Patents by Inventor Gregory F. King

Gregory F. King 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).

  • Publication number: 20240075712
    Abstract: An article including a multilayer stack and an adhesive layer is provided. The multilayer stack includes a substrate layer, a first layer, a second layer, a third layer and a fourth layer. The first layer is disposed adjacent to the substrate layer. The first layer includes nichrome. The second layer is disposed adjacent to the first layer opposite to the substrate layer. The second layer includes aluminum. The third layer is disposed adjacent to the second layer opposite to the first layer. The third layer includes a first metal oxide. The fourth layer is disposed adjacent to the third layer opposite to the second layer. The fourth layer includes a second metal oxide different from the first metal oxide. The adhesive layer is disposed adjacent to the fourth layer opposite to the third layer. The adhesive layer includes an adhesive for attaching the multilayer stack to a glass surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Max J. Reetz, Bradley J. Schlader, Gregory F. King
  • Publication number: 20230417965
    Abstract: A low-emissivity film for an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) having a lens is provided. The low-emissivity film is configured to be attached to at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the lens. A low-emissivity coating for the article of PPE is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Kyle Fullerton, William E. Parson, Darin K. Thompson, Derek W. Roy, Judge W. Morgan, Timothy J. Hebrink, Gregory F. King
  • Patent number: 11414924
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to low emissivity films and articles comprising them. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reducing emissivity in an article comprising the use of low emissivity films. In some embodiments, the low emissivity films comprise a metal layer and a pair of layers, one comprising a metal oxide such as zinc tin oxide and the other layer comprising a silicon compound, adjacent each of the two sides of the metal layer. This type of assembly may serve various purposes, including being used as a sun control film. These constructions may be used, for example, as window films on glazing units for reducing transmission of infrared radiation across the film in both directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Gregory F. King, Stephen P. Maki
  • Publication number: 20220252772
    Abstract: Infrared reflectors are described. In particular, infrared reflectors with reduced off-axis color are described. Such infrared reflectors may be useful in laminated glass constructions, particularly for applications where the glass may be exposed to water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher A. Haak, Timothy J. Nevitt, Kevin M. Hamer, Raghunath Padiyath, Neeraj Sharma, Gregory F. King, William C. Pettit, III, Ronald K. Thery, Richard Yufeng Liu
  • Patent number: 11346987
    Abstract: Infrared reflectors are described. In particular, infrared reflectors with reduced off-axis color are described. Such infrared reflectors may be useful in laminated glass constructions, particularly for applications where the glass may be exposed to water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher A. Haak, Timothy J. Nevitt, Kevin M. Hamer, Raghunath Padiyath, Neeraj Sharma, Gregory F. King, William C. Pettit, III, Ronald K. Thery, Richard Yufeng Liu
  • Publication number: 20220043195
    Abstract: Infrared reflectors are described. In particular, infrared reflectors with reduced off-axis color are described. Such infrared reflectors may be useful in laminated glass constructions, particularly for applications where the glass may be exposed to water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher A. Haak, Timothy J. Nevitt, Kevin M. Hamer, Raghunath Padiyath, Neeraj Sharma, Gregory F. King, William C. Pettit, III, Ronald K. Thery, Richard Yufeng Liu
  • Patent number: 10723918
    Abstract: Articles and laminates include a substrate with a first polyester surface and a second polyester surface, a crosslinked polyurethane-based primer coated on at least the first polyester surface, and an optically clear heat activated adhesive adjacent to the crosslinked polyurethane-based primer. The articles and laminates are prepared by applying a polyurethane-based dispersion and a crosslinker on at least one polyester surface, drying the applied coating, heating while stretching the substrate and the coating to form a crosslinked primer layer on the stretched polyester surface, and applying an optically clear heat activated adhesive onto the crosslinked primer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Bert T. Chien, Christopher P. Gerlach, Gregory F. King, Peggy S. Willett, Christopher A. Haak, Ronald K. Thery
  • Patent number: 10723102
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to low emissivity films and articles comprising them. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reducing emissivity in an article comprising the use of low emissivity films. In some embodiments, the low emissivity films comprise a metal layer and one or more zirconium nitride layers adjacent the metal layer. This type of assembly may serve various purposes, including being used as a sun control film. These constructions may be used, for example, on glazing units for reducing transmission of infrared radiation across the film in both directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Stephen P. Maki, Robert R. Owings, Gregory F. King
  • Publication number: 20200181975
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to low emissivity films and articles comprising them. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reducing emissivity in an article comprising the use of low emissivity films. In some embodiments, the low emissivity films comprise a metal layer and a pair of layers, one comprising a metal oxide such as zinc tin oxide and the other layer comprising a silicon compound, adjacent each of the two sides of the metal layer. This type of assembly may serve various purposes, including being used as a sun control film. These constructions may be used, for example, as window films on glazing units for reducing transmission of infrared radiation across the film in both directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Raghunath PADIYATH, Gregory F. KING, Stephen P. MAKI
  • Publication number: 20180265740
    Abstract: Articles and laminates include a substrate with a first polyester surface and a second polyester surface, a crosslinked polyurethane-based primer coated on at least the first polyester surface, and an optically clear heat activated adhesive adjacent to the crosslinked polyurethane-based primer. The articles and laminates are prepared by applying a polyurethane-based dispersion and a crosslinker on at least one polyester surface, drying the applied coating, heating while stretching the substrate and the coating to form a crosslinked primer layer on the stretched polyester surface, and applying an optically clear heat activated adhesive onto the crosslinked primer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Bert T. Chien, Christopher P. Gerlach, Gregory F. King, Peggy S. Willett, Christopher A. Haak, Ronald K. Thery
