Patents by Inventor Amanda C. Engler
Amanda C. Engler 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).
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Patent number: 11965120Abstract: A method of making a silicone gel adhesive is described comprising providing an acrylic polymer, the acrylic polymer comprising at least 50 wt.-% of polymerized units of C1-C32 (meth)acrylate ester monomer; providing at least one non-functional polydiorganosiloxane, hydroxy-functional polydiorganosiloxane, or a mixture thereof; combining the acrylic polymer and polydiorganosiloxane into a mixture; coating the mixture onto a substrate, and subjecting the mixture to radiation thereby crosslinking the mixture. Also described is a silicone gel adhesive comprising a crosslinked material at least one non-functional polydiorganosiloxane, hydroxy-functional polydiorganosiloxane, or a mixture thereof; and an acrylic polymer comprising at least 50 wt.-% of polymerized units of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers and a gel content of at least 20 wt.-%.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Amanda C. Engler, Kiu-Yuen Tse, Ramesh C. Kumar, Adam R. Wohl
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Publication number: 20240083139Abstract: The disclosed reinforced adhesive substrate includes a transparent, flexible, breathable backing with a reinforcing material having open areas to the substrate. The reinforcing material strengthen the breathable backing while maintaining transparency so that overall the substrate is transparent. A transparent adhesive substrate can allow the underlying surface to be visualized.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: JOHN J. ROGERS, AUDREY A. SHERMAN, AMANDA C. ENGLER
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Patent number: 11801231Abstract: Compositions that include from 0.1 wt-% to 8 wt-% of one or more compounds of formula (I) based on the total weight of the composition HOCH2—(CHOH)n—CH2NR1R2??(I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, C(O)R3, and SO2R4; with R3 and R4 being independently selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an aryl group, and an aralkyl group; wherein n is an integer from about 2 to about 5; from 5 wt-% to 95 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 5 wt-% to 80 wt-% water based on the total weight of the composition and from 0.01 wt-% to 1 wt-% of one or more nonionic aromatic phenolic preservatives based on the total weight of the composition wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an emulsion, and the composition is edible.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang
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Patent number: 11779446Abstract: Compositions that include: from 5 wt-% to 30 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 70 wt-% to 95 wt-% of an aqueous phase based on the total weight of the composition; from 0.1 wt-% to 5 wt-% of one or more surfactants based on the total weight of the composition; and from 0.05 wt-% to 3 wt-% of a viscosity modifier, wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an oil in water (o/w) emulsion, and the composition is edible. Methods of utilizing disclosed compositions are also included.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang, Richard P. Rusin
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Publication number: 20220249340Abstract: Compositions that include: from 5 wt-% to 70 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 35 wt-% to 95 wt-% of an aqueous phase based on the total weight of the composition; not greater than 7.5 wt-% of one or more surfactants based on the total weight of the composition; and not greater than 3 wt-% of a viscosity modifier of, wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an oil in water (o/w) emulsion, and the composition is edible. Methods of utilizing disclosed compositions are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Katie F. WLASCHIN, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. OXMAN, Jie Yang
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Publication number: 20220168546Abstract: The disclosed tube securement device (100) attaches to the patient's body (200) and to the tube (300), while allowing for a section of the tube to be detached from the tube securement device. The tube securement device comprises a backing (110) with adhesive coated sections (120, 130). The backing comprises a first end section (120), a second end section (130), and a midsection (140), separating the first end section from the second end section. The tube securement device further comprises a first adhesive (122) on at least a portion of the first major surface (112) of the first end section (120), a second adhesive (132) on at least a portion of the first major surface (112) of the second end section (130), and wherein the first major surface (112) of the midsection (140) is free of tacky adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: AMANDA C. ENGLER, DENISE J. ZIEMANN, RICHARD L. JACOBSON, KIMBERLY A. SCHOMMER, ELIZABETH A. TATROE, MICHAEL J. TURNBULL, JEFFREY D. COTTON, JENER DE OLIVEIRA
