Patents by Inventor Frank Thomas Sher

Frank Thomas Sher 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).

  • Structured release liners with improved adhesion to adhesive articles
    Publication number: 20040216833
    Abstract: A release liner includes a surface with an arrangement of structures thereon, wherein the structures extend upward from a plane of the surface, and wherein the structures have at least one sidewall that makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than 0° and less than 90° selected to enhance adhesion to a tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Danny Leroy Fleming, Frank Thomas Sher
  • Structured release liners with improved adhesion to adhesive articles
    Patent number: 6759110
    Abstract: A release liner includes a surface with an arrangement of structures thereon, wherein the structures extend upward from a plane of the surface, and wherein the structures have at least one sidewall that makes an angle with respect to the plane of the surface of greater than 0° and less than 90° selected to enhance adhesion to a tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Danny Leroy Fleming, Frank Thomas Sher