Patents by Inventor Linda W. Suszko

Linda W. Suszko 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: 20240001415
    Abstract: Films and articles are described comprising a microstructured surface having an array of peak structures and adjacent valleys. For improved cleanability, the valleys preferably have a maximum width ranging from 10 microns to 250 microns and the peak structures have a side wall angle greater than 10 degrees. The peak structures may comprise two or more facets such as in the case of a linear array of prisms or an array of cube-corners elements. The facets form continuous or semi-continuous surfaces in the same direction. The valleys typically lack intersecting walls. Also described are methods of making and methods of use. The microstructured surface of the article can be prepared by various microreplication techniques such as coating, injection molding, embossing, laser etching, extrusion, casting and curing a polymerizable resin; and bonding microstructured film to a surface or article with an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jodi L. Connell, Raymond P. Johnston, John J. Sullivan, Karl J.L. Geisler, Vivian W. Jones, Gordon A. Kuhnley, Patrick G. Zimmerman, Bradley W. Eaton, Kurt J. Halverson, Brian W. Lueck, Alexandr C. Eldredge, Hyacinth L. Lechuga, Lynn E. Lorimor, Diane R. Wolk, Junia M. Pereira, Caroline M. Yitalo, Linda W. Suszko, Daniel J. Rogers, Bryon A. Mrrill
  • Patent number: 4902553
    Abstract: A disposable article such as a diaper or feminine hygiene product having a rattle-free, liquid impermeable, vapor permeable, microporous, polymeric film having pores defining passages extending therethrough, the passages being partially filled with a rattle-reducing additive material and a method for making same is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kirk K. Hwang, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D746601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D747110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D747888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko
  • Patent number: D776942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Thomas W. Floyd, Kevin E. Kinzer, Stephan A. Hawthorne, Sandra K. Nowak, Irina Hass, Linda W. Suszko