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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Patent number: 9944835Abstract: Non-silicone urea-based adhesives are disclosed which are prepared by the polymerization of reactive oligomers with the general formula X—B—X, where X is an ethylenically unsaturated group and B is a unit free of silicone and containing urea groups. The reactive oligomers can be prepared from polyamines through chain extension reactions using diaryl carbonates followed by capping reactions. Adhesive articles, including optical adhesive articles may be prepared using the disclosed non-silicone urea-based adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler, Scott M. Tapio, Robert J. Reuter, James P. DiZio
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Publication number: 20180095196Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: 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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Patent number: 9910192Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to light management constructions comprising microstructured prismatic elements useful in the preparation of room-facing light redirecting films having reduced glare.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bing Hao, Manoj Nirmal, Charles A. Marttila, Raghunath Padiyath, Jonathan F. Mansheim, Erik A. Aho, Scott M. Tapio, Owen M. Anderson, Eileen M. F. Haus, John F. Reed
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Patent number: 9841534Abstract: Optically clear adhesive or coating layers can be prepared by preparing a curable mixture, coating the curable mixture to form a layer, partially curing the curable mixture, drying the coated layer, and fully curing the curable mixture. The curable mixture may also be partially cured and then coated, dried and fully cured. The curable mixture includes two free radically polymerizable monomer compositions that are relatively incompatible and a transient compatibilizer, such as a solvent. Polymers of the two monomer compositions, if polymerized separately and blended, form phase separated domains. The curable mixture provides for adhesive or coating layers that are optically clear.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Scott M. Tapio, Audrey A. Sherman, William R. Dudley, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 9827739Abstract: Heat de-bondable optical articles include two optical substrates and a heat de-bondable adhesive article disposed between them. The adhesive article includes a heat-shrinkable substrate and an optically clear adhesive proximate to the heat-shrinkable substrate. Optical articles can be prepared by disposing the heat-shrinkable substrate and the optically clear adhesive between two optical substrates. The optically clear adhesive covers a majority of the surface area of the optical substrates, and the heat-shrinkable substrate is located near the edge of the optical substrates.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Joseph D. Rule, Scott M. Tapio, Audrey S. Sherman, Kevin R. Schaffer, Lan H. Liu, Margot A. Branigan, Ross E. Behling
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Patent number: 9817161Abstract: 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 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: 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: 20170274623Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Robert R. Kieschke, Scott M. Tapio
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Publication number: 20170248742Abstract: The present disclosure relates to articles and methods of making light redirecting film constructions comprising a microstructured optical film bonded in selected areas 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, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a window.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: MANOJ NIRMAL, JOHN P. BAETZOLD, ERIK A. AHO, SUMAN K. PATEL, SCOTT M. TAPIO, MIKHAIL L. PEKUROVSKY, JOHN J. STRADINGER, BING HAO
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Publication number: 20170248743Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: 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: 20170248741Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to light management constructions comprising microstructured prismatic elements useful in the preparation of room-facing light redirecting films having reduced glare.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: BING HAO, MANOJ NIRMAL, CHARLES A. MARTTILA, RAGHUNATH PADIYATH, JONATHAN F. MANSHEIM, ERIK A. AHO, SCOTT M. TAPIO, OWEN M. ANDERSON, EILEEN M. F. HAUS, JOHN F. REED
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Patent number: 9738818Abstract: Adhesive compositions include a blend of a non-siloxane polyurea-based polymer, a non-siloxane polyurethane-based polymer, or a blend of a non-siloxane polyurea-based and non-siloxane polyurethane-based with at least one (meth)acrylate-based pressure sensitive adhesive. The non-siloxane polyurea-based polymer or non-siloxane polyurethane-based polymer is free of free radically polymerized groups. The adhesive composition is a self-wetting, optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive compositions can be coated on substrates to form adhesive articles.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Margot A. Branigan, Joan M. Noyola, Ann R. H. Fornof, Scott M. Tapio, Joseph J. Faraci
