Patents Represented by Attorney Trisha D. Adamson

Find this attorney in the Justia Lawyer Directory

  • Tape dispenser
    Patent number: 7370782
    Abstract: The inventive tape dispenser includes a cover and a base. The cover includes a forward section, a saddle, a rounded back section, and first and second sidewalls extending downwardly from the forward section and saddle. The forward section of the cover includes a first end from which a means for cutting extends. The base includes a semicircular tape holding portion having a first side opposite a second side, a mounting surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the base includes a means for gripping the dispenser. The base also includes an arm, a land area extending at an angle from the arm and an edge extending an angle from the land area. The edge is disposed substantially parallel to and proximate to the second sidewall of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Craig Thompson, Dennis L. Crawford, Peter Newbould, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Steven E. Turch
  • Fastener for a display page
    Patent number: 7356884
    Abstract: A device for securing an article to a substrate includes an elongated resilient strap having a first end and a second end. The first end of the strap terminates in a strap passage. The second end of the strap is extendable through the strap passage to provide locking engagement between the strap and the strap passage. When the strap is drawn through the strap passage, a loop is formed for supporting the article. The device also includes a base positioned between the first end and the second end of the strap. The base includes a surface adapted for fastening the base to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joy A. Packard, Gerald E. Mueller, Scott D. Pearson
  • Adhesive
    Patent number: 7348378
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes a polymer adhesive material and a thickener. The adhesive composition has a stringing length of 9 cm or less and a phase lag of 45 degrees or less or a sag distance of 5 mm or less. The adhesive can be formed by combining a vinyl acetate polymer, an alkali swellable thickener, an alkali material, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, Mark E. Fagan, Scott D. Pearson, William J. Hunt
  • Cleaning pad
    Patent number: D553316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Elisabeth Poizeau, Herve Thomasset
  • Packaging tape dispenser
    Patent number: D553685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sigurdur Thorsteinsson, Peter Newbould
  • Sponge holder
    Patent number: D553820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gail P. Baumgart, Lisa F. Molinaro, Elizabeth K. Schnitzer, Kevin M. Hess
  • Cleaning pad
    Patent number: D554309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Diane R. Wolk, Amy M. Kunz, Michael J. Kubes, Shivshankar Venkataramani, Mark W. Nelson, Perry S. Dotterman, Byron E. Trotter
  • Cleaning tool
    Patent number: D554314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Kubes, Erik J. Johnson, Byron E. Trotter, Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Mauro Porcini, Christopher J. Miller, Giorgio Tusa, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson
  • Lint card package
    Patent number: D555511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Bridget K. Warmka, Scott J. Fuenffinger
  • Cleaning tool
    Patent number: D556408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Arthur V. Lang, Perry S. Dotterman, Thomas G. Skulley
  • Scouring article
    Patent number: D556966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Herbrand, Carter Z. Swift, Lou D. Hibbard
  • Cleaning cloth
    Patent number: D556967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Guillaume Martins, Stephane Thioliere, Christophe C. Corsi
  • Floor mop
    Patent number: D563068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Weilai Jiang, Feng Zeng
  • Floor mop
    Patent number: D563618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Weilai Jiang, Feng Zeng
  • Media cutting blade
    Patent number: D567040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gerald E. Mueller, Joy A. Packard, Scott D. Pearson
  • Tape dispenser
    Patent number: D568400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joy A. Packard, Joel K. Hagglund, Gary A. Albrecht
  • Cleaning sponge
    Patent number: D569565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Timotheos J. Leahy, Bonnie C. Lembitz
  • Tape dispenser
    Patent number: D569913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Dennis L. Crawford, Scott D. Gullicks, Peter J. Newbould, Sigurdur Thorsteinsson
  • Cleaning sponge
    Patent number: D571516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Timotheos J. Leahy, Bonnie C. Lembitz
  • Scissors
    Patent number: D573430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Newbould, Pasquale Cirulli, Gabriel F Zangari, Joy A. Packard, Scott D. Pearson