Patents by Inventor Scott M. Tapio
Scott M. Tapio 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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Publication number: 20240018396Abstract: Described herein is a release coating comprising a blend of: (a) a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is a silicone-containing (meth)acrylic polymer; and (b) a second polymer, wherein the second polymer comprises the polymerization reaction product of: (i) a first monomer having an alkyl group with 12 to 24 carbon atoms, a linking group containing a nitrogen or ester group, and a free-radically polymerizable (meth)acryl group; and (ii) a second free-radically polymerizable monomer having less than 12 carbon atoms. Such release coatings can be coated onto a substrate and used as a release coating for pressure sensitive adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Rohit Gupta, James P. DiZio, Phillip H. Henna, Mark C. Lavigne, Maria O. Miranda, Scott M. Tapio
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Patent number: 11708510Abstract: An optical adhesive including a viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and a cured polymer layer immediately adjacent the viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer is described. The viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer a refractive index less than 1.570 and the cured polymer layer has a refractive index of at least 1.570. An interface between the viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and the cured polymer layer is structured. The cured polymer layer has a storage modulus of at least 2000 MPa at 20° C. and a glass transition temperature of no more than 65° C.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Brett J. Sitter, Daniel W. Hennen, David B. Olson, Scott M. Tapio
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Publication number: 20220411135Abstract: A system including a polymeric sheet. The polymeric sheet comprises a base sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a multiplicity of spaced rails projecting from the first surface of the base sheet. The rails comprise a stem portion attached to and substantially upright from the first surface of the base sheet and a top portion on the distal end of the stem opposite the base sheet. The top portion comprises a first surface opposite the base sheet and a second surface facing the first surface of the base sheet. Additionally, the rails have a length greater than the width of the stems. The first surface of the base sheet, the second surface of the top portion and the surface of the stem defines a cavity with walls, and an adhesive coated on at least a portion of the cavity wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Michael B. Runge, Vasav Sahni, Ronald W. Ausen, Scott M. Tapio, William J. Kopecky
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Patent number: 11435616Abstract: Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes a reflective polarizer layer, and an optical film that is disposed on the reflective polarizer layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 50%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the optical construction are in physical contact with each other. The optical construction has an axial luminance gain that is not less than about 1.2.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Encai Hao, Fei Lu, William Blake Kolb, Brian W. Ostlie, Adam D. Haag, Michael Benton Free, William D. Coggio, Michael L. Steiner, Soemantri Widagdo, Kui Chen-Ho, Lan H. Liu, Robert F. Kamrath, Scott M. Tapio, John A. Wheatley, Charles D. Hoyle, Michael F. Weber
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Publication number: 20220002596Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive article that includes: a backing having two major surfaces, at least one of which has a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed thereon, the pressure sensitive adhesive layer having an average thickness of 25 microns to 50 microns and including: a styrene-isoprene-containing block copolymer including a styrene-isoprene diblock copolymer and a styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymer; a tackifier; and an oil; an article that includes recycled corrugate having the pressure sensitive adhesive article adhered thereto; a method of sealing a package using the pressure sensitive adhesive article; and a method of making the pressure sensitive adhesive article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Scott M. Tapio, Patrick D. Hyde, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Terry R. Ray, Christopher R. Johnson
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Patent number: 10877191Abstract: The disclosed light directing article comprises a structured layer, an adhesive sealing layer, and barrier elements. The structured layer comprises multiple microstructured elements that are opposite a major surface. The adhesive sealing layer has a first region and a second region. The second region is in contact with the structured layer. The barrier element are at the first region. The first region with the barrier element and second region have sufficiently different properties to form a low refractive index layer between the adhesive sealing layer and the structured layer. The barrier element comprises a crosslinked polymeric matrix having a modulus of elasticity less than 4.4 GPa.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Suman K. Patel, John P. Baetzold, Erik A. Aho, Manoj Nirmal, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Scott M. Tapio, Denis Terzic
