Patents by Inventor Dennis E. Vogel
Dennis E. Vogel 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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Publication number: 20220332898Abstract: Curable compositions of this disclosure comprise a mixture of: a silanol, a free radical initiator, an iodonium salt; and optionally an alkoxysilane, and/or an MQ resin, and/or (meth)acrylate monomer(s). In another aspect, cured compositions of this disclosure comprise: a cured silicone, a free radical initiator or residue thereof, an iodonium salt or residue thereof; and optionally a poly(meth)acrylate and/or an MQ resin, which may comprise the cured silicone. In another aspect, cured compositions of this disclosure comprise: a continuous phase of cured silicone, a discontinuous phase of poly(meth)acrylate inclusions, and optionally an MQ resin, which may comprise the cured silicone. The poly(meth)acrylate inclusions may have an average diameter of less than 1.0 micrometer or smaller. The compositions may be pressure sensitive adhesives. The curable and cured compositions may be solvent-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Michele A. Craton, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20220033691Abstract: An article comprising a flexible polymer substrate having two major surfaces, a surface layer comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon flexible polymer substrate; and a coating disposed on at least one surface layer, wherein the coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I), where n=6 to 120; and where n=6 to 120; and where m=1 to 25 (R1); (R2); or where m=1 to 25 (R3).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson, Mark E. Mueller, Jayshree Seth, Joseph C. Spagnola, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel
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Publication number: 20210403748Abstract: A graffiti-repellant article comprising a substrate having a surface comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon oxide, or combinations thereof; and an impervious coating disposed on said surface, wherein the impervious coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I) where n=6 to 120.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Mark E. Mueller, Bruce E. Tait, Karl J. Manske, George W. Griesgraber, John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson
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Patent number: 10768528Abstract: A pattern article comprising a copolymer having polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer, to which a pattern is imparted by the release of incipient acid from a thermal acid generator or photoacid generator. The selective release of the acid provides a pattern of high crosslink density and low crosslink density as result of the incipient acid cleaving a portion of the crosslinks.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann R. Fornof, Andrew R. Davis, Babu N. Gaddam
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Patent number: 10526515Abstract: A halogen-free flame retardant adhesive comprises an acrylic copolymer preparable by polymerization of monomers comprising a first monomer which comprises a low glass transition temperature (Tg) monomer, a second monomer which comprises a high Tg monomer, wherein at least one of the first and second monomers comprises a (meth)acrylate, and a phosphinate containing monomer.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Eumi Pyun, Dennis E. Vogel, Thu-Van Tran, Tabitha A. Clem, Haohao Lin, William H. Moser, Anthony R. Plepys, Richard B. Ross
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Patent number: 10351649Abstract: A composition is described comprising a polymer. The polymer comprises polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer. The cleavable crosslinking monomer comprises at least two free-radically polymerizable groups and at least one group having the formula —O—C(R2)(R3)—O—, wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl. The composition has a Tg no greater than 50° C. In some embodiments, the composition has a storage modulus greater than 3×105 Pa at 25° C. and 1 Hz and may be characterized as a non-tacky polymer. In other embodiments, the composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive. Upon cleavage of at least a portion of the polymerized monomeric units derived from the cleavable crosslinking monomer, the composition exhibits a change in at least one physical property. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a polymer and fragments. The fragments comprise the reaction product of a free-radically polymerizable group bonded to a polymer chain and a pendent hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann R. H. Fornof, Babu N. Gaddam
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Patent number: 10066159Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a phthalic acid derivative attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface, wherein the phthalic acid derivative (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle) has the following Formula (I): wherein each R is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 or more carbon atoms and wherein n is 1 or 2.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20180231891Abstract: A pattern article comprising a copolymer having polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer, to which a pattern is imparted by the release of incipient acid from a thermal acid generator or photoacid generator. The selective release of the acid provides a pattern of high crosslink density and low crosslink density as result of the incipient acid cleaving a portion of the crosslinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann R. Fornof, Andrew R. Davis, Babu N. Gaddam
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Patent number: 9914874Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a malonic acid derivative attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface, wherein the malonic acid derivative (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle) has the following Formula (I): wherein: R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, or a linear or branched alkylene group having 8 or more carbon atoms (wherein it is understood that C—R1 is a single or double bond); R2 is H or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms; and x is 0 (resulting in C?R1) or 1 (resulting in C—R1); and wherein the malonic acid derivative is liquid at room temperature (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle).Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20180044564Abstract: A halogen-free flame retardant adhesive comprises an acrylic copolymer preparable by polymerization of monomers comprising a first monomer which comprises a low glass transition temperature (Tg) monomer, a second monomer which comprises a high Tg monomer, wherein at least one of the first and second monomers comprises a (meth)acrylate, and a phosphinate containing monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Eumi Pyun, Dennis E. Vogel, Thu-Van Tran, Tabitha A. Clem, Haohao Lin, William H. Moser, Anthony R. Plepys, Richard B. Ross
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Publication number: 20170298163Abstract: A composition is described comprising a polymer. The polymer comprises polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer. The cleavable crosslinking monomer comprises at least two free-radically polymerizable groups and at least one group having the formula —O—C(R2)(R3)—O—, wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl. The composition has a Tg no greater than 50° C. In some embodiments, the composition has a storage modulus greater than 3×105 Pa at 25° C. and 1 Hz and may be characterized as a non-tacky polymer. In other embodiments, the composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive. Upon cleavage of at least a portion of the polymerized monomeric units derived from the cleavable crosslinking monomer, the composition exhibits a change in at least one physical property. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a polymer and fragments. The fragments comprise the reaction product of a free-radically polymerizable group bonded to a polymer chain and a pendent hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann R.H. Fornof, Babu N. Gaddam
