Patents by Inventor Edmond J. Nielsen

Edmond J. Nielsen 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).

  • Vibration damped golf clubs and ball bats
    Patent number: 5759113
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel damped golf clubs and balls bats having at least one non-tubular constrained layer damper attached to the golf club shaft or bat, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ming-Lai Lai, Edmond J. Nielsen
  • Rackets having damping elements
    Patent number: 5374057
    Abstract: A racket is provided with at least one damping element which is secured and positioned on the racket to substantially dampen the frame vibration of the racket when hit by a ball, shuttlecock or other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ming-Lai Lai, Edmond J. Nielsen
  • Microwave radiation absorbing adhesive
    Patent number: 5189078
    Abstract: A microwave radiation absorbing adhesive comprises dissipative particles bound in a thermoplastic or thermosetting adhesive. The absorbing adhesive may be applied directly to the surface of any object, or to an irregularly shaped object, or into cracks or crevices in or between objects, including conventional absorbers. Several types of dissipative particles and adhesives may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Johnson, Charles E. Boyer, III, Edmond J. Nielsen, Chris A. Minick