Patents by Inventor Arlin L. Weikel

Arlin L. Weikel 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: 20230220188
    Abstract: A film is described comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Patent number: 11692112
    Abstract: Described are viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: CH2?CHR1—COOR2??[I] wherein R1 is H, CH3 or CH2CH3 and R2 is a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Arlin L. Weikel, Thu-Van T. Tran, Kevin M. Lewandowski, David A. Gries, Daniel J. Renninger
  • Patent number: 11629250
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Patent number: 11167523
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Evan D. Brutinel, Michael W. Kobe, Taylor J. Kobe, Ronald S. Steelman, Eric D. Shockey, John W. Frank
  • Patent number: 11034830
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. The first film layer comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. The film further comprises a second layer proximate the first film layer. The second layer is different than the first film layer. The second may be a cured (meth)acrylic polymer film or coating; a backing such as thermoplastic polymer, woven or nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, paper, foams; or a coverfilm such as a fluoropolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Timothy J. Hebrink, Amanda K. Hulke, Eric D. Shockey, Anthony M. Renstrom, Sonja S. Mackey, Thomas P. Klun
  • Publication number: 20210070975
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Patent number: 10870750
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Publication number: 20190249044
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: CH2?CHR1—COOR2??[I] wherein R1 is H, CH3 or CH2CH3 and R2 is a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Arlin L. Weikel, Thu-Van T. Tran, Kevin M. Lewandowski, David A. Gries, Daniel J. Renninger
  • Patent number: 10344188
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. A layer of an adhesive composition is disposed proximate the film. The adhesive composition has a tensile elastic modulus of less than 1 MPa at 25° C. and 1 hertz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Eric D. Shockey, Donald E. Gustafson, John W. Frank
  • Publication number: 20190092936
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Patent number: 10167386
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
  • Publication number: 20180346762
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. A layer of an adhesive composition is disposed proximate the film. The adhesive composition has a tensile elastic modulus of less than 1 MPa at 25° C. and 1 hertz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y.H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Eric D. Shockey, Donald E. Gustafson, John W. Frank
  • Publication number: 20180346705
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. The first film layer comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. The film further comprises a second layer proximate the first film layer. The second layer is different than the first film layer. The second may be a cured (meth)acrylic polymer film or coating; a backing such as thermoplastic polymer, woven or nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, paper, foams; or a coverfilm such as a fluoropolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y.H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Timothy J. Hebrink, Amanda K. Hulke, Eric D. Shockey, Anthony M. Renstrom, Sonja S. Mackey, Thomas P. Klun
  • Publication number: 20180304576
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y.H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Evan D. Brutinel, Michael W. Kobe, Taylor J. Kobe, Ronald S. Steelman, Eric D. Shockey, John W. Frank
  • Patent number: 9845414
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive assembly comprising at least a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer superimposed to a second polymer layer, wherein a curable liquid precursor of the first pressure sensitive adhesive polymer layer comprises a low Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer and a high Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of above 20,000 Daltons. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing such a pressure sensitive adhesive assembly and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jan U. Wieneke, Frank Kuester, Zhong Chen, Jingjing Ma, Kerstin Unverhau, Doreen Eckhardt, Claudia Torre, Jonathan E. Janoski, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel
  • Patent number: 9683145
    Abstract: A pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid- and epoxy-functional (meth)acryloyl copolymer, which when crosslinked with or without using an ionic photoacid generator (PAG) provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles having desirable properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Arlin L. Weikel, Larry R. Krepski, Jason D. Clapper, Wayne S. Mahoney, Babu N. Gaddam
  • Publication number: 20170101562
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to viscoelastic damping materials and constructions which may demonstrate low temperature performance and adhesion and which may be used in making vibration damping composites. Viscoelastic damping materials and constructions may include polymers or copolymers of monomers according to formula I: CH2?CHR1—COOR2??[I] wherein R1 is H, CH3 or CH2CH3 and R2 is a branched alkyl group containing 12 to 32 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Arlin L. Weikel, Thu-Van T. Tran, Kevin M. Lewandowski, David A. Gries, Daniel J. Renninger
  • Publication number: 20170037282
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described comprising polymerized units derived from alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer(s) and a crosslinking monomer comprising at least two terminal groups selected from allyl, methallyl, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the pressure sensitive adhesive composition is a syrup or the reaction product of a syrup comprising i) a free-radically polymerizable solvent monomer; and ii) a solute (meth)acrylic polymer The syrup or the (meth)acrylic solute polymer comprises polymerized units derived from the cross-linking monomer. Also described are pressure sensitive adhesive articles and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Corinne E. Lipscomb, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Jonathan E. Janoski, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Patent number: 9519096
    Abstract: Optical devices include a light source and an optical article, where the optical article is an acid-free, non-yellowing pressure sensitive adhesive light guide. The light source is optically coupled to the light guide such that light emitted by the light source enters the light guide and is transported within the light guide by total internal reflection. The light guide includes a plurality of features oriented to extract light being transported within the light guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Steven D. Solomonson, Arlin L. Weikel, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Kevin R. Schaffer, Michael A. Meis
  • Publication number: 20160326404
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) film, having a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and at least an opposing layer, wherein the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition with a (meth)acrylic-based elastomeric material comprising a reaction product of polymerizable material comprising: (a) a first monomer which is an alkyl (meth)acrylate ester of a primary alcohol R1—OH, the alkyl (meth)acrylate ester being of Formula (I) CH2?C(R2)—(CO)—OR1?? (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl having 14 to 25 carbon atoms and the primary alcohol R1—OH has an iso index equal to at least 2 but no greater than 4; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and (b) a second monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group; wherein the at least one opposing layer comprises at least one filler material. The invention is also directed to a method for the manufacturing of such a multilayer PSA film and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steffen Traser, Jan D. Forster, Christiane Strerath, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Jason D. Clapper, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Zhong Chen