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Light redirecting film with multi-peak microstructured prismatic elements and methods of making them
Patent number: 10795061Abstract: Light redirecting film articles include a microstructured optical film, such as a daylight redirecting film, bonded to another film. This type of assembly may serve various purposes. For example, the assembly may protect the structured film, provide additional functionality, such as diffusion or infrared reflection, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a glazing or window pane.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Manoj Nirmal, Scott M. Tapio, Erik A. Aho, Bing Hao, John F. Reed -
Publication number: 20200283660Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive articles include a substrate, and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive in contact with the substrate. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer includes a pressure sensitive adhesive matrix, and at least one active enzyme dispersed within the pressure sensitive adhesive matrix. The active enzyme remains active for extended periods of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Raj Rajagopal, Audrey A. Sherman, Scott M. Tapio, Masayuki Nakamura, Ann R.H. Fornof
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Publication number: 20200270485Abstract: A water-activated tape including: a laminate that includes a paper layer and a polymeric reinforcement film layer bonded to the paper layer; a primer coating disposed on the polymeric reinforcement film layer of the laminate; and a water-activatable adhesive layer disposed on the primer-coated surface of the polymeric reinforcement film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Jayshree Seth, Scott M. Tapio, Stephen J. Kuncio, David T. Amos
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Publication number: 20200233268Abstract: Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes a reflective polarizer layer, and an optical film that is disposed on the reflective polarizer layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 50%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the optical construction are in physical contact with each other. The optical construction has an axial luminance gain that is not less than about 1.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Encai HAO, Fei LU, William Blake KOLB, Brian W. OSTLIE, Adam D. HAAG, Michael Benton FREE, William D. COGGIO, Michael L. STEINER, Soemantri WIDAGDO, Kui CHEN-HO, Lan H. LIU, Robert F. KAMRATH, Scott M. TAPIO, John A. WHEATLEY, Charles D. HOYLE, Michael F. WEBER
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Patent number: 10649274Abstract: Optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed optical construction includes a reflective polarizer layer, and an optical film that is disposed on the reflective polarizer layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 50%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the optical construction are in physical contact with each other. The optical construction has an axial luminance gain that is not less than about 1.2.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Encai Hao, Fei Lu, William Blake Kolb, Brian W. Ostlie, Adam D. Haag, Michael Benton Free, William D. Coggio, Michael L. Steiner, Soemantri Widagdo, Kui Chen-Ho, Lan H. Liu, Robert F. Kamrath, Scott M. Tapio, John A. Wheatley, Charles D. Hoyle, Michael F. Weber
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Patent number: 10539722Abstract: Optical film is disclosed. The optical film includes a binder, a plurality of particles, and a plurality of interconnected voids. The volume fraction of the plurality of interconnected voids in the optical film is not less than about 20%. The weight ratio of the binder to the plurality of the particles is not less than about 1:2.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Encai Hao, William Blake Kolb, Brant U. Kolb, Brian W. Ostlie, Naiyong Jing, Michael Benton Free, Hui Ren, Robert L. Brott, Fei Lu, Audrey A. Sherman, Scott M. Tapio, Charles David Hoyle, John A. Wheatley
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Patent number: 10471681Abstract: Heat de-bondable adhesive articles include a heat-shrinkable optical substrate with optically clear adhesive disposed on the two major surfaces of the heat-shrinkable substrate. Optical articles can be prepared by disposing the heat de-bondable adhesive articles between two optical substrates. Other optical articles can be prepared by disposing an optically clear adhesive layer and a heat-shrinkable optical substrate on an optical substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Scott M. Tapio, Audrey A. Sherman, Kevin R. Schaffer, Joseph D. Rule, Lan H. Liu, Margot A. Branigan, Ross E. Behling
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Patent number: 10307985Abstract: The present invention is a two-part adhesive layer including a first, optically clear adhesive composition and a second, light-blocking adhesive composition substantially surrounding the first, optically clear adhesive composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Robert R. Kieschke, Scott M. Tapio
