Patents by Inventor Edward J. Woo

Edward J. Woo 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109564
    Abstract: A method is provided that can include activating at least two wireless communication channels in parallel, between a first wireless transceiver and a second wireless transceiver. Each of the at least two wireless communication channels can operate at a different radio carrier frequency, and the first wireless transceiver may be part of a first vehicle. The method can also include transmitting, by the first wireless transceiver, common information in parallel on the at least two wireless communication channels to the second wireless transceiver and deactivating the at least two wireless communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Padam Dhoj Swar, Carl L. Haas, Danial Rice, Rebecca W. Dreasher, Adam Hausmann, Matthew Steven Vrba, Edward J. Kuchar, James Lucas, Andrew Ryan Staats, Jerrid D. Chapman, Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Janmejay Tripathy, Stephen Craven, Tania Lindsley, Derek K. Woo, Ann K. Grimm, Scott Sollars, Phillip A. Burgart, James Allen Oswald, Shannon K. Struttmann, Stuart J. Barr, Keith Smith, Francois P. Pretorius, Craig K. Green, Kendrick Gawne, Irwin Morris, Joseph W. Gorman, Srivallidevi Muthusami, Mahesh Babu Natarajan, Jeremiah Dirnberger, Adam Franco
  • Patent number: 11090780
    Abstract: A method of transferring a shaped particle to a substrate includes providing a scrim of at least two elongate strands periodically joined together at flexible bond regions to form an array of apertures between the strands. The scrim is extended along at least one direction to increase the minimum dimension of the apertures. Shaped particles are applied to the extended scrim and at least a portion of the shaped particles enter in at least some of the apertures therein. The extended scrim is relaxed and frictionally retains the particles between the elongate strands. The particle loaded scrim is extended along at least one direction to release and transfer the shaped particles to the substrate in a predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Nelson, Jasmeet Kaur, Ronald W. Ausen, Jaime A. Martinez, Edward J. Woo
  • Patent number: 10850368
    Abstract: Nonwoven abrasive articles comprise a nonwoven abrasive member having an overlayer composition comprising a fatty acid metal salt disposed thereon adjacent to a working surface. The nonwoven abrasive member comprises abrasive particles adhered to a fiber web by a binder. The abrasive particles may be exposed and/or the nonwoven abrasive member may have suitable frictional properties. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Jaime A. Martinez, Scott A. Baum
  • Patent number: 10625400
    Abstract: A nonwoven abrasive article having a nonwoven web and a binder adhering formed ceramic abrasive particles to fibers of the nonwoven web. The formed ceramic abrasive particles having a formed ceramic abrasive particle size and the fibers having a fiber diameter, and wherein a ratio of the formed ceramic abrasive particle size to the nonwoven fiber diameter is from 0.4 to 3.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jasmeet Kaur, Jacob M. Zwier, Negus B. Adefris, Edward J. Woo
  • Publication number: 20190351531
    Abstract: A method of transferring a shaped particle to a substrate includes providing a scrim of at least two elongate strands periodically joined together at flexible bond regions to form an array of apertures between the strands. The scrim is extended along at least one direction to increase the minimum dimension of the apertures. Shaped particles are applied to the extended scrim and at least a portion of the shaped particles enter in at least some of the apertures therein. The extended scrim is relaxed and frictionally retains the particles between the elongate strands. The particle loaded scrim is extended along at least one direction to release and transfer the shaped particles to the substrate in a predetermined orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Nelson, Jasmeet Kaur, Ronald W. Ausen, Jaime A. Martinez, Edward J. Woo
  • Publication number: 20190345897
    Abstract: Nonwoven abrasive articles comprise a nonwoven abrasive member having an overlayer composition comprising a fatty acid metal salt disposed thereon adjacent to a working surface. The nonwoven abrasive member comprises abrasive particles adhered to a fiber web by a binder. The abrasive particles may be exposed and/or the nonwoven abrasive member may have suitable frictional properties. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Jaime A. Martinez, Scott A. Baum
  • Publication number: 20190291242
    Abstract: An abrasive article having first and second major surfaces includes a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers. The fiber web includes a densified outer layer comprising a portion of nonwoven fiber web proximate to the first major surface. At least a portion the entangled fibers in the densified outer layer are melt-bonded to one another. An abrasive material is coated on the densified outer layer. The abrasive material includes abrasive particles having a median particle diameter D50 in the range of 1 to 15 microns retained in a binder material. The abrasive article has a Stiffness Test force of 0.1 to 5.0 pounds (0.45 to 2.27 kg) or less. The abrasive article can be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob M. Zwier, Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Daniel E. Bygd, Juan A. Munoz
  • Patent number: 10414023
    Abstract: Nonwoven abrasive articles comprise a nonwoven abrasive member having an overlayer composition comprising a fatty acid metal salt disposed thereon adjacent to a working surface. The nonwoven abrasive member comprises abrasive particles adhered to a fiber web by a binder. The abrasive particles may be exposed and/or the nonwoven abrasive member may have suitable frictional properties. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Jaime A. Martinez, Scott A. Baum
  • Patent number: 10343260
