Patents by Inventor Gerald R. Franck

Gerald R. Franck 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: 6995843
    Abstract: A method of simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching is described. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface; (b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer; (c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article. Color-matching article produced in accordance with the method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Janssen, Gerald R. Franck
  • Publication number: 20040065411
    Abstract: A method of simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching is described. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface; (b) applying a color coat to the first major surface of the spray-out card to form a color coat layer; (c) providing a clear coat simulation film comprising a transparent base film and a pressure sensitive adhesive; and (d) adhering the transparent base film of the clear coat simulation film to the color coat layer with the pressure sensitive adhesive to form a color-matching article. Color-matching article produced in accordance with the method are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Janssen, Gerald R. Franck
  • Patent number: 4995452
    Abstract: An engine cooling system including a filter connected in a radiator overflow system so that engine coolant flowing from the radiator to an overflow reservoir under the influence of pressure in the radiator will flow through the filter, whereas fluid flowing from the overflow reservoir to the radiator under the influence of atmospheric pressure when the pressure in the radiator drops will draw filtered engine coolant from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gerald R. Franck, David B. Olsen
  • Patent number: 4444247
    Abstract: An engine cooling system including a filter connected in a radiator overflow system so that fluid flowing from the radiator to an overflow reservoir under the influence of pressure in the radiator will flow around the filter, whereas fluid flowing from the overflow reservoir to the radiator under the influence of atmospheric pressure when the pressure in the radiator drops will pass slowly through the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gerald R. Franck, David B. Olsen
  • Patent number: 4081077
    Abstract: A compartmented package is described comprising a unitary body member having a cavity therein adapted to contain at least two co-reactive components separated into compartments by means of an elongated mixing tool. The top portion of the cavity is closed or covered by means of an openable cover member (e.g. a transparent plastic film removably secured to the unitary body member).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Gerald R. Franck