Patents by Inventor George H. Millet

George H. Millet 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).

  • Patent number: 5500042
    Abstract: A curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising: (A) fluoroelastomer gum comprising interpolymerized, repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and copolymerizable hydrocarbon olefin, (B) polyhydroxy compound, (C) organo-onium compound, and (D) fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound adhesion promoter, where the amount of fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound in the elastomeric composition is sufficient to result in greater adhesion of the elastomeric composition, after curing, to an inorganic surface coated with a primer composition comprising aminosilane compound, than can be achieved between an elastomeric composition comprising (A), (B), and (C), after curing, and an inorganic surface coated with said primer composition comprising aminosilane compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Werner M. Grootaert, Robert E. Kolb, George H. Millet
  • Patent number: 5478652
    Abstract: A curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising: (A) fluoroelastomer gum comprising interpolymerized, repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and copolymerizable hydrocarbon olefin, (B) polyhydroxy compound, (C) organo-onium compound, and (D) fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound adhesion promoter, where the amount of fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound in the elastomeric composition is sufficient to result in greater adhesion of the elastomeric composition, after curing, to an inorganic surface coated with a primer composition comprising aminosilane compound, than can be achieved between an elastomeric composition comprising (A), (B), and (C), after curing, and an inorganic surface coated with said primer composition comprising aminosilane compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Werner M. Grootaert, Robert E. Kolb, George H. Millet
  • Patent number: 5284611
    Abstract: A curable fluoroelastomer composition comprising: (A) fluoroelastomer gum comprising interpolymerized, repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and copolymerizable hydrocarbon olefin, (B) polyhydroxy compound, (C) organo-onium compound, and (D) fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound adhesion promoter, where the amount of fluoroaliphatic sulfonyl compound in the elastomeric composition is sufficient to result in greater adhesion of the elastomeric composition, after curing, to an inorganic surface coated with a primer composition comprising aminosilane compound, than can be achieved between an elastomeric composition comprising (A), (B), and (C), after curing, and an inorganic surface coated with said primer composition comprising aminosilane compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Werner M. A. Grootaert, Robert E. Kolb, George H. Millet
  • Patent number: 4560723
    Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions containing (a) a toughener (e.g., a core-shell copolymer such as an MBS, ABS, or MABS copolymer), the toughener optionally being treated to remove impurities which cause premature polymerization of cyanoacrylates, and (b) cyanoacrylate-compatible, toughener-compatible sustainer (e.g., an organic compound containing one or more unsubstituted or substituted aryl groups, such as diphenylmethane or dichlorobenzene). The inclusion of sustainer provides improved retention of toughness after heat aging of cured bonds of the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: George H. Millet, Edward R. Harrell, Charles D. Wright
  • Patent number: 4511686
    Abstract: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions containing a tannin, e.g., digallic acid, tannic acid, or other hydrolyzable or condensed tannin. The inclusion of tannin increases adhesion and heat resistance of the cured adhesive on metal substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: George H. Millet
  • Patent number: 4425471
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate adhesive composition comprising an alpha-cyanoacrylate and an alkyl 2-cyanopenta-2,4-dienoate. These composition exhibit improved resistance to heat, water and water vapor as compared to alpha-cyanoacrylates themselves and exhibit suitable peel and impact strengths. Methods of bonding substrates using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: George H. Millet