Patents by Inventor David J. Kinning
David J. Kinning 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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Publication number: 20190126301Abstract: Presently described are components of a spray application system. At least one component comprises a liquid repellent surface layer. The liquid repellent surface (e.g. layer) comprises a siloxane material. The component is typically a liquid reservoir, a liquid reservoir liner, a lid for a liquid reservoir or liner, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the component comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material. In some favored embodiments, the component is a removable liquid reservoir or liner. In some favored embodiments, the component is a collapsible liquid reservoir or liner. The spray application system typically further comprises a gravity-fed spray gun. Also described are spray application systems, methods of using a spray application system, as well as methods of making a component of a spray application system wherein the component has a liquid repellent surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Adam J. Meuler, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, David S. Hays, Kent C. Hackbarth, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Jon P. Nietfeld, Phillip H. Henna, David J. Kinning, Nicholas L. Untiedt, Jeffrey O. Emslander
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Publication number: 20190060927Abstract: Presently describes are articles, such as liquid reservoirs, comprising a liquid repellent surface. The liquid repellent surface comprises a surface layer comprising a silane or siloxane material, wherein the liquid repellent surface is not a lubricant impregnated surface. In one embodiment, the liquid repellent surface (e.g. layer) comprise a silicone melt additive and a thermoplastic polymeric material component. In some embodiments, the article (e.g. liquid reservoir) comprise a thermoplastic polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Adam J. Meuler, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, David S. Hays, Kent C. Hackbarth, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Jon P. Nietfeld, Phillip H. Henna, David J. Kinning, Nicholas L. Untiedt, Jeffrey O. Emslander
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Publication number: 20180304287Abstract: Presently described are components of a spray application system, a method of making thereof, wherein at least one component comprises a liquid repellent surface layer such that the receding contact angle with water ranged from 90 degrees to 135 degrees. The liquid repellent surface (e.g. layer) may comprise a porous layer and a lubricant impregnated into pores of the porous layer; a fluoropolymer; a fluorochemical material and an organic polymeric binder; or a fluorochemical material melt additive or silicone/silane/siloxane material melt additive and a thermoplastic polymeric material component. The component is typically a liquid reservoir, a liquid reservoir liner, a lid for a liquid reservoir or liner, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the component comprises a thermoplastic polymeric material. In some favored embodiments, the component is a removable liquid reservoir or liner. In some favored embodiments, the component is a collapsible liquid reservoir or liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Adam J. Meuler, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Nicholas L. Untiedt, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Paul B. Armstrong, David A. Gzik, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, David J. Kinning, David S. Hays, Kent C. Hackbarth, Jeffrey O. Emslander
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Publication number: 20180291238Abstract: The present invention is an assembly layer for a flexible device. Within a temperature range of between about ?30° C. to about 90° C., the assembly layer has a shear storage modulus at a frequency of 1 Hz that does not exceed about 2 MPa, a shear creep compliance (J) of at least about 6×10?6/Pa measured at 5 seconds with an applied shear stress between about 50 kPa and about 500 kPa, and a strain recovery of at least about 50% at at least one point of applied shear stress within the range of about 5 kPa to about 500 kPa within about 1 minute after removing the applied shear stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Belma Erdogan-Haug, Albert I. Everaerts, David S. Hays, David J. Kinning, Maria A. Appeaning, Jong-Seob Won, Ross E. Behling, Jason D. Clapper, Marie Aloshyna ep Lesuffleur
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Publication number: 20180126706Abstract: The present invention is an assembly layer for a flexible device. The assembly layer is derived from precursors in eluding at least one of a physically cross-linked silicone elastomer and a covalently cross-linked silicone elastomer forming reagent mixture, and a MQ resin. Within a temperature range of between about ?30 C to about 90 C, the assembly layer has a shear storage modulus at a frequency of 1 Hz that does not exceed about 2 MPa, a shear creep compliance (J) of at least about 6×10?6 1/Pa measured at 5 seconds with an applied shear stress between about 50 kPa and about 500 kPa, and a strain recovery of at least about 50% at at least one point of applied shear stress within the range of about 5 kPa to about 500 kPa within about 1 minute after removing the applied shear stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Belma Erdogan-Haug, Albert I. Everaerts, David S. Hays, David J. Kinning, Maria A. Appeaning, Jong-Seob Won
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Publication number: 20160297999Abstract: Blended, release materials containing crosslinked silicones, crosslinked fluorosilicones, and nonfunctional fluorosilicones are described. Articles including release liners and adhesive articles are also described, as are methods of making such blended release materials and articles incorporating them.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Daniel Carvajal, Larry D. Boardman, David J. Kinning, Michael D. Determan, Kiu-Yuen Tse, Maria A. Appeaning
