Patents Represented by Attorney Christine O'Shaughnessy
  • Patent number: 5609932
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive tape that employs a water-absorptive backing, a microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive and a water-dispersible component is provided. A method of bonding close fitting parts is also disclosed. In the method, a microparticle-containing pressure sensitive adhesive tape (with or without the water-dispersible component in the adhesive) is employed. Articles made using the tape and/or by the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Goetz, Daniel P. Pohl, Mary L. Brown