Patents by Inventor Steven R. Austin
Steven R. Austin 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: 20220126548Abstract: Provided are adhesive articles and related methods that use a foam layer including an acrylic polymer or silicone polymer and having a pair of opposing major surfaces. An adhesive surface is disposed on each of the opposing major surfaces and a plurality of channels extend across at least one adhesive surface. The adhesive surface defining the channels contains a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a rheology enabling the plurality of channels to essentially disappear over time when the adhesive article is compressed. Advantageously, the provided articles and methods enable high immediate bond and handling strength, a high degree of wet out, weatherability, and superior aesthetics when used with transparent or translucent substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Steven R. Austin, Jayshree Seth
-
Publication number: 20200238670Abstract: Provided are adhesive articles and related methods that use a foam layer including an acrylic polymer or silicone polymer and having a pair of opposing major surfaces. An adhesive surface is disposed on each of the opposing major surfaces and a plurality of channels extend across at least one adhesive surface. The adhesive surface defining the channels contains a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a rheology enabling the plurality of channels to essentially disappear over time when the adhesive article is compressed. Advantageously, the provided articles and methods enable high immediate bond and handling strength, a high degree of wet out, weatherability, and superior aesthetics when used with transparent or translucent substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Steven R. Austin, Jayshree Seth
-
Publication number: 20180257346Abstract: Provided are adhesive articles and related methods that use a foam layer including an acrylic polymer or silicone polymer and having a pair of opposing major surfaces. An adhesive surface is disposed on each of the opposing major surfaces and a plurality of channels extend across at least one adhesive surface. The adhesive surface defining the channels contains a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a rheology enabling the plurality of channels to essentially disappear over time when the adhesive article is compressed. Advantageously, the provided articles and methods enable high immediate bond and handling strength, a high degree of wet out, weatherability, and superior aesthetics when used with transparent or translucent substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Steven R. Austin, Jayshree Seth
-
Patent number: 9222299Abstract: An article for securing a window film to a window frame includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a first portion having a first attachment surface extending from the first end to the second end, a connecting portion extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first attachment surface, and a second portion joined with the end of the connecting portion opposite the first portion. Methods of anchoring an applied window film to a window frame using the article are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christopher A. Haak, Ryan B. Prince, Mario A. Perez, Steven R. Austin
-
Publication number: 20090151255Abstract: An article for securing a window film to a window frame includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a first portion having a first attachment surface extending from the first end to the second end, a connecting portion extending outwardly from the first portion opposite the first attachment surface, and a second portion joined with the end of the connecting portion opposite the first portion. Methods of anchoring an applied window film to a window frame using the article are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Christopher A. Haak, Ryan B. Prince, Mario A. Perez, Steven R. Austin
-
Patent number: 6761943Abstract: An image receptor medium is disclosed as having a base medium, a hot melt layer adjacent to the base medium, and a porous imaging layer. An image may be imparted to the imaging layer, and heat and pressure may then be applied to the image receptor medium. A substantial number of the pores in the porous imaging layer are filled by the material of the hot melt layer, thereby fixing the image. The image receptor medium can be backed with an adhesive/release liner combination or mechanical fasteners to provide securing means or can be left without such means for “drop-in” backlit or other nonadhesive uses.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Elizabeth A. Warner, Steven R. Austin
-
Patent number: 6677007Abstract: An image receptor medium is disclosed as having a non-porous base medium and an imaging layer. The imaging layer includes a solvent-soluble multivalent cationic salt coated from an organic solvent. A water-insoluble binder holds the imaging layer together. The imaging layer also includes organic-solvent insoluble particulates. The image receptor medium can be backed with an adhesive/release liner combination or mechanical fasteners to provide securing means or can be left without such means for “drop-in” backlit uses.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Elizabeth A. Warner, Steven R. Austin
-
Patent number: 6660352Abstract: Electrostatically charged graphic sheets are additionally provided with a preapplied activatable adhesive. Such sheets may be oriented on a display substrate using the electrostatically induced adhesion, and more securely fastened to the display substrate using the activatable adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Chih-Chung Hsu, Steven R. Austin, Charles C. Lee, Terry L. Morris
-
Publication number: 20020090480Abstract: Electrostatically charged graphic sheets are additionally provided with a preapplied activatable adhesive. Such sheets may be oriented on a display substrate using the electrostatically induced adhesion, and more securely fastened to the display substrate using the activatable adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Chih-Chung Hsu, Steven R. Austin, Charles C. Lee, Terry L, Morris
-
Patent number: 6171707Abstract: Polymeric film may be provided with an antistatic coating comprising an oleophilic polymeric film forming binder and a fluorinated ionic polyoxyalkylene antistatic agent in an organic solvent system. The coated film base with the antistatic layer is particularly useful in preventing static problems in photothermographic elements when thermally developed in heated rollers.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1994Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Charles W. Gomez, Steven R. Austin
-
Patent number: 5398458Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process of and apparatus for manufacturing tile mosaics from at least two stone slabs, such as marble or granite slabs. The process comprises the steps of: a) cutting each of the two slabs into a matrix of pieces while maintaining the original orientation of the pieces, b) classifying the pieces of each matrix into two or more sets of pieces, c) intermixing a first set of pieces of one slab with a second set of pieces of another slab while maintaining the original orientation of the pieces, thereby forming the mosaic. The cutting apparatus comprises: a) a platen having a resilient layer for supporting the slab, b) a gantry table saw having a plurality of blades and a rotatable table for supporting the platen, and c) a hold-down rack for securing the slab and platen during cutting. At least two grippers are use to intermix at least one set of pieces from one slab with at least one set of pieces from a second slab to form the mosaic.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Craftsman Marble, Granite & Tile Co.Inventors: Lars E. Henriksen, Steven R. Austin, Ronald S. Allen, Michael J. Sutfin