Eric R. Cybulski, Brook F. Duerr, Kent E. Lageson, Steven E. Turch
  • Patent number: 7026103
    Abstract: A multilayer imageable article with at least two layers including a multiphoton imageable composition. The composition includes a multiphoton-sensitive photoactive system and at least one of a dye and a dye precursor. The photoactive system includes a multiphoton sensitizer capable of simultaneously absorbing at least two photons, an electron acceptor capable of transformation to a dye-activating species upon interaction with the multiphoton sensitizer subsequent to absorption of at least two photons, and optionally an electron donor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert J. DeVoe, Robert D. DeMaster, Brook F. Duerr, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Dennis E. Vogel
  • Publication number: 20040166534
    Abstract: A combinatorial array comprises fluid-impervious, sealed or sealable, flexible, self-supported pouches, each pouch comprising therein one or more members of a library of materials. A method for producing the members of the library is also disclosed. The method can utilize an automated process for introducing components into the pouches. Analysis of products can be by destructive or non-destructive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, JingJing Ma, Michael P. Daniels, Stephen B. Roscoe, Lester H. McIntosh, Steven D. Koecher, Brook F. Duerr, William H. Sikorski, Timothy D. Filiatrault
  • Publication number: 20030194651
    Abstract: A multilayer imageable article with at least two layers including a multiphoton imgeable composition. The composition includes a multiphoton-sensitive photoactive system and at least one of a dye and a dye precursor. The photoactive system includes a multiphoton sensitizer capable of simultaneously absorbing at least two photons, an electron acceptor capable of transformation to a dye-activating species upon interaction with the multiphoton sensitizer subsequent to absorption of at least two photons, and optionally an electron donor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. De Voe, Robert D. DeMaster, Brook F. Duerr, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Dennis E. Vogel
  • Publication number: 20030155667
    Abstract: A method for making a structure including applying a multiphoton-curable composition to a molded article, wherein the composition comprises a curable species and a multiphoton photoinitiator system, and at least partially curing the multiphoton-curable composition to form a structure on the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J Devoe, Brook F Duerr, Patrick R Fleming, Harvey W Kalweit
  • Publication number: 20020160527
    Abstract: A combinatorial array comprises fluid-impervious, sealed or sealable, flexible, self-supported pouches, each pouch comprising therein one or more members of a library of materials. A method for producing the members of the library is also disclosed. The method can utilize an automated process for introducing components into the pouches. Analysis of products can be by destructive or non-destructive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, JingJing Ma, Michael P. Daniels, Stephen B. Roscoe, Lester H. McIntosh, Steven D. Koecher, Brook F. Duerr, William H. Sikorski
  • Patent number: 6448358
    Abstract: A propylene polymeric composition with elastic character that is soluble in at least one nonpolar organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, heptane, and hexane, comprises greater than 3 weight percent and up to 45 weight percent homotactic sequences each having only r or m diads, all of which homotactic sequences have a helical length in the range of 20 to 150 Å, and in the range of 55 to 97 weight percent of the sum of homotactic sequences of less than 20 Å in helical length, each homotactic sequence having only r or m diads and having fewer than 10 repeat units with mmmm pentads being present in the range of 0 to 35 weight percent of the total composition, and heterotactic sequences having r and m diads of unequal number, the polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 70,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
  • Patent number: 6429274
    Abstract: A propylene polymeric composition with elastic character that is soluble in at least one nonpolar organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, heptane, and hexane, comprises greater than 3 weight percent and up to 45 weight percent homotactic sequences each having only r or m diads, all of which homotactic sequences have a helical length in the range of 20 to 150Å, and in the range of 55 to 97 weight percent of the sum of homotactic sequences of less than 20Å in helical length, each homotactic sequence having only r or m diads and having fewer than 10 repeat units with mmmm pentads being present in the range of 0 to 35 weight percent of the total composition, and heterotactic sequences having r and m diads of unequal number, the polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 70,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
  • Patent number: 6323151
    Abstract: A propylene polymeric composition with elastic character that is soluble in at least one nonpolar organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, heptane, and hexane, comprises greater than 3 weight percent and up to 45 weight percent homotactic sequences each having only r or m diads, all of which homotactic sequences have a helical length in the range of 20 to 150 Å, and in the range of 55 to 97 weight percent of the sum of homotactic sequences of less than 20 Å in helical length, each homotactic sequence having only r or m diads and having fewer than 10 repeat units with mmmm pentads being present in the range of 0 to 35 weight percent of the total composition, and heterotactic sequences having r and m diads of unequal number, the polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 70,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
  • Publication number: 20010044515
    Abstract: A propylene polymeric composition with elastic character that is soluble in at least one nonpolar organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, heptane, and hexane, comprises greater than 3 weight percent and up to 45 weight percent homotactic sequences each having only r or m diads, all of which homotactic sequences have a helical length in the range of 20 to 150 Å, and in the range of 55 to 97 weight percent of the sum of homotactic sequences of less than 20 Å in helical length, each homotactic sequence having only r or m diads and having fewer than 10 repeat units with mmmm pentads being present in the range of 0 to 35 weight percent of the total composition, and heterotactic sequences having r and m diads of unequal number, the polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 70,000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Siedel, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
  • Patent number: 6265512
    Abstract: A propylene polymeric composition with elastic character that is soluble in at least one nonpolar organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene, heptane, and hexane, comprises greater than 3 weight percent and up to 45 weight percent homotactic sequences each having only r or m diads, all of which homotactic sequences have a helical length in the range of 20 to 150 Å, and in the range of 55 to 97 weight percent of the sum of homotactic sequences of less than 20 Å in helical length, each homotactic sequence having only r or m diads and having fewer than 10 repeat units with mmmm pentads being present in the range of 0 to 35 weight percent of the total composition, and heterotactic sequences having r and m diads of unequal number, the polymer having a molecular weight (Mw) of at least 70,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
  • Patent number: 5902654
    Abstract: A process that involves the packaged polymerization of olefinic monomer(s) and catalyst systems comprising a transition metal species that mediates the polymerization of the monomer(s) is disclosed. This process provides a way to use the resultant polymer without extensive further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brook F. Duerr, Allen R. Siedle, Katherine A. Brown, Craig E. Hamer