Patents Examined by Fred Teslein
  • Pressure-sensitive adhesive based on partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer
    Patent number: 5858150
    Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises an elastomer having a partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer component. Articles comprising the pressure-sensitive adhesive on a backing or substrate are also disclosed, as are methods of preparing the adhesive and the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David J. Yarusso, Patrick D. Hyde