Patents Assigned to 3M
  • Clinical data reconciliation as part of a report generation solution
    Patent number: 11232402
    Abstract: An automated system updates electronic medical records (EMRs) based on dictated reports, without requiring manual data entry into on-screen forms. A dictated report is transcribed by an automatic speech recognizer, and facts are extracted from the report and stored in encoded form. Information from a patient's report is also stored in encoded form. The resulting encoded information from the report and EMR are reconciled with each other, and changes to be made to the EMR are identified based on the reconciliation. The identified changes are made to the EMR automatially, without requiring manual data entry into the EMR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Detlef Koll, Juergen Fritsch
  • Additive processing of fluoropolymers
    Patent number: 11230053
    Abstract: Provided are methods for making shaped fluoropolymer by additive processing using a polymerizable binder. Also are 3D printable compositions for making shaped fluoropolymer articles and articles comprising a shaped fluoropolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Bartow, Carsten Franke, Robin E. Wright, Fee Zentis, Klaus Hintzer, Gabriele H. Gottschalk-Gaudig, Bernd Gangnus, Malte Korten, Gallus Schechner, Wolfgang Neumann
  • Spray gun and nozzle assembly attachment
    Patent number: 11229921
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a spray gun connection portion opposite a coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body, the spray gun connection portion comprising an outer wall comprising a radially-outward facing surface; first and second camming members disposed on the radially-outward facing surface, each camming member comprising first end, a second end, and a camming surface facing the coating liquid outlet portion; a first access window separating the first end of the first camming member from the second end of the second camming member; and a second access window separating the first end of the second camming member from the second end of the first camming member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brady P. Haislet, Bryan J. Hayward, Brian E. Duncan
  • Embedded electronic circuit in grinding wheels and methods of embedding
    Patent number: 11229987
    Abstract: A bonded abrasive wheel is disclosed comprising a plurality of abrasive particles disposed in a binder, a first grinding surface, a second surface opposing the first grinding surface, and an outer circumference. The wheel comprises a rotational axis extending through a central hub and a circuit configured as a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) unit coupled to the abrasive wheel. The circuit comprises an antenna configured to communicate with one or more external devices and comprising a first end and a second end, wherein antenna has a radius of curvature about an axis along at least a portion thereof such that the first end is disposed adjacent to but is spaced from the second end, and an integrated circuit (IC) operably coupled to the antenna and configured to store at least a first data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Eckel, Nicholas T. Gabriel, Ankit Mahajan, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Kara A. Meyers, Thomas J. Metzler, Saagar A. Shah
  • LIGHT REDIRECTING CONSTRUCTIONS AND METHODS FOR SEALING EDGES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220019000
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to articles and methods of sealing light redirecting film constructions comprising a microstructured optical film, such as a daylight redirecting film, bonded to another film. This type of assembly may serve various purposes. For example, the assembly may protect the structured film, provide additional functionality, such as diffusion or infrared reflection, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a glazing or window pane. The methods for sealing the edge of a light redirecting construction inhibit ingress of water and other contaminants during the film installation and afterwards during its regular use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Eric L. Askeland, John F. Reed, Shannon S. Le Blanc, Erik A. Aho, Ronald K. Thery, Manoj Nirmal
  • Interfacial adhesion article and method
    Patent number: 11225053
    Abstract: An article is provided. The article includes an acrylate layer; a substrate overlaying the acrylate layer; and an adhesive layer between the acrylate layer and the substrate, wherein the adhesive layer includes germanium; wherein a release value between the acrylate layer and the adhesive layer is more than 200 g/inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Owings, Kevin W. Gotrik, Christopher A. Merton
  • Light redirecting film and display system incorporating same
    Patent number: 11226433
    Abstract: Optical films for redirecting light are described, and optical systems, such as display systems, incorporating such optical films are described. The optical film may include a first structured surface including a plurality of prismatic structures, and a second structured surface opposing the first structured surface and including a plurality of microstructures. An effective transmission of the optical film is not more than 1% less than a film with a comparable construction except for a smooth, non-structured second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Joseph T. Aronson, Matthew R. C. Atkinson, Gary T. Boyd, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Tri D. Pham, Robert B. Secor, Steven D. Solomonson
  • Photopolymerizable compositions including a polyurethane methacrylate polymer prepared using a polycarbonate diol, articles, and methods
    Patent number: 11225535
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable composition includes a) 40-60 parts by weight of a monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer, per 100 parts of the total photopolymerizable composition; b) a photoinitiator; and c) a polymerization reaction product of components. A cured homopolymer of the monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer has a glass transition temperature of 125 degrees Celsius or greater. The polymerization reaction product of components includes i) a diisocyanate; ii) a hydroxy functional methacrylate; iii) a polycarbonate diol; and iv) a catalyst. The polymerization reaction product includes a polyurethane methacrylate polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Zeba Parkar, John M. Riedesel, Richard J. Pokorny, Chad M. Amb, Benjamin R. Coonce, Robert S. Clough, Tianyu Wu, Saswata Chakraborty, Yongshang Lu, Benjamin C. MacMurray, Ian Dailey, David B. Olson
  • Textured printable nonwoven media
    Patent number: 11220126
