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).
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Patent number: 7540681Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Claude E. Cybulski, Eric R. Cybulski, Brook F. Duerr, Kent E. Lageson, Steven E. Turch
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Patent number: 7026103Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert J. DeVoe, Robert D. DeMaster, Brook F. Duerr, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20040166534Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20030194651Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Robert J. De Voe, Robert D. DeMaster, Brook F. Duerr, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20030155667Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Robert J Devoe, Brook F Duerr, Patrick R Fleming, Harvey W Kalweit
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Publication number: 20020160527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, JingJing Ma, Michael P. Daniels, Stephen B. Roscoe, Lester H. McIntosh, Steven D. Koecher, Brook F. Duerr, William H. Sikorski
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Patent number: 6448358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
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Patent number: 6429274Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
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Patent number: 6323151Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
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Publication number: 20010044515Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Allen R. Siedel, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
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Patent number: 6265512Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative CompanyInventors: Allen R. Siedle, David K. Misemer, Vasant V. Kolpe, Brook F. Duerr
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Patent number: 5902654Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brook F. Duerr, Allen R. Siedle, Katherine A. Brown, Craig E. Hamer