Patents by Inventor Chuntao Cao

Chuntao Cao 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).

  • Patent number: 11793731
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-aqueous compositions including: a flowable Part A including at least one resin and Reactant A; and a flowable Part B including at least one resin and Reactant B; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radically polymerizable resin; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radical initiator system; wherein flowable Part A and flowable Part B are capable of being mixed to provide a flowable mixed composition; wherein when flowable Part A and flowable Part B are mixed, Reactant A and Reactant B are capable of interacting to cause a non-free radical reaction within a first staging time to provide a first staged stable consistency for the mixed composition; wherein Reactant A comprises an acid and Reactant B comprises a base, and upon mixing flowable Part A and flowable Part B, the Reactant A acid is capable of reacting with the Reactant B base in an ionic acid-base reaction; and wherein the mixed compo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory A. Kobussen, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Paul J. Homnick, Bradley D. Craig, Ying Lin, Hassan Sahouani, Chuntao Cao, William H. Moser, Kolby L. White, Joseph D. Rule, Joachim Zech
  • Patent number: 11446219
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a non-enzymatic, hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst for generating oxygen gas; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Chuntao Cao, Ingo R. Haeberlein, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson
  • Publication number: 20200230038
    Abstract: Methods and kids for removing calculus from a tooth. The method can include applying a component A to the tooth; applying a component B to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ingo R. Haeberlein, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson, Rainer A. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20200179249
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a non-enzymatic, hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst for generating oxygen gas; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Chuntao Cao, Ingo R. Haeberlein, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson
  • Patent number: 10653594
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth. The method includes applying a component A comprising hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto to the tooth; applying a component B comprising a catalase to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth; wherein the component A is applied before or after the component B is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ingo R. Haeberlein, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson, Rainer A. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20190231649
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises: a metal ion selected from the group of lithium ion, magnesium ion, calcium ion, a precursor thereto, and a combination thereof; and an aprotic base having a pKb in water of greater than 15.4, or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a bicarbonate ion or a precursor thereto; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating a gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Steven P. Swanson, Chuntao Cao, Ingo R. Haeberlein, Tao Gong
  • Publication number: 20170367941
    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth. The method includes applying a component A comprising hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto to the tooth; applying a component B comprising a catalase to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth; wherein the component A is applied before or after the component B is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo R. Haeberlein, Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Petra L. Kohler Riedi, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Steven P. Swanson, Rainer A. Guggenberger
  • Patent number: 9320685
    Abstract: Dental compositions are described comprising an addition-fragmentation agent of the formula: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Zm-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. Also described are dental articles prepared from a dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and methods of treating a tooth surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William H. Moser, Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski, Babu N. Gaddam, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Bradley D. Craig, Timothy D. Dunbar, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi, Hoa T. Bui
  • Publication number: 20150238389
    Abstract: Dental compositions are described comprising an addition-fragmentation agent of the formula: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Zm-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. Also described are dental articles prepared from a dental composition comprising an addition-fragmentation agent and methods of treating a tooth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: William H. Moser, Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski, Babu N. Gaddam, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Bradley D. Craig, Timothy D. Dunbar, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi, Hoa T. Bui
  • Patent number: 9056043
    Abstract: Dental compositions are described comprising an addition-fragmentation agent comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated terminal group and a backbone unit comprising an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl; at least one monomer comprising at least two ethylenically unsaturated group; and inorganic oxide filler. The addition-fragmentation agent is preferably free-radically cleavable. The addition-fragmentation agent preferably comprises at least two ethylenically unsaturated terminal groups, such as (meth)acTylate groups. In some embodiments, the addition-fragmentation agent has the formula: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Zm, -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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski, Babu N. Gaddam, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Bradley D. Craig, Timothy D. Dunbar, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi, William H. Moser, Hoa T. Bui
  • Patent number: 9012531
    Abstract: Hardenable compositions are described comprising at least one multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated isocyanurate monomer and at least one multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated tricyclodecane monomer. In favored embodiments, the compositions further comprise filler and are suitable dental restorations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Adrian S. Eckert, Sumita B. Mitra, Timothy D. Dunbar, Bradley D. Craig, Chuntao Cao
  • Publication number: 20140220512
    Abstract: Hardenable compositions are described comprising at least one multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated isocyanurate monomer and at least one multifunctional ethylenically unsaturated tricyclodecane monomer. In favored embodiments, the compositions further comprise filler and are suitable dental restorations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Adrian S. Eckert, Sumita B. Mitra, Timothy D. Dunbar, Bradley D. Craig, Chuntao Cao
  • Publication number: 20130316307
    Abstract: Dental compositions are described comprising an addition-fragmentation agent comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated terminal group and a backbone unit comprising an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl; at least one monomer comprising at least two ethylenically unsaturated group; and inorganic oxide filler. The addition-fragmentation agent is preferably free-radically cleavable. The addition-fragmentation agent preferably comprises at least two ethylenically unsaturated terminal groups, such as (meth)acTylate groups. In some embodiments, the addition-fragmentation agent has the formula: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently Zm, -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: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Guy D. Joly, Larry R. Krepski, Babu N. Gaddam, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Bradley D. Craig, Timothy D. Dunbar, Chuntao Cao, Joel D. Oxman, Afshin Falsafi, William H. Moser, Hoa T. Bui
  • Patent number: 8470439
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Patent number: 8354160
    Abstract: Method of forming a very hydrophobic, extremely hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface comprising depositing a composition comprising hydrophobic microparticles, hydrophobic nanoparticles, or a mixture thereof and a binder in sufficient quantity to provide a hydrophobic or a superhydrophobic surface on a substrate having a micropatterned surface having raised portions, recessed portions or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Kathryn M. Spurgeon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Vivian W. Jones, Brant U. Kolb, Chuntao Cao, Rudolf J. Dams
  • Patent number: 8343624
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20120135210
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, JR., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Patent number: 8137801
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one fluorinated free-radically polymerizable material and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20100232021
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one fluorinated free-radically polymerizable material and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, JR., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Patent number: 7638581
    Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition contains a homogeneous mixture of crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles dispersed in a solvent-borne solution of less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin. The composition may be prepared by blending a latex containing crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles with a latex containing less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin particles, coagulating and drying the blended latices, and dissolving the dried blend in a solvent for the fluororesin particles. Quasi-homogenous compositions may be prepared by blending dry crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles with a) dry less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin particles and a solvent for the fluororesin particles, or b) a solvent-borne solution of less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin. Rubbing the disclosed coatings can provide a thin, continuous or nearly continuous fluoropolymer surface layer atop a less crystalline or amorphous fluororesin binder containing crystalline submicron fluoropolymer particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Tatsuo Fukushi, Chuntao Cao, Lan H. Liu, Thomas P. Klun, William D. Coggio, Vivian W. Jones