Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Fronek

Daniel R. Fronek 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).

  • FLAME RESISTANT RFID TAG AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080055044
    Abstract: A flame resistant RFID tag comprises: a first flame resistant polymer film having a major surface; an RFID device secured to the major surface of the first flame resistant polymer film, the RFID device having proximal and distal surfaces and comprising an antenna electrically connected to an integrated circuit; and a first flame resistant pressure sensitive adhesive layer covering the distal surface of the RFID device. Methods of making the flame resistant RFID tags are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: DANIEL R. FRONEK, Michael D. Swan
  • TAMPER-EVIDENT LIFE VEST PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20070232164
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting aircraft life vests using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). In one embodiment, a tamper evident, RFID-enabled package is described, the package containing a life vest. Methods of manufacturing the package are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Michael D. Swan, Daniel R. Fronek
  • Protective articles
    Patent number: 7141303
    Abstract: The invention provides protective articles comprising a backing that comprises a fluorinated polymer and a curable adhesive on at least one layer of the backing. The protective articles of the invention may be used to provide substrates or articles of the invention having a fluorinated surface. The invention also provides methods of preparing such articles, methods of repairing appliqués, and methods of edge sealing appliqués.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Clemens, Timothy M. Dietz, Daniel R. Fronek, Charles D. Hoyle, Joseph H. Verkinderen, Mark D. Weigel
  • Drag reduction article and method of use
    Patent number: 7070850
    Abstract: An article for reducing the drag caused by a fluid flowing over a surface comprises a backing layer having an outer, exposed patterned surface that reduces drag, and an adhesive bonding layer for bonding the backing layer to the surface of a substrate, the article being free of a reinforcing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Timothy M. Dietz, Daniel R. Fronek
  • Drag reduction article and method of use
    Publication number: 20040126541
    Abstract: An article for reducing the drag caused by a fluid flowing over a surface comprises a backing layer having an outer, exposed patterned surface that reduces drag, and an adhesive bonding layer for bonding the backing layer to the surface of a substrate, the article being free of a reinforcing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy M. Dietz, Daniel R. Fronek
  • Protective articles
    Publication number: 20020179240
    Abstract: The invention provides protective articles comprising a backing that comprises a fluorinated polymer and a curable adhesive on at least one layer of the backing. The protective articles of the invention may be used to provide substrates or articles of the invention having a fluorinated surface. The invention also provides methods of preparing such articles, methods of repairing appliqués, and methods of edge sealing appliqués.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy J. Clemens, Timothy M. Dietz, Daniel R. Fronek, Charles D. Hoyle, Joseph H. Verkinderen, Mark D. Weigel
  • Method of improving adhesion between a fluoropolymer and a substrate
    Patent number: 6080487
    Abstract: A multi-layer article comprising a substrate and a dehydrofluorinated fluoropolymer, wherein the dehydrofluorinated polymer contains substantially no grafted adhesion-promoting groups, and the dehydrofluorinated fluoropolymer contains sufficient carbon-carbon unsaturation to increase the adhesion between the dehydrofluorinated fluoropolymer and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William D. Coggio, Timothy M. Dietz, Daniel R. Fronek, Tatsuo Fukushi, Constance J. Nelson, Douglas S. Parker, Trang D. Pham, Keizo Yamanaka
  • Drag reduction article
    Patent number: 5848769
    Abstract: An article for reducing the drag caused by a fluid flowing over a surface comprises an outer layer having an exposed patterned surface that reduces drag, an inner reinforcing layer, and an intermediate layer for bonding the outer layer to the reinforcing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Fronek, Timothy J. Kryzer