    Abstract: An abrasive article having first and second major surfaces includes a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers. The fiber web includes a densified outer layer comprising a portion of nonwoven fiber web proximate to the first major surface. At least a portion the entangled fibers in the densified outer layer are melt-bonded to one another. An abrasive material is coated on the densified outer layer. The abrasive material includes abrasive particles having a median particle diameter D50 in the range of 1 to 15 microns retained in a binder material. The abrasive article has a Stiffness Test force of 0.1 to 5.0 pounds (0.45 to 2.27 kg) or less. The abrasive article can be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jacob M. Zwier, Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Daniel E. Bygd, Juan A. Munoz
  • Patent number: 10035339
    Abstract: Laser conversion of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. LaPlant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20180104945
    Abstract: Laser conversion of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. LaPlant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • Patent number: 9902046
    Abstract: A nonwoven abrasive article includes: a lofty open nonwoven fiber web, an abrasive layer bonded to the lofty open nonwoven fiber web, and a peripheral antiloading composition disposed on the abrasive layer. The peripheral antiloading composition comprises at least 50 percent by weight of wax having a melting point onset of from 180° F. (82° C.) to 290° F. (143° C.). A method of abrading a workpiece using the nonwoven abrasive article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Louis S. Moren, Scott M. Mevissen, Edward J. Woo, Jasmeet Kaur
  • Patent number: 9878530
    Abstract: Laser cutting of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. Laplant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20160354899
    Abstract: An abrasive article having first and second major surfaces includes a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers. The fiber web includes a densified outer layer comprising a portion of nonwoven fiber web proximate to the first major surface. At least a portion the entangled fibers in the densified outer layer are melt-bonded to one another. An abrasive material is coated on the densified outer layer. The abrasive material includes abrasive particles having a median particle diameter D50 in the range of 1 to 15 microns retained in a binder material. The abrasive article has a Stiffness Test force of 0.1 to 5.0 pounds (0.45 to 2.27 kg) or less. The abrasive article can be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob M. Zwier, Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Daniel E. Bygd, Juan A. Munoz
  • Publication number: 20160311080
    Abstract: An abrasive comprising abrasive particles and an adhesive matrix is provided, with the abrasive particles being distributed in the adhesive matrix, wherein the abrasive particles comprise aluminum hydroxide abrasive particles, and the adhesive matrix comprises a triacrylate, a diacrylate and an initiator. The abrasive article prepared using the abrasive of the present invention has proper wear resistance and can be used to a clean LCD panel surface without scratching the ITO coating on an LCD panel surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Jianping Zhou, Richard C. Cotner, Craig F. Lamphere, Jaime A. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20160229032
    Abstract: A nonwoven abrasive article includes: a lofty open nonwoven fiber web, an abrasive layer bonded to the lofty open nonwoven fiber web, and a peripheral antiloading composition disposed on the abrasive layer. The peripheral antiloading composition comprises at least 50 percent by weight of wax having a melting point onset of from 180° F. (82° C.) to 290° F. (143° C.). A method of abrading a workpiece using the nonwoven abrasive article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Louis S. Moren, Scott M. Mevissen, Edward J. Woo, Jasmeet Kaur
  • Patent number: 9314903
    Abstract: An abrasive article useful for finishing painted or clear coated surfaces is disclosed. The abrasive article included a structured abrasive layer disposed on a backing that is adhesively attached to nonwoven layer useful for providing conformability and attachment to a hook layer. The structured abrasive layer includes a central aperture and a plurality of surrounding apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Juan A. Munoz, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Mark W. Orlando, Charles J. Studiner, IV, Nicholas B. Manor
  • Publication number: 20160052106
    Abstract: Nonwoven abrasive articles comprise a nonwoven abrasive member having an overlayer composition comprising a fatty acid metal salt disposed thereon adjacent to a working surface. The nonwoven abrasive member comprises abrasive particles adhered to a fiber web by a binder. The abrasive particles may be exposed and/or the nonwoven abrasive member may have suitable frictional properties. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Jaime A. Martinez, Scott A. Baum
  • Publication number: 20160008957
    Abstract: A nonwoven abrasive article having a nonwoven web and a binder adhering formed ceramic abrasive particles to fibers of the nonwoven web. The formed ceramic abrasive particles having a formed ceramic abrasive particle size and the fibers having a fiber diameter, and wherein a ratio of the formed ceramic abrasive particle size to the nonwoven fiber diameter is from 0.4 to 3.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jasmeet Kaur, Jacob M. Zwier, Negus B. Adefris, Edward J. Woo
  • Publication number: 20150190902
    Abstract: An abrasive article useful for finishing painted or clear coated surfaces is disclosed. The abrasive article included a structured abrasive layer disposed on a backing that is adhesively attached to nonwoven layer useful for providing conformability and attachment to a hook layer. The structured abrasive layer includes a central aperture and a plurality of surrounding apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Juan A. Munoz, Nataliya V. Fedorova, Mark W. Orlando, Charles J. Studiner, IV, Nicholas B. Manor