Patents by Inventor Bernard A. Gonzalez
Bernard A. Gonzalez 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: 7619529Abstract: Antenna shelf tape is disclosed for use with items having radio frequency identification elements or tags associated with items of interest.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Edward D. Goff, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Chester Piotrowski, Ching-Long Tsai
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Publication number: 20090277462Abstract: An earplug system 10a, 10b that includes a foam earplug 12a, 12b and a deformable sheath 14 that individually surrounds at least the body 16 of the foam earplug 12a, 12b in a noncompressed condition. The deformable sheath 14 allows the earplug to be compressed with a person's fingers in the sleeve before being placed within the user's ear. In this manner, the earplug can be inserted into the ear canal without being soiled or otherwise contaminated from a wearer's unclean hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Sharon R. Garber, Michael E. Hamerly, Philip G. Martin, Lance E. Behymer, Mark K. Nestegard, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Daniel D. Anderson
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Patent number: 7524673Abstract: A biological soil detector is provided, the detector including: a solid support member; a specific indicator immobilized on the solid support member; and the solid support member and specific indicator positioned to contact liquid that has been used to contact a surface. The invention also provides a method for detecting biological soil on a surface, the method including the following steps: contacting the surface with a liquid; after the liquid has contacted the surface, contacting the liquid with the solid support member and the specific indicator; and inspecting the solid support member to determine whether the specific indicator has interacted with biological soil.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard A. Gonzalez, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Kimberley D. Klepzig, Sailaja Chandrapati, Susannah C. Clear
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Publication number: 20090102609Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Sharon R. Garber, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Mitchell B. Grunes, Richard H. Jackson, Gerald L. Karel, John M. Kruse, Richard W. Lindahl, James E. Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John D. Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20090019953Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an analyte in a sample of material includes a chamber for receiving an eluted sample of material from a sample acquisition device and a testing device adapted to detect the analyte. At least a part of the apparatus assembly is moveable between a sample preparation orientation and a testing orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: 3 INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: G.Marco Marco Bommarito, Scott A. Burton, Larry H. Dogge, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey D. Smith
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Patent number: 7471205Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Sharon R. Garber, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Mitchell B. Grunes, Richard H. Jackson, Gerald L. Karel, John M. Kruse, Richard W. Lindahl, James E. Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John D. Yorkovich
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Patent number: 7468272Abstract: A biological soil detector and a method for detecting bio soil are provided. The biological soil detector has a solid support member; a specific indicator immobilized on the solid support member, the specific indicator having a material sensitive to the presence of blood; and the solid support and specific indicator positioned within or on a retaining member to readily contact a liquid that has been used to contact a surface. In the method for detecting bio soil, the method includes the following steps: contacting the surface with a liquid; after the liquid has contacted the surface, contacting the liquid with the solid support member and the specific indicator of the detector described herein; and inspecting the solid support member for a detectable response to determine whether the specific indicator has interacted with biological soil.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Sailaja Chandrapati, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Bonnie J. Hovde, Kevin D. Landgrebe
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Patent number: 7465536Abstract: A biological soil detector is provided, having: a solid support member; a specific indicator immobilized on the solid support member; and a retaining member which holds the solid support, the retaining member and solid support are configured so that the solid support will readily contact a surface being tested for the presence of biological soil. A method for the use of the detector is also provided, the method including the following steps: contacting the biological soil detector with a surface; withdrawing the biological soil detector from the surface; and inspecting the solid support member of the detector to determine whether the specific indicator immobilized has interacted with biological soil. In still another aspect, the invention provides biological soil detector and a method for using the detector in which the detector includes: a solid support member that has been treated with at least one amine or quaternary functional coating; and a specific indicator immobilized on the coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard A. Gonzalez, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Kimberley D. Klepzig, Sailaja Chandrapati, Susannah C. Clear, Mark W. Nelson, Elizabeth E. Endler
