Patents by Inventor John C. Tangen
John C. Tangen 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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Patent number: 6749943Abstract: A moisture curable, hot melt composition is described comprising the product of reacted components, the components comprising: (a) a semi-crystalline polyol; (b) an amorphous polyol comprising secondary hydroxyl groups; (c) a secondary aminosilane endcapper comprising secondary amino functionality; (d) an isocyanate; and (e) substantially no tin. A method for the manufacture of the moisture curable, hot melt adhesive and/or sealant composition is described as well as methods for using the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John C. Tangen, Robert D. Waid
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Patent number: 6713570Abstract: The present invention is directed to a moisture curable, hot melt adhesive coating and/or sealant composition. The composition comprises (a) a first isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an at least essentially semicrystalline hydroxy-functional material (Component A) and a polyisocyanate; (b) a second isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an essentially semicrystalline poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol that has a molecular weight of at least about 1000 (Component B) and a polyisocyanate; and (c) a third isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional material (Component C) and a polyisocyanate, the essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional material having an average functionality less than 2.5 and a Tg≦−20° C. All essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional materials in the composition have a Tg≦−20° C.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John C. Tangen
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Publication number: 20030092831Abstract: The present invention is directed to a moisture curable, hot melt adhesive coating and/or sealant composition. The composition comprises (a) a first isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an at least essentially semicrystalline hydroxy-functional material (Component A) and a polyisocyanate; (b) a second isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an essentially semicrystalline poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol that has a molecular weight of at least about 1000 (Component B) and a polyisocyanate; and (c) a third isocyanate-terminated prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional material (Component C) and a polyisocyanate, the essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional material having an average functionality less than 2.5 and a Tg≦−20° C. All essentially amorphous hydroxy-functional materials in the composition have a Tg≦−20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John C. Tangen
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Patent number: 5574114Abstract: A blend of isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers is provided. The blend consists essentially of a first crystalline prepolymer based upon polyhexamethylene adipate and a second prepolymer based upon polytetramethylene ether glycol.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
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Patent number: 5559196Abstract: A blend of isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers is provided. The blend consists essentially of a first crystalline prepolymer based upon polyhexamethylene adipate and a second prepolymer based upon polytetramethylene ether glycol.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
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Patent number: 5558941Abstract: A blend of isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers is provided. The blend consists essentially of a first crystalline prepolymer based upon polyhexamethylene adipate and a second prepolymer based upon polytetramethylene ether glycol.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
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Patent number: 5472785Abstract: A moisture curable hot melt composition comprises:(a) a first isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a crystalline polyester polyol and a polyisocyanate;(b) a crystalline, reactive wax; and(c) optionally, a second isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymer that is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a hydroxy-functional polymer that is different than the crystalline polyester polyol.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen
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Patent number: 5436302Abstract: A blend of isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers is provided. The blend consists essentially of a first crystalline prepolymer based upon polyhexamethylene adipate and a second prepolymer based upon polytetramethylene ether glycol.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
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Patent number: 4948449Abstract: Storage-stable, thermally-curable, one-part epoxy resin compositions comprising a curable epoxide resin; a curative amount of an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic polyol having about 2 to 18 carbon atoms, at least two hydroxy groups of said polyol being primary or secondary, and said polyol being free of strong acid groups, and free of electron-withdrawing substituents and large groups which cause steric hindrance in the .alpha.-position in relation to the carbon atoms attached to the methylol groups of the polyol; and a catalytic amount of an imidazole compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1989Date of Patent: August 14, 1990Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen
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Patent number: 4810323Abstract: Storage-stable, thermally-curable, one-part epoxy resin compositions comprising a curable epoxide resin; a curative amount of an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic polyol having about 2 to 18 carbon atoms, at least two hydroxy groups of said polyol being primary or secondary, and said polyol being free of strong acid groups, and free of electron-withdrawing substituents and large groups which cause steric hindrance in the .alpha.-position in relation to the carbon atoms attached to the methylol groups of the polyol; and a catalytic amount of an imidazole compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1988Date of Patent: March 7, 1989Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen
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Patent number: 4772645Abstract: Storage-stable, thermally-curable, one-part epoxy resin compositions comprising a curable opoxide resin; a curative amount of an aliphatic or non-aromatic cyclic polyol having about 2 to 18 carbon atoms, at least two hydroxy groups of said polyol being primary or secondary, and said polyol being free of strong acid groups, and free of electron-withdrawing substituents and large groups which cause steric hindrance in the .alpha.-position in relation to the carbon atoms attached to the methylol groups of the polyol; and a catalytic amount of an imidazole compound.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1987Date of Patent: September 20, 1988Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen