Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Wuerch

Daniel W. Wuerch 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).

  • Color-changing adhesive composition
    Patent number: 10590312
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a color-changing adhesive composition, for example, a color-changing adhesive composition suitable in the preparation of composite materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing composite materials using color-changing adhesive compositions and to composite-materials comprising such color-changing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Adrian T. Jung, Santhosh K. Chandrabalan, Joanna K. Wegrzynska, Daniel W. Wuerch, Christian E. Claus
  • COLOR-CHANGING ADHESIVE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20170355886
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a color-changing adhesive composition, for example, a color-changing adhesive composition suitable in the preparation of composite materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing composite materials using color-changing adhesive compositions and to composite-materials comprising such color-changing compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: ADRIAN T. JUNG, SANTHOSH K. CHANDRABALAN, JOANNA K. WEGRZYNSKA, DANIEL W. WUERCH, CHRISTIAN E. CLAUS
  • Composite particles and method of forming
    Patent number: 9328304
    Abstract: Composite particles and a method of forming composite particles are described. The composite particles comprise at least one inorganic nanoparticle covalently bound to at least one inorganic microparticle with a linking compound. Lubricant compositions and sprayable dispersion compositions comprising composite particles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Lubricant composition and method of forming
    Patent number: 9284508
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and a method for forming such compositions. More specifically, inorganic microparticles and surface modified silica nanoparticles are mixed to form a composition. The surface modified silica nanoparticles are present in the composition in an amount sufficient to decrease the coefficient of friction relative to a comparable composition that is free of surface modified silica nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Acrylic block copolymers for aerosols and aerosol adhesives
    Patent number: 8993663
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • COMPOSITE PARTICLES AND METHOD OF FORMING
    Publication number: 20140228262
    Abstract: Composite particles and a method of forming composite particles are described. The composite particles comprise at least one inorganic nanoparticle covalently bound to at least one inorganic microparticle with a linking compound. Lubricant compositions and sprayable dispersion compositions comprising composite particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, JR., Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Composite particles and method of forming
    Patent number: 8741819
    Abstract: Composite particles and a method of forming composite particles are described. The composite particles comprise at least one inorganic nanoparticle covalently bound to at least one inorganic microparticle with a linking compound. Lubricant compositions and sprayable dispersion compositions comprising composite particles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR AEROSOLS AND AEROSOL ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20140103076
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Lubricant Composition and Method of Forming
    Publication number: 20140100145
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and a method for forming such compositions. More specifically, inorganic microparticles and surface modified silica nanoparticles are mixed to form a composition. The surface modified silica nanoparticles are present in the composition in an amount sufficient to decrease the coefficient of friction relative to a comparable composition that is free of surface modified silica nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, JR., Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Adhesive Compositions With Reduced Levels of Volatile Organic Compounds
    Publication number: 20140065432
    Abstract: There are provided non-aqueous adhesive compositions comprising a) a styrene-containing polymer, b) modifying agent, and c) a solvent system comprising i) a volatile siloxane compound, and ii) a second compound selected from acetone, methyl acetate, tert-butyl acetate, para-chlorobenzotrifluoride, and combinations thereof. Bonded articles and methods of bonding articles using these compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John E. Gozum
  • Acrylic block copolymers for aerosols and aerosol adhesives
    Patent number: 8637595
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Lubricant Composition and Method of Forming
    Publication number: 20110257054
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and a method for forming such compositions. More specifically, inorganic microparticles and surface modified silica nanoparticles are mixed to form a composition. The surface modified silica nanoparticles are present in the composition in an amount sufficient to decrease the coefficient of friction relative to a comparable composition that is free of surface modified silica nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, JR., Haeen Sykora, Madellne P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Composite Particles and Method of Forming
    Publication number: 20110257055
    Abstract: Composite particles and a method of forming composite particles are described. The composite particles comprise at least one inorganic nanoparticle covalently bound to at least one inorganic microparticle with a linking compound. Lubricant compositions and sprayable dispersion compositions comprising composite particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Haeen Sykora, Madeline P. Shinbach, Roxanne A. Boehmer, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR AEROSOLS AND AEROSOL ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20110257316
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Fast-setting polychloroprene contact adhesives
    Patent number: 6086997
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage stable, fast-setting, aqueous contact adhesive composition comprising an adhesive component and boric acid. The composition can further include an amino acid, such as glycine. The composition finds particularly preferred use for bonding substrates, such as foam, in the furniture industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Vijay Patel, Daniel W. Wuerch
  • Coatable masking composition and method
    Patent number: 5420015
    Abstract: An improved liquid spray masking composition including an effective amount of a nonvolatile polyhydroxy component is provided. The preferred polyhydroxy components comprise polyglycerols, especially corn syrup. The presence of such materials in masking compositions improves performance of the compositions with respect to inhibition of high temperature swelling, blistering or spotting of the painted surface to which it is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Daniel W. Wuerch