Patents by Inventor Larry A. Meixner
Larry A. Meixner 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: 8399058Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a profiled masking article and method of masking a substrate to be treated or painted that provides a feathered or soft edge between painted and unpainted areas. The masking article described herein may be used as a single strip, or as multiple strips, placed side by side, wherein a strip is removed between treatments of different types. This allows successive treatment layers to completely cover previous layers, thus avoiding defects resulting from exposed layers of material. In an embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a masking article comprising: at least one elongate body (12), said body (12) having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two lateral surfaces, wherein at least a portion of said body comprises an adhesive material; and a generally planar top portion (14), connected to the body along at least one surface, said top portion (14) having a microstructured surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kevin M. Eliason, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Larry R. Lappi, Larry A. Meixner, Michael J. Moszer
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Patent number: 8133582Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising from about 2 to about 10 wt. % multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer, from about 2 to about 10 wt. % monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane macromer, and from about 85 to about 96 wt. % vinyl monomer is described. The adhesive composition is used to make adhesive articles that, when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Wendi J. Winkler, Erica J. Draheim, Larry A. Meixner
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Patent number: 7972670Abstract: A structured paper release liner (10) for use with an article (44) backed with a pressure sensitive adhesive, an adhesive-backed article assembly (42) and methods of making each are disclosed. The liner (10) comprises a piece of paper (14) having a release side free of a structural support layer, a back side, and a structured release surface (48) having a pattern formed into the paper (14) on the release side. A release material is on the structured release surface of the paper. The pattern formed in the paper (14) is designed so as to form fluid egress channels in a bonding surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive (46). The fluid egress channels define a structured bonding surface (48) having exit pathways for fluid to bleed out from behind the article when the structured bonding surface (48) is adhered to or otherwise disposed on a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David S. Seitz, Kanta Kumar, Larry A. Meixner, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Stefan O. Dietrich
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Publication number: 20110081505Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising from about 2 to about 10 wt. % multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer, from about 2 to about 10 wt. % monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane macromer, and from about 85 to about 96 wt. % vinyl monomer is described. The adhesive composition is used to make adhesive articles that, when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: AUDREY A. SHERMAN, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Wendi J. Winkler, Erica J. Draheim, Larry A. Meixner
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Patent number: 7892649Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a first substrate having thereon an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a cured adhesive composition of a multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer; and the first substrate comprises a polymer film, paper, a metal film, glass, ceramic, or a combination thereof; and wherein the adhesive layer has a microstructured surface that is substantiously continuous, and wherein the microstructured surface forms an array or pattern. The adhesive article is used to make laminated articles that spontaneously wet, and when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Wendi J. Winkler, Erica J. Draheim, Larry A. Meixner
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Patent number: 7862898Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer, a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane macromer, and a vinyl monomer is described. The adhesive composition is used to make adhesive articles that, when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Wendi J. Winkler, Erica J. Draheim, Larry A. Meixner
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Publication number: 20080248203Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a profiled masking article and method of masking a substrate to be treated or painted that provides a feathered or soft edge between painted and unpainted areas. The masking article described herein may be used as a single strip, or as multiple strips, placed side by side, wherein a strip is removed between treatments of different types. This allows successive treatment layers to completely cover previous layers, thus avoiding defects resulting from exposed layers of material. In an embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a masking article comprising: at least one elongate body (12), said body (12) having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two lateral surfaces, wherein at least a portion of said body comprises an adhesive material; and a generally planar top portion (14), connected to the body along at least one surface, said top portion (14) having a microstructured surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Kevin M. Eliason, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Larry R. Lappi, Larry A. Meixner, Michael J. Moszer
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Patent number: 7294861Abstract: A phosphor tape article includes a phosphor layer having a phosphor and a polymeric binder material, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed adjacent the phosphor layer such that light transmitted through the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is received by the phosphor layer, and a release liner disposed on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer is disposed between the release liner and the phosphor layer. The phosphor is suitable for excitation by UV or blue LED light, and the phosphor emission has a characteristic decay rate of less than 1 second. Light emitting devices including pieces of phosphor tape, and methods of making such devices, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Craig R. Schardt, David Scott Thompson, Larry A. Meixner, Catherine A. Leatherdale
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Publication number: 20070189038Abstract: An optical assembly including a light management component and a light delivery component is disclosed. The light management component and the light delivery component are attached together in a manner that defines voids between the light management component and the light delivery component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Richard Pokorny, Yaoqi Liu, Ying-Yuh Lu, Larry Meixner, Steven Rhyner, Jie Yang
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Publication number: 20070166501Abstract: A structured paper release liner (10) for use with an article (44) backed with a pressure sensitive adhesive, an adhesive-backed article assembly (42) and methods of making each are disclosed. The liner (10) comprises a piece of paper (14) having a release side free of a structural support layer, a back side, and a structured release surface (48) having a pattern formed into the paper (14) on the release side. A release material is on the structured release surface of the paper. The pattern formed in the paper (14) is designed so as to form fluid egress channels in a bonding surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive (46). The fluid egress channels define a structured bonding surface (48) having exit pathways for fluid to bleed out from behind the article when the structured bonding surface (48) is adhered to or otherwise disposed on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: David Seitz, Kanta Kumar, Larry Meixner, Mieczyslaw Mazurek, Stefan Dietrich
