Patents by Inventor Christopher K. Haas
Christopher K. Haas 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: 11958512Abstract: A vehicle monitoring device includes a camera or other optical sensor configured to be disposed at a trailing end of a first vehicle system. The camera or other optical sensor is configured to output one or more images or video of a field of view behind the first vehicle system. The monitoring device also includes a controller configured to receive output from one or more sensors and to activate the camera or other optical sensor to output the one or more images or video based on the output from the one or more sensors. The output from the one or more sensors indicates one or more of a change in movement of the first vehicle system, a temperature, an acoustic sound, or movement of a second vehicle system.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Carl L. Haas, Padam D. Swar, Danial Rice, Christopher Claussen, Joseph W. Gorman, James A. Oswald, Ann K. Grimm, Kevin Angel, James Trainor, Phillip A. Burgart, Kendrick W. Gawne, Robert Hoffman, Tim Gibson, Brian Kurz
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Patent number: 10406845Abstract: An article may include a biodata page defining a perimeter including an edge and a hinge layer attached to at least a portion of the biodata page. The hinge layer comprises a cross-linked polyurethane. In some examples, the hinge layer may include a cross-linked thermoset polyurethane.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: GEMALTO SAInventors: Steven J. Rhyner, Christopher K. Haas, Todd D. Jones, Kui Chen-Ho, Krystal K. Hunt, Ryan E. Marx
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Patent number: 10017001Abstract: Laser-personalizable security articles include multi-layer security documents. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. When imaged, a personalized second composite three dimensional image is created on or in the imagable layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kui Chen-Ho, Christopher K. Haas, Douglas S. Dunn, Steven Hin-Chung Kong, David B. Olson, Randy A. Larson, Travis L. Potts
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Publication number: 20170267014Abstract: Processing tapes have special properties to permit them to be used to prepare laminate articles, such as security articles. The processing tapes include a backing, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release surface covering the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The backing is a dimensionally stable transparent polymeric film, and the surface on which the pressure sensitive is coated may be a treated surface. The pressure sensitive adhesive is a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive that includes a crosslinked (meth)acrylate-based polymer and has a refractive index in the range of 1.45-1.55. The (meth)acrylate-based polymer includes alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers and may include acidic monomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Kui Chen-Ho, Christopher K. Haas, Duane D. Fansler, Jianhui Xia, Dong-Wei Zhu, Timothy J. Filiatrault
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Patent number: 9340059Abstract: Laser engravable films are disclosed. In one aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a monolayer film, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having a laser engraving additive and an antistatic composition mixed within the layer of polycarbonate. In another aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a first layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having an antistatic composition mixed within the first layer, and a second layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, with laser engraving additives mixed within the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christopher K. Haas, Paul F. Jaeger, William M. Lamanna, Gregory J. Marszalek, Krystal Garringer
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Patent number: 9289962Abstract: Laser-personalizable security articles include a multi-layer security document and an optically transparent processing tape. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser. The optically transparent processing tape sufficiently wets out on the misconstructured surface to render the microstructured surface invisible to a writing laser.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kui Chen-Ho, Christopher K. Haas, Douglas S. Dunn, Duane D. Fansler, Jianhui Xia, Dong-Wei Zhu, Timothy D. Filiatrault, Barbara J. Filiatrault, David B. Olson, Randy A. Larson, Jun-Ying Zhang, Encai Hao
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Publication number: 20150053341Abstract: Processing tapes have special properties to permit them to be used to prepare laminate articles, such as security articles. The processing tapes include a backing, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release surface covering the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The backing is a dimensionally stable transparent polymeric film, and the surface on which the pressure sensitive is coated may be a treated surface. The pressure sensitive adhesive is a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive that includes a crosslinked (meth)acrylate-based polymer and has a refractive index in the range of 1.45-1.55. The (meth)acrylate-based polymer includes alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers and may include acidic monomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Kui Chen-Ho, Christopher K. Haas, Duane D. Fansler, Jianhul Xia, Dong-Wei Ahu, Barbara J. Filiatrault
