Patents by Inventor John W. Vanderzanden

John W. Vanderzanden 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).

  • Publication number: 20170037282
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described comprising polymerized units derived from alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer(s) and a crosslinking monomer comprising at least two terminal groups selected from allyl, methallyl, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the pressure sensitive adhesive composition is a syrup or the reaction product of a syrup comprising i) a free-radically polymerizable solvent monomer; and ii) a solute (meth)acrylic polymer The syrup or the (meth)acrylic solute polymer comprises polymerized units derived from the cross-linking monomer. Also described are pressure sensitive adhesive articles and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Corinne E. Lipscomb, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Jonathan E. Janoski, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Patent number: 9475967
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described comprising at least 50 wt-% of polymerized units derived from alkyl meth(acrylate) monomer(s); and 0.2 to 15 wt-% of at least one cross-linking monomers comprising a (meth)acrylate group and a C6-C20 olefin group, the olefin group being optionally substituted. In another embodiment, an adhesive composition is described comprising a syrup comprising i) a free-radically polymerizable solvent monomer; and ii) a solute (meth)acrylic polymer comprising polymerized units derived from one or more alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers; wherein the syrup comprises at least one crosslinking monomer or the (meth)acrylic solute polymer comprises polymerized units derived from at least one crosslinking monomer, the crosslinking monomer comprising a (meth)acrylate group and a C6-C20 olefin group, the olefin group being optionally substituted. In yet other embodiments, methods of preparing adhesive compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Corinne E. Lipscomb, Duane D. Fansler, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Jonathan E. Janoski, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Publication number: 20160017187
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described comprising at least 50 wt-% of polymerized units derived from alkyl meth(acrylate) monomer(s); and 0.2 to 15 wt-% of at least one crosslinking monomers comprising a (meth)acrylate group and a C6-C20 olefin group, the olefin group being optionally substituted. In another embodiment, an adhesive composition is described comprising a syrup comprising i) a free-radically polymerizable solvent monomer; and ii) a solute (meth)acrylic polymer comprising polymerized units derived from one or more alkyl(meth)acrylate monomers; wherein the syrup comprises at least one crosslinking monomer or the (meth)acrylic solute polymer comprises polymerized units derived from at least one crosslinking monomer, the crosslinking monomer comprising a (meth)acrylate group and a C6-C20 olefin group, the olefin group being optionally substituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Corinne E. Lipscomb, Duane D. Fansler, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Jonathan E. Janoski, Jayshree Seth, Arlin L. Weikel, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Patent number: 8993663
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Publication number: 20140103076
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Patent number: 8637595
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Patent number: 8076004
    Abstract: Disclosed is a release material applied to a sheet material that provides for temporary repositioning of an adhesive over the release material. Over time the adhesion between the release material and the applied adhesive builds such that the adhesive cannot be removed from the release material without damaging the underlying sheet material. The release material includes an free nitrogen containing basic group. The release material is dispersed on a flexible substrate and the release material allows for repositioning when contacted with a pressure sensitive adhesive, which includes a free carboxylic acid group, for at least 1 minute and not more than 10 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John W. Vanderzanden, Scott D. Pearson
  • Publication number: 20110257316
    Abstract: An aerosol is described comprising a composition comprising an acrylic block copolymer, a solvent, and a propellant. An article is described comprising the aerosol contained within a pressurized containment vessel comprising a valve. An aerosol mist is also described comprising droplets of an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises an acrylic block copolymer, a glass transition temperature modifier, and optionally an additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel W. Wuerch, John W. Vanderzanden, Kurt C. Melancon, Vivek Bharti
  • Publication number: 20090202772
    Abstract: Disclosed is a release material applied to a sheet material that provides for temporary repositioning of an adhesive over the release material. Over time the adhesion between the release material and the applied adhesive builds such that the adhesive cannot be removed from the release material without damaging the underlying sheet material. The release material includes an free nitrogen containing basic group. The release material is dispersed on a flexible substrate and the release material allows for repositioning when contacted with a pressure sensitive adhesive, which includes a free carboxylic acid group, for at least 1 minute and not more than 10 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: JOHN W. VANDERZANDEN, Scott D. Pearson
  • Patent number: 6465081
    Abstract: A liquid ink repellent coating adapted to prevent transfer of fluid image forming ink droplets between imaged sheets in a stack of multiple printed impressions. The repellent coating comprises a polymeric composition having a surface energy less than about 30 mJ/m2 and an insoluble particulate filler as a matting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Manisha Sarkar, James P. DiZio, David J. Kinning, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Publication number: 20020022118
    Abstract: A liquid ink repellent coating adapted to prevent transfer of fluid image forming ink droplets between imaged sheets in a stack of multiple printed impressions. The repellent coating comprises a polymeric composition having a surface energy less than about 30 mJ/m2 and an insoluble particulate filler as a matting agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Manisha Sarkar, James P. DiZio, David J. Kinning, John W. Vanderzanden
  • Patent number: 4847237
    Abstract: Kit for thermal mass transfer printing comprising (1) a donor sheet having a backing bearing an image donating layer on at least one major surface thereof, and (2) a receptor sheet having a transparent backing bearing a transparent image receptive layer on at least one major surface thereof.The image donating layer does not contain wax or other hazy, opaque, or nonhomogenous materials. Colors are imparted to the image donating layer by means of dyes or dispersed transparent pigments that exhibit transparency in the particular binders used. While other thermal mass transfer systems are limited to melting or softening of the image donating layer only, the system of the present invention can also involve softening of the image receptive layer only, or softening of both image donating layer and image receptive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John W. Vanderzanden