Patents by Inventor Jennifer J. Sahlin
Jennifer J. Sahlin 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: 20230235199Abstract: An adhesive composition that contains two polymeric materials, a method of making the adhesive composition, and an article that contains the adhesive composition are provided. One of the polymeric materials is derived from a (meth)acrylate macromer having a poly(tetrahydrofuran) group. The articles include a layer of the adhesive composition positioned next to a substrate. The articles can be, for example, an adhesive tape or can be part of another article such as, for example, an electronic device that is impact resistant and/or flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Deborah K. Schneiderman, Michael J. Maher, Adam O. Moughton, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20220195092Abstract: A (meth)acrylate copolymer derived from a polymerizable composition containing a (meth)acrylate macromer, an adhesive composition that is a pressure-sensitive adhesive and that contains the (meth)acrylate copolymer, and an article containing the adhesive composition are provided. The articles may be, for example, an adhesive tape, an electronic device, or a flexible and/or foldable article. The articles advantageously can be used to in electronic devices that are foldable and/or flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Adam O. Moughton, Jennifer J. Sahlin, Lucas J. Jones, Jason D. Clapper
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Patent number: 10539106Abstract: A method of fabricating a fuel injector nozzle comprising the steps of: (a) forming a first microstructured pattern in a first material; (b) replicating the first microstructured pattern in a second material to make a first mold comprising a second microstructured pattern in the second material; (c) replicating the second microstructured pattern in a third material to make a second mold comprising a third microstructured pattern comprising a plurality of microstructures in the third material; (d) replicating the third microstructured pattern in a metal material to make a replicated structure; and (e) removing the third material resulting in a nozzle having a plurality of through-holes through the metal material and corresponding to the plurality of microstructures in the third microstructured pattern. Each of the plurality of through-holes has a hole wall connecting a hole entry to a hole exit, and the hole wall of at least one through-hole has a side that curves from its hole entry to its hole exit.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Patent number: 10495043Abstract: A fuel injector nozzle comprising a plurality of holes formed therethrough connecting one side of the nozzle with an opposite side of the nozzle. Each of the holes comprises a hole entry on the one side of the nozzle having a first shape, a hole exit on the opposite side of the nozzle having a second shape, and a hole wall connecting the hole entry to the hole exit. The hole exit is smaller than the hole entry, and the hole wall comprises a side that is continuously curved from the hole entry to the hole exit.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Patent number: 9816679Abstract: Light assembly having reflector, light source, an outer light cover, and a curved transflective surface. Embodiments of light assemblies described herein are useful, for example, as signs, backlights, displays, task lighting, luminaire, and vehicle (e.g., cars, trucks, airplanes, etc.) components.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen K. Eckhardt, Barry S. Carpenter, David A. Ender, David J. Lundin, Mark E. Napierala, Jennifer J. Sahlin, David F. Slama, Karl A. Vick, John A. Wheatley
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Patent number: 9599308Abstract: A taillight article (100) including an optically clear light guide (110) having an light emission front surface (112) and an opposing rear surface (114) and a side surface (118) separating the front surface (112) and the rear surface (114) is described. A first light source (120) is configured to direct light into the side surface (118) and indicate a first signal-function. A plurality of light extraction features (116) are on or within the optically clear light guide (110) and are configured to direct light from the first light source (120) out through the emission surface (112). A light reflection element (130) is spaced apart from the rear surface (114) and defines a cavity (135) that is observable by a viewer.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David A. Ender, Jeremy K. Larsen, Jennifer J. Sahlin, Michael E. Griffin, Karl A. Vick, Bing Hao, Scott M. Schnobrich
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Patent number: 9581739Abstract: Transflective articles comprising a first layer having a first, outer major surface having a plurality of apertures therein; and a second layer having a major transflective surface. The transflective articles are useful, for example, in light assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jennifer J. Sahlin, Mark E. Napierala
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Patent number: 9440376Abstract: A method of forming a working mold including placing a substrate near an electrode in a chamber, the substrate (610) having at least a first structured surface (620); providing power to the electrode to create a plasma, —introducing vapor of liquid silicone molecules into the plasma; and depositing a release layer (630), the release layer (630) including a silicone containing polymer, the release layer (630) being deposited on at least a portion of the first structured surface of the substrate to form the working mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Guoping Mao, Moses M. David, Olester Benson, Jr., Robert J. DeVoe, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20160230731Abstract: A method of fabricating a fuel injector nozzle comprising the steps of: (a) forming a first microstructured pattern in a first material; (b) replicating the first microstructured pattern in a second material to make a first mold comprising a second microstructured pattern in the second material; (c) replicating the second microstructured pattern in a third material to make a second mold comprising a third microstructured pattern comprising a plurality of microstructures in the third material; (d) replicating the third microstructured pattern in a metal material to make a replicated structure; and (e) removing the third material resulting in a nozzle having a plurality of through-holes through the metal material and corresponding to the plurality of microstructures in the third microstructured pattern. Each of the plurality of through-holes has a hole wall connecting a hole entry to a hole exit, and the hole wall of at least one through-hole has a side that curves from its hole entry to its hole exit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20160230732Abstract: A fuel injector nozzle comprising a plurality of holes formed therethrough connecting one side of the nozzle with an opposite side of the nozzle. Each of the holes