Patents by Inventor Jeffrey O. Emslander

Jeffrey O. Emslander 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: 11912003
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20230348756
    Abstract: A film stack is described. In particular, a film stack that includes a co-extrudable first base substrate, a first pressure sensitive adhesive, a release layer, a second pressure sensitive adhesive, and a second base substrate is described. Such film stacks may benefit from reduced waste, simpler manufacturing, and a thinner overall construction versus conventional film stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Huiwen Tai, John A. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20230081858
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • Patent number: 11578240
    Abstract: Adhesive tapes include a plasticized polyvinyl chloride backing, a primer including an ethylene/carbon monoxide-containing terpolymer and a styrene-containing block copolymer and an epoxidized polymer, and an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger, Gregg A. Patnode, Robert B. Rosner, Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. de Souza, Jacob D. Young
  • Publication number: 20220380632
    Abstract: The disclosed film backing has a multilayer extensible substrate with a securing adhesive that can secure to a surface and a tab to stretch the extensible substrate to remove the securing adhesive from the underlying surface. Stretching the extensible substrate will easily release the adhesive from the underlying surface. Therefore, a strong adhesive can be used. The multilayer extensible substrate includes an elastic layer forming the core adjacent to a plastically-deforming layers forming the skin to minimize the elasticity of the overall construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Bret W. Ludwig, Abbi G. Johnson, Katelyn M. Leniczek, Lacey M. Strand, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jacob D. Young, Ramasubramani Kuduva Raman Thanumoorthy, Brian E. Spiewak, Timothy J. Nies, James M. Sieracki
  • Patent number: 11498320
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20220355572
    Abstract: A multilayer film having a backing with an integrally formed polymeric liner, made in a common coextrusion process. The polymeric liner has material properties deemed to make it incompatible with the backing material, resulting in two layers that resist separation during manufacture and transportation but are hand separable in field applications and installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Johan Olof Widenbrant, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Kevin T. Huseby
  • Publication number: 20220315807
    Abstract: An adhesive article including: a coextruded polymeric backing that includes: a first layer including an amorphous polyamide, the first layer having first and second opposing major surfaces; and a second layer including a polar-modified polyolefin, the second layer having first and second opposing major surfaces; wherein the first major surface of the second layer is in contact with the second major surface of the first layer; and an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive layer in contact with the first major surface of the first layer of the backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: David T. Amos, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Lacey M. Strand, Edward E. Cole, Jay M. Jennen, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar, Jilliann M. Nelson, Jacob D. Young, Robert D. Waid, Doreen Eckhardt, Daniel Zulkarnain
  • Patent number: 11446185
    Abstract: The present application generally relates to support articles and methods of making and using them. Some embodiments of the support articles of the present disclosure provide compression and/or stabilization to sore joints, tendons, or muscles. In some embodiments, the compression and/or enhanced stabilization is provided, at least in part, by one or more reinforcing portions. In some embodiments, the support articles can easily be applied by a non-trained user and can be worn in many conditions (including, for example, in the shower or during exercise) for up to three days. In some embodiments, the support articles or support articles also have a relatively slim profile and are thus discreet such that they can be worn under clothing without being noticeable. In some embodiments, the support articles eliminate or reduce joint or muscle pain or soreness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Diane L. Emslander, Dominic J. Julian, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jacob D. Young
  • Patent number: 11407872
    Abstract: Foam compositions are provided including a polylactic acid polymer; second (e.g., polyvinyl acetate) polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 25° C.; and plasticizer. Also described are articles comprising the foam compositions, such as a sheet or hearing protection article. Methods of making and using the foam compositions are further described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joshua M. Fishman, Caitlin E. Meree, Ning Zhou, Derek J. Dehn, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Bradley L. Givot, Aaron T. Hedegaard, Justin M. Bolton, Terry R. Hobbs, Mahfuza B. Ali, Robert C. Coffin, Brant U. Kolb, Paul D. Pennington, Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Duane D. Fansler, Ying Lin
  • Patent number: 11390779
    Abstract: Film constructions and articles including the film constructions, wherein a film construction includes: a backing (or an adhesive layer) having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a release layer disposed on the first major surface of the backing (or adhesive layer), wherein the release layer includes polylactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Dylan J. V. Shallbetter, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Christopher J. Rother, Mark E. Schwartz, Jacob D. Young, Shaun M. West
  • Publication number: 20220112319
    Abstract: A composite film comprises first and second layers. The first layer comprises a first copolymer of monomers comprising tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride, wherein the first copolymer contains at least 35 mole percent of vinylidene fluoride monomer units. The second layer is disposed on the first layer, and comprises a second copolymer comprising 50 to 83 weight percent of ethylene monomer units and at least 17 weight percent of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units represented by the formula (I) wherein R1 is H or methyl, and each R2 is independently an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Methods of making the composite film and articles including it are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hebrink, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Katelyn M. Leniczek, Jacob D. Young, Darrin H. Lee, Chris R. Birkholz, Jinsheng Zhou, Pingfan Wu, Derek J. Dehn, Christopher J. Rother
