Patents by Inventor Susan M. Olson

Susan M. Olson 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).

  • Coreactive materials and methods for three-dimensional printing
    Patent number: 11920046
    Abstract: Methods of printing a three-dimensional object using co-reactive components are disclosed. Thermosetting compositions for three-dimensional printing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fenn, Kurt G. Olson, Reza M. Rock, Cynthia Kutchko, Susan F. Donaldson, Hao Sun
  • Electrical switching devices using a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuation mechanism
    Patent number: 7928826
    Abstract: An electrical switching device employs an actuator mechanism formed of a shape memory alloy (SMA). The electrical switching device includes a housing, at least one non-actuated electrical contact supported in the housing, and an actuator assembly contained within the housing. The actuator assembly includes a movable contact for engaging the non-actuated electrical contact and an actuator formed of a shape memory alloy (SMA). Application of a first electrical current to the actuator causes the actuator to move the movable contact to either engage or disengage the non-actuated electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard A. Woychik, Susan M. Olson, Ryan J. Legge, Bryan S. McCoy
  • Filter for a visual display monitor
    Patent number: D463779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Cobian, Susan M. Olson, Scott G. Theirl, Lisa A. Helmer