Patents by Inventor Judd D. Olson
Judd D. Olson 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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Patent number: 11629748Abstract: Wall anchors and positioning aids disclosed herein grant a user the ability to temporary hang or otherwise mount heavyweight objects, while also allowing for adjustment of at least one of the location and orientation of the assembly via the direct manipulation of the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, Tatiane Dias Marques Faria, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson, Michele A. Eller, Angela L. Pan, Landon B. Davis, Thaddeus S. Rodda, III, Margaret M. Bonello
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Publication number: 20210298497Abstract: Wall anchors and assemblies of the present disclosure include a plate, one more prongs, and a load bearing structure. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved in an upward towards the top edge of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Joseph A. HOFFMAN, Tatiane DIAS MARQUES FARIA, Craig D. THOMPSON, Judd D. OLSON, Michele A. ELLER, Angela L. PAN
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Publication number: 20210207645Abstract: Wall anchors and positioning aids disclosed herein grant a user the ability to temporary hang or otherwise mount heavyweight objects, while also allowing for adjustment of at least one of the location and orientation of the assembly via the direct manipulation of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, Tatiane Dias Marques Faria, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson, Michele A. Eller, Angela L. Pan, Landon B. Davis, Thaddeus S. Rodda, III, Margaret M. Bonello
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Publication number: 20210187425Abstract: An air filter device including an air filter unit and an expansion unit. The air filter unit includes a filter media assembly maintained by an outer frame assembly. The outer frame assembly defines exterior length, width and depth dimensions of the air filter device in an initial state. The expansion unit provides one or more of an expanded length, width or depth in an expanded state of the air filter device. Portions or an entirety of the expansion unit can provided apart from the air filter unit in a deliver condition of the air filter device, or can be assembled to the air filter unit prior to delivery to a user. The air filter devices of the present disclosure are useful with a wide variety of differently size air handling devices, able to readily seal with an air handling device compartment via the expansion unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Thomas J. Herbrand, David J. Prince, Danielle M. Schreppel, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson
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Patent number: 10940416Abstract: An air filter device including an air filter unit and an expansion unit. The air filter unit includes a filter media assembly maintained by an outer frame assembly. The outer frame assembly defines exterior length, width and depth dimensions of the air filter device in an initial state. The expansion unit provides one or more of an expanded length, width or depth in an expanded state of the air filter device. Portions or an entirety of the expansion unit can provided apart from the air filter unit in a deliver condition of the air filter device, or can be assembled to the air filter unit prior to delivery to a user. The air filter devices of the present disclosure are useful with a wide variety of differently size air handling devices, able to readily seal with an air handling device compartment via the expansion unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Thomas J. Herbrand, David J. Prince, Danielle M. Schreppel, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson
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Publication number: 20190000245Abstract: Mounting blocks comprising a body having first and second mounting faces and first and second hanging faces wherein the first mounting face and first hanging face are opposing faces on the body and the second mounting face and second hanging face are opposing faces on the body, wherein: the first and second mounting faces are each adapted to be mounted to a mounting surface; the first and second hanging faces are each adapted to retain a decorative article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Christina D. Cowman-Eggert, Judd D. Olson
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Publication number: 20180345194Abstract: An air filter device including an air filter unit and an expansion unit. The air filter unit includes a filter media assembly maintained by an outer frame assembly. The outer frame assembly defines exterior length, width and depth dimensions of the air filter device in an initial state. The expansion unit provides one or more of an expanded length, width or depth in an expanded state of the air filter device. Portions or an entirety of the expansion unit can provided apart from the air filter unit in a deliver condition of the air filter device, or can be assembled to the air filter unit prior to delivery to a user. The air filter devices of the present disclosure are useful with a wide variety of differently size air handling devices, able to readily seal with an air handling device compartment via the expansion unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Glen O. Gregerson, Thomas J. Herbrand, David J. Prince, Danielle M. Schreppel, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson