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Patent number: 9587146Abstract: Optically clear stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive films containing a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a tacky tab are provided. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are formed from elastomeric silicone polymer selected from the group consisting of urea-based silicone copolymers, oxamide-based silicone copolymers, amide-based silicone copolymers, urethane-based silicone copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or mixtures of these copolymers. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions may also contain an MQ tackifying resin. The pressure sensitive adhesive compositions may be used to form adhesive articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Scott M. Tapio, Wendy J. Winkler
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Patent number: 9551816Abstract: Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William D. Coggio, John S. Huizinga, Michael L. Steiner, Robert F. Watkins, Encai Hao, William B. Kolb, Peiwang Zhu, Michael Benton Free, Brant U. Kolb, Kui Chen-Ho, Paul E. Humpal, Scott M. Tapio, Kenneth L. Smith
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Publication number: 20160202398Abstract: Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: WILLIAM D. COGGIO, JOHN S. HUIZINGA, MICHAEL L. STEINER, ROBERT F. WATKINS, ENCAI HAO, WILLIAM B. KOLB, PEIWANG ZHU, MICHAEL BENTON FREE, BRANT U. KOLB, KUI CHEN-HO, PAUL E. HUMPAL, SCOTT M. TAPIO, KENNETH L. SMITH
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Publication number: 20160177149Abstract: Non-silicone, urethane-based adhesives are disclosed which are prepared by the polymerization of reactive oligomers with the general formula X-A-B-A-X, where X is an ethylenically unsaturated group B is a unit free of silicone, and A is a urethane linkage. The adhesives are optically clear, self wetting and removable. Adhesive articles, including optical adhesive articles, may be prepared using the disclosed non-silicone urethane-based adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Scott M. Tapio, James P. DiZio
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Publication number: 20160137893Abstract: Non-silicone urea-based adhesives are disclosed which are prepared by the polymerization of reactive oligomers with the general formula X—B—X, where X is an ethylenically unsaturated group and B is a unit free of silicone and containing urea groups. The reactive oligomers can be prepared from polyamines through chain extension reactions using diaryl carbonates followed by capping reactions. Adhesive articles, including optical adhesive articles may be prepared using the disclosed non-silicone urea-based adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Wendi J. Winkler, Scott M. Tapio, Robert J. Reuter, James P. DiZio
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Patent number: 9329311Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light control film that is capable of transmitting light, or allowing a viewer to observe information, only within a viewing region centered around the normal (perpendicular line) to a surface. The light control film generally blocks information or light outside of this viewing region, and provides security in all directions including right-and-left and up-and-down of the film. The light control film includes a plurality of light-transmissive cavities that are surrounded by a light absorbing material, such that each of the plurality of cavities is optically isolated from adjacent cavities. Each of the light-transmissive cavities effectively block light which enters the cavity outside of a viewing (that is, cutoff) angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Brian W. Lueck, Kenneth A.P. Meyer, Scott M. Tapio, Michael E. Lauters, Olester Benson, Jr., Gary E. Gaides
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Publication number: 20160103250Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: 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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Patent number: 9296933Abstract: Non-silicone, urethane-based adhesives are disclosed which are prepared by the polymerization of reactive oligomers with the general formula X-A-B-A-X, where X is an ethylenically unsaturated group B is a unit free of silicone, and A is a urethane linkage. The adhesives are optically clear, self wetting and removable. Adhesive articles, including optical adhesive articles, may be prepared using the disclosed non-silicone urethane-based adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Scott M. Tapio, James P. DiZio
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Patent number: 9291752Abstract: Retroreflecting optical constructions are disclosed. A disclosed retroreflecting optical construction includes a retroreflecting layer that has a retroreflecting structured major surface, and an optical film that is disposed on the retroreflecting structured major surface of the retroreflecting layer. The optical film has an optical haze that is not less than about 30%. Substantial portions of each two neighboring major surfaces in the retroreflecting optical construction are in physical contact with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William D. Coggio, John S Huizinga, Michael L. Steiner, Robert F. Watkins, Encai Hao, William B. Kolb, Peiwang Zhu, Michael Benton Free, Brant U. Kolb, Kui Chen-Ho, Paul E. Humpal, Scott M. Tapio, Kenneth L. Smith