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Publication number: 20080302192Abstract: An apparatus for detecting an analyte in a sample of material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of chambers. The frame may be manipulated to form at least a first flow path and a second flow path through the chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Bernard A. Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20080299600Abstract: An apparatus assembly for detecting an analyte in a sample of material includes a generally self-contained housing and an indicator cap. The housing is moveable between a sample preparation orientation and a testing orientation and is configured to interchangeably receive a sample collection device and the indicator cap having a testing device for detecting the analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: G. Marco Bommarito, Scott A. Burton, Larry H. Dodge, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Brinda B. Lakshmi, Jeffrey D. Smith
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Publication number: 20070273525Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Patent number: 7270268Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Sharon R. Garber, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Mitchell B. Grunes, Richard H. Jackson, Gerald L. Karel, John M. Kruse, Richard W. Lindahl, James E. Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John D. Yorkovich
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Patent number: 7220172Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated, sanding tool that can be used with conventional rectangular or square shaped sheet-like abrasive media to sand corners or other confined areas includes a base member having at least one tapered end and includes means for securing the sheet-like abrasive media to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Eric R. Cybulski, Ryan Patrick Simmers, Jonathan M. Lise, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Ian R. Owen, Jenny L. Hicks
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Patent number: 7182681Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated, sanding tool for use with a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, such as sandpaper, includes a base member and clamping mechanisms pivotally connected with opposed ends of the base member. The clamping mechanisms include tensioning members arranged to slidably engage angled contact surfaces provided on the ends of the base member opposite the clamping mechanisms to tighten the sheet-like abrasive material as it is installed on the tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Eric R. Cybulski, Ryan Patrick Simmers, Bernard A. Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20070011893Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
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Publication number: 20060246826Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated, sanding tool that can be used with conventional rectangular or square shaped sheet-like abrasive media to sand corners or other confined areas includes a base member having at least one tapered end and includes means for securing the sheet-like abrasive media to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Jon Kirschhoffer, Eric Cybulski, Ryan Simmers, Jonathan Lise, Bernard Gonzalez, Ian Owen, Jenny Hicks
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Publication number: 20060246830Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated, sanding tool for use with a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, such as sandpaper, includes a base member and clamping mechanisms pivotally connected with opposed ends of the base member. The clamping mechanisms include tensioning members arranged to slidably engage angled contact surfaces provided on the ends of the base member opposite the clamping mechanisms to tighten the sheet-like abrasive material as it is installed on the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Jon Kirschhoffer, Eric Cybulski, Ryan Simmers, Bernard Gonzalez
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Patent number: 7122150Abstract: A system for determining the efficacy of a sterilization process and communicating that determination to a remote device. The system includes a sterilization sensor and a reader adapted to receive that sterilization sensor. The sterilization sensor has an indicator that undergoes a predetermined optical change when exposed to a sterilization process. The reader has an illumination source for illuminating the sterilization sensor, a color sensor for evaluating the condition of the illuminated sterilization sensor, and an interpretation circuit for interpreting the output of the color sensor to determine whether the optical change has taken place. The reader also has a communication circuit for communicating data from the interpretation circuit to the remote device. In the preferred embodiments, the sterilization sensor is disposable and the reader is reusable.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard A. Gonzalez, Rodney K. Hehenberger
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Patent number: 7123151Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Sharon R. Garber, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Mitchell B. Grunes, Richard H. Jackson, Gerald L. Karel, John M. Kruse, Richard W. Lindahl, James E. Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John D. Yorkovich
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Patent number: 7112128Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool for use with a replaceable sheet-like abrasive material, such as sandpaper, includes a base member and one or more clamping mechanisms pivotally connected with opposed ends of the base member. The clamping mechanism(s) include a tensioning member arranged to slidably interface with a corresponding contact surface provided at the end of the base member to tighten the sheet-like abrasive material as it is installed on the tool. Further, the tensioning member positions a leading edge thereof so as to minimize possible harmful contact with a user's finger(s) during loading of the abrasive material.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Eric R. Cybulski, Ryan Patrick Simmers, Bernard A. Gonzalez, Erik J. Johnson