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).

  • Patent number: 6749943
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John C. Tangen, Robert D. Waid
  • Patent number: 6713570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: John C. Tangen
  • Publication number: 20030092831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: John C. Tangen
  • Patent number: 5574114
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
  • Patent number: 5559196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
  • Patent number: 5558941
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
  • Patent number: 5472785
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen
  • Patent number: 5436302
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Stobbie, IV, John C. Tangen, Lani S. Kangas
  • Patent number: 4948449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen
  • Patent number: 4810323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen
  • Patent number: 4772645
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kent S. Tarbutton, Janis Robins, John C. Tangen