Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Mailand

Jeffrey M. Mailand 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).

  • Floor cleaning system
    Patent number: 7757334
    Abstract: A cleaning tool for cleaning a surface is disclosed. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning frame including a rigid body defining a perimeter surrounding an interior opening and at least one spacer arranged within the interior opening. The cleaning frame secures over a backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Vinu Patel, William J. Kopecky, Jeffrey M. Mailand, Scott J. Tuman, Mark D. Sorlien
  • METAL FIBER COATED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20080311363
    Abstract: The disclosed metalized article comprises a substrate, a base binder, and a plurality of loose metal fibers secured to the substrate by the base binder. The method of making the disclosed metalized article comprises providing a substrate, providing a plurality of loose metal fibers on at least a portion of the substrate, and securing the metal fibers to the substrate with a base binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: THOMAS E. HASKETT, JEFFREY M. MAILAND
  • Microporous materials containing cross-linked oil
    Patent number: 6010776
    Abstract: Microporous materials formed by thermally induced phase transition from a crosslinkable oil in combination with a thermoplastic polymer providing covalent bonding and immobilization of the oil diluent. Such materials are useful in graphic imaging substrates and fluid-repellent diapers and garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Bert J. Exsted, Robert J. Maki, Jeffrey M. Mailand, Scott R. Kaytor, Claudia L. Allison, Sean B. Mahoney