    Abstract: A multilayer article including a film layer having a textured first surface and an opposite second surface, wherein the film layer is printable, and a nonwoven material layer bonded to the second surface of the film layer. The film layer may include a semi-crystalline polylactic acid and may be receptive to inkjet printing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Denis Terzic, Ning Zhou, Byron E. Trotter
  • Inner shell and mask including same
    Patent number: 11219786
    Abstract: An inner shell according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is provided to maintain a shape of a mask, includes a circumferential part forming an edge, a curved part formed in an arch shape at an inner side of the circumferential part, and a plurality of ribs formed to radially protrude from a peak area of the curved part toward the circumferential part, wherein the circumferential part, the curved part, and the ribs are integrally formed as a sheet member formed of a porous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Jin-Ho Lee
  • Filter cartridge holder with fit-check device
    Patent number: 11219788
    Abstract: A cartridge holder for a respirator, the cartridge holder including a fit-check device with a sealing platen that can be actuated between a first, unsealed position and a second, sealed position in which at least a portion of the sealing platen contacts a major surface of a disposable filter cartridge within the cartridge holder so as to prevent airflow through the disposable filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Dwyer, Pierre Legare
  • Method of making ceramic matrix slurry infused ceramic tows and ceramic matrix composites
    Patent number: 11220462
    Abstract: Methods of making ceramic matrix prepregs are described. The methods include exposing a coated tow of ceramic fibers to a ceramic matrix slurry comprising a solvent and ceramic precursor. The coating is at least partially removed and the slurry infuses into the ceramic fibers to form prepreg. Steps to form ceramic matrix composites are also described, including forming the prepreg into a green body, and sintering the ceramic precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron R. Beaber, Marc G. Simpson, Kari Ann McGee, Amy S. Barnes, Zeba Parkar
  • Respirator fit check sealing devices and methods
    Patent number: 11219787
    Abstract: A respiratory protection device that includes a valve assembly operable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some exemplary embodiments, the respiratory protection device includes an elastomeric seal, and a valve assembly and a breathing air source component that are in sealing engagement with the elastomeric seal when the valve assembly is in a closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: William A. Mittelstadt, David M. Blomberg, Thomas W. Holmquist-Brown, Adam J. Cernohous, Michael J. Cowell
  • TUBE SECUREMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220001124
    Abstract: A tube securement system is disclosed that comprises a coupling article formed from a backing layer with first major surface and a second major surface. The coupling article comprises an anchor section, a capture section, and a longitudinal portion extending along a longitudinal direction separating the anchor section from the capture section. There is a first adhesive on the first major surface of the backing at the anchor section and a second adhesive on the first major surface of the backing at the capture section. The first major surface of the backing at the longitudinal portion is free of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: JENER DE OLIVEIRA, STEVEN B. HEINECKE, ADRIANA S. P. LOVON, FELIPE S. R. BIZARRIA
  • Electrical cable
    Patent number: 11217918
    Abstract: An electrical cable (1000) including a plurality of substantially parallel insulated conductors (100) is described. Each insulated conductor (100) includes an electrically conductive inner conductor (200) co-extensive and covered with an insulating layer (300). At least a portion of a periphery of each insulated conductor (100) may be encompassed by a substantially co-extensive electrically conductive shield (400). For each insulated conductor (100), portions of the insulating layer (300) are removed from the top side (1200) of the cable (1000) to expose a portion of the inner conductor (200) of the insulated conductor (100). The insulated conductor (100) is adapted to mate with an electrically conductive mating conductor (500) at the exposed portion (210) of the inner conductor (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James G. Vana, Jr., Alexander W. Barr, Richard J. Scherer
  • Fall-protection apparatus with protective shroud and with sleeve assembly
    Patent number: 11213705
    Abstract: A fall-protection apparatus with a movable protective shroud and with a sleeve assembly, the sleeve assembly including an informational sheet that is compactable and extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Michael A. Boraas
  • Shape retaining flat-fold respirator
    Patent number: 11213080
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a respirator and a method of forming a respirator are disclosed. The respirator can include a mask body having an upper panel, a lower panel, and a central panel disposed between the upper and lower panels. The mask body can also include a left attachment mechanism disposed between a left tab of the mask body and a left portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask is in an open condition, and a right attachment mechanism disposed between a right tab of the mask body and a right portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask body is in the open condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Christopher P. Henderson
  • Air filter with passivated filter life indicator
    Patent number: 11213780
    Abstract: An air filter including a visually uniform filter life indicator (30), the air filter (1) comprising: a conformable, unframed air filter media (10) that is installable on at least a portion of an upstream face (11) of a filter-support layer of an air-handling system, wherein the conformable, unframed air filter media comprises at least one passivated area (20) that provides a visually uniform filter life indicator of the air filter. Filter life indicators are used in order that aspects of the filtration performance of an air filter can be monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Liang Cheng, Andrew R. Fox
  • Hook
    Patent number: D941126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig D. Thompson, Angela L. Pan, Judd D. Olson
  • Headset
    Patent number: D941798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Morgan S. Lindell, Ulf Claesson, Robert Karlsson, Johan F. Håkansson, Niklas D. B. Emilsson