Patents Assigned to 3M
  • ADHERING GRAPHIC FILMS ON IRREGULAR SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20140262013
    Abstract: Methods of adhering graphic film on an irregular substrate are disclosed. The methods includes providing a polymer film composite having two or more layers with at least one layer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 40° C., the polymer film composite having a first side and a second side, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second side. Then the method includes, positioning the adhesive layer against the irregular substrate, heating the polymer film composite, and pressing the heated polymer film against the irregular substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, John A. Nielsen, Frank T. Sher
  • SURFACE-TREATED CALCIUM PHOSPHATE PARTICLES SUITABLE FOR ORAL CARE AND DENTAL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140271498
    Abstract: Calcium phosphate particles are described comprising a surface treatment wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one sugar alcohol. Also described are various oral care compositions comprising surface treated calcium phosphate particles and methods of surface treating calcium phosphate particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Rusin, Neeraj Sharma, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Systems for processing sample processing devices
    Patent number: 8834792
    Abstract: A system and method for processing sample processing devices. The system can include a base plate adapted to rotate about a rotation axis. The system can further include a cover including a first projection, and a housing. A portion of the housing can be movable with respect to the base plate between an open position and a closed position, and can include a second projection. The first projection and the second projection can be adapted to be coupled together when the portion is in the open position and decoupled when the portion is in the closed position. The method can include coupling the cover to the portion of the housing, moving the portion of the housing from the open position to the closed position, and rotating the base plate about the rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Barry W. Robole, William Bedingham, Peter D. Ludowise, Jeffrey C. Pederson
  • Process for producing nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8834832
    Abstract: A process comprises (a) combining (1) at least one base and (2) at least one metal carboxylate salt comprising (i) a metal cation selected from metal cations that form amphoteric metal oxides or oxyhydroxides and (ii) a lactate or thiolactate anion, or metal carboxylate salt precursors comprising (i) at least one metal salt comprising the metal cation and a non-interfering anion and (ii) lactic or thiolactic acid, a lactate or thiolactate salt of a non-interfering, non-metal cation, or a mixture thereof; and (b) allowing the base and the metal carboxylate salt or metal carboxylate salt precursors to react.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Timothy D. Dunbar
  • Multilayer film
    Patent number: 8835749
    Abstract: A solar panel backside film used in solar panel constructions. The film comprises a PET film having a net peak area as measured by differential scanning calorimetry of about ?15 J/g to about 5 J/g measured from the endpoint of the glass transition (Tg) up to 230° C., and an additive to opacify the PET film. A polymeric layer is adhered to the PET film to create a solar panel backside film. The solar panel backside film generally has a reflectivity of 50% or greater at a point in the visible range of light. Additionally, the solar panel backside film, when applied to a solar panel and exposed to 2000 hours at 85° C. and 85% relative humidity, does not result in exfoliation or visible cracks in the PET film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Blong, Robert F. Babb, Peter J. Harrison, Pamela A. Percha
  • Dental composition for detecting bacteria, kit of parts and use thereof
    Patent number: 8834851
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental composition for detecting bacteria comprising a solvent, at least one electron acceptor component and at least one electron donor component, the composition being substantially free of components which enable or facilitate the electron transmission between the electron acceptor component and the electron donor component. The invention also relates to a kit of parts and the use of the dental composition for producing a means for the inter-oral detection of bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ingo R. Haeberlein, Melanie Hauke, Oliver Kappler, Thomas Luchterhandt, Adelheid Stöger
  • Microporous article having metallic nanoparticle coating
    Patent number: 8834686
    Abstract: A metallic nanoparticle coated microporous substrate, the process for preparing the same and uses thereof are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Donald J. McClure, Mario A. Perez
  • Systems and methods for making layered dental appliances
    Patent number: 8834752
    Abstract: A system and method for making a layered dental appliance. The system can include a first mold comprising a negative of a first layer of a layered dental appliance, a second mold comprising a negative of a second layer, and a dental core dimensioned to be at least partially received in the first mold and the second mold. The method can include positioning a first slurry in the first mold, and pressing the dental core into the first slurry to form a first article comprising the dental core and a first layer formed from the first slurry. The method can further include removing the first article from the first mold, positioning a second slurry in the second mold, and pressing the first article into the second slurry to form a second article comprising the dental core, the first layer, and a second layer formed from the second slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Martin Goetzinger, Holger Hauptmann, Gallus Schechner, Michael Jahns
  • Organic chemical sensor comprising microporous polymer, and method of use
    Patent number: 8835180
    Abstract: Applicant discloses a sensing element for sensing an organic chemical analyte, comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, and a microporous, hydrophobic, analyte-responsive dielectric material disposed at least in proximity to the first and second electrodes. The analyte-responsive dielectric material may be a polymer of intrinsic microporosity. An electrical property of the sensing element, such as capacitance, can be monitored in order to sense an organic chemical analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stefan H. Gryska, Nelson B. O'Bryan, Neal A. Rakow, Michael S. Wendland
  • Assembly and electronic devices including the same
    Patent number: 8835915
    Abstract: An assembly includes a dielectric layer in contact with a semiconductor layer. The dielectric layer includes a crosslinked polymeric material having isocyanurate groups, wherein the dielectric layer is free of zirconium oxide particles. The semiconductor layer includes a non-polymeric organic semiconductor material, and is substantially free of electrically insulating polymer. Electronic components and devices including the assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Clough, James C. Novack, David H. Redinger, Guoping Mao, Michael E. Griffin
  • Inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 8834759
    Abstract: Gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using are disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lahoussaine Lalouch, John J. Rogers, George W. Frost
  • Thick inorganic fiber webs and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 8834758
    Abstract: Monolithic gravity-laid inorganic fiber webs that are greater than about 5 cm in thickness are disclosed. Methods of making and using such webs are also disclosed. The gravity-laying process comprises mechanically separating inorganic fibers and collecting the fibers as a monolithic thick web, and may comprise blending of multiple types of inorganic fibers and/or blending of inorganic particulate additives with the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James P. Endle, George W. Frost, Lahoussaine Lalouch, Mario A. Perez, John J. Rogers
  • Electroactive polymers and articles containing them
    Patent number: 8836201
    Abstract: An electroactive polymer device is described that includes at least one layer of a dielectric polymer that is a polymerized product of at least one ethylenically unsaturated nitrogen-containing monomer. Also disclosed is a transducer that includes the electroactive polymer as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Vivek Bharti, Thu-Van T. Tran
  • System and method for sintering dental restorations
    Patent number: 8834751
    Abstract: A system and method for sintering dental restorations. The system can include a monolithic sintering support comprising a surface, and at least one dental restoration positioned in direct contact with the surface of the monolithic sintering support. The method can include providing a monolithic sintering support comprising a surface, positioning a dental restoration in direct contact with the surface, and sintering the dental restoration while the dental restoration is in direct contact with the surface of the monolithic sintering support to form a sintered dental restoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rainer K. Dittmann, Anthony A. Bredebusch, Christian A. Richter, Anja B. Fischer
  • Masking article for producing precise paint lines and method of improving paint line performance of masking articles
    Patent number: 8833295
    Abstract: An adhesive masking article for shielding a protected work surface from a coating applied to a surface adjacent the protected work surface includes a backing layer having first and second opposed major surfaces, and at least one edge, an adhesive on at least a portion of at least one of the first and second backing layer opposed major surfaces, and a barrier inducing treatment on at least an edge surface of the masking article to contact the coating when the coating contacts the edge of the backing layer, thereby causing a barrier to form along the edge of the masking article that impedes the migration of the coating past the edge of the masking article beneath the masking article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Brian E. Spiewak, Roy Wong, Thomas E. Wood, Robin E. Wright
  • Sintering support comprising fully stabilized zirconia outer surface and crystalline phase composition, and method of making thereof
    Patent number: 8835004
    Abstract: A sintering support comprising a fully stabilized zirconia outer surface; wherein the sintering support withstands sintering a ceramic part in contact with the outer surface without adhesion between the outer surface and the ceramic part, and methods of making and using the sintering support are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rainer K. Dittmann, Stefan Hoescheler
  • Continuous web of a plurality of tabs and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 8834986
    Abstract: An elongate continuous material web is disclosed that includes a plurality of adjacent tabs arranged in a longitudinal direction of the web with connection regions between adjacent tabs. Each connection region includes three or more incisions that extend in the transverse direction of the web and are arranged in a manner such that at least one extensible connection member, extensible in the longitudinal direction of the web, is formed. At least one incision forms a side incision that travels through one longitudinal edge of the web, and at least one incision forms a further side incision that travels through the other longitudinal edge of the web. Also disclosed are a method for making such a web, a method for manufacturing a tab from such a web, a method for manufacturing an absorbent hygiene product with the help of such a web, and a cutting device to produce such a web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Peter Kitzer
  • Method of inhibiting water adsorption of powder by addition of hydrophobic nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8834618
    Abstract: Presently described are methods of inhibiting water vapor adsorption of a powder and methods of storing a powder at increased humidity level. The methods comprise providing adding discrete hydrophobic nanoparticles to a plurality of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Roxanne A. Boehmer
  • Ultra low viscosity iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers
    Patent number: 8835551
    Abstract: Iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers having at least one fluoropolymer with a cure site, where the fluoropolymer has a Mooney viscosity of 2 or less (ML 1+10) at 100° C. according to ASTM D1646, and a peel strength to a roll mill of 10 dN/cm or less and methods for making such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are described. Articles derived from the cured product of such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described. Solutions, dispersions and coatings derived from such iodine containing amorphous fluoropolymers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tatsuo Fukushi, Peter J. Scott, Cynthia N. Ferguson, Werner M. A. Grootaert, Denis Duchesne, Yeng Moua, Larry A. Last, Terri A. Shefelbine, Luke M. B. Rodgers
  • Supported reagents, methods, and devices
    Patent number: 8835157
    Abstract: Methods of providing at least one reagent for use in a device for processing sample material, delivering at least one reagent to a device for processing sample material, and adding at least one reagent to at least one of the steps in a process for detecting or assaying a nucleic acid; a support film coated with a dry reagent layer; and a device for processing sample material having a support film coated with a dry reagent layer contained within at least one chamber of the device are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Michael E. Danielson, John C. Faletti, William Bedingham