Patents by Inventor Andrew J Henderson
Andrew J Henderson 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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Publication number: 20240135714Abstract: A method of classifying a task includes obtaining a plurality of images via an image capturing device and an audio signal via an audio sensor for a predetermined period of time. The method further includes classifying, via a first trained machine learning model, the plurality of images to generate a list of first class probabilities and a list of first class labels. The method further includes classifying, via a second trained machine learning model, the audio signal to generate a list of second class probabilities and a list of second class labels. The method further includes determining, via a merging algorithm, a list of third class probabilities and a list of third class labels based on the lists of first and second class probabilities. The method further includes determining the task corresponding to the predetermined period of time based on the list of third class probabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: John W. Henderson, Sophia S. Liu, Andrew W. Long, Jordan J.W. Craig
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Patent number: 10693024Abstract: An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Alan K. Nachtigal, Samuel Kidane, Andrew J. Henderson
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Patent number: 10384231Abstract: A system and method for controlling curl in multi-layer webs. The method can include providing a coated web, curing the coating to form a multi-layer web, and stretching the web during curing of the coating. Some coatings shrink at least partially when cured such that curing the coating induces a strain in the multi-layer web. Stretching the web occurs during curing to induce an opposing strain that at least partially counteracts the strain induced by curing to form a multi-layer web having a desired curvature. The system can include a curing section configured to cure the coating, and can further include a web stretching section, which can be located proximate the curing section and can be substantially coincident with the curing section, such that the web is stretched while the coating is cured.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Ronald P. Swanson, Andrew J. Henderson, James N. Dobbs, Mark J. Zach
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Publication number: 20180309005Abstract: An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: MARK D. WEIGEL, MARK A. ROEHRIG, ALAN K. NACHTIGAL, SAMUEL KIDANE, ANDREW J. HENDERSON
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Patent number: 10038111Abstract: An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Alan K. Nachtigal, Samuel Kidane, Andrew J. Henderson
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Patent number: 9997657Abstract: An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Alan K. Nachtigal, Samuel Kidane, Andrew J. Henderson
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Patent number: 9998070Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: 3m Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark B. O'Neill, Andrew J. Henderson, Timothy J. Hebrink, Rajesh K. Katare, Naiyong Jing, Diane North, Eric M. Peterson
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Publication number: 20170111007Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: MARK B. O'NEILL, ANDREW J. HENDERSON, TIMOTHY J. HEBRINK, RAJESH K. KATARE, NAIYONG JING, DIANE NORTH, ERIC M. PETERSON
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Publication number: 20170072434Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, JR., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Leslie A. Todero, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Patent number: 9568653Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark B. O'Neill, Andrew J. Henderson, Timothy J. Hebrink, Rajesh K. Katare, Naiyong Jing, Diane North, Eric M. Peterson
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Patent number: 9539613Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller having patterned features thereon contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, Jr., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Todero, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Publication number: 20160284906Abstract: An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: MARK D. WEIGEL, MARK A. ROEHRIG, ALAN K. NACHTIGAL, SAMUEL KIDANE, ANDREW J. HENDERSON
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Publication number: 20150136731Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods of making solar mirror films that do not include a reflective layer material across the entire weatherable layer. Some embodiments relate to a method of making a solar mirror film involving providing a weatherable layer having a first major surface and a second major surface; depositing a reflective material on the first major surface of the weatherable layer; and removing a portion of the reflective material (e.g., ultrasonically, mechanically, or thermally).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Attila Molnar, Andrew J. Henderson, Joseph H. Eaton, Ralph Gielissen, Daniel T. Chen, Mark B. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20150124343Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a weatherable layer having a first major surface and a second major surface; regions of reflective material adjacent to the first major surface of the weatherable layer; and regions of the first major surface of the weatherable layer substantially lacking reflective material. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a weatherable layer having a first major surface and a second major surface; wherein the first major surface includes a bulk region and an edge region; and a reflective material adjacent to the bulk region of the first major surface of the weatherable layer and substantially absent from the edge region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Andrew J. Henderson, Susannah C. Clear, Attila Molnar, Katherine A. Brown, Dylan T. Cosgrove, Douglas A. Huntley, Fay T. Salmon
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Publication number: 20150109693Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark B. O'Neill, Andrew J. Henderson, Timothy J. Hebrink, Rajesh K. Katare, Naiyong Jing, Diane North, Eric M. Peterson
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Publication number: 20140109826Abstract: A system and method for controlling curl in multi-layer webs. The method can include providing a coated web, curing the coating to form a multi-layer web, and stretching the web during curing of the coating. Some coatings shrink at least partially when cured such that curing the coating induces a strain in the multi-layer web. Stretching the web occurs during curing to induce an opposing strain that at least partially counteracts the strain induced by curing to form a multi-layer web having a desired curvature. The system can include a curing section configured to cure the coating, and can further include a web stretching section, which can be located proximate the curing section and can be substantially coincident with the curing section, such that the web is stretched while the coating is cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Ronald P. Swanson, Andrew J. Henderson, James N. Dobbs, Mark J. Zach
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Publication number: 20140057058Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, JR., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Leslie A. Todero, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Patent number: 8647556Abstract: A system and method for controlling curl in multi-layer webs. The method can include providing a coated web, curing the coating to form a multi-layer web, and stretching the web during curing of the coating. Some coatings shrink at least partially when cured such that curing the coating induces a strain in the multi-layer web. Stretching the web occurs during curing to induce an opposing strain that at least partially counteracts the strain induced by curing to form a multi-layer web having a desired curvature. The system can include a curing section configured to cure the coating, and can further include a web stretching section, which can be located proximate the curing section and can be substantially coincident with the curing section, such that the web is stretched while the coating is cured.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ronald P. Swanson, Andrew J. Henderson
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Patent number: 8623140Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, Jr., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Kreilich, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Publication number: 20120227809Abstract: An assembly including a pressure sensitive adhesive layer at least 0.25 mm in thickness disposed on a barrier assembly, wherein the barrier assembly comprises a polymeric film substrate and a barrier film. The assembly is flexible and transmissive to visible and infrared light. A pressure sensitive adhesive in the form of a film at least 0.25 mm thick is also provided, the pressure sensitive adhesive including a polyisobutylene having a weight average molecular weight less than 300,000 grams per mole; and a hydrogenated hydrocarbon tackifier. Methods of making and using the assembly and the pressure sensitive adhesive are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Vivek Bharti, Timothy J. Hebrink, Andrew J. Henderson, Jay M. Jennen, Alan K. Nachtigal, Gregg A. Patnode, Karl B. Richter, Mark A. Roehrig, Mark D. Weigel