Patents by Inventor Mary J. Swierczek

Mary J. Swierczek 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).

  • Silicon-containing halogenated elastomers
    Patent number: 11326040
    Abstract: Described herein is curable composition comprising a halogenated amorphous polymer having at least 25% halogen by weight; at least 0.5 phr of an acid acceptor; at least 0.01 phr of silicon-containing compound; and a dehydrohalogenation cure system. Upon curing, a silicon-containing superficial layer forms, which can provide increased durability, non-tackiness, and a matte finish to the cured elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tho Q. Nguyen, Tatsuo Fukushi, Allen M. Sohlo, Mary J. Swierczek, Steven J. Wellner
  • SILICON-CONTAINING HALOGENATED ELASTOMERS
    Publication number: 20190330444
    Abstract: Described herein is curable composition comprising a halogenated amorphous polymer having at least 25% halogen by weight; at least 0.5 phr of an acid acceptor; at least 0.01 phr of silicon-containing compound; and a dehydrohalogenation cure system. Upon curing, a silicon-containing superficial layer forms, which can provide increased durability, non-tackiness, and a matte finish to the cured elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Tho Q. Nguyen, Tatsuo Fukushi, Allen M. Sohlo, Mary J. Swierczek, Steven J. Wellner