  • Publication number: 20220056318
    Abstract: Backing films for adhesive tapes are presented, as well as adhesive tapes comprising such backing films, which may include tapes used in construction such as seam sealing tapes, roofing tapes, and flashing tapes. The backing film comprises a core layer, a first skin layer, and optionally a second skin layer, where the backing film has a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 90 ppm/° C. measured in at least one direction within the plane of the film, and, in some embodiments, a Young's modulus of less than 550 MPa as measured in at least one direction. In some embodiments, the backing film has a coefficient of thermal expansion of not more than 91.8 ppm/° C. and a Young's modulus of not more than 540 MPa as measured in any direction within the plane of the film. In some embodiments, the core layer comprises a polyolefin, and skin layers comprise a thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Rachna Khurana, Christopher J. Rother, Jeffrey O. Emslander
  • Patent number: 11234860
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sectional warming blanket for patient warming having a structure comprising a first layer of material forming a bottom layer with openings to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, a second layer of material forming an upper layer wherein the upper layer is coupled to the bottom layer via a plurality of seals to form a plurality of interconnected air passageways, and an inlet located on the upper or bottom layers. In an embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises an opening configured to receive a coupling device for coupling the sectional warming blanket to an additional sectional warming blanket. In another embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises at least one outline formed from a portion of the structure, such that a section can be removed from the blanket and the blanket is re-sealed by a bonding mechanism along its periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Scott, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Andrew J. McGregor, Glenn R. Maharaj, Patrick J. Hager, Melanie L. Collins
  • Publication number: 20210291502
    Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher J. Rother, Jose P. De Souza, Robert B. Rosner, Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Gregg A. Patnode, Ann R. Fornof, Rafael Garcia-Ramirez, Jay M. Krieger
  • Patent number: 11097508
    Abstract: Polymeric multilayer material includes an adhesive layer having first and second opposed major surfaces. A first foam layer is joined to the first major surface and includes a first plurality of expandable microspheres. A first skin layer is attached to the first foam layer and is free of the first plurality expandable microspheres. A second foam layer is joined to the second major surface of the internal adhesive layer and includes a second plurality of expandable microspheres dispersed therein. A second skin layer is attached to the second foam layer and is free of the second plurality of expandable microspheres. A portion of the first expandable microspheres of the first foam layer and of the second foam layer is at least partially embedded within the adhesive layer. Embodiments, of polymeric multilayer materials described herein are useful, for example, as wearable medical or athletic support components. The materials can also be used as protective wrappings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jacob D. Young, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jeffrey P. Kalish, Diane L. Emslander
  • Publication number: 20210163792
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cohesive compositions, articles including a cohesive composition, and methods of making such compositions and articles. In some embodiments, the cohesive compositions include rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, filler, and UV or heat stabilizers. In some embodiments, the cohesive articles include the cohesive composition described herein adjacent to a backing. In some embodiments, the cohesive articles further include at least one of a tie layer and a seal layer. Some embodiments of the present disclosure further relate to packaging materials that include the cohesive articles of the present disclosure. Such packaging materials may also include, for example, a cushioning layer and an outer layer. In other embodiments, the present disclosure relates to fastening systems comprising cohesive compositions and films described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Ying-Yuh Lu, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Gregg A. Patnode, Shaun M. West, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Shannon R.A. Harnden, Katelyn M. Leniczek, Lacey E. McMullen, Allyson V. Grym
  • Publication number: 20210122948
    Abstract: Film constructions and articles including the film constructions, wherein a film construction includes: a backing (or an adhesive layer) having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a release layer disposed on the first major surface of the backing (or adhesive layer), wherein the release layer includes polylactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Dylan J.V. Shallbetter, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Christopher J. Rother, Mark E. Schwartz, Jacob D. Young, Shaun M. West
  • Patent number: 10987894
    Abstract: Article comprising first and second continuous polymeric layers having at least one polymeric layer exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions disposed between the first and second continuous polymeric layers. In some embodiments, the article is a tape and polymeric multilayer film having a slip resistant surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jacob D. Young, George J. Clements, Christopher J. Rother
  • Patent number: 10953573
    Abstract: Polymeric multilayer film comprising a layer comprising a first pressure sensitive adhesive and exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions. The polymeric multilayer films are useful, for example, for tape and graphic articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Emslander, Jacob D. Young, Christopher J. Rother