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Patent number: 11324681Abstract: Compositions that include: from 5 wt-% to 70 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 35 wt-% to 95 wt-% of an aqueous phase based on the total weight of the composition; not greater than 7.5 wt-% of one or more surfactants based on the total weight of the composition; and not greater than 3 wt-% of a viscosity modifier of, wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an oil in water (o/w) emulsion, and the composition is edible. Methods of utilizing disclosed compositions are also included.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang
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Publication number: 20220127505Abstract: The present invention is adhesive article including a tie layer and a silicone adhesive. The tie layer includes a segmented copolymer having a first segment that is one of (a) a polyether comprising one of PTMO or PEO/PPO or (b) a polysiloxane. The segmented copolymer has a water absorbency of less than about 13%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Jennifer N. Hanson, Kiu-Yuen Tse, Amanda C. Engler, Pamela A. Percha
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Publication number: 20220118227Abstract: The disclosed tube securement device (100) is adjustable in size to fit varying sizes and shapes of a part of the body. The tube securement device (100) comprises a backing (110) forming a first end section (120), a second end section (130), and a midsection (140). A first adhesive (122) is on at least a portion of the first major surface (112) of the first end section (120). A second adhesive (132) is on at least a portion the second end section (130). A first perforation line (123) is through the first end section (120) to form a first removable portion (124). In use, the first removable portion (124) can be separated from the first end section (120).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: DIANE J. ZIEMANN, JEFFREY D. COTTON, AMANDA C. ENGLER, KIMBERLY A. SCHOMMER, JAMES M. SIERACKI, MICHAEL J. TURNBULL, JENER DE OLIVEIRA, FERNANDA MARTINS
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Publication number: 20220079976Abstract: Articles that include from 70 wt-% to 99 wt-% of one or more plant based oil that is solid at 25° C., the weight percent based on the total weight of the article; and from 0.5 wt-% to 10 wt-% of fumed silica, the weight percent based on the total weight of the article. Methods of use of the articles are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Hannah C. Cohen, Katie F. Wlaschin, Yizhong Wang, Amanda C. Engler, Jie Yang, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman
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Publication number: 20220080019Abstract: Articles that include not greater than 60 wt-% of one or more plant based oil that is solid at 25° C. (room temperature), the weight percent based on the total weight of the article; and from 4 wt-% to 10 wt-% of gelatin, from 0.8 to 5 wt-% of agar, or a combination thereof, the weight percent based on the total weight of the article, wherein the article is solid set and homogeneous. Methods of using the articles and compositions for forming the articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Hannah C. Cohen, Katie F. Wlaschin, Yizhong Wang, Amanda C. Engler, Jie Yang, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman
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Publication number: 20220062157Abstract: Articles that include from 20 wt-% to 45 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the article; from 50 wt-% to 70 wt-% of one or more polymer film formers based on the total weight of the article; and from 5 wt-% to 15 wt-% of one or more humectants based on the total weight of the article. Further articles comprises this combination of oil, film former and humectant as a first layer adjacent to which a second layer comprises a mucoadhesive polymer. The articles may be used to prevent formation or maintenance of biofilm in an oral tissue, affect hydration loss in an oral tissue, affect lubricity or lubriciousness in an oral tissue or treat xerostomia or dry mouth. Preferred polymer film formers include pullulan, xanthan gum, HP guar, ethyl cellulose and carrageenan.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Amanda C. ENGLER, Katie F. WLASCHIN, Hannah C. COHEN, Yizhong Wang, Tiffany T. TON, Jie Yang, Joel D. Oxman, Emily M. Wollmuth
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Publication number: 20210122591Abstract: The disclosed stack carries individual sheets arranged one on top of the other for individual removal of each successive sheet from the stack. Holding the stack together are individual substrates with an adhesive portion. The adhesive portion on a substrate partially secures to a sheet and partially secures to an underlying substrate on alternating ends of the stack. Therefore, the free end of the sheet can be easily pulled free from the stack, exposing a free end of the next underlying sheet to be easily pulled free from the stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: AUDREY A. SHERMAN, AMANDA C. ENGLER, MICHAEL J. TURNBULL
