Patents by Inventor Joan M. Noyola
Joan M. Noyola 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: 20150337185Abstract: Adhesive compositions include a blend of a non-siloxane polyurea-based polymer, a non-siloxane polyurethane-based polymer, or a blend of a non-siloxane polyurea-based and non-siloxane polyurethane-based with at least one (meth)acrylate-based pressure sensitive adhesive. The non-siloxane polyurea-based polymer or non-siloxane polyurethane-based polymer is free of free radically polymerized groups. The adhesive composition is a self-wetting, optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive compositions can be coated on substrates to form adhesive articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Margot A. Branigan, Joan M. Noyola, Ann R. H. Fornof, Scott M. Tapio, Joseph J. Faraci
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Publication number: 20140212651Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, JR., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8742022Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
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Patent number: 8659829Abstract: Optical films are described comprising a color shifting film comprising a matte surface layer; and light control microstructured layer disposed proximate the color shifting film. The optical film may comprise a matte layer disposed on a major surface of the color shifting film and the light control micro structured layer disposed on the color shifting film at an interface that is free of adhesive. Alternatively, the optical film may comprise a film stack comprising a light control film having a light control microstructured layer, a color shifting film, and an adhesive layer between the light control film and color shifting film. In some embodiments, the matte layer comprises matte particles. In other embodiments, the matte layer comprises a plurality of microstructures and no greater than 50% of the microstructures comprise embedded matte particles. In some embodiments, the microstructures are substantially free of embedded matte particles.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Michael E. Lauters, Joan M. Noyola
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Publication number: 20130337260Abstract: Optically clear adhesive or coating layers can be prepared by preparing a curable mixture, coating the curable mixture to form a layer, partially curing the curable mixture, drying the coated layer, and fully curing the curable mixture. The curable mixture may also be partially cured and then coated, dried and fully cured. The curable mixture includes two free radically polymerizable monomer compositions that are relatively incompatible and a transient compatibilizer, such as a solvent. Polymers of the two monomer compositions, if polymerized separately and blended, form phase separated domains. The curable mixture provides for adhesive or coating layers that are optically clear.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Scott M. Tapio, Audrey A. Sherman, William R. Dudley, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 8605406Abstract: Methods of altering charge on a dielectric material involve application of an at least weakly conductive liquid to at least a portion of the dielectric material. The liquid is then at least partially removed from the dielectric material leaving a substantially uniform electrostatic charge on at least the portion of the dielectric material. Some methods provide a dielectric material that is both net neutral and completely neutral. Other methods generate a charge pattern that is used for subsequent processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard M. Jendrejack, Robert A. Yapel, Mitchelle A. F. Johnson, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Peter T. Benson, Joan M. Noyola, William B. Kolb, Matthew S. Stay
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Publication number: 20130288052Abstract: Adhesive compositions, including pressure sensitive adhesives, are the reaction product of free radically polymerizable mixtures. The free radically polymerizable mixtures include a free radically polymerizable urethane-based or urea-based oligomer, a free radically polymerizable segmented siloxane-based copolymer, and an initiator. The free radically polymerizable mixture may contain additional reactive and/or unreactive additives. The adhesive compositions can be used to prepare a variety of adhesive articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Scott M. Tapio, Joan M. Noyola, Michael K. Gerlach, Jeffrey A. Keith
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Publication number: 20130135750Abstract: Optical films are described comprising a color shifting film comprising a matte surface layer; and light control microstructured layer disposed proximate the color shifting film The optical film may comprise a matte layer disposed on a major surface of the color shifting film and the light control micro structured layer disposed on the color shifting film at an interface that is free of adhesive. Alternatively, the optical film may comprise a film stack comprising a light control film having a light control microstructured layer, a color shifting film, and an adhesive layer between the light control film and color shifting film In some embodiments, the matte layer comprises matte particles. In other embodiments, the matte layer comprises a plurality of microstructures and no greater than 50% of the microstructures comprise embedded matte particles. In some embodiments, the microstructures are substantially free of embedded matte particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christopher B. Walker, JR., Michael E. Lauters, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 8415014Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 8383694Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
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Publication number: 20130004773Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
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Publication number: 20120270980Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, JR., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20120154811Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, JR., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20120142856Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
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Publication number: 20110192977Abstract: Methods of altering charge on a dielectric material involve application of an at least weakly conductive liquid to at least a portion of the dielectric material. The liquid is then at least partially removed from the dielectric material leaving a substantially uniform electrostatic charge on at least the portion of the dielectric material. Some methods provide a dielectric material that is both net neutral and completely neutral. Other methods generate a charge pattern that is used for subsequent processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Richard M. Jendrejack, Robert A. Yapel, Mitchelle A.F. Johnson, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Peter T. Benson, Joan M. Noyola, William B. Kolb, Matthew S. Stay
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Patent number: 7695768Abstract: The invention is a die comprising a die body. The die body defines an internal cavity and an applicator slot. The cavity is in fluid communication with the applicator slot. A plurality of gas relief passages are in fluid communication with the internal cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Joan M. Noyola, Robert B. Secor
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Patent number: 7685693Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for forming a die having an applicator slot for translating an applicator liquid through the die. The slot is in fluid communication with a die cavity. An expansible chamber device is disposed within the die cavity and changes volume in response to changes in fluid pressure within the expansible chamber device, which may be regulated by a means for controlling the volume of the expansible chamber device. In some embodiments, the die has a single rectangular applicator slot, and the expansible chamber device is an expandable cylindrical tube disposed within the die cavity. In other embodiments, the fluid within the expansible chamber device may be selected to be a compressible gas. In further embodiments, the fluid within the expansible chamber device may be selected to be an incompressible liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Joan M. Noyola, Scott L. Ciliske
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Publication number: 20100055470Abstract: Presently described are optical substrates having a surface layer and optical displays comprising such optical substrates. The surface layer comprises the reaction product of a polymerizable mixture comprising at least one perfluoropolyether material comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups and at least one segment with greater than 6 ethylene oxide repeat units; and at least one non-fluorinated binder precursor comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 7625449Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a fluid onto a moving substrate is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a die comprising a die body having a cavity therein, wherein the cavity is in fluid communication with an applicator slot. The die is then oriented such that the applicator slot is positioned so as to dispense the fluid onto the moving substrate. The fluid is introduced into the die cavity such that the fluid is dispensed onto the moving substrate through the applicator slot. At least one end of the slot includes means for preventing lateral widening of the dispensed fluid. In another embodiment, means are disposed at both ends of the applicator slot. The apparatus is particularly useful when the capillary number characteristic for dispensing the fluid onto the moving substrate is less than 0.5.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, William B. Kolb, Joan M. Noyola
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Patent number: 7524377Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus including a die having at least one applicator slot for translating an applicator liquid through the die. The slot is in flow communication with a die cavity. An expansible chamber device is disposed within the die cavity and changes volume in response to changes in fluid pressure within the expansible chamber device, which may be regulated by a means for controlling the volume of the expansible chamber device. The applicator liquid is translated through the die and delivered from the applicator slot at intervals corresponding to actuation of the expansible chamber device. In some embodiments, the die has a single rectangular applicator slot, and the expansible chamber device is an expandable cylindrical tube disposed within the die cavity. In other embodiments, the fluid within the expansible chamber device is an incompressible liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Joan M. Noyola, Scott L. Ciliske