Patents by Inventor David W. Tweeten
David W. Tweeten 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: 7005162Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing improved image quality and water resistance of dye based ink images on substrates using aqueous dispersed mordants and dispersed hydrophobic materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 6979480Abstract: Improved macroporous ink receptor media are disclosed. An inkjet receptive media in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a web comprising a plurality of fibers and a coating overlaying at least a portion of a plurality of the fibers. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a plurality of organic particles. In a preferred embodiment, the fibers define a plurality of pores. In a preferred embodiment, the web defines a plurality of macropores. The fibers of the web may be woven or non-woven. In a preferred embodiment, the web comprises a nonwoven macroporous material.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark F. Schulz, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 6974609Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventors: Lori P. Engle, Omar Farooq, Paul D. Graham, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Lisa M. Miller, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20040265516Abstract: Improved macroporous ink receptor media are disclosed. An inkjet receptive media in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a web comprising a plurality of fibers and a coating overlaying at least a portion of a plurality of the fibers. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a plurality of organic particles. In a preferred embodiment, the fibers define a plurality of pores. In a preferred embodiment, the web defines a plurality of macropores. The fibers of the web may be woven or non-woven. In a preferred embodiment, the web comprises a nonwoven macroporous material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark F. Schulz, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20040223039Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing improved image quality and water resistance of dye based ink images on substrates using aqueous dispersed mordants and dispersed hydrophobic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 6764725Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing improved image quality and water resistance of dye based ink images on substrates using aqueous dispersed mordants and dispersed hydrophobic materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20030170429Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, Omar Farooq, Paul D. Graham, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Lisa M. Samdahl, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20030168156Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, Paul D. Graham, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Lisa M. Samdahl, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20010036510Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing improved image quality and water resistance of dye based ink images on substrates using aqueous dispersed mordants and dispersed hydrophobic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lori P. Engle, David W. Tweeten
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Publication number: 20010031342Abstract: Image transfer media and methods of transferring images are provided. The image transfer media comprise a sheet having a nonporous micro-embossed surface topography comprising cavities on one major surface of the sheet and an ink release coating on the embossed surface, wherein said major surface has a surface energy of about 43 dyne/centimeter or less. A method of transferring an image to a substrate comprises the steps of (a) printing a selected image onto an imaging surface of an image transfer medium of the invention; (b) contacting the imaged micro-embossed surface with the substrate using pressure; and (c) removing the micro-embossed surface of the image transfer medium from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Lori P. Engle, Omar Farooq, Paul D. Graham, Jonathan P. Kitchin, Lisa M. Samdahl, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 5932355Abstract: Ink-receptive compositions of the invention containa) at least one nonionic silicone surfactant having the formulas: ##STR1## or the formula(CH.sub.3 Si).sub.y-2 ?(OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.2).sub.x/y O-PEwherein x is an integer from about 40 to about 200, and y is an integer from about 3 to about 15, and PE represents the formula--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n Zm being an integer of from 1 to about 40, n having a value of from 0 to about 40 minus m, and Z is hydrogen or an alkyl radical having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, andb) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of hydroxycellulose and substituted hydroxycellulose polymers,such composition being crosslinkable when coated onto a substrate and subjected to temperatures of at least about 90.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammad Iqbal, Donald J. Williams, Omar Farooq, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 5688603Abstract: A non-crosslinked composition suitable for coating onto an ink-jet recording sheet comprising.a) at least one nonionic fluorocarbon surfactant,b) at least one alkanolamine metal chelate wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and aluminum, andc) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of hydroxycellulose and substituted hydroxycellulose polymers,such composition being crosslinkable when subjected to temperatures of at least about 90.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Mohammed Iqbal, Armin J. Paff, Donald J. Williams, Omar Farooq, David W. Tweeten
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Patent number: 5686602Abstract: A cellulose polymer network crosslinked with metal ions selected from the group consisting of: Al.sup.+3, Zr.sup.+4, and Ti.sup.+4, the crosslinked cellulose polymer network having incorporated therein a colloidal sol containing metal oxide-hydroxide particles wherein the metal is Al, Zr, or Ti. The inventive material is optically clear and can be used to cast microporous films, either supported or unsupported, which are useful as coatings on ink jet recording materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Omar Farooq, David W. Tweeten, Mohammad Iqbal, Subodh K. Kulkarni