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Publication number: 20070128396Abstract: Adhesives having a microreplicated topography are prepared from contacting a microembossed pattern to a layer of adhesive. When an adhesion interface is established between the layer of adhesive and a supporting substrate, the topography of the adhesive surface controls the performance of the adhesion interface. Articles having microreplicated adhesive surfaces are also disclosed that have an advantage of providing microchannels for fluid egress for an effective period of time. Multiple microembossed patterns produce microreplicated adhesive surfaces having both microchannels for fluid egress and pegs for improved adhesive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Frank Sher, Larry Meixner, Francis Loncar, Clyde Calhoun
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Patent number: 7218831Abstract: An integrated optical assembly including a light management component with an entry surface and a light delivery component having an exit surface attached to the entry surface of the light management component is disclosed The light management component and the light delivery component are attached together in a manner that defines voids between the entry surface of the light management component and the exit surface of the light delivery component. The voids between the light management component and the light delivery component may provide an air interface over substantial portions of the entry surface of the light management component.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Yaoqi Liu, Ying-Yuh Lu, Larry A. Meixner, Steven J. Rhyner, Jie Yang
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Publication number: 20070055019Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer, a monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane macromer, and a vinyl monomer is described. The adhesive composition is used to make adhesive articles that, when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Audrey Sherman, Mieczyslaw Mazurek, Wendi Winkler, Erica Draheim, Larry Meixner
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Publication number: 20070054133Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a first substrate having thereon an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a cured adhesive composition of a multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated siloxane polymer; and the first substrate comprises a polymer film, paper, a metal film, glass, ceramic, or a combination thereof; and wherein the adhesive layer has a microstructured surface that is substantiously continuous, and wherein the microstructured surface forms an array or pattern. The adhesive article is used to make laminated articles that spontaneously wet, and when applied to a substrate, remain removable or repositionable, even after long periods of time. The adhesive composition may be used in transfer adhesive films, and in laminated articles suitable for use in optical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Audrey Sherman, Mieczyslaw Mazurek, Wendi Winkler, Erica Draheim, Larry Meixner
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Publication number: 20070001182Abstract: A phosphor tape article includes a phosphor layer having a phosphor and a polymeric binder material and a structured surface, and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed adjacent the phosphor layer such that light transmitted through the pressure sensitive layer is received by the phosphor layer through the structured surface. The pressure sensitive layer can also have one or more structured surface, which in some cases can be complimentary with the structured surface of the phosphor layer. Light emitting devices including phosphor tape and methods of making such devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Craig Schardt, David Thompson, Larry Meixner
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Publication number: 20070004065Abstract: A phosphor tape article includes a phosphor layer having a phosphor and a polymeric binder material, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed adjacent the phosphor layer such that light transmitted through the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is received by the phosphor layer, and a release liner disposed on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer is disposed between the release liner and the phosphor layer. The phosphor is suitable for excitation by UV or blue LED light, and the phosphor emission has a characteristic decay rate of less than 1 second. Light emitting devices including pieces of phosphor tape, and methods of making such devices, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Craig Schardt, David Thompson, Larry Meixner, Catherine Leatherdale
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Publication number: 20060285816Abstract: An integrated optical assembly including a light management component with an entry surface and a light delivery component having an exit surface attached to the entry surface of the light management component is disclosed The light management component and the light delivery component are attached together in a manner that defines voids between the entry surface of the light management component and the exit surface of the light delivery component. The voids between the light management component and the light delivery component may provide an air interface over substantial portions of the entry surface of the light management component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Richard Pokorny, Yaoqi Liu, Ying-Yuh Lu, Larry Meixner, Steven Rhyner, Jie Yang
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Publication number: 20060228510Abstract: Adhesives having a microreplicated topography are prepared from contacting a microembossed pattern to a layer of adhesive. When an adhesion interface is established between the layer of adhesive and a supporting substrate, the topography of the adhesive surface controls the performance of the adhesion interface. Articles having microreplicated adhesive surfaces are also disclosed that have an advantage of providing microchannels for fluid egress for an effective period of time. Multiple microembossed patterns produce microreplicated adhesive surfaces having both microchannels for fluid egress and pegs for improved adhesive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Frank Sher, Larry Meixner, Francis Loncar, Clyde Calhoun
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Publication number: 20060225838Abstract: Adhesives having a microreplicated topography are prepared from contacting a microembossed pattern to a layer of adhesive. When an adhesion interface is established between the layer of adhesive and a supporting substrate, the topography of the adhesive surface controls the performance of the adhesion interface. Articles having microreplicated adhesive surfaces are also disclosed that have an advantage of providing microchannels for fluid egress for an effective period of time. Multiple microembossed patterns produce microreplicated adhesive surfaces having both microchannels for fluid egress and pegs for improved adhesive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Frank Sher, Larry Meixner, Francis Loncar, Clyde Calhoun
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Publication number: 20060228509Abstract: Adhesives having a microreplicated topography are prepared from contacting a microembossed pattern to a layer of adhesive. When an adhesion interface is established between the layer of adhesive and a supporting substrate, the topography of the adhesive surface controls the performance of the adhesion interface. Articles having microreplicated adhesive surfaces are also disclosed that have an advantage of providing microchannels for fluid egress for an effective period of time. Multiple microembossed patterns produce microreplicated adhesive surfaces having both microchannels for fluid egress and pegs for improved adhesive properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Frank Sher, Larry Meixner, Francis Loncar, Clyde Calhoun