Patents by Inventor James L. Bries

James L. Bries 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: 10434543
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, the adhesive layer containing stripes of first and second pressure-sensitive adhesives. The surface of the adhesive layer that faces the substrate is surface-enriched with the first pressure-sensitive adhesive. Methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tyler J. Rattray, Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier
  • Patent number: 10023768
    Abstract: An article including a release liner with an adhesive layer disposed thereon, the adhesive layer including a plurality of stripes of a first pressure-sensitive adhesive and of a second pressure-sensitive adhesive, arranged in a generally alternating pattern. The first pressure-sensitive adhesive is a silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive that includes a silicone block copolymer elastomer comprising hard segments that each comprise at least one polar moiety, and the second pressure-sensitive adhesive is an organic polymeric pressure-sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier, Tyler J. Rattray
  • Publication number: 20170342299
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, the adhesive layer containing stripes of first and second pressure-sensitive adhesives. The surface of the adhesive layer that faces the substrate is surface-enriched with the first pressure-sensitive adhesive. Methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tyler J. Rattray, Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier
  • Patent number: 9765240
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, the adhesive layer containing stripes of first and second pressure-sensitive adhesives. The surface of the adhesive layer that faces the substrate is surface-enriched with the first pressure-sensitive adhesive. Methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tyler J. Rattray, Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier
  • Patent number: 9640958
    Abstract: A duct for distributing one or more telecommunication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion contains one or more telecommunication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the main body to mount the duct to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the flange, the adhesive layer comprising a removable adhesive to permit removal of the duct from the mounting surface after mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William V. Dower, James L. Bries, Donald K. Larson, Victor J. Borer
  • Publication number: 20160376471
    Abstract: An article including a release liner with an adhesive layer disposed thereon, the adhesive layer including a plurality of stripes of a first pressure-sensitive adhesive and of a second pressure-sensitive adhesive, arranged in a generally alternating pattern. The first pressure-sensitive adhesive is a silicone-based pressure-sensitive adhesive that includes a silicone block copolymer elastomer comprising hard segments that each comprise at least one polar moiety, and the second pressure-sensitive adhesive is an organic polymeric pressure-sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier, Tyler J. Rattray
  • Publication number: 20160152869
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on a substrate, the adhesive layer containing stripes of first and second pressure-sensitive adhesives. The surface of the adhesive layer that faces the substrate is surface-enriched with the first pressure-sensitive adhesive. Methods of making are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler J. Rattray, Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Gary W. Maier
  • Patent number: 9346979
    Abstract: A multi-layer assembly that includes a release liner, a first layer disposed on the release liner, the first layer including a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer that includes silicone polyurea block copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or combinations thereof, a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a composition that includes an elastomer, the composition of the second layer being different from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer, the first layer of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mary M Sheridan, James L. Bries, Jeffrey D. Malmer
  • Publication number: 20160137885
    Abstract: An article including a first substrate with an adhesive layer disposed thereon, the adhesive layer including a plurality of stripes of a first pressure-sensitive adhesive and of a second pressure-sensitive adhesive, arranged in a generally alternating pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Gary W. Maier, Carlos A. Barrios, James L. Bries, Tyler J. Rattray
  • Patent number: 9238758
    Abstract: An adhesive tape that is stretch releasable, articles that contain the adhesive tape, and uses of the adhesive tape are disclosed. The adhesive tapes include a backing layer that is adjacent to at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The backing layer typically is optically clear and includes a poly(alkylene) copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a silicone-based adhesive composition. In many embodiments, the adhesive tape is optically clear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Michael D. Determan, Albert I. Everaerts, Mark D. Purgett, Thu-Van T. Tran, James L. Bries, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jayshree Seth
  • Publication number: 20160002514
    Abstract: A stretch releasable adhesive article includes first and second opposed major surfaces and a pull tab, and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second major surfaces is adhesive. The adhesive article has a cross-sectional area—as measured normal to the axis defined by a stretch release force applied to the pull tab during the stretch release process—that has a defined width to thickness ratio, and the adhesive article may have a visible light transmission of at least about 90%, and a haze of no greater than 5%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael D. Determan, James L. Bries, Albert I. Everaerts, Mark D. Purgett, Thu-Van T. Tran, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Karen J. Calverley, Michiko Tachi
