Patents by Inventor James A. McDonell
James A. McDonell 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: 9212119Abstract: A method of making ?,?-diiodoperfluoroalkanes includes combining: diatomic iodine, at least one perfluoroalkylene oxide represented by the formula wherein Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group; and at least one of: a) a first metallic compound comprising nickel, and a second metallic compound comprising molybdenum that is compositionally different from the first metallic compound; or b) a metallic alloy comprising from 50 to 70 percent by weight of nickel and from 20 to 40 percent by weight of molybdenum, based on the total weight of the metallic alloy, thereby producing at least one product represented by the formula I(CF2)nI, wherein n independently represents an integer in the range of from 1 to 11. The total weight of the at least one product wherein n is 3 or greater exceeds the total weight of the at least one product wherein n is 1 or 2 by a factor of at least 4.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven J. Martin, Luke T. Dressel, Aaron E. Hutt, Eric A. Schotz, Terence D. Spawn, Miguel A. Guerra, Tatsuo Fukushi, Jeremy A. Miller, Christopher M. Geise, James A. McDonell
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Patent number: 9212693Abstract: Provided is an article comprising a bearing, wherein the bearing has disposed upon it a fluoropolymer composition. The fluoropolymer composition comprises a fluoropolymer and a pH-dependent surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael C. Dadalas, Klaus Hintzer, Ludwig Mayer, Tilman C. Zipplies, James A. McDonell
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Publication number: 20150259270Abstract: A method of making ?,?-diiodoperfluoroalkanes includes combining: diatomic iodine, at least one perfluoroalkylene oxide represented by the formula wherein Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group; and at least one of: a) a first metallic compound comprising nickel, and a second metallic compound comprising molybdenum that is compositionally different from the first metallic compound; or b) a metallic alloy comprising from 50 to 70 percent by weight of nickel and from 20 to 40 percent by weight of molybdenum, based on the total weight of the metallic alloy, thereby producing at least one product represented by the formula I(CF2)nI, wherein n independently represents an integer in the range of from 1 to 11. The total weight of the at least one product wherein n is 3 or greater exceeds the total weight of the at least one product wherein n is 1 or 2 by a factor of at least 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Steven J. Martin, Luke T. Dressel, Aaron E. Hutt, Eric A. Schotz, Terence D. Spawn, Miguel A. Guerra, Tatsuo Fukushi, Jeremy A. Miller, Christopher M. Geise, James A. McDonell
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Publication number: 20130344341Abstract: Provided is an article comprising a bearing, wherein the bearing has disposed upon it a fluoropolymer composition. The fluoropolymer composition comprises a fluoropolymer and a pH-dependent surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Michael C. Dadalas, Klaus Hintzer, Ludwig Mayer, Tilman C. Zipplies, James A. McDonell
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Patent number: 6939383Abstract: Described are methods of making electrodes for electrochemical systems, especially cathodes for lithium polymer batteries, and products prepared from the methods; the methods involve the use of a co-rotating, fully intermeshing twin screw extruder, the extrusion of essentially solvent-free systems, or both.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brian C. Eastin, Katherine A. Graham, Tony B. Hollobaugh, James A. McDonell, Jeffrey J. Missling, John R. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20030205835Abstract: Described are methods of making electrodes for electrochemical systems, especially cathodes for lithium polymer batteries, and products prepared from the methods; the methods involve the use of a co-rotating, fully intermeshing twin screw extruder, the extrusion of essentially solvent-free systems, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brian C. Eastin, Katherine A. Graham, Tony B. Hollobaugh, James A. McDonell, Jeffrey J. Missling, John R. Wheeler
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Patent number: 6150320Abstract: Concentrated cleaning compositions are described which exhibit an increase in viscosity simply upon dilution with water. The concentrated and diluted ("ready-to-use") versions are useful in removing food and petroleum grease from hard surfaces (particularly non-horizontal surfaces), and may be formulated as petroleum degreasers, hand soaps and bathroom cleaners. The inventive compositions include an aggregate-forming organic compound, for example an amine oxide, and a nonaggregating or mildly aggregating organic compound, such as an organic alkyl alcohol having from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1997Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James A. McDonell, Jerry W. Mlinar
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Patent number: 5637559Abstract: The present invention is drawn toward compositions and methods of using same, the compositions comprising (in diluted form):a) an effective amount of a phenyl substituted alkyl alcohol having a water solubility of at least 0.1 weight percent (preferably benzyl alcohol);b) a coupler; andc) water,wherein the amount of the coupler is at least 3.0 times the amount necessary to completely solubilize the phenyl substituted alkyl alcohol in the water. Preferred couplers are the salt of a monofunctional water-soluble amine and an organic acid comprising at least one water-insoluble organic acid having from 6-10 carbon atoms. Methods of removing coatings such as standard urethane/acrylic sealer finishes from floors using the inventive compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1994Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Francis J. Koreltz, James A. McDonell, Fidelis C. Onwumere, Toshihiro Funabiki
