Patents by Inventor John E. Gozum
John E. Gozum 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: 11795287Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to pore inducers and porous abrasive forms made using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of forming a porous abrasive form including heating an abrasive composition including pore inducers to form the porous abrasive form. During the heating the pore inducers in the porous abrasive form reduce in volume to form induced pores in the porous abrasive form.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brian D. Goers, Mark A. Lukowski, Walter Flaschberger, Ernest L. Thurber, John E. Gozum
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Patent number: 11713278Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Publication number: 20210317282Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to pore inducers and porous abrasive forms made using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of forming a porous abrasive form including heating an abrasive composition including pore inducers to form the porous abrasive form. During the heating the pore inducers in the porous abrasive form reduce in volume to form induced pores in the porous abrasive form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Brian D. Goers, Mark A. Lukowski, Walter Flaschberger, Ernest L. Thurber, John E. Gozum
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Patent number: 11078345Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to pore inducers and porous abrasive forms made using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of forming a porous abrasive form including heating an abrasive composition including pore inducers to form the porous abrasive form. During the heating the pore inducers in the porous abrasive form reduce in volume to form induced pores in the porous abrasive form.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brian D. Goers, Mark A. Lukowski, Walter Flaschberger, Ernest L. Thurber, John E. Gozum
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Publication number: 20210147294Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Patent number: 10894742Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Patent number: 10590266Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo
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Publication number: 20190225543Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Publication number: 20190185636Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to pore inducers and porous abrasive forms made using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of forming a porous abrasive form including heating an abrasive composition including pore inducers to form the porous abrasive form. During the heating the pore inducers in the porous abrasive form reduce in volume to form induced pores in the porous abrasive form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Brian D. Goers, Mark A. Lukowski, Walter Flaschberger, Ernest L. Thurber, John E. Gozum
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Patent number: 10273185Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Publication number: 20190092925Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo
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Patent number: 10167381Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo
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Publication number: 20180291637Abstract: Light transmissive non-slip treads coupled to a light directing film having a structured surface for redirecting light oriented on a first axis. The non-slip treads may appear to be specifically illuminated, as if by dedicated light fixtures, but may instead be illuminated by ordinary ambient light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: John C. Schultz, Erik A. Aho, John E. Gozum, Michael J. Sykora
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Publication number: 20180179109Abstract: A repair compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for large hole repair. The repair compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the repair compound has a density of not greater than 4.0 lbs/gal. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes HASE-type thickeners. In some embodiments, the repair compound includes a bimodal distribution of hollow glass microspheres from two different strength/size curves.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: John E. Gozum, DanLi Wang, Dwight B. Schoenherr
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Publication number: 20170283321Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo
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Patent number: 9708470Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo
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Patent number: 9678047Abstract: Dye compositions comprising rhodizonate dye particles encapsulated within a shearable hydrophobic organic encapsulant composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John E. Gozum
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Patent number: 9315643Abstract: A self-priming spackling compound includes between about 35% by weight and about 65% by weight acrylic latex resin, between about 20% by weight and about 50% by weight filler material, and between about 1% by weight and about 20% by weight water. In certain aspects, the latex resin may have an average latex particle size of less than about 0.18 microns, a minimum film formation temperature of less than about 15 degrees Celsius, and/or a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 25 degrees Celsius. To further enhance the self-priming performance of the spackling compound, the formulation may further comprise a colorant such as titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John E. Gozum, Hal A. LaFleur, III
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Patent number: 9310310Abstract: A flowable dry powder composition comprising a mixture of diphenylcarbazide particles and glass bubbles; kits containing such compositions; methods of filling containers with such compositions; and, methods of using such compositions in the detecting of hexavalent chromium.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: John E. Gozum
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Publication number: 20150361251Abstract: Herein are disclosed wall repair compounds comprising at least one or more polymeric binder latex emulsions, one or more inorganic fillers, and comprising an amount of organic polymeric thickener that is less than about 0.1 percent by weight based on the total weight of the wall repair compound. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises an inorganic filler system selected such that such that synthetic inorganic fillers comprise essentially 100 percent of the inorganic filler used. In certain embodiments, the wall repair compound comprises one or more glycol ether smoothing agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: John E. Gozum, Richard A. Mallo