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Publication number: 20140265301Abstract: An article may include a flexible hinge comprising a first optical feature. The article also may include a biodata page comprising a second optical feature. The flexible hinge may be attached to a surface of the biodata page, and the second optical feature is substantially aligned with the first optical feature. The combination of the first optical feature and the second optical feature provides an optical effect, which may be destroyed or damaged if the flexible hinge is moved relative to the biodata page, e.g., if the flexible hinge is separated from the biodata page.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christopher K. Haas, Todd D. Jones, Kui Chen-Ho
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Publication number: 20140265295Abstract: An article may include a biodata page defining a perimeter including an edge and a hinge layer attached to at least a portion of the biodata page. The hinge layer comprises a cross-linked polyurethane. In some examples, the hinge layer may include a cross-linked thermoset polyurethane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Steven J. Rhyner, Christopher K. Haas, Todd D. Jones, Kui Chen-Ho, Krystal K. Hunt, Ryan E. Marx
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Publication number: 20140197625Abstract: Laser-personalizable security articles include multi-layer security documents. The multi-layer security document includes an optically transparent cover layer, a composite image and an imagable layer adjacent to the cover layer. The first surface of the cover layer is at least partially a microstructured surface, where the microstructured surface forms microlenses or a lenticular surface. The composite image is made by a collection of complete or partial images viewed through the microstructured surface of the cover layer. The composite image is located on or within the second surface of the cover layer. The imagable layer is a laser imagable layer. When imaged, a personalized second composite three dimensional image is created on or in the imagable layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Kui Chen-Ho, Christopher K. Haas, Douglas S. Dunn, Steven Hin-Chung Kong, David B. Olson, Randy A. Larson, Travis L. Potts
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Publication number: 20130344298Abstract: Laser engravable films are disclosed. In one aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a monolayer film, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having a laser engraving additive and an antistatic composition mixed within the layer of polycarbonate. In another aspect, the laser engravable film of the present invention includes a first layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, having an antistatic composition mixed within the first layer, and a second layer, preferably comprising polycarbonate, with laser engraving additives mixed within the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christopher K. Haas, Paul F. Jaeger, William M. Lamanna, Gregory J. Marszalek, Krystal Garringer
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Patent number: 8496340Abstract: Retroreflective elements and articles that include such elements. The retroreflective elements (100) include a solid spherical core (110) having an outer surface. A first complete concentric optical interference layer (112) overlays the outer surface of the core providing a first interface between the core and the first optical interference layer, and a second complete concentric optical interference layer (122) overlays the first optical interference layer to provide a second interface between the first optical interference layer and the second optical interference layer. In some embodiments, a third complete concentric optical interference layer overlays the second optical interference layer to provide a third interface between the second optical interference layer and the third optical interference layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kenton D. Budd, Matthew H. Frey, Christopher K. Haas, Vivek Krishnan
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Patent number: 8012550Abstract: An ink receptive article including a substrate having on at least a portion of a major surface thereof an antistatic layer, and wherein the antistatic layer has on at least a portion of a major surface thereof an ink receptive layer, wherein the ink receptive layer includes a crosslinked polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyethers, polyesters, polyacrlylics, polyureas, copolymers thereof, and blends thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Scott A. Boyd, Joseph C. Carls, Eugene H. Carlson, Christopher K. Haas, James M. Jonza, Mark J. Pellerite, Robert F. Watkins
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Patent number: 8003176Abstract: An ink receptive article including a substrate having applied on at least a portion thereof a layer of an ink receptive coating, wherein the ink receptive coating layer includes a cross-linked polymer and an ink absorbing polymer, wherein the ink absorbing polymer has a solubility parameter of equal to or less than 9 (cal/cm3)1/2.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Chester A. Bacon, Jr., Christopher K. Haas, James M. Jonza, Mark J. Pellerite
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Publication number: 20110200789Abstract: Pavement markings having a substrate with a first major surface and a second major surface; and a plurality of retroreflective elements (100) disposed along the first major surface of the substrate, the retroreflective elements each having a solid spherical core (110) and at least a first complete concentric optical interference layer (120) overlying core. In some embodiments, the retroreflective elements of the pavement marking further include a second complete concentric optical interference layer overlying the first complete concentric optical interference layer. In still other embodiments, the retroreflective elements of the pavement markings further include a third complete concentric optical interference layer overlying the second complete concentric optical interference layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Kenton D. Budd, Matthew H. Frey, Christopher K. Haas, Vivek Krishnan
