Patents Assigned to 3M
  • Polymeric multilayer film
    Patent number: 10953573
    Abstract: Polymeric multilayer film comprising a layer comprising a first pressure sensitive adhesive and exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions. The polymeric multilayer films are useful, for example, for tape and graphic articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jacob D. Young, Christopher J. Rother
  • Wire container, connector assembly, and water-resistant connector
    Patent number: 10958011
    Abstract: An electrically-insulating wire container is a wire container including one or more pipe-shaped main bodies for containing a plurality of conductors, and within which a plurality of separate, substantially parallel tubular cavities are defined. Each of the tubular cavities includes a forward open end in a forward end portion of the wire container, and a rear open or closed end in a rear end portion on an opposite side of the wire container. The wire container has an integrated structure. The wire container is flexible enough that when the conductors are inserted into the tubular cavities from the long, narrow, and hollow forward open ends, and the wire container is combined with a connector having a plurality of piercing contacts, the piercing contacts penetrate at least one pipe-shaped main body of the wire container and make contact with the conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Tatsuya Hayashi, Shuhei Yokoyama
  • HYDROCARBON POLYMERS CONTAINING AMMONIUM FUNCTIONALITY
    Publication number: 20210079131
    Abstract: Described herein are cationic polymers having a plurality of quaternary amino groups, methods of making such polymers, and uses of such polymers as ion exchange membranes in electrochemical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicants: 3M Innovative Properties Company, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Carl A. LASKOWSKI, Michael A. YANDRASITS, Timothy M. GILLARD, Zbyslaw R. OWCZARCZYK, Marina M. KAPLUN
  • AGGLOMERATED MICROBIOLOGICAL MEDIA
    Publication number: 20210079341
    Abstract: A method of making a flowable, dried agglomerated nutrient medium is provided. The method comprises introducing a nutrient component comprising a powdered nutrient, and an agglomeration liquid, into an agglomerator comprising a flow-through-type agglomeration chamber, wet-massing the nutrient component with the agglomeration liquid in the agglomeration chamber for a predetermined period of time to form agglomerated nutrient medium particles, and exposing the agglomerated nutrient medium particles to drying conditions for a period of time to form the dried, agglomerated nutrient medium. The nutrient component facilitates the growth of a microorganism. Compositions, articles, and kits comprising the flowable, dried agglomerated nutrient medium are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jie J. Liu, Wensheng Xia
  • Biological sterilization indicator devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 10947577
    Abstract: A biological sterilization indicator device is provided. The device comprises a body, a plurality of test microorganisms, and an oxygen-modulated first fluorescent sensor. The body comprises a first layer attached to a second layer, forming at least one isolatable microchamber and at least one primary passageway that provides fluidic communication between ambience and the at least one microchamber. The microchamber has an isolated volume of about 0.5 microliters to about 9.5 microliters. The plurality of test microorganisms and the oxygen-modulated first fluorescent sensor are disposed in the microchamber. A method of using the device to determine the effectiveness of a sterilization process is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Francois Ahimou, Sailaja Chandrapati, Kurt J. Halverson, Heather M. Webb, Michael G. Williams
  • Liquid reservoirs and articles comprising a repellent surface comprising a siloxane material
    Patent number: 10946399
    Abstract: Presently describes are articles, such as liquid reservoirs, comprising a liquid repellent surface. The liquid repellent surface comprises a surface layer comprising a silane or siloxane material, wherein the liquid repellent surface is not a lubricant impregnated surface. In one embodiment, the liquid repellent surface (e.g. layer) comprise a silicone melt additive and a thermoplastic polymeric material component. In some embodiments, the article (e.g. liquid reservoir) comprise a thermoplastic polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Adam J. Meuler, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, David S. Hays, Kent C. Hackbarth, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Jon P. Nietfeld, Phillip H. Henna, David J. Kinning, Nicholas L. Untiedt, Jeffrey O. Emslander
  • Light control film with varied viewing angle
    Patent number: 10948734
    Abstract: A light control film includes a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel first light absorbing regions arranged along a first direction, each first light absorbing region having a width and a height, the plurality of first light absorbing regions including nonoverlapping first and second sub-pluralities of the plurality of first light absorbing regions, the first sub-plurality of the plurality of first light absorbing regions having a first viewing angle, the second sub-plurality of the plurality of first light absorbing regions having a different second viewing angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Michael J. Sykora, Robert R. Kieschke, Kenneth L. Smith, Olester Benson, Jr., Gary E. Gaides, Tao Liu, Thomas J. Blong, Gary T. Boyd
  • Fluorochemical piperazine carboxamides
    Patent number: 10947348
    Abstract: The disclosure provides partially fluorinated piperazine carboxamide compounds having terminal fluoroaliphatic groups and polysiloxane groups. This invention also relates to polymer compositions comprising the fluorochemical composition and shaped articles made from the thermoplastic composition. See Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Georgiy Teverovskiy, Chetan P. Jariwala, David S. Hays, Maria A. Appeaning, Marie A. Boulos
  • Fluoropolymer compositions with high content of inorganic material
    Patent number: 10947378
    Abstract: A fluoropolymer composition particles comprising electro-active material, wherein the electro-active material comprises graphite and metal compounds and combinations thereof. The compositions also comprise water and an organic liquid having a boiling point between 70 C and 200 C. Also provided are methods of making a paste and methods of making electrodes and electrodes made with the paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Klaus Hintzer, Michael C. Dadalas