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Patent number: 10081954Abstract: A backing device useful in repairing a hole. In some embodiments, the hole is in a wall, for example a relatively large hole in a wall (e.g., vertical wall, ceiling, etc.) of, for example, a home or building structure. The backing device includes a collapsible backing member and adhesive strips. The backing member defines a front face opposite a rear face, and includes first and second panels connected at a hinge segment. The adhesive strips are disposed on the front face. The backing member is foldable from a flat state to a collapsed state for insertion through the wall hole. Once deployed “behind” the wall, the backing member is transitioned to the flat state, and the adhesive strips utilized to secure the backing device to a back surface of the wall. In some embodiments, the backing device, while in the flat state, is relatively rigid in one direction and collapsible in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: DanLi Wang, Michael E. Kuhl, Dwight B. Schoenherr, Judd D. Olson
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Publication number: 20180094446Abstract: A backing device useful in repairing a hole. In some embodiments, the hole is in a wall, for example a relatively large hole in a wall (e.g., vertical wall, ceiling, etc.) of, for example, a home or building structure. The backing device includes a collapsible backing member and adhesive strips. The backing member defines a front face opposite a rear face, and includes first and second panels connected at a hinge segment. The adhesive strips are disposed on the front face. The backing member is foldable from a flat state to a collapsed state for insertion through the wall hole. Once deployed “behind” the wall, the backing member is transitioned to the flat state, and the adhesive strips utilized to secure the backing device to a back surface of the wall. In some embodiments, the backing device, while in the flat state, is relatively rigid in one direction and collapsible in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: DanLi Wang, Michael E. Kuhl, Dwight B. Schoenherr, Judd D. Olson
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Patent number: 9828782Abstract: A backing device useful in repairing a hole. In some embodiments, the hole is in a wall, for example a relatively large hole in a wall (e.g., vertical wall, ceiling, etc.) of, for example, a home or building structure. The backing device includes a collapsible backing member and adhesive strips. The backing member defines a front face opposite a rear face, and includes first and second panels connected at a hinge segment. The adhesive strips are disposed on the front face. The backing member is foldable from a flat state to a collapsed state for insertion through the wall hole. Once deployed “behind” the wall, the backing member is transitioned to the flat state, and the adhesive strips utilized to secure the backing device to a back surface of the wall. In some embodiments, the backing device, while in the flat state, is relatively rigid in one direction and collapsible in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: DanLi Wang, Michael E. Kuhl, Dwight B. Schoenherr, Judd D. Olson
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Patent number: 9676142Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
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Patent number: 9668595Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
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Publication number: 20170107729Abstract: A backing device useful in repairing a hole. In some embodiments, the hole is in a wall, for example a relatively large hole in a wall (e.g., vertical wall, ceiling, etc.) of for example, a home or building structure. The backing device includes a collapsible backing member and adhesive strips. The backing member defines a front face opposite a rear face, and includes first and second panels connected at a hinge segment. The adhesive strips are disposed on the front face. The backing member is foldable from a flat state to a collapsed state for insertion through the wall hole. Once deployed “behind” the wall, the backing member is transitioned to the flat state, and the adhesive strips utilized to secure the backing device to a back surface of the wall. In some embodiments, the backing device, while in the flat state, is relatively rigid in one direction and collapsible in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: DanLi WANG, Michael E. KUHL, Dwight B. SCHOENHERR, Judd D. OLSON
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Patent number: D773196Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Thomas W. Floyd
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Patent number: D775841Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Judd D. Olson, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Thomas W. Floyd
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Patent number: D776942Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
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Patent number: D781704Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean P. Henry, Christopher T. Jensen, Philip V. D'Andrea
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Patent number: D856418Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Angela L. Pan, Peter Ehling, Dariusz Piech, Bryan A. Berger, Judd D. Olson, Kent E. Lageson
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Patent number: D941126Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Craig D. Thompson, Angela L. Pan, Judd D. Olson
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Patent number: D968202Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew T. Helgeson, Connor M. Pelletier-Sutton, Angela L. Pan, Aaron P. White, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson