Patents by Inventor Francis J. Marentic

Francis J. Marentic 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).

  • In-mold direct decorative transfers and process
    Publication number: 20040228988
    Abstract: Decorative transfers that can be directly applied to a mold surface during the molding process are created. The decorative transfers include an uppermost intermediate layer that includes a tacky resin. The decorative transfers also include inks that specify a desired image. Tacky inks and/or tack-free inks are used in the decorative transfers. Preferred decorative transfers include crosslinkable polymers in all of the intermediate layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Intouch Services
    Inventors: Francis J. Marentic, Mark J. Marentic
  • Process for providing a decorative transfer in a molded product
    Patent number: 6682679
    Abstract: Decorative transfers that can be directly applied to a mold surface during the molding process are created. The decorative transfers include an uppermost intermediate layer that includes a tacky resin. The decorative transfers also include inks that specify a desired image. Tacky inks and/or tack-free inks are used in the decorative transfers. Preferred decorative transfers include crosslinkable polymers in all of the intermediate layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Intouch Services
    Inventors: Francis J. Marentic, Mark J. Marentic
  • Drag determining apparatus
    Patent number: 5301541
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining the effect of the configuration of an outer surface of an object on the drag of the object. The apparatus comprises a housing, an inner block suspended in the housing, a motor for rotating the housing, and a torquemeter. The inner block is connected to the torquemeter by a suspending rod and universal joint. The method comprises attaching a layer of material having a desired surface configuration to the inner block and to the housing, filling the housing with a fluid, and driving the motor so that the housing is rotated. The magnitude of the torque on the inner block is then measured by the torquemeter. The rate of rotation of the housing and the temperature of the water are monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventors: Daniel D. Joseph, Francis J. Marentic, Clement A. Nelson
  • Drag reduction article
    Patent number: 5133516
    Abstract: A conformable drag reduction article is provided having a patterned surface capable of reducing drag resistance by fluid flowing thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Francis J. Marentic, Terry L. Morris
  • Drag reduction article
    Patent number: 5069403
    Abstract: A conformable drag reduction article is provided having a patterned surface capable of reducing drag resistance by fluid flowing thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Francis J. Marentic, Terry L. Morris
  • Drag reduction article
    Patent number: 4986496
    Abstract: A conformable drag reduction article is provided having a patterned surface capable of reducing drag resistance by fluid flowing thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
    Inventors: Francis J. Marentic, Terry L. Morris