Patents by Inventor George Van Dyke Tiers
George Van Dyke Tiers 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: 9944822Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of making an article. The method comprises coating a composition to a surface of a substrate. The coating composition comprises an aqueous continuous liquid phase, a silica nano-particle dispersed in the aqueous continuous liquid phase, and a polymer latex dispersion. The coated substrate is then heated to at least 300° C.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Justin A. Riddle, Zhigang Yu, Mingna Xiong, Zhengjun Wang, Yiwen Chu, Rui Pan, George Van Dyke Tiers, Katherine A. Brown
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Patent number: 9880102Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, Jr., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
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Publication number: 20170363545Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, JR., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
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Patent number: 9759663Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, Jr., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
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Patent number: 9562168Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Publication number: 20160046822Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Publication number: 20160025637Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, JR., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
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Patent number: 9221990Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Publication number: 20150240105Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Patent number: 9034489Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Zhigang Yu, Xue-hua Chen, Bangwei Xi, Appuswamy Devasenapathi, Wei De Liu, George Van Dyke Tiers, Justin A. Riddle, Deivaraj Theivanayagam Chairman, Michelle L. Legatt, Cecil V. Francis
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Publication number: 20130225760Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of making an article. The method comprises coating a composition to a surface of a substrate. The coating composition comprises an aqueous continuous liquid phase, a silica nano-particle dispersed in the aqueous continuous liquid phase, and a polymer latex dispersion. The coated substrate is then heated to at least 300° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Naiyong Jing, Justin A. Riddle, Zhigang Yu, Mingna Xiong, Zhengjun Wang, Yiwen Chu, Rui Pan, George Van Dyke Tiers, Katherine A. Brown
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Patent number: 8354160Abstract: Method of forming a very hydrophobic, extremely hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface comprising depositing a composition comprising hydrophobic microparticles, hydrophobic nanoparticles, or a mixture thereof and a binder in sufficient quantity to provide a hydrophobic or a superhydrophobic surface on a substrate having a micropatterned surface having raised portions, recessed portions or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Kathryn M. Spurgeon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Vivian W. Jones, Brant U. Kolb, Chuntao Cao, Rudolf J. Dams
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Publication number: 20130004967Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, JR., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
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Patent number: 8217110Abstract: A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition is disclosed. The cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer, and a bleachable dye including a Michler's hydrol cation or derivatized Michler's hydrol cation, paired with a non-nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate-based adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kurt C. Melancon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Larry A. Lien, Scott D. Pearson
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Publication number: 20120088106Abstract: A coating composition which imparts antifog, antireflective, easy-cleaning, and/or antistatic properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating compositions utilize nanoparticles funtionalized with amine groups and/or protected amine groups, and amine-reactive groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Zhigang Yu, Xue-hua Chen, Bangwei Xi, Appuswamy Devasenapathi, Wei De Liu, George Van Dyke Tiers, Justin A. Riddle, Deivaraj Theivanayagam Chairman, Michelle L. Legatt, Cecil V. Francis
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Patent number: 7745545Abstract: Polymer bonding compositions having greater than about 1 milliequivalent primary amine/100 grams of the polymer, more preferably greater than about 3 milliequivalent non-tertiary amine/100 grams of the polymer. Preferably the polymer is not significantly crosslinked. These bonding compositions may be especially useful for bonding fluropolymers. Processes for making the novel polymers and the resulting multilayer bonded articles are described. The polymers include polymer-bonded ZNHLSi(OP)a(X)3-a-b(Y)b units. The bonding composition may be used for making multi-layer polymer laminates such as tubes and films and containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, George Van Dyke Tiers, Mark W. Muggli, Kathryn M. Spurgeon
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Patent number: 7485371Abstract: Polymer bonding compositions having greater than about 1 milliequivalent primary amine/100 grams of the polymer, more preferably greater than about 3 milliequivalent non-tertiary amine/100 grams of the polymer. Preferably the polymer is not significantly crosslinked. These bonding compositions may be especially useful for bonding fluoropolymers. Processes for making the novel polymers and the resulting multilayer bonded articles are described. The polymers include polymer-bonded ZNHLSi(OP)a(X)3?a?b(Y)b units. The bonding composition may be used for making multi-layer polymer laminates such as tubes and films and containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, George Van Dyke Tiers, Mark W. Muggli, Kathryn M. Spurgeon
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Publication number: 20070298216Abstract: Method of forming a very hydrophobic, extremely hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface comprising depositing a composition comprising hydrophobic microparticles, hydrophobic nanoparticles, or a mixture thereof and a binder in sufficient quantity to provide a hydrophobic or a superhydrophobic surface on a substrate having a micropatterned surface having raised portions, recessed portions or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Kathryn M. Spurgeon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Vivian W. Jones, Brant U. Kolb, Chuntao Cao, Rudolf J. Dams
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Patent number: 6844030Abstract: This invention concerns a process for modifying a polymeric substrate by contacting the surface with a photoreactive solution of an inorganic photochemical electron donor while irradiating the surface with actinic radiation. Patterns of modified and unmodified surfaces can be produced. Polymeric substrates with modified surfaces may be effectively bonded to polymer films to form composite articles. The process has particular applicability to the surface modification of fluorinated polymers.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, George Van Dyke Tiers
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Patent number: 6815040Abstract: The present invention relates to optical elements comprising fluorochemical surface treatments. The invention further relates to materials such as retroreflective sheetings, pavement markings and beaded projection screens comprising a binder and the surface treated optical elements. The fluorochemical surface treatment is substantially free of perfluoroalkyl groups having more than four carbon atoms. Preferably, the surface treatment is a polyfluoropolyether-based compound comprising at least one polar group or polar group-containing organic radical.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properites CompanyInventors: Mark J. Pellerite, Susannah C. Clear, Cheryl L. Elsbernd, Richard M. Flynn, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing