Patents Represented by Attorney Trisha D. Adamson
  • Patent number: 6921729
    Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Schwab, Patrick S. Seleski, David J. Kinning, Audrey A. Sherman, Gregory D. Kostuch, Wendi J. Winkler