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Publication number: 20110193335Abstract: Security laminates and articles wherein the security laminate includes a first substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface; a plurality of retroreflective elements affixed along the first major surface of the substrate, the retroreflective elements including a solid spherical core comprising an outer core surface, the outer core surface providing a first interface; a first complete concentric optical interference layer having an inner surface overlying core surface and an outer surface, the outer surface of the first complete concentric optical interference layer providing a second interface; a second complete concentric optical interference having an inner surface overlying the outer surface of the first complete concentric optical interference layer and an outer surface, the outer surface of the second complete concentric optical interference layer providing a third interface; the security laminate is retroreflective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Kenton D. Budd, Christopher K. Haas, Matthew H. Frey, Vivek Krishnan, Caroline M. Ylitalo, Lynn E. Lorimor
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Publication number: 20110170193Abstract: Retroreflective articles are provided in the form of garments, fibers and filaments made with retroreflective elements that each include a solid spherical core (110) with an outer core surface, the outer core surface (115). providing a first interface; a first complete concentric optical interference layer (120) having an inner surface overlying the outer core surface (115) and an outer surface (125), the outer surface of the first complete concentric optical interference layer providing a second interface. In some embodiments, the retroreflective elements each include a second complete concentric optical interference layer having an inner surface overlying the outer surface of the first complete concentric optical interference layer and an outer surface, the outer surface of the second complete concentric optical interference layer providing a third interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2008Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Kenton D. Budd, Caroline M. Ylitaio, Christopher K. Haas, Matthew H. Frey, Vivek Krishnan, Mark K. Nestegard
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Patent number: 7883769Abstract: The invention is directed in part to an article that includes a polymer foam having a surface with surface microstructures, the surface microstructures have at least one extent or dimension of about 10 microns or more, preferably 50 microns or more. A maximum extent (unless it is a continuous rib-like structure) the microstructure is about 300 microns or less, preferably 200 microns or less, and generally a maximum height of 1000 microns or less, preferably 750 microns or less and a minimum height of 200 microns or more, preferably 300 microns or more. The foamed article may be provided in a variety of shapes, including a rod, a cylinder, a sheet, etc. In a preferred embodiment where the foam is provided in the form of a sheet, the foam has a pair of major surfaces, one or both of which can be provided with surface microstructures.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jayshree Seth, Christopher K. Haas, Ravi K. Sura, Katherine A. S. Graham, Janet A. Venne
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Publication number: 20110008570Abstract: The invention is directed in part to an article that includes a polymer foam having a surface with surface microstructures, the surface microstructures have at least one extent or dimension of about 10 microns or more, preferably 50 microns or more. A maximum extent (unless it is a continuous rib-like structure) the microstructure is about 300 microns or less, preferably 200 microns or less, and generally a maximum height of 1000 microns or less, preferably 750 microns or less and a minimum height of 200 microns or more, preferably 300 microns or more. The foamed article may be provided in a variety of shapes, including a rod, a cylinder, a sheet, etc. In a preferred embodiment where the foam is provided in the form of a sheet, the foam has a pair of major surfaces, one or both of which can be provided with surface microstructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Jayshree Seth, Christopher K. Haas, Ravi K. Sura, Katherine A.S. Graham, Janet A. Venne
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Publication number: 20100302639Abstract: Retroreflective elements and articles that include such elements. The retroreflective elements (100) include a solid spherical core (110) having an outer surface. A first complete concentric optical interference layer (112) overlays the outer surface of the core providing a first interface between the core and the first optical interference layer, and a second complete concentric optical interference layer (122) overlays the first optical interference layer to provide a second interface between the first optical interference layer and the second optical interference layer. In some embodiments, a third complete concentric optical interference layer overlays the second optical interference layer to provide a third interface between the second optical interference layer and the third optical interference layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Kenton D. Budd, Matthew H. Frey, Christopher K. Haas, Vivek Krishnan