Patents by Inventor Edward L. Manor
Edward L. Manor 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: 10307890Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: John Telischak, Jr., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Publication number: 20180093364Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: John Telischak, JR., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Patent number: 9839993Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John Telischak, Jr., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Publication number: 20140256233Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: John Telischak, JR., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Patent number: 8764517Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John Telischak, Jr., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Patent number: 8740027Abstract: A backpack for use in combination with a filter bag and a pneumatic sanding tool is described. The backpack comprises a backpack strap, a back panel, and an opening or a first mesh panel located in the back panel. The opening or the first mesh panel is positioned to direct exhaust air from the filter bag onto a person's back during use.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Edward L. Manor, Nicholas B. Manor
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Publication number: 20120061438Abstract: A backpack for use in combination with a filter bag and a pneumatic sanding tool is described. The backpack comprises a backpack strap, a back panel, and an opening or a first mesh panel located in the back panel. The opening or the first mesh panel is positioned to direct exhaust air from the filter bag onto a person's back during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Edward L. Manor, Nicholas B. Manor
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Patent number: 8070862Abstract: A dust collection device for a sanding tool comprising a bag having a sidewall and a coupler attached to the bag. The sidewall comprising a first filter layer, a second filter layer, and an outer support layer. The first filter layer comprising a plurality of fibrillated electrostatically charged electret fibers forming a nonwoven web; the first filter layer having a total pressure drop between about 0.1 to about 4.0 mm H2O, and the first filter layer having a total basis weight between about 50 to about 450 gram/m2. The second filter layer comprising a melt blown microfiber nonwoven web; the second filter layer having a total pressure drop between about between about 5.5 to about 20.0 mm H2O, and the second filter layer having a total basis weight between about 15 to about 75 grams/m2.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Edward J. Woo, Seyed A. Angadjivand, Rufus C. Sanders, Jr., Edward L. Manor, Robert A. Harkins, Ehrich J. Bräunschweig, Joseph B. Eckel, Timothy J. Rowell
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Publication number: 20100151778Abstract: An abrasive article and method of making same wherein the abrasive article comprises a mounting assembly and an abrasive attachment assembly wherein the first interlock member of the mounting assembly and the second interlock member of the abrasive attachment assembly are configured to align the central axis of the abrasive attachment assembly and the central axis of the mounting assembly, and the first interlock member releasably engages the second interlock member. The abrasive article is adapted to clean a work surface area around studs using a rotary tool, including, for example, a drills or die grinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: John Telischak, JR., Wesley A. Raider, Daryl D. Johnson, Edward L. Manor, Paul D. Streeter, Dean S. Holmes
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Publication number: 20090056548Abstract: A dust collection device for a sanding tool comprising a bag having a sidewall and a coupler attached to the bag. The sidewall comprising a first filter layer, a second filter layer, and an outer support layer. The first filter layer comprising a plurality of fibrillated electrostatically charged electret fibers forming a nonwoven web; the first filter layer having a total pressure drop between about 0.1 to about 4.0 mm H2O, and the first filter layer having a total basis weight between about 50 to about 450 gram/m2. The second filter layer comprising a melt blown microfiber nonwoven web; the second filter layer having a total pressure drop between about between about 5.5 to about 20.0 mm H20, and the second filter layer having a total basis weight between about 15 to about 75 grams/m2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Edward J. Woo, Seyed A. Angadjivand, Rufus C. Sanders, JR., Edward L. Manor, Robert A. Harkins, Ehrich J. Braunschweig, Joseph B. Eckel, Timothy J. Rowell
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Publication number: 20080032603Abstract: A surface treatment apparatus for abrading a workpiece surface includes a motion generating device configured to move an abrasive disc, a stabilizer, and a force control device. The stabilizer and the force control device work cooperatively to prevent a force of contact between the abrasive disc and the workpiece surface from exceeding a set level. In one embodiment, the force control device has a maximum force control level, and the set level is less than the maximum force control level. In one embodiment, the stabilizer has a fixed portion and a movable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Edward L. Manor
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Patent number: 6361424Abstract: A back-up pad for pad for supporting an abrasive article. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a back-up pad having a dust collection groove, in which the engagement component for securing the abrasive article is attached to the dust collection groove surface. The present invention also provides a method for forming a back-up pad with a dust collection groove.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Edward L. Manor, David C. Roeker
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Patent number: 6059644Abstract: A back-up pad for pad for supporting an abrasive article. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a back-up pad having a dust collection groove, in which the engagement component for securing the abrasive article is attached to the dust collection groove surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Edward L. Manor, David C. Roeker
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Patent number: 5807161Abstract: A back-up pa supporting and releasably engaging an abrasive article. The back-up pad comprises: a body including a front surface and a back surface in which the front surface comprises a first attachment component thereon and the back surface comprises a second attachment component thereon, and each of the attachment components is adapted for releasable engagement with an abrasive article; a reinforcing plate located within the body between the front surface and the back surface; and tool securing means on the body for securing the back-up pad to a power tool and for selectively orienting the back-up pad in one of a first orientation and a second orientation. When the back-up pad is in the first orientation, substantially the entire front surface is exposed for contacting a workpiece, and when the back-up pad is in the second orientation, substantially the entire back surface is exposed for contacting a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Edward L. Manor, David C. Roeker
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Patent number: 5640772Abstract: A cutting tool adapted to be reciprocated by a manually manipulated air hammer or similar device while being used to separate laminated materials. The cutting tool comprises a blade of thin resiliently flexible metal having a sharpened edge and an opposite driven edge, and an adapter comprising a blade holder portion which may include polymeric material permanently molded around a portion of the blade adjacent its driven edge, and a shank portion shaped for engagement by the air hammer attached to the blade holder that has an end shaped for engagement by the air hammer or similar device. The majority of or all of the adapter can be formed of the polymeric material to provide a low mass for the cutting tool and an average specific gravity for the adapter that is significantly less than the specific gravity of metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1995Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David C. Roeker, Edward L. Manor, Shawn P. Crosby
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Patent number: 5469623Abstract: A cutting tool adapted to be reciprocated by a manually manipulated air hammer or similar device while being used to separate laminated materials. The cutting tool comprises a blade of thin resiliently flexible metal having a sharpened edge and an opposite driven edge, and an adapter comprising a blade holder portion which may include polymeric material permanently molded around a portion of the blade adjacent its driven edge, and a shank portion shaped for engagement by the air hammer attached to the blade holder that has an end shaped for engagement by the air hammer or similar device. The majority of or all of the adapter can be formed of the polymeric material to provide a low mass for the cutting tool and an average specific gravity for the adapter that is significantly less than the specific gravity of metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David C. Roeker, Edward L. Manor, Shawn P. Crosby
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Patent number: 5222331Abstract: An abrading assembly including a back up pad comprising a self supporting, resiliently flexible circular support layer and a flexible abrasive sheet. The abrasive sheet includes a circular central portion having a size generally corresponding to a front surface of the support layer, and at least two tab portions projecting from its central portion. The central portion of the sheet is adapted to overly the front surface of the support layer with the tab portions positioned along its peripheral surface, and means are provided for releasably attaching each of the tab portions to the back up pad. A user may insert his hand between a strap and rear surface of the support layer while the user moves his hand to move the abrasive sheet over a surface to be abraded.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1990Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Edward L. Manor, Conrad T. Freerks