Patents by Inventor Bruce C. Schmidt

Bruce C. Schmidt 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).

  • Release coating formulation providing low adhesion release surfaces for pressure sensitive adhesives
    Patent number: 6541109
    Abstract: Release coating formulations and release coatings derived therefrom that incorporate a blend of a silicone vinyl copolymer and a second polymer for which the release qualities are extremely stable over time. The silicone vinyl copolymer and the second polymer include complementary crosslinkable functionality allowing interpolymer crosslinks to be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ramesh C. Kumar, Elda T. G. Bloemendal, Bruce C. Schmidt
  • In-flight problem situation simulator
    Patent number: 4673356
    Abstract: An apparatus for simulating in-flight problem situations is provided. The apparatus comprises a false instrument display surface which has a false instrument reading and is adapted to cover and obscure a true instrument reading in such manner that a pilot views the false instrument reading. A method of simulating in-flight problem situations during flight in a airplane having a pilot and an instructor is also provided and uses a display of a false instrument reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Inventor: Bruce C. Schmidt