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Patent number: 10941252Abstract: A copolymer composition that includes a silicone copolymer, methods of making the composition, and articles that include the composition, wherein the copolymer composition includes a silicone copolymer having a backbone composition that includes: silicone segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 40 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; hydrophilic segments in an amount of 40 wt-% to 75 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; and reinforcing segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 30 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer, wherein the reinforcing segments are derived from the reaction of one or more chain extenders with one or more multi-functional isocyanates, multi-functional carboxylic acids, multi-functional anhydrides, multi-functional esters, and/or multi-functional acid halides; wherein the silicone segments, hydrophilic segments, and reinforcing segments are connected through urea, urethane, amide, and/or oxamide linkages; wherein the hydrophilic segmentsType: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Hannah C. Cohen, Amanda C. Engler, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Haoming Rong, Ramesh C. Kumar, Matthew T. Scholz, James P. Dizio, Audrey A. Sherman, Richard G. Hansen, Douglas A. Hanggi, Dale J. Case, David Duane Johnson
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Publication number: 20210009879Abstract: A method of making a silicone gel adhesive is described comprising providing an acrylic polymer, the acrylic polymer comprising at least 50 wt.-% of polymerized units of C1-C32 (meth)acrylate ester monomer; providing at least one non-functional polydiorganosiloxane, hydroxy-functional polydiorganosiloxane, or a mixture thereof; combining the acrylic polymer and polydiorganosiloxane into a mixture; coating the mixture onto a substrate, and subjecting the mixture to radiation thereby crosslinking the mixture. Also described is a silicone gel adhesive comprising a crosslinked material at least one non-functional polydiorganosiloxane, hydroxy-functional polydiorganosiloxane, or a mixture thereof; and an acrylic polymer comprising at least 50 wt.-% of polymerized units of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers and a gel content of at least 20 wt.-%.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Amanda C. Engler, Kiu-Yuen Tse, Ramesh C. Kumar, Adam R. Wohl
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Publication number: 20200330347Abstract: Compositions that include: from 5 wt-% to 70 wt-% of one or more plant based oils based on the total weight of the composition; from 35 wt-% to 95 wt-% of an aqueous phase based on the total weight of the composition; not greater than 7.5 wt-% of one or more surfactants based on the total weight of the composition; and not greater than 3 wt-% of a viscosity modifier of, wherein the composition has a pH from 4.5 to 9.5, the composition is an oil in water (o/w) emulsion, and the composition is edible. Methods of utilizing disclosed compositions are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Katie F. Wlaschin, Amanda C. Engler, Hannah C. Cohen, Yizhong Wang, Tao Gong, Tiffany T. Ton, Joel D. Oxman, Jie Yang
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Patent number: 10786530Abstract: Antimicrobial cationic polymers having one or two cationic polycarbonate chains were prepared by organocatalyzed ring opening polymerization. One antimicrobial cationic polymer has a polymer chain consisting essentially of cationic carbonate repeat units linked to one or two end groups. The end groups can comprise a covalently bound form of biologically active compound such as cholesterol. Other antimicrobial cationic polymers have a random copolycarbonate chain comprising a minor mole fraction of hydrophobic repeat units bearing a covalently bound form of a vitamin E and/or vitamin D2. The cationic polymers exhibit high activity and selectivity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive microbes and fungi.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Agency For Science, Technology And ResearchInventors: Daniel J. Coady, Richard A. Dipietro, Amanda C. Engler, James L. Hedrick, Ashlynn L. Z. Lee, Victor W. L. Ng, Zhan-Yuin Ong, Yi Yan Yang
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Patent number: D928312Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Turnbull, James M. Sieracki, Amanda C. Engler, Denise J. Ziemann, Kimberly A. Schommer
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Patent number: D969598Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James M. Sieracki, Michael J. Turnbull, Denise J. Ziemann, Kimberly A. Schommer, Amanda C. Engler
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Patent number: D973201Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jeffrey D. Cotton, Amanda C. Engler, Richard L. Jacobson, Kimberly A. Schommer, James M. Sieracki, Michael J. Turnbull, Denise J. Ziemann