Patents by Inventor Perry S. Dotterman

Perry S. Dotterman 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).

  • Patent number: 5792312
    Abstract: A hook assembly including a hook adapted to be releasably attached to a portable masking device that adheres tape to masking material to form a composite masking material having a portion of the coating of pressure sensitive adhesive exposed so that the exposed adhesive can adhere the composite masking sheet along a surface to be masked. The hook includes an attachment portion having adapted to lay along a handle for the masking device, and a generally C-shaped engagement portion extending from the attachment portion that defines a recess. The engagement portion can be positionable around a structure with the structure in the recess to hang the masking device on the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Laura L. Clark
  • Patent number: 5538444
    Abstract: A connector for use with a tab style biomedical electrode is disclosed. The connector comprises pivotally mounted movable and fixed jaws and a spring biasing the jaws toward a closed position. The connector provides a high tab release force and yet provides an acceptably low actuation force. Preferably, the fixed jaw includes a smooth, continuous surface which facilitates insertion of the tab between the jaws of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jerome E. Strand, Perry S. Dotterman
  • Patent number: 5407368
    Abstract: A connector for use with a tab style biomedical electrode is disclosed. The connector comprises pivotally mounted movable and fixed jaws and a spring biasing the jaws toward a closed position. The connector provides a high tab release force and yet provides an acceptably low actuation force. Preferably, the fixed jaw includes a smooth, continuous surface which facilitates insertion of the tab between the jaws of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jerome E. Strand, Perry S. Dotterman
  • Patent number: D331071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D331072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D331073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D331074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D331075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D334212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: D336337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman, Carl S. Ahlberg
  • Patent number: D338165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: George A. Gregori, Perry S. Dotterman
  • Patent number: D345548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Giebler, Casey L. Carlson, Perry S. Dotterman, Bert A. Munthe
  • Patent number: D377219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jerome E. Strand, Perry S. Dotterman
  • Patent number: D407115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michelle A. Baker, David C. Byram, Casey L. Carlson, Perry S. Dotterman, Steven L. Henry, David C. Windorski
  • Patent number: D407662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Perry S. Dotterman