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Patent number: 9187678Abstract: Described herein are release layers formed via solventless extrusion. The release layers include a polyolefin and an alkyl dimethicone. The release layers exhibit tailorable release properties from pressure-sensitive adhesives. The release layers are simple to make and require no post-treatment in order to impart the observed release properties. The release layers are adaptable to multilayer extrusion, blown film formation, and cast film formation techniques.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Larry D. Boardman, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Bryan C. Feisel, David S. Hays, David J. Kinning, Richard L. Peloquin, David J. Yarusso
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Publication number: 20150104601Abstract: The present invention comprises adhesive articles, adhesive compositions, and release liners. The release liners include silicone-based release formulations that can provide average and static release forces desirable for converting and handling soft adhesives, particularly adhesives of the type used in the electronics industry. In one embodiment, the silicone-based formulations include addition-cure silicone-based release formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Maria A. Appeaning, Albert I. Everaerts, Yi He, David J. Kinning
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Publication number: 20150030796Abstract: Described herein are release layers formed via solventless extrusion. The release layers include a polyolefin and an alkyl dimethicone. The release layers exhibit tailorable release properties from pressure-sensitive adhesives. The release layers are simple to make and require no post-treatment in order to impart the observed release properties. The release layers are adaptable to multilayer extrusion, blown film formation, and cast film formation techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Larry D. Boardman, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Bryan C. Feisel, David S. Hays, David J. Kinning, Richard L. Peloquin, David J. Yarusso
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Patent number: 8343633Abstract: A method of modifying light is disclosed and includes: providing an optical element having an oriented polymer network of a silicone(meth)acrylate copolymer and exhibiting a first phase and a second phase, the first phase and the second phase being chemically connected and having different refractive indices, the first phase being continuous, and the second phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the first phase; illuminating the optical element with light from a light source; and detecting polarized or directionally diffused light transmitted by the optical element. Optical elements including the polymer network and a variety of additional layers are also disclosed, as are optical devices such as prisms, display panels, lenses, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Robert L. Brott, David J. Kinning, Yufeng Liu, John E. Potts, Kevin R. Schaffer, Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler
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Publication number: 20110261436Abstract: A method of modifying light is disclosed and includes: providing an optical element having an oriented polymer network of a silicone (meth)acrylate copolymer and exhibiting a first phase and a second phase, the first phase and the second phase being chemically connected and having different refractive indices, the first phase being continuous, and the second phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the first phase; illuminating the optical element with light from a light source; and detecting polarized or directionally diffused light transmitted by the optical element. Optical elements including the polymer network and a variety of additional layers are also disclosed, as are optical devices such as prisms, display panels, lenses, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Robert L. Brott, David J. Kinning, Yufeng Liu, John E. Potts, Kevin R. Schaffer, Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler
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Patent number: 7998587Abstract: A method of modifying light is disclosed and includes: providing an optical element having an oriented polymer network of a silicone (meth)acrylate copolymer and exhibiting a first phase and a second phase, the first phase and the second phase being chemically connected and having different refractive indices, the first phase being continuous, and the second phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the first phase; illuminating the optical element with light from a light source; and detecting polarized or directionally diffused light transmitted by the optical element. Optical elements including the polymer network and a variety of additional layers are also disclosed, as are optical devices such as prisms, display panels, lenses, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Robert L. Brott, David J. Kinning, Yufeng Liu, John E. Potts, Kevin R. Schaffer, Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler
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Publication number: 20110151169Abstract: A sheet comprising a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface having one or more segments of adhesive thereon and the second major surface having a release coating thereon wherein the release coating substantially completely covers the second major surface and has a varied thickness corresponding to the adhesive segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Gary W. Maier, David J. Kinning