  • Publication number: 20140147667
    Abstract: An adhesive tape that is stretch releasable, articles that contain the adhesive tape, and uses of the adhesive tape are disclosed. The adhesive tapes include a backing layer that is adjacent to at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The backing layer typically is optically clear and includes a poly(alkylene) copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a silicone-based adhesive composition. In many embodiments, the adhesive tape is optically clear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael D. Determan, Albert I. Everaerts, Mark D. Purgett, Thu-Van T. Tran, James L. Bries, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jayshree Seth
  • Patent number: 8673419
    Abstract: An adhesive tape that is stretch releasable, articles that contain the adhesive tape, and uses of the adhesive tape are disclosed. The adhesive tapes include a backing layer that is adjacent to at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The backing layer typically is optically clear and includes a poly(alkylene)copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a silicone-based adhesive composition. In many embodiments, the adhesive tape is optically clear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Determan, Albert I. Everaerts, Mark D. Purgett, Thu-Van T. Tran, James L. Bries, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jayshree Seth
  • Publication number: 20140053972
    Abstract: A stretch releasing pressure-sensitive adhesive article that includes a backing that includes a layer of foam having a density of from about 7 pounds per cubic foot to about 15 pounds per cubic foot, a caliper of from about 0.01 inch to less than 0.020 inch, a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive composition disposed on the first major surface of the layer of foam and in direct contact with the layer of foam. The article exhibits at least about 40% surface contact to a standardized textured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: James L. Bries, Margaret M. Sheridan, Barbara K. Schmotter
  • Patent number: 8596473
    Abstract: A horizontally mounted shelf assembly includes an elongated support rail, at least one accessory slidaby connected with the support rail, and at least one stretch releasing adhesive strip arranged between the support rail and a wall for securing the shelf assembly to the wall. Each accessory may also be separately mounted on the wall using stretch releasing adhesive strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Newbould, Ivana Babic, Craig Thompson, James L. Bries, Russell G. Pihlstrom
  • Publication number: 20130025929
    Abstract: A duct for distributing one or more telecommunication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein. The conduit portion contains one or more telecommunication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the main body to mount the duct to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the flange, the adhesive layer comprising a removable adhesive to permit removal of the duct from the mounting surface after mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: William V. Dower, James L. Bries, Donald K. Larson, Victor J. Borer
  • Patent number: 8334037
    Abstract: A multi-layer assembly that includes a release liner, a first layer disposed on the release liner, the first layer including a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer that includes silicone polyurea block copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or combinations thereof, a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a composition that includes an elastomer, the composition of the second layer being different from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer, the first layer of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Margaret M. Sheridan, James L. Bries, Jeffrey D. Malmer
  • Publication number: 20110250375
    Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives and adhesive tapes containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive are described. The pressure-sensitive adhesive contains a crosslinked acrylic copolymer plus inorganic particles that are dispersed or suspended in the crosslinked acrylic copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive and adhesive tapes containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive can be removed after being adhered to a substrate by stretching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: James L. Bries, Kimberly C.M. Schultz, Cheryl L. Moore, Jayshree Seth
  • Publication number: 20110126968
    Abstract: An adhesive tape that is stretch releasable, articles that contain the adhesive tape, and uses of the adhesive tape are disclosed. The adhesive tapes include a backing layer that is adjacent to at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The backing layer typically is optically clear and includes a poly(alkylene)copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a silicone-based adhesive composition. In many embodiments, the adhesive tape is optically clear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Michael D. Determan, Albert I. Averaerts, Mark D. Purgett, Thu-Van T. Tran, James L. Bries, Jerffrey O. Emsiander, Jayshree Seth
  • Patent number: 7931160
    Abstract: A wall mountable shelf assembly includes an elongated support rail, at least one accessory slidably connected with the support rail, and at least one stretch releasing adhesive strip arranged between the support rail and the wall for securing the shelf assembly to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Newbouild, Pasquale Cirulli, Craig Thompson, James L. Bries, Russell G. Pihlstrom, Jon E. Stickrod