comprises a hole entry on the one side of the nozzle having a first shape, a hole exit on the opposite side of the nozzle having a second shape, and a hole wall connecting the hole entry to the hole exit. The hole exit is smaller than the hole entry, and the hole wall comprises a side that is continuously curved from the hole entry to the hole exit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20160215950Abstract: A taillight article (100) including an optically clear light guide (110) having an light emission front surface (112) and an opposing rear surface (114) and a side surface (118) separating the front surface (112) and the rear surface (114) is described. A first light source (120) is configured to direct light into the side surface (118) and indicate a first signal-function. A plurality of light extraction features (116) are on or within the optically clear light guide (110) and are configured to direct light from the first light source (120) out through the emission surface (112). A light reflection element (130) is spaced apart from the rear surface (114) and defines a cavity (135) that is observable by a viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: David A. Ender, Jeremy K. Larsen, Jennifer J. Sahlin, Michael E. Griffin, Karl A. Vick, Bing Hao, Scott M. Schnobrich
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Patent number: 9333598Abstract: A method of fabricating a nozzle that includes providing a first material capable of undergoing multiphoton reaction; forming a first microstructured pattern in the first material using a multiphoton process; replicating the first microstructured pattern in a second material to make a first mold comprising a second microstructured pattern in the second material; replicating the second microstructured pattern in a third material to make a second mold comprising a third microstructured pattern comprising microstructures in the third material; replicating the third microstructured pattern in a fourth material to make a replicated structure; planarizing the replicated structure to expose tops of the microstructures in the plurality of microstructures in the third microstructured pattern; and removing the third material resulting in the nozzle having a plurality of holes in the fourth material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20160047521Abstract: Light assembly having reflector, light source, an outer light cover, and a curved transflective surface. Embodiments of light assemblies described herein are useful, for example, as signs, backlights, displays, task lighting, luminaire, and vehicle (e.g., cars, trucks, airplanes, etc.) components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Stephen K. Eckhardt, Barry S. Carpenter, David A. Ender, David J. Lundin, Mark E. Napierala, Jennifer J. Sahlin, David F. Slama, Karl A. Vick, John A. Wheatley
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Patent number: 9200775Abstract: Light assembly (10) having reflector (16), light source (18), an outer light cover (12), and a curved transflective surface (15). Embodiments of light assemblies described herein are useful, for example, as signs, backlights, displays, task lighting, luminaire, and vehicle (e.g., cars, trucks, airplanes, etc.) components. Vehicle comprising light assemblies include those where the light assembly is a vehicle tail light assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen K. Eckhardt, Barry S. Carpenter, David A. Ender, David J. Lundin, Mark E. Napierala, Jennifer J. Sahlin, David F. Slama, Karl A. Vick, John A. Wheatley
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Publication number: 20150330593Abstract: A taillight article (100) including a light guide (110) having an light emission front surface (112) and a rear surface (114) and a plurality of light extraction features (116) on or within the light guide (110), configured to direct light out through the emission surface (112), is described. A first light source (120) indicing a first signal function is configured to direct light in a first direction into a side surface (118) of the light guide. A second light source (130) indicating a second signal function is configured to direct light in a second direction into a second side surface (119) of the light guide, the second direction being different than the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Jeremy K. Larsen, David A. Ender, Jennifer J. Sahlin, Karl A. Vick, Michael E. Griffin, Scott M. Schnobrich, Bing Hao
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Publication number: 20150316227Abstract: A taillight article (100) including at least two optically clear light guides (110, 130) stacked on each other to provide vehicle signal function is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Jennifer J. Sahlin, Scott M. Schnobrich, Jeremy K. Larsen, Michael E. Griffin, Bing Hao, Karl A. Vick, David A. Ender
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Patent number: 9102083Abstract: A method of forming a working mold including: placing a substrate (610) on an electrode in a chamber, the substrate having at least a first structured surface (620) and the substrate including a thermoset polymeric material; introducing a release (630) layer forming gas into the chamber, wherein the release layer forming gas includes silicon containing gas and oxygen gas in an atomic ratio of not greater than about 200; providing power to the electrode to create a plasma of the release layer forming gas within the chamber; and depositing a release layer formed from the release layer forming gas on at least the first structured surface of the substrate to form a working mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Moses M. David, Guoping Mao, Olester Benson, Jr., Robert J. DeVoe, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20120268940Abstract: Transflective articles comprising a first layer having a first, outer major surface having a plurality of apertures therein; and a second layer having a major transflective surface. The transflective articles are useful, for example, in light assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Jennifer J. Sahlin, Mark E. Napierala
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Publication number: 20120126038Abstract: Nozzle and a method of making the same are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Barry S. Carpenter, Jaime B. Willoughby, Jennifer J. Sahlin
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Publication number: 20120039084Abstract: Light assembly (10) having reflector (16), light source(18), an outer light cover(12), and a curved transflective surface (15). Embodiments of light assemblies described herein are useful, for example, as signs, backlights, displays, task lighting, luminaire, and vehicle (e.g., cars, trucks, airplanes, etc.) components. Vehicle comprising light assemblies include those where the light assembly is a vehicle tail light assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Stephen K. Eckhardt, Barry S. Carpenter, David A. Ender, David J. Lundin, Mark E. Napierala, Jennifer J. Sahlin, David F. Slama, Karl A. Vick, John A. Wheatley