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Patent number: 9732173Abstract: A composition is described comprising a polymer. The polymer comprises polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer. The cleavable crosslinking monomer comprises at least two free-radically polymerizable groups and at least one group having the formula —O—C(R2)(R3)—O—, wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl. The composition has a Tg no greater than 50° C. In some embodiments, the composition has a storage modulus greater than 3×105 Pa at 25° C. and 1 Hz and may be characterized as a non-tacky polymer. In other embodiments, the composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive. Upon cleavage of at least a portion of the polymerized monomeric units derived from the cleavable crosslinking monomer, the composition exhibits a change in at least one physical property. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a polymer and fragments. The fragments comprise the reaction product of a free-radically polymerizable group bonded to a polymer chain and a pendent hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann Rhea-Helene Fornof, Babu N. Gaddam
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Publication number: 20170066863Abstract: A composition is described comprising a polymer. The polymer comprises polymerized units derived from a cleavable crosslinking monomer. The cleavable crosslinking monomer comprises at least two free-radically polymerizable groups and at least one group having the formula —O—C(R2)(R3)—O—, wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl. The composition has a Tg no greater than 50° C. In some embodiments, the composition has a storage modulus greater than 3×105 Pa at 25° C. and 1 Hz and may be characterized as a non-tacky polymer. In other embodiments, the composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive. Upon cleavage of at least a portion of the polymerized monomeric units derived from the cleavable crosslinking monomer, the composition exhibits a change in at least one physical property. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a polymer and fragments. The fragments comprise the reaction product of a free-radically polymerizable group bonded to a polymer chain and a pendent hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jason D. Clapper, Dennis E. Vogel, Ann Rhea-Helene Fornof, Babu N. Gaddam
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Publication number: 20160304775Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a malonic acid derivative attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface, wherein the malonic acid derivative (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle) has the following Formula (I): wherein: R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, or a linear or branched alkylene group having 8 or more carbon atoms (wherein it is understood that C—R1 is a single or double bond); R2 is H or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms; and x is 0 (resulting in C?R1) or 1 (resulting in C—R1); and wherein the malonic acid derivative is liquid at room temperature (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20160298029Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a phthalic acid derivative attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface, wherein the phthalic acid derivative (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle) has the following Formula (I): wherein each R is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 or more carbon atoms and wherein n is 1 or 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventor: Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 9102774Abstract: Polymers, particularly those used in pressure-sensitive adhesives, are prepared from a mixture of structural isomers of a secondary alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer. The adhesives are characterized by exhibiting an overall balance of adhesive and cohesive characteristics and exceptional adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Jason D. Clapper, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Joshua L. Colby
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Patent number: 9045654Abstract: Multi-layer articles capable of forming color images are provided. The articles include a multi-layer construction with at least two layers in which at least one of the layers includes a thermally activatable composition. The thermally activatable composition includes a non-linear light to heat converter composition and a color forming compound. Upon activation with a light source an image forms.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Pingfan Wu, Douglas A. Dunn, Dennis E. Vogel, Stanley C. Busman
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Publication number: 20150087863Abstract: Provided is a catalyst composition suitable for curing a fluoroelastomer, the catalyst composition comprising an anion of Formula III: wherein each Rf independently is selected from R—CF2 and a perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms. R is selected from H, a halogen, an alkyl group having up to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group having up to 8 carbon atoms, and a cycloalkyl group having up to 8 carbon atoms. The subscript n is a positive integer. The catalyst composition is free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol. In specific instances, Rf may be CF3.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Werner M.A. Grootaert, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 8906821Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a cation and an anion of the formula Anq?Qpm+, wherein m, n, p, and q are positive integers, wherein m*p=n*q, wherein Qm+is an organo onium, and Aq?is an anion, provided that at least one Aq?is selected from the formula (I) wherein each R independently is H, halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl, and which also may be halogenated, fluorinated, or perfluorinated, wherein two or more of R and R? groups may together form a ring, wherein each R group independently may contain one or more heteroatom(s), wherein R? can be the same as R, with the proviso that R? cannot be halo, and wherein the catalyst composition is essentially free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol. Also provided are a fluoropolymer composition including this curative, a method of making a fluoropolymer, and fluoropolymer articles containing curable or cured fluoropolymer compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Werner M. A. Grootaert, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 8809580Abstract: A method for preparing fluorinated carboxylic acids and theirs salts is described comprising subjecting a fluorinated to at least one first and at least one second oxidizing agent to produce a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid or their salts. The first oxidizing agent is a compound that can be converted, by action of the second oxidizing agent, into a reactive species capable of oxidizing the fluorinated alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Klaus Hintzer, Dennis E. Vogel, Miguel A. Guerra, Jolanta Ignatowska, Gerd-Volker Röschenthaler, Oleg Shyshkov, Kim M. Vogel, Tilman C. Zipplies