Patents by Inventor Frederick E. Behr

Frederick E. Behr 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).

  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Patent number: 7651627
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • HYDROFLUOROETHER AS A HEAT-TRANSFER FLUID
    Publication number: 20080245509
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Patent number: 7390427
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Patent number: 7128133
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein: O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Patent number: 7055579
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rh?(O—Rf)m wherein: m=3–4 Rf is, independently, a perfluoroaliphatic group; Rh? is independently a linear or branched hydrocarbon with from 3 to about 8 carbon atoms. Another embodiment is an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Patent number: 6953606
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Patent number: 6953082
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein: O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a perfluoroaliphatic group; and Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment is an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Costello, Richard M. Flynn, Frederick E. Behr
  • Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Patent number: 6743262
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Perfluoalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Publication number: 20040086650
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Patent number: 6653512
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Patent number: 6552090
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Fluorinated solvent compositions containing ozone
    Patent number: 6537380
    Abstract: A homogeneous non-aqueous composition containing a fluorinated solvent, ozone, and optionally a co-solvent and the use of these compositions for cleaning and oxidizing substrates is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Zazerra, Frederick E. Behr, Michael J. Parent, Paul E. Rajtar
  • Fluorinated solvent compositions containing hydrogen fluoride
    Patent number: 6492309
    Abstract: A homogeneous compositions containing a fluorinated solvent, hydrogen fluoride, and an optional co-solvent, and the use of these compositions for etching of microelectromechanical devices is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Paul E. Rajtar, Lawrence A. Zazzera, Michael J. Parent, Silva K. Theiss, Billy L. Weaver
  • Fluorinated solvent compositions containing ozone
    Publication number: 20020107160
    Abstract: A homogeneous non-aqueous composition containing a fluorinated solvent, ozone, and optionally a co-solvent and the use of these compositions for cleaning and oxidizing substrates is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Zazzera, Frederick E. Behr, Michael J. Parent, Paul E. Rajtar
  • Triazine compounds and use thereof
    Patent number: 6391948
    Abstract: The invention describes fluorochemical triazine compounds, compositions containing the fluorochemical triazine compounds, the process for preparing the fluorochemical compounds and compositions, substrates treated with the fluorochemical compounds, melt extrusion of fibers and films containing the fluorochemical compounds and compositions, and coating, polish and marine antifouling compositions to provide oil and water repellency to substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Clark, Frederick E. Behr, Gary P. Roberts, Steven J. Vander Louw, Gregory K. Hall
  • Fluorinated solvent compositions containing ozone
    Patent number: 6372700
    Abstract: A homogeneous non-aqueous compositions containing a fluorinated solvent, ozone, and optionally a co-solvent and the use of these compositions for cleaning and oxidizing substrates is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Zazerra, Frederick E. Behr, Michael J. Parent, Paul E. Rajtar
  • Perfluoroalkyl halides and derivatives
    Patent number: 6365769
    Abstract: Novel mixtures of perfluoroalkyl halides and derivatives thereof are described. These mixtures contain some compounds with a straight perfluoroalkyl group and some with a branched perfluoroalkyl group. Methods of preparation and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Rudolf J. Dams, Johan E. DeWitte, Donald F. Hagen
  • Fluorinated solvent compositions containing hydrogen fluoride
    Patent number: 6310018
    Abstract: A homogeneous compositions containing a fluorinated solvent, hydrogen fluoride, and a co-solvent, and the use of these compositions for cleaning and etching of substrates is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Lawrence A. Zazzera, Paul E. Rajtar, Michael J. Parent
  • Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof
    Patent number: 6149980
    Abstract: Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Richard M. Flynn
  • Perfluoroalkyl halides and derivatives
    Patent number: 6048952
    Abstract: Novel mixtures of perfluoroalkyl halides and derivatives thereof are described. These mixtures contain some compounds with a straight perfluoroalkyl group and some with a branched perfluoroalkyl group. Methods of preparation and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Frederick E. Behr, Rudolf J. Dams, Johan E. DeWitte, Donald F. Hagen