  • Publication number: 20180086024
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to low emissivity films and articles comprising them. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reducing emissivity in an article comprising the use of low emissivity films. In some embodiments, the low emissivity films comprise a metal layer and one or more zirconium nitride layers adjacent the metal layer. This type of assembly may serve various purposes, including being used as a sun control film. These constructions may be used, for example, on glazing units for reducing transmission of infrared radiation across the film in both directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Stephen P. Maki, Robert R. Owings, Gregory F. King
  • Patent number: 9723940
    Abstract: A protective film includes a base layer and a wear layer, the wear layer comprising a UV cured hardcoat resin, and the UV cured hardcoat resin comprising surface modified silica nanoparticles. The protective film may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive for adhesion to a floor. The protective film may be used, for example, as a protective floor finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Adriana Paiva, Jeffrey T. Anderson, Roy Wong, Susan K. Yarmey, Mark A. Strobel, Joel A. Getschel, Albert I. Everaerts, Gregory F. King, John T. Brady, Duane D. Fansler, Kanta Kumar, Jeffrey D. Malmer, Mario A. Perez, Deborah A. Strobel, Wendy L. Thompson, Michael C. Palazzotto, Stefan H. Gryska, Sharon Wang, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Mark F. Ellis, Edward G. Stewart, Robert M. Jennings, Gerald R. A. Hofmann, Kelly J. Gibbens, Gezahegn D. Damte, Jie Yang
  • Publication number: 20170051164
    Abstract: Article comprising a substrate having a first major surface, wherein the major surface has an emissivity not greater than 0.2 and an exposed hardcoat on the first major surface, the hardcoat comprising binder, wherein the hardcoat has a thickness less than 200 nanometers and has a scratch rating of not greater than 1 as determined by the Linear Abrasion Test in the Examples. Articles described herein are useful, for example, for sun control window films having insulative properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Naota Sugiyama, Richard J. Pokorny, Ta-Hua Yu, Gregory F. King, Stephen P. Maki, Robert R. Owings
  • Publication number: 20160306084
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to low emissivity films and articles comprising them. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reducing emissivity in an article comprising the use of low emissivity films. In some embodiments, the low emissivity films comprise a metal layer and a layer comprising a metal, a metal oxide, or a metal nitride adjacent each of the two sides of the metal layer. This type of assembly may serve various purposes, including being used as a sun control film. These constructions may be used, for example, on glazing units for reducing transmission of infrared radiation across the film in both directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: RAGHUNATH PADIYATH, GREGORY F. KING, ROBERT R. OWINGS, STEPHEN P. MAKI
  • Patent number: 9260612
    Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Pellerite, Mahfuza B. Ali, Eileen M. Haus, Gregory F. King, James E. Lockridge, Hang K. Loi, Jeffrey A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8968629
    Abstract: An apparatus for casting a patterned surface on both sides of an opaque web. The apparatus includes a first patterned roll, a second pattered roll, and a means for rotating the first and second patterned rolls such that their patterns are transferred to opposite sides of the opaque web while it is in continuous motion. During this process, their patterns are maintained in continuous registration to within at least 100 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John S. Huizinga, John T. Strand, James N. Dobbs, Thomas B. Hunter, William V. Dower, Daniel H. Carlson, Serge Wetzels, Gregory F. King, Olester Benson, Jr., Jeremy K. Larsen, Michael Benton Free, David W. Kuhns
  • Publication number: 20150044456
    Abstract: Articles and laminates include a substrate with a first polyester surface and a second polyester surface, a crosslinked polyurethane-based primer coated on at least the first polyester surface, and an optically clear heat activated adhesive adjacent to the crosslinked polyurethane-based primer. The articles and laminates are prepared by applying a polyurethane-based dispersion and a crosslinker on at least one polyester surface, drying the applied coating, heating while stretching the substrate and the coating to form a crosslinked primer layer on the stretched polyester surface, and applying an optically clear heat activated adhesive onto the crosslinked primer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Bert T. Chien, Christopher P. Gerlach, Gregory F. King, Peggy S. Willett, Christopher A. Haak, Ronald K. Thery
  • Patent number: 8740599
    Abstract: An apparatus for casting a patterned surface on both sides of an opaque web. The apparatus includes a first patterned roll, a second pattered roll, and a means for rotating the first and second patterned rolls such that their patterns are transferred to opposite sides of the opaque web while it is in continuous motion. During this process, their patterns are maintained in continuous registration to within at least 100 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John S. Huizinga, Vincent W. S. King, John T. Strand, James N. Dobbs, William V. Dower, Daniel H. Carlson, Serge Wetzels, Gregory F. King, Olester Benson, Jr., Brian W. Lueck, Haiyan Zhang, Jeremy K. Larsen, M. Benton Free, David W. Kuhns, Samual W. Hunter, Thelma E. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20130236702
    Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark J. Pellerite, Mahfuza B. Ali, Eileen M. Haus, Gregory F. King, James E. Lockridge, Hang K. Loi, Jeffrey A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8449970
    Abstract: An antistatic article having an antistatic layer disposed on a substrate is disclosed herein. The antistatic layer is formed from a cationic copolymer, a non-cationic (meth)acrylic polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The cationic copolymer consists essentially of a cationic monomer, a hydrophobic monomer, a crosslinkable monomer, and an optional nitrogen-containing monomer. The substrate may comprise an optical film such as a multilayer optical film. Methods for making the antistatic article and display devices containing the antistatic article are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Pellerite, Mahfuza B. Ali, Eileen M. Haus, Gregory F. King, James E. Lockridge, Hang K. Loi, Jeffrey A. Peterson