Patents by Inventor David M. Read

David M. Read 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: 9176103
    Abstract: Chemical indicator compositions comprising a bismuth compound; elemental sulfur; and a compound with relatively high water solubility which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and methods of making and using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
  • Patent number: 9170245
    Abstract: A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
  • Publication number: 20110312096
    Abstract: Chemical indicator compositions comprising a bismuth compound; elemental sulfur; and a compound with relatively high water solubility which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and methods of making and using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20110275159
    Abstract: A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
  • Patent number: 7897403
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20100124784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: David M. READ
  • Patent number: 7670552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20090129977
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 7481975
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 7192554
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20040265170
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 6790411
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20030231335
    Abstract: A publication can be received in electronic form and then selected portions clipped with a software editing tool for pasting into a customer's web box. The customer may then view the clipped portion at their leisure. The electronic form of the publication may be created by scanning in the publication. Selected portion can be advertisements and thus provide to the customer as tear sheets. Selected portions can also be searched for using a query to provide an ability to quickly find news clippings desired by the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Francis E Walsh, David M Read
  • Publication number: 20030194346
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 5916816
    Abstract: A steam sterilization indicator composition comprising a bismuth compound, a sulfur source, and a compound capable of generating alkaline conditions when exposed to steam; wherein when exposed to steam the composition noticeably changes color and when exposed to dry heat either does not change color or changes color to one that is markedly different from the color formed when the same composition is exposed to steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 4298569
    Abstract: Indicators for the steam-formaldehyde sterilization process are provided which undergo a color change when placed in a steam-formaldehyde environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David M. Read