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Publication number: 20190146126Abstract: The present disclosure relates to articles and methods of making light redirecting film constructions comprising a microstructured optical film, such as a daylight redirecting film, bonded to another film. This type of assembly may serve various purposes. For example, the assembly may protect the structured film, provide additional functionality, such as diffusion or infrared reflection, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a glazing or window pane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Manoj Nirmal, Scott M. Tapio, Erik A. Aho, Bing Hao, John F. Reed
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Publication number: 20190023947Abstract: An optical adhesive including a viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and a cured polymer layer immediately adjacent the viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer is described. The viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer a refractive index less than 1.570 and the cured polymer layer has a refractive index of at least 1.570. An interface between the viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and the cured polymer layer is structured. The cured polymer layer has a storage modulus of at least 2000 MPa at 20° C. and a glass transition temperature of no more than 65° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Brett J. Sitter, Daniel W. Hennen, David B. Olson, Scott M. Tapio
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Patent number: 10185058Abstract: The present invention relates to protection films comprising an optical film suitably sized for an illuminated display device, the optical film having perimeter surface portions defining a central region. The protection film further comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive layer at the perimeter surface portions of the optical film. The optical film and/or pressure sensitive adhesive layer has been adapted such that the at least the central region of the optical film contacts the illuminated display device or the central region of the optical film is bonded to the illuminated display device by means of a self-wetting layer. The protection film may be preassembled or may be provided as a kit, the kit comprising an optical film and a double-faced pressure sensitive tape.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas M. Snyder, Michelle L. Toy, Scott M. Tapio, Audrey A. Sherman, Joan M. Noyola, Patrick E. Bisek, John P. Baetzold, John J. Stradinger
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Publication number: 20190016935Abstract: Adhesive composition including an elastomeric silicone-based copolymer selected from the group consisting of urea-based silicone copolymers, oxamide-based silicone copolymers, amide-based silicone copolymers, urethane-based silicone copolymers and mixtures thereof; and greater than 0% by weight and no more than 20% by weight of MQ resin. In certain embodiments, the adhesive compositions includes less than 10% by weight of MQ resin. In some illustrative embodiments, the adhesive composition is a pressure-sensitive adhesive. In certain illustrative embodiments, the pressure sensitive adhesive is optically clear, self-wetting to the end-use substrate, and stretch releasable. In certain such embodiments, the adhesive article exhibits a 180° PEEL ADHESION to a glass substrate no greater than about 500 N/dm after aging for seven days at 85° C. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions may be used to form adhesive articles and adhesive assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: DAVID S. HAYS, RICHARD G. HANSEN, JAMES P. DiZIO, DANIEL A. LUEDTKE, JOAN M. NOYOLA, SCOTT M. TAPIO
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Patent number: 10151860Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to light management constructions comprising microstructured prismatic elements useful in the preparation of sun-facing light redirecting films having reduced glare.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: 3m Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bing Hao, Manoj Nirmal, Charles A. Marttila, Owen M. Anderson, Scott M. Tapio, Erik A. Aho, Raghunath Padiyath, Jonathan F. Mansheim, John F. Reed
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Publication number: 20180188424Abstract: The disclosed light directing article comprises a structured layer, an adhesive sealing layer, and barrier elements. The structured layer comprises multiple microstructured elements that are opposite a major surface. The adhesive sealing layer has a first region and a second region. The second region is in contact with the structured layer. The barrier element are at the first region. The first region with the barrier element and second region have sufficiently different properties to form a low refractive index layer between the adhesive sealing layer and the structured layer. The barrier element comprises a crosslinked polymeric matrix having a modulus of elasticity less than 4.4 GPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Suman K. Patel, John P. Baetzold, Erik A. Aho, Manoj Nirmal, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Scott M. Tapio, Denis Terzic