Patents by Inventor 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMP

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMP has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • FUNCTIONALIZED ZIRCONIA NANOPARTICLES AND HIGH INDEX FILMS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20130046107
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles, methods for making and using the same, and high index of refraction films made therefrom. The provided zirconia nanoparticles are surface modified with ligands that include N-hydroxyurea functionalities. The provided ligands also can contain compatibilizing groups that allow the provided surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles to be incorporated into an organic matrix. High index of refraction films can be made using these organic matrices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMP