Patents by Inventor James G. Homan

James G. Homan 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).

  • Coated abrasive backing
    Patent number: 5580634
    Abstract: The present invention provides a backing for a coated abrasive article, wherein the backing includes a tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material, and an effective amount of a fibrous reinforcing material distributed throughout the thermoplastic binder material. The tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material and the fibrous reinforcing material together form a hardened composition that will not substantially deform or disintegrate during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: George M. Stout, James G. Homan, John R. Mlinar, Larry R. Wright
  • Coated abrasive backing
    Patent number: 5417726
    Abstract: The present invention provides a backing for a coated abrasive article, wherein the backing includes a tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material, and an effective amount of a fibrous reinforcing material distributed throughout the thermoplastic binder material. The tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material and the fibrous reinforcing material together form a hardened composition that will not substantially deform or disintegrate during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: George M. Stout, James G. Homan, John R. Mlinar, Larry R. Wright
  • Coated abrasive backing
    Patent number: 5316812
    Abstract: The present invention provides a backing for a coated abrasive article, wherein the backing includes a tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material, and an effective amount of a fibrous reinforcing material distributed throughout the thermoplastic binder material. The tough, heat resistant, thermoplastic binder material and the fibrous reinforcing material together form a hardened composition that will not substantially deform or disintegrate during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: George M. Stout, James G. Homan, John R. Mlinar, Larry R. Wright