Patents by Inventor James C. Breister
James C. Breister 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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Publication number: 20230407529Abstract: Methods and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. The method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, James P. Endle, Blake R. Griffith, Sylvain M. Lalonde, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Publication number: 20230399780Abstract: Methods apparatuses and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, Blake R. Griffith, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Patent number: 11814754Abstract: Methods and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. The method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, James P. Endle, Blake R. Griffith, Sylvain M. Lalonde, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Patent number: 11814763Abstract: Methods apparatuses and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, Blake R. Griffith, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Publication number: 20210355615Abstract: Methods and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. The method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, James P. Endle, Blake R. Griffith, Sylvain M. Lalonde, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Publication number: 20210348317Abstract: Methods apparatuses and systems of forming a random fiber web using pneumatic fiber feeding system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method can optionally comprise: providing a plurality of moveable apparatuses including a lickerin and a feeder, the lickerin configured to remove a plurality of fibers from a fibrous mat delivered to adjacent the lickerin by the feeder; doffing the plurality of fibers from the lickerin at a doffing location within the system; communicating an air supply to entrain the plurality of fibers with the air supply after the doffing; and collecting the plurality of fibers from the air supply to form the random fiber web.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: William P. Klinzing, Warren D. Eaton, Jon A. Lindberg, David C. Raithel, Kyle J. Baumgartner, James C. Breister, Joseph A. Dunbar, Blake R. Griffith, Cristobal Martin Bernia, Jesse R. Seifert, Joshua D. Tibbits
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Patent number: 10088195Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
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Publication number: 20180231272Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
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Patent number: 9976771Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
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Publication number: 20140226961Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
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Patent number: 8744251Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
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Patent number: 8481157Abstract: Polymeric fibers along with methods and systems for extruding polymeric fibers are disclosed. The extrusion process preferably involves the delivery of a lubricant separately from a polymer melt stream to each orifice of an extrusion die such that the lubricant preferably encases the polymer melt stream as it passes through the die orifice.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bruce B. Wilson, Roger J. Stumo, Stanley C. Erickson, William J. Kopecky, James C. Breister
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Publication number: 20120256357Abstract: An apparatus for producing meltblown webs includes a meltblowing die having a plurality of filament outlets, a collector for receiving filaments of polymeric material expelled from the filament outlets, and a first Coanda effect device positioned adjacent to the path of the filaments adjacent to the last filament outlet at an end of the meltblowing die. Methods of forming meltblown webs using such an apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: William P. Klinzing, Andrew W. Chen, James C. Breister, Patrick J. Sager
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Patent number: 7901614Abstract: Methods and apparatus for meltblowing utilize an auxiliary manifold to dispense a fluid between an orifice of a die that is expelling polymeric fibers and an exit of a duct that is dispensing a secondary flow of gas onto the fibers. The fluid dispensed from the auxiliary manifold reduces a recirculation zone of the secondary flow between the exit and the orifice that, absent the fluid from the manifold, results in errant fibers that are blown back into the face of the die by the recirculating secondary flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James C. Breister, Andrew W. Chen, William P. Klinzing, Patrick J. Sager, Douglas C. Sundet, Matthew S. Linabery
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Publication number: 20100230835Abstract: A composite polymer fiber comprises a polymer filler material and a plurality of polymer scattering fibers disposed within the filler material. At least one of the filler material and the scattering fibers is formed of a birefringent material. The refractive indices of the filler material and the scattering fibers can be substantially matched for light incident in a first polarization state on the composite polymer fiber and unmatched for light incident in an orthogonal polarization state. The scattering fibers may be arranged to form a photonic crystal within the composite fiber. The composite fibers may be extruded and may be formed into a yarn, a weave or the like. If the filler material is soluble, it may be washed out of the yarn or weave, and the scattering fibers may then be infiltrated with a resin that is subsequently cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Olester Benson, JR., James C. Breister, Robert L. Brott, Yeun-Jong Chou, Patrick R. Fleming, William J. Kopecky, Diane North, Roger J. Stumo, Kristin L. Thunhorst, Bruce B. Wilson
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Patent number: 7738763Abstract: A composite polymer fiber comprises a polymer filler material and a plurality of polymer scattering fibers disposed within the filler material. At least one of the filler material and the scattering fibers is formed of a birefringent material. The refractive indices of the filler material and the scattering fibers can be substantially matched for light incident in a first polarization state on the composite polymer fiber and unmatched for light incident in an orthogonal polarization state. The scattering fibers may be arranged to form a photonic crystal within the composite fiber. The composite fibers may be extruded and may be formed into a yarn, a weave or the like. If the filler material is soluble, it may be washed out of the yarn or weave, and the scattering fibers may then be infiltrated with a resin that is subsequently cured.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Olester Benson, Jr., James C. Breister, Robert L. Brott, Yeun-Jong Chou, Patrick R. Fleming, William J. Kopecky, Diane North, Roger J. Stumo, Kristin L. Thunhorst, Bruce B. Wilson
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Patent number: 7698116Abstract: Manifolds are designed to deliver fluid through multiple orifices of the manifold such that for a given inlet fluid pressure the fluid being output from the multiple orifices has a desired mass flow profile. The desired mass flow profile includes a desired mass flow rate and a desired direction and distribution of flow in three-dimensional space. The manifold is first modeled as a two-dimensional representation to determine manifold parameters necessary to achieve the desired mass flow profile within the two dimensions. Then, the manifold is modeled as a three-dimensional representation based on the parameters previously determined for the two-dimensional representation to determine manifold parameters of the third dimension that are necessary to achieve the desired mass flow profile within the three dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James C. Breister, Andrew W. Chen, William P. Klinzing, Patrick J. Sager, Douglas C. Sundet, Matthew S. Linabery
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Patent number: 7690902Abstract: Melt blown or spun bond nonwoven webs are formed by flowing fiber-forming material through a die cavity having a substantially uniform residence time and then through a plurality of orifices to form filaments, using air or other fluid to attenuate the filaments into fibers and collecting the attenuated fibers as a nonwoven web. Each die orifice receives a fiber-forming material stream having a similar thermal history. The physical or chemical properties of the nonwoven web fibers such as their average molecular weight and polydispersity can be made more uniform. Wide nonwoven webs can be formed by arranging a plurality of such die cavities in a side-by-side relationship. Thicker or multilayered nonwoven webs can be formed by arranging a plurality of such die cavities atop one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stanley C. Erickson, James C. Breister, Michael G. Schwartz, Patrick J. Sager
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Patent number: 7476352Abstract: Methods and systems for extruding polymeric fibers are disclosed. The extrusion process preferably involves the delivery of a lubricant separately from a polymer melt stream to each orifice of an extrusion die such that the lubricant preferably encases the polymer melt stream as it passes through the die orifice.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bruce B. Wilson, Roger J. Stumo, Stanley C. Erickson, William L. Kopecky, James C. Breister
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Patent number: 7410604Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making retroreflective sheeting and other articles prepared from casting a fluid synthetic resin onto a tool having a microstructured surface with a slot die apparatus. The invention further relates to a slot die apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stanley C. Erickson, James C. Breister, Gregory H. Van Erem, David W. Meitz, Stephen W. Mohn, Paul DeRoussel