  • Display including turning film and diffuser
    Patent number: 10948650
    Abstract: Displays having a viewing area are described. In particular, displays including a lightguide, a turning film, a liquid crystal module including two polarizers, and a diffuser disposed proximate the top polarizer are described. Light extracted from the lightguide and emitted through the viewing area is specularly transmitted between the planar side of the turning film and the bottom absorbing polarizer. Displays that may be useful as switchable displays are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Johnson
  • Oil resistant adhesive
    Patent number: 10947423
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oil-resistant adhesive comprising a crosslinked copolymer of (meth)acrylic ester monomers, methyl (meth)acrylate monomers, vinyl ester monomers, and a functional monomer selected from one of (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylamide or a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Rosner, Joshua R. Wurst, Robert J. Shimanek, III, Rhesa M. Browning, Ann R. Fornof, Dong-Wei Zhu, Adam R. Wohl
  • Vision-protecting filter lens having organic polymer multilayer and neutral-density optical filter
    Patent number: 10948745
    Abstract: A vision-protecting filter lens, including a multilayer optical film and a neutral-density optical filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Hallock, Joy L. Manske, Britton G. Billingsley
  • Curable antifouling composition, method of use, and articles
    Patent number: 10947396
    Abstract: Curable antifouling compositions include fluorinated polymers that contain a perfluoropolyether group, a poly(alkyleneoxide) group, a hydrolyzable silane group and a cationic curative. The curable antifouling compositions can be applied on a surface of a substrate, and at least partially cured to provide an article with antifouling properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zai-Ming Qiu, Alexander J. Kugel, Michael J. Svarovsky
  • Bonding layer having discrete adhesive patches
    Patent number: 10946616
    Abstract: At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a bonding layer including a support layer and discrete adhesive patches disposed on one or both sides of the support layer. At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a flexible display using a bonding layer including discrete adhesive patches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Albert I. Everaerts, Fay T. Salmon, Michael J. Wald
  • Magnetizable abrasive particle and method of making the same
    Patent number: 10947432
    Abstract: A method of making magnetizable abrasive particles includes: moistening the outer surfaces of ceramic particles with waterglass to provide moistened ceramic particles. Magnetizable particles are contacted with the moistened ceramic particles to provide powder-coated ceramic particles. The powder-coated ceramic particles are heated to at least a temperature sufficient to bond the magnetizable particles of the powder-coated ceramic particles to the respective ceramic particles thereby providing the magnetizable abrasive particles. On a respective basis, each magnetizable abrasive particle comprises a respective ceramic particle having a magnetizable particles bonded thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Aaron K. Nienaber, Joseph B. Eckel, Thomas J. Anderson, Thomas J. Nelson, Mark A. Lukowski, Louis S. Moren, Don V. West
  • Magnetic shielding tape for cable and method for manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 10952357
    Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT)-based receiver according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a signal receive unit that receives a signal from a base station, which supports one IoT mode among a plurality of IoT modes, a mode determination unit determinates the IoT mode that is supported by the base station based on the received signal, and a function unit that processes a function related to IoT-based communication, supports each of the plurality of IoT modes, and operates based on the IoT mode, which is supported by the base station, among the plurality of IoT modes that is determined by the mode determination unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Seong-Woo Woo, Jinbae Kim, Jung Ju Suh
  • Barrier film constructions and methods of making same
    Patent number: 10947618
    Abstract: A barrier film including a substrate; a base polymer layer adjacent to the substrate; an oxide layer adjacent to the base polymer layer; a adhesion-modifying layer adjacent to the oxide layer; and a top coat polymer layer adjacent to the adhesion-modifying layer. An optional inorganic layer can be applied over the top coat polymer layer. The inclusion of a adhesion-modifying layer provides for enhanced resistance to moisture and improved peel strength adhesion of the top coat polymer layer to the underlying barrier stack layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph C. Spagnola, Mark A. Roehrig, Thomas P. Klun, Alan K. Nachtigal, Christopher S. Lyons, Guy D. Joly
  • Optical film having third or higher order visible reflection bands
    Patent number: 10948644
    Abstract: An optical film including alternating polymeric layers and having distinct first, second and third reflection bands is described. The first, second and third reflection bands are each visible reflection bands at normal incidence for at least one polarization state. At least two of the first, second and third reflection bands are third order or higher order harmonics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Nevitt, Edward J. Kivel, William B. Black
  • Manufacturing systems and methods including inline cutting
    Patent number: 10950745
    Abstract: An automated photovoltaic (PV) subassembly manufacturing method involves in-line cutting of material strips. A tape is cut longitudinally into multiple strips. The strips are separated and guided into spaced apart positions relative to a surface of the PV cell subassembly comprising one or more PV cells. The multiple strips remain attached to the tape while the strips are guided to the spaced apart positions. The multiple strips are positioned at attachment locations on the surface of a PV cell subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Votava, Jiaying Ma
  • Dosage dispenser
    Patent number: D913101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andreas J. Boehm, Marc Peuker, Giuseppe De Bellis, Stefan Eckstein, Kristina Hinz