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Patent number: 5573710Abstract: Multi-surface cleaning compositions and methods of use are presented. Compositions within the invention which are substantially non-streaking on hard surfaces comprise:a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of amine oxides within the general formula (I) ##STR1## and quaternary amine salts within the general formula (II) ##STR2## b) a very slightly water-soluble polar organic compound; and c) an effective amount of a water soluble organic compound selected from water soluble glycol ethers and water soluble alkyl alcohols.wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl and substituted alkyl groups, R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of straight chain alkyls, branched chain alkyls, straight chain heteroalkyls, and branched chain heteroalkyls having from about 10 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1996Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: James A. McDonell
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Patent number: 5282900Abstract: A nonwoven surface treating article suitable for treating surfaces which include calcium carbonate, such as marble floors, includes an open, lofty, three-dimensional nonwoven web of a plurality of thermoplastic organic fibers, a binder, and abrasive particles having an average particle diameter ranging from about 0.1 micrometer to about 30 micrometers. The abrasive articles of the invention do not rust, as do steel wool pads, and produce a high gloss, durable surface. A system for treating calcium carbonate-containing surfaces is also presented, the system including the articles and an acidic crystallization agent. Methods of treating calcium carbonate-containing surfaces with the system are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James A. McDonell, Robert C. Kyle
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Patent number: 4874540Abstract: A composition having a high chelation value may be made by blending about 50 to 80 wt-% of a polyether such as polyethylene glycol, about 20 to 50 wt-% of a polycarboxylate such as polyacrylate moiety or an acrylate monomer, and about 0.1 to 0.5 mole-%, based upon the polyacrylate moiety or the monomer, of an organic peroxy catalyst such as t-butyl perbenzoate at a temperature below about 110.degree. C. but sufficient to liquefy the blend and cause grafting of a polyether on the polycarboxylate.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1987Date of Patent: October 17, 1989Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Richard B. Greenwald, Chung-Tsing Liu, James A. McDonell
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Patent number: 4783340Abstract: A uniform, continuous sanitizing film can be formed by simultaneously spraying a two-package aqueous sanitizing composition comprising in a first solution a quaternary ammonium salt compound and in a second solution a polymer containing acid functionality. The sprays are directed to areas of substantial overlap resulting in a reaction between the quaternary ammonium compound and the carboxylic acid functional polymeric compound resulting in formation of a water insoluble film.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1987Date of Patent: November 8, 1988Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: James A. McDonell, Richard B. Greenwald
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Patent number: 4605773Abstract: Alkylamine polyether surface active agent compositions and methods for using are described. The instant compositions are low foaming, and pH sensitive and are generally of the structure: ##STR1## in which (a) R.sub.1 may be hydrogen or alkyl;if R.sub.1 is hydrogen then R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 must be alkyl having a total number of carbon atoms falling in the range of 7 to 23;if R.sub.1 is alkyl, then R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be alkyl or hydrogen, the total number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 +R.sub.3 +R.sub.4 falling in the range of 7 to 36 (preferably about 10 to 20);(b) The --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.m --segment must be a poly(oxyethylene) homogeneous chain or "block" polymer (i.e., a homopolymer), m having an average value in the range of 1 to 15, preferably 5 to 13; and(c) Y is selected from the group consisting of:(1) homogeneous poly(oxypropylene) chain (PO) "block" polymer or residue (i.e., a homopolymer), of the structure--(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1984Date of Patent: August 12, 1986Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Chemicals CompanyInventors: James E. Maloney, James A. McDonell
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Patent number: 4483741Abstract: Alkylamine polyether surface active agent compositions and methods for using are described. The instant compositions are low foaming, and pH sensitive and are generally of the structure: ##STR1## in which (a) R.sub.1 may be hydrogen or alkyl;if R.sub.1 is hydrogen then R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 must be alkyl having a total number of carbon atoms falling in the range of 7 to 23;if R.sub.1 is alkyl, then R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be alkyl or hydrogen, the total number of carbon atoms in R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 +R.sub.3 +R.sub.4 falling in the range of 7 to 36 (preferably about 10 to 20);(b) The --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.m -- segment must be a poly(oxyethylene) homogeneous chain or "block" polymer (i.e., a homopolymer), m having an average value in the range of 1 to 15, preferably 5 to 13; and(c) Y is selected from the group consisting of:(1) homogeneous poly(oxypropylene) chain (PO) "block" polymer or residue (i.e., a homopolymer), of the structure --(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1982Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: Economics Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: James E. Maloney, James A. McDonell