Patents by Inventor Jacqueline C. Rolfs

Jacqueline C. Rolfs 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).

  • Dental compositions containing nanozirconia fillers
    Patent number: 7649029
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanozirconia fillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Lani S. Kangas, Joel D. Oxman, Kenton D. Budd, Jacqueline C. Rolf, Sumita B. Mitra
  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Patent number: 7361216
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lani S. Kangas, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Brant U. Kolb, Joel D. Oxman, Jacqueline C. Rolf
  • Dental compositions containing nanofillers and related methods
    Patent number: 7156911
    Abstract: The present invention features ionomer compositions containing nanofillers. The compositions can be used in a variety of dental and orthodontic applications, for example, as adhesives, cements, restoratives, coatings and sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lani S. Kangas, Hoa T. Bui, Jason P. Thalacker, Brant U. Kolb, Joel D. Oxman, Jacqueline C. Rolf
  • Use of ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications
    Patent number: 7022173
    Abstract: The invention relates to uses of glasses and glass-ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin M. Cummings, Jacqueline C. Rolf, Anatoly Z. Rosenflanz, Richard P. Rusin, Jerome E. Swanson
  • Use of ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications
    Patent number: 6984261
    Abstract: The invention relates to uses of glasses and glass-ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin M. Cummings, Jacqueline C. Rolf, Anatoly Z. Rosenflanz, Richard P. Rusin, Jerome E. Swanson
  • Use of ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications
    Publication number: 20040152034
    Abstract: The invention relates to uses of glasses and glass-ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin M. Cummings, Jacqueline C. Rolf, Anatoly Z. Rosenflanz, Richard P. Rusin, Jerome E. Swanson
  • Glass microspheres for use in films and projection screen displays
    Patent number: 6765720
    Abstract: Glass microspheres and rear projection screens containing glass microspheres, which combine a desirable index of refraction (preferably, no greater than about 1.70) and low levels of defects (e.g., bubbles, visible haziness, frostiness, or opacity, substantially nonspherical shapes) upon formation are provided. Also provided is a coating method of placing microspheres on a film for use in a rear projection screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey P. Morris, Jacqueline C. Rolfs, Leo A. Meyer, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Hsin-Hsin Chou, Billy J. Tompkins, Thomas N. Davis
  • Glass microspheres for use in films and projection screen displays
    Publication number: 20010015846
    Abstract: Glass microspheres and rear projection screens containing glass microspheres, which combine a desirable index of refraction (preferably, no greater than about 1.70) and low levels of defects (e.g., bubbles, visible haziness, frostiness, or opacity, substantially nonspherical shapes) upon formation are provided. Also provided is a coating method of placing microspheres on a film for use in a rear projection screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey P. Morris, Jacqueline C. Rolfs, Leo A. Meyer, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Hsin-Hsin Chou, Billy J. Tompkins, Thomas N. David
  • Glass microspheres for use in films and projection screen displays and methods
    Patent number: 6204971
    Abstract: Glass microspheres and rear projection screens containing glass microspheres, which combine a desirable index of refraction (preferably, no greater than about 1.70) and low levels of defects (e.g., bubbles, visible haziness, frostiness, or opacity, substantially nonspherical shapes) upon formation are provided. Also provided is a coating method of placing microspheres on a film for use in a rear projection screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey P. Morris, Jacqueline C. Rolfs, Leo A. Meyer, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Hsin-Hsin Chou, Billy J. Tompkins, Thomas N. Davis
  • Glass microspheres for use in films and projection screen displays and methods
    Patent number: RE38245
    Abstract: Glass microspheres and rear projection screens containing glass microspheres, which combine a desirable index of refraction (preferably, no greater than about 1.70) and low levels of defects (e.g., bubbles, visible haziness, frostiness, or opacity, substantially nonspherical shapes) upon formation are provided. Also provided is a coating method of placing microspheres on a film for use in a rear projection screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Geoffrey P. Morris, Jacqueline C. Rolfs, Leo A. Meyer, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Hsin-Hsin Chou, Billy J. Tompkins, Thomas N. Davis