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Patent number: 7659351Abstract: Fluoroacrylates comprise the reaction product of: (a) at least one fluorochemical alcohol represented by the formula: CnF2n+1—X—OH wherein: n=1 to 4, R=hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m=2 to 8, Rf=CnF2n+1, y=0 to 6, and q=1 to 8; (b) at least one unbranched symmetric diusocyanate; and (c) at least one hydroxy-terminated alkyl (meth)acrylate or 2-fluoro acrylate monomer having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms in its alkylene portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gregg A. Caldwell, John C. Clark, David J. Kinning, Alan R. Kirk, Thomas P. Klun, Ramesh C. Kumar, Roger A. Mader, George G I. Moore, Zai-Ming Qiu, Richard B. Ross
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Publication number: 20090262348Abstract: A method of modifying light is disclosed and includes: providing an optical element having an oriented polymer network of a silicone (meth)acrylate copolymer and exhibiting a first phase and a second phase, the first phase and the second phase being chemically connected and having different refractive indices, the first phase being continuous, and the second phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the first phase; illuminating the optical element with light from a light source; and detecting polarized or directionally diffused light transmitted by the optical element. Optical elements including the polymer network and a variety of additional layers are also disclosed, as are optical devices such as prisms, display panels, lenses, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Robert L. Brott, David J. Kinning, Yufeng Liu, John E. Potts, Kevin R. Schaffer, Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler
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Patent number: 7411020Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a water-based release coating composition comprising a mixture of: A. from 0.1 to about 5 wt % of a fluoro(meth)acrylate (co)polymer or a fluorochemical urethane compound containing at least one fluorinated group having the formula —CF2)nCF3, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; B. from about 5 to about 99.9 wt % of a copolymer comprising the reaction product of a. from about 40 to about 70 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the alkyl group contains from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, b. from about 3 to about 20 wt % of (meth)acrylic acid, c. from about 20 to about 40 wt % acrylonitrile, and d. from 0 to about 15 wt % of vinyl monomer, other than acrylonitrile, wherein the sum of a. through d. equals 100%; and C. from 0 to about 94.9 wt % of an extender polymer, wherein the sum of A., B., and C. is 100% and wt % is based on the total amount of solids in the composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James G. Carlson, John C. Clark, James P. DiZio, David J. Kinning, Ramesh C. Kumar, Chetan P. Jariwala
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Patent number: 7253241Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a water-based release coating composition comprising a mixture of (A.) from about 5 to about 100 wt % of a polymer comprising the reaction product of (a.) from 1 to about 15 wt % of a fluorinated monomer selected from the group consisting of monomers according to the general formula: RfX—OC(O)—C(R)?CH2, wherein Rf represents a perfluorinated aliphatic group having 3 or 4 carbon atoms, X is an organic divalent linking group, and R represents a hydrogen or methyl group, (b.) from about 40 to about 70 wt % of an alkyl (meth)acrylate, wherein the alkyl group contains from 16 to 22 carbon atoms, (c.) from about 3 to about 20 wt % of (meth)acrylic acid, (d.) from about 20 to about 40 wt % acrylonitrile, and (e.) from 0 to about 15 wt % of vinyl monomer, other than acrylonitrile, wherein the sum of (a.) through (e.) equals 100%; and (B.) from 0 to about 95 wt % of an extender polymer, wherein the sum of (A.) and (B.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James P. DiZio, David J. Kinning, George G. I. Moore
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Patent number: 7229687Abstract: The invention relates to compatibilized release compositions useful in release layers of release articles (e.g., release liners) and adhesive articles (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive tapes). The compatibilized release compositions comprise a mixture of a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material are selected to provide an acid-base interaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David J. Kinning, Audrey A. Sherman, Jeffrey J. Schwab, Patrick S. Seleski, Wendi J. Winkler
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Patent number: 7199197Abstract: Fluoroacrylates comprise the reaction product of: (a) at least one fluorochemical alcohol represented by the formula: CnF2n+1—X—OH wherein: R=hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, m=2 to 8, Rf=CnF2n+1, y=0 to 6, and q=1 to 8; (b) at least one unbranched symmetric diisocyanate; and (c) at least one hydroxy-terminated alkyl (meth)acrylate or 2-fluoro acrylate monomer having 2 to about 30 carbon atoms in its alkylene portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gregg A. Caldwell, John C. Clark, David J. Kinning, Alan R. Kirk, Thomas P. Klun, Ramesh C. Kumar, Roger A. Mader, George G. I. Moore, Zai-Ming Qiu, Richard B. Ross
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Patent number: 7078093Abstract: A stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive tape includes a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition that exhibits a 180° peel strength on a glass substrate at 98% relative humidity of at least about 5.47 N/dm and a non-tacky tab. A stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive tape includes a pressure sensitive adhesive composition having a modulus at 1 radian/second and ?17° C. of no greater than about 1×107 Pa and a non-tacky tab.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Margaret M. Sheridan, James L. Bries, Jeffrey D. Malmer, Audrey A. Sherman, David J. Kinning