Patents by Inventor Tracey E. Winspear

Tracey E. Winspear 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).

  • Abrasive articles and method of making and using the articles
    Patent number: 6951577
    Abstract: An abrasive article comprising abrasive particles and a UV-cured formulation and a filler, wherein the filler is substantially transparent to UV-radiation and the filler is present in a range from 20 to 80 percent by weight based on the combined weight of the formulation and filler and the filler comprises microspheres of aluminosilicate ceramic having an average particle size in a range of from 1 micrometer to 40 micrometers. A method of making and using the abrasive articles is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Carter, Tracey E. Winspear
  • Abrasive articles and method of making and using the articles
    Publication number: 20040144037
    Abstract: An abrasive article comprising abrasive particles and a UV-cured formulation and a filler, wherein the filler is substantially transparent to UV-radiation and the filler is present in a range from 20 to 80 percent by weight based on the combined weight of the formulation and filler and the filler comprises microspheres of aluminosilicate ceramic having an average particle size in a range of from 1 micrometer to 40 micrometers. A method of making and using the abrasive articles is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher J. Carter, Tracey E. Winspear