Patents by Inventor Ann R Fornof

Ann R Fornof 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).

  • Publication number: 20190105237
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation agents having the following functional groups: 1) a labile addition-fragmentation group that can cleave and reform to relieve strain, 2) at least one high refractive index group, and 3) at least one ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable group are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: William D. Moser, Guy D. Joly, Ann R. Fornof, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Afshin Falsafi, Larry R. Krepski
  • Publication number: 20190092979
    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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Robert B. Rosner, Joshua R. Wurst, Robert J. Shimanek, III, Rhesa M. Browning, Ann R. Fornof, Dong-Wei Zhu, Adam R. Wohl
  • Patent number: 10195119
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation agents having the following functional groups: 1) a labile addition-fragmentation group that can cleave and reform to relieve strain, 2) at least one high refractive index group, and 3) at least one ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable group are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William H. Moser, Guy D. Joly, Ann R. Fornof, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Afshin Falsafi, Larry R. Krepski
  • Publication number: 20180327638
    Abstract: Adhesive tapes include a plasticized polyvinyl chloride backing, a primer including an ethylene/carbon monoxide-containing terpolymer, and an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger, Gregg A. Patnode, Robert B. Rosner, Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. de Souza, Jacob D. Young
  • Publication number: 20180231891
    Abstract: A pattern article comprising a copolymer having polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer, to which a pattern is imparted by the release of incipient acid from a thermal acid generator or photoacid generator. The selective release of the acid provides a pattern of high crosslink density and low crosslink density as result of the incipient acid cleaving a portion of the crosslinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann R. Fornof, Andrew R. Davis, Babu N. Gaddam
  • Publication number: 20180044448
    Abstract: Novel stress-reducing crosslinking oligomers that have application in dental restoratives, thin films, hardcoats, composites, adhesives, and other uses subject to stress reduction are described. The addition-fragmentation process of crosslinking results in a chain-transfer event that provides novel polymers that may be further functionalized. In addition, the addition-fragmentation oligomer comprises pendent functional groups that bond to a substrate by forming an ionic or covalent bond, or etch the substrate by chemically removing some material from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: William H. Moser, Ann R. Fornof, Guy D. Joly, Serkan Yurt, Larry R. Krepski, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Afshin Falsafi, Bradley D. Craig, Joel D. Oxman, Babu N. Gaddam
  • Patent number: 9890304
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a curable composition comprising a first oligomer having a plurality of polymerizable groups; a second component comprising alkylene oxide repeat units and terminal polymerizable groups, a solvent monomer component; and a photoinitiator. The curable composition may be used as an adhesive in optical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES
    Inventors: Serkan Yurt, Jason D. Clapper, Ross E. Behling, Christopher J. Campbell, Mark F. Ellis, Larry R. Krepski, Ann R. Fornof, Babu N. Gaddam, James P. DiZio
  • Patent number: 9822286
    Abstract: A self-wetting adhesive composition is described comprising the reaction product of a low Tg (meth)acrylate solute copolymer component; a low Tg solvent monomer solvent monomer component comprising low Tg monomers, a multifunctional acrylate; and a polymerizable siloxane copolymer having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least on oxyalkylene segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, James P. DiZio
  • Patent number: 9758478
    Abstract: A Addition-fragmentation oligomers containing allylic disulfide groups are described. The oligomers may be added to polymerizable compositions to provide labile crosslinks that can cleave and reform during the polymerization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, William H. Moser, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski
  • Patent number: 9730864
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation oligomers of the general formula Z—By-A-(B-A)x-B-A-By—Z, where the A monomers units are derived from a diester or diacid, the B monomer units are derived from a difunctional monomer having functional groups co-reactive with the acid or ester groups of the A monomer, x+y is zero to 60, Z comprises an ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable group, A monomers comprise a 1-methylene-3,3-dimethylpropyl group, and at least one B monomer unit comprises a high refractive index group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, William H. Moser, Guy D. Joly
  • Publication number: 20170210693
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation agents of the formula are disclosed: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Z-Q-, a (hetero)alkyl group or a (hetero)aryl group with the proviso that at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is Zm-Q-, Q is a linking group have a valence of m+1; Z is an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable group, m is 1 to 6; each X1 is independently —O— or —NR4—, where R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, and n is 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski, Ann R. Fornof, Serkan Yurt, Babu N. Gaddam, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Publication number: 20170177921
    Abstract: A fingerprint imaging system is described comprising a film including an optically transparent self-wetting adhesive layer adhered to an imaging surface of an electronic optical image sensor. Also described is a method of use of an optical imaging system, and a film and multilayer film suitable for use with a fingerprint imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, Duane D. Fansler, Kui Chen-Ho, James P. DiZio, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, John C. Hulteen, Stephen A. Johnson, Onur Sinan Yordem
  • Patent number: 9675529
    Abstract: Provided are novel high refractive index monomers, and dental resins containing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Ann R. Fornof, Larry R. Krepski, William H. Moser
  • Patent number: 9532929
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides addition-fragmentation oligomers of the general formula: The crosslinking oligomers of this disclosure provide stress relief by including labile crosslinks that can cleave and reform during the polymerization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, William H. Moser, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski
  • Publication number: 20160346170
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation oligomers of the general formula Z—By-A-(B-A)x-B-A-By—Z, where the A monomers units are derived from a diester or diacid, the B monomer units are derived from a difunctional monomer having functional groups co-reactive with the acid or ester groups of the A monomer, x+y is zero to 60, Z comprises an ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable group, A monomers comprise a 1-methylene-3,3-dimethylpropyl group, and at least one B monomer unit comprises a high refractive index group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, William H. Moser, Guy D. Joly
  • Publication number: 20160333223
    Abstract: A polymerizable emulsion compositions comprising an oil phase having a (meth)acrylate copolymer, a plasticizer, a non-reactive (meth)acrylate copolymeric stabilizer; and a continuous aqueous phase comprising a buffer, non-polymerizable surfactant; and an oil- or water soluble initiator is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Lili Qie, Ann R. Fornof, James P. DiZio
  • Patent number: 9463146
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation oligomers of the general formula Z—By-A-(B-A)x-B-A-By—Z, where the A monomers units are derived from a diester or diacid, the B monomer units are derived from a difunctional monomer having functional groups co-reactive and at least one of the A or B monomers comprise a 1-methylene-3,3-dimethylpropyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, William H. Moser, Larry R. Krepski, Guy D. Joly, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Afshin Falsafi, Babu N. Gaddam
  • Publication number: 20160279033
    Abstract: Addition-fragmentation agents having the following functional groups: 1) a labile addition-fragmentation group that can cleave and reform to relieve strain, 2) at least one high refractive index group, and 3) at least one ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable group are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: William H. MOSER, Guy D. JOLY, Ann R. FORNOF, Ahmed S. ABUELYAMAN, Afshin FALSAFI, Larry R. KREPSKI
  • Patent number: 9447309
    Abstract: This disclosure provides novel adhesive compositions comprising a highly crosslinked and plasticized low Tg (meth)acrylic copolymer that are self-wetting when applied to a substrate, and peelable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ann R. Fornof, James P. DiZio, George J. Clements, Jonathan E. Janoski, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Michael B. Runge, Kannan Seshadri
  • Patent number: 9414996
    Abstract: A curable dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and a curable dental resin is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Guy D. Joly, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Ann R. Fornof, Bradley D. Craig, Larry R. Krepski, William H. Moser, Serkan Yurt, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi