Patents by Inventor Jonathan E. Janoski
Jonathan E. Janoski 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: 20240084125Abstract: A curable composition comprising 20 wt. % to 60 wt. %, optionally 30 wt. % to 58 wt. %, or optionally 40 wt. % to 55 wt. % of an acrylic block copolymer, 5 wt. % to 60 wt. %, optionally 20 wt. % to 50 wt. %, or optionally 15 wt. % to 45 wt. %, of an epoxy resin; 1 wt. % to 60 wt. %, optionally 5 wt. % to 50 wt. %, or optionally 15 wt. % to 45 wt. %, of a polyol; and 0.5 wt. % to 10 wt. %, optionally 0.75 wt. % to 8 wt. %, or optionally 1 wt. % to 5 wt. %, of a curing agent. The curable composition may be used to prepare a tape that is initially soft (i.e., low-modulus), which enables a water-tight seal during an electronics assembly process at ambient temperatures, and then cures after UV-activation into a more rigid (i.e., higher modulus) tape that has a desirable balance of impact resistance (both tensile and shear impact), dynamic shear resistance, and pushout resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Andrew Satrijo, Kathleen S. Schafer, Adam O. Moughton
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Publication number: 20230374353Abstract: Described herein is a pressure sensitive adhesive composite composition. The composition comprises: a plurality of polymeric microspheres dispersed within a (meth)acrylate-based matrix, wherein the polymeric microspheres are derived from 20-100 wt % of isobornyl (meth)acrylate; and the (meth)acrylate-based matrix comprises an at least partially polymerized reaction product comprising a C4 to C20 (meth)acrylate ester monomer. In some embodiment, these composite pressure sensitive adhesives show good peel adhesion to low surface energy substrates. In some embodiment, these composite pressure sensitive adhesives are optically clear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Michael J. Maher, Adam O. Moughton, Jonathan E Janoski, Anthony F . Schultz, Clinton G. Wiener
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Publication number: 20230364851Abstract: A method of thermoforming is described. The method comprises providing a multilayer polymer film comprising at least one first thermoplastic polymer layer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) greater than 60° C. and at least one second polymer layer; and thermoforming the multilayer polymer film into a three-dimensional shape. The second polymer layer can be characterized by one or more properties selected from i) a Tg ranging from 20 to 70° C.; ii) a molecular weight between crosslinks of no greater than 20,000 g/mole; and iii) sufficient crosslinking such that the second polymer layer lacks a thermal melt or softening transition at a temperature up to the decomposition temperature of the second polymer layer. Also described are multilayer films and articles, such as orthodontic aligner and retainer trays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Anthony F. Schultz, Ta-Hua Yu, Duane D. Fansler, Karl J.L. Geisler, Bruce R. Broyles, Bhaskar V. Velamakanni, THomas J. Metzler, Jonathan E. Janoski, Richard J. Pokomy, Mark T. Gibson, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
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Patent number: 11759298Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable composition includes at least one urethane component, at least one monofunctional reactive diluent, an initiator, and optionally an inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides an article including the reaction product of the photopolymerizable composition. Further, the present disclosure provides a method of making an article. The method includes (i) providing a photopolymerizable composition and (ii) selectively curing the photopolymerizable composition to form an article. The method optionally also includes (iii) curing unpolymerized urethane component and/or reactive diluent remaining after step (ii). Further, methods are provided, including receiving, by a manufacturing device having one or more processors, a digital object comprising data specifying an article; and generating, with the manufacturing device by an additive manufacturing process, the article based on the digital object.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Zeba Parkar, Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Robert J. DeVoe, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Eric W. Nelson, Richard B. Ross, John M. Riedesel
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Patent number: 11752731Abstract: Articles that include at least one application layer; at least one bead bond layer (10); a layer of optical elements (20) that are partially embedded in the at least one bead bond layer (10); and at least one reflective layer (30) that is located functionally between the layer of optical elements (20) and the bead bond layer (10), wherein the at least one bead bond layer (10), the at least one application layer, or both comprise a cured product of an adhesive compositions that include polymerized units of one or more (meth)acrylate ester monomers derived from an alcohol containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms; at least one of urethane acrylate polymer or at least one acrylic copolymer; and at least one initiator.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ying Xia, Tien Yi T. H. Whiting, Shri Niwas, Duane D. Fansler, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Alexander J. Kugel, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Mary M. Caruso Dailey, Jonathan E. Janoski
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Publication number: 20230220188Abstract: A film is described comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
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Patent number: 11629250Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe
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Publication number: 20230105298Abstract: Articles that include at least one application layer; at least one bead bond layer (10); a layer of optical elements (20) that are partially embedded in the at least one bead bond layer (10); and at least one reflective layer (30) that is located functionally between the layer of optical elements (20) and the bead bond layer (10), wherein the at least one bead bond layer (10), the at least one application layer, or both comprise a cured product of an adhesive compositions that include polymerized units of one or more (meth)acrylate ester monomers derived from an alcohol containing 1 to 14 carbon atoms; at least one of urethane acrylate polymer or at least one acrylic copolymer; and at least one initiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Ying Xia, Tien Yi T. H. Whiting, Shri Niwas, Duane D. Fansler, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Alexander J. Kugel, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Mary M. Caruso Dailey, Jonathan E. Janoski
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Publication number: 20220296345Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable composition includes at least one urethane component, at least one monofunctional reactive diluent, an initiator, and optionally an inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides an article including the reaction product of the photopolymerizable composition. Further, the present disclosure provides a method of making an article. The method includes (i) providing a photopolymerizable composition and (ii) selectively curing the photopolymerizable composition to form an article. The method optionally also includes (iii) curing unpolymerized urethane component and/or reactive diluent remaining after step (ii). Further, methods are provided, including receiving, by a manufacturing device having one or more processors, a digital object comprising data specifying an article; and generating, with the manufacturing device by an additive manufacturing process, the article based on the digital object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Zeba Parkar, Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Robert J. DeVoe, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Eric W. Nelson, Richard B. Ross, John M. Riedesel
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Patent number: 11397286Abstract: A light directing article comprises an acrylic polyvinyl acetal film to protect the optical elements of the light directing article. The acrylic polyvinyl acetal film has a Tg of at least 30° C. and comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer. The acrylic polyvinyl acetal film is flexible and durable to mechanical deformation.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Todd D. Jones, Bimal V. Thakkar, Duane D. Fansler, Anthony F. Schultz, Jonathan E. Janoski, David C. Lueneburg, Carla S. Thomas, Tien Yi T. H. Whiting, Robert F. Watkins
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Patent number: 11389276Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable composition includes at least one urethane component, at least one monofunctional reactive diluent, an initiator, and optionally an inhibitor. The present disclosure also provides an article including the reaction product of the photopolymerizable composition. Further, the present disclosure provides a method of making an article. The method includes (i) providing a photopolymerizable composition and (ii) selectively curing the photopolymerizable composition to form an article. The method optionally also includes (iii) curing unpolymerized urethane component and/or reactive diluent remaining after step (ii). Further, methods are provided, including receiving, by a manufacturing device having one or more processors, a digital object comprising data specifying an article; and generating, with the manufacturing device by an additive manufacturing process, the article based on the digital object.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties ComanyInventors: Zeba Parkar, Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Robert J. DeVoe, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Eric W. Nelson, Richard B. Ross, John M. Riedesel
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Publication number: 20220073795Abstract: There is provided adhesive compositions comprising a styrenic block copolymer and at least one tackifier, where the at least one tackifier contains non-carbon hetero-atom functionality, and where the adhesive composition is wash durable when bonded to a substrate. There is also provided articles made using these adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Tien Yi T.H. Whiting, Ying Xia, Justin M. Bolton, Kui Chen-Ho, Shri Niwas, Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Gregg A. Patnode, Carla S. Thomas, Duane D. Fansler
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Publication number: 20220056320Abstract: There is provided retroreflective articles comprising a binder layer comprising an adhesive composition comprising at least one tackifier and at least one elastomer selected from at least one of natural rubbers and synthetic rubbers, and a layer of optical elements at least partially embedded in a major surface of the binder layer. There are also provided articles of clothing using the presently disclosed retroreflective articles and methods for preparing the retroreflective articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Tien Yi T.H. Whiting, Ying Xia, Justin M. Bolton, Kui Chen-Ho, Shri Niwas, Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F, Schultz, Gregg A. Patnode, Carla S. Thomas, Duane D. Fansler
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Patent number: 11207690Abstract: Sample partitioning devices and methods of making and using the same are described. A sample partitioning device includes a first film having an array of discrete stems each extending from a first major surface thereof, and a second film having an array of discrete wells formed into a second major surface thereof. The stems of the first film and the wells of the second film are mated with each other. The mated stems and wells are separable from each other, and during the removal of the stems from the wells, one or more voids are created inside the wells to suction an aqueous test sample into the wells.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Evan D. Brutinel, Joseph D. Rule, Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz
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Patent number: 11167523Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Evan D. Brutinel, Michael W. Kobe, Taylor J. Kobe, Ronald S. Steelman, Eric D. Shockey, John W. Frank
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Publication number: 20210317341Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described comprising a first block copolymer comprising polyvinyl aromatic end block and poly(vinyl aromatic/butadiene) copolymer block; at least 20 wt. % of a second polystyrene-polyisoprene-poly styrene block copolymer; and solid tackifying resin. The total amount of block copolymer typically ranges from 40-65 wt. % and plasticizing oil and liquid tackifying resin are present in a total amount of less than 20 wt.-% based on the total weight of organic components of the pressure sensitive adhesive composition. Also describe are adhesive articles and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Bradley S. Forney, Justin M. Bolton, Jonathan E. Janoski, Taewook Yoo
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Publication number: 20210206897Abstract: A curable composition comprising: a hydroxy-functional or ether-functional (meth)acrylate copolymer, an epoxy resin; water, a photocatalyst, and optionally a polyvinyl acetal polymer and/or a film-forming polymer. When cured, provides structural bonding adhesives that are curable under high humidity conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Kelly A. Volp, Kathleen S. Shafer, Peter O. Rekow, Jonathan E. Janoski, Thomas Q. Chastek, Bradford L. Ryland, Douglas L. Elmore
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Patent number: 11034866Abstract: An adhesive article is described comprising a foamed adhesive layer and a non-foamed adhesive layer. The adhesive of each adhesive layer comprises a tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth)acrylate copolymer; an epoxy resin; a polyether polyol; and optionally a hydroxy-functional film-forming polymer. The adhesive may be used in structural and semi-structural bonding applications and is designed to fail cohesively.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Cyrus A. Anderson, Kathleen S. Shafer, Thomas Q. Chastek, Jonathan E. Janoski, Michael C. Martin, Anthony F. Schultz, Carla S. Thomas, Peter O. Rekow
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Patent number: 11034830Abstract: A film is described comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. The first film layer comprises a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. The film further comprises a second layer proximate the first film layer. The second layer is different than the first film layer. The second may be a cured (meth)acrylic polymer film or coating; a backing such as thermoplastic polymer, woven or nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, paper, foams; or a coverfilm such as a fluoropolymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Duane D. Fansler, Keith R. Lyon, Arlin L. Weikel, Timothy J. Hebrink, Amanda K. Hulke, Eric D. Shockey, Anthony M. Renstrom, Sonja S. Mackey, Thomas P. Klun
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Publication number: 20210070975Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and a polyvinyl acetal (e.g. butyral) resin. In some embodiments, the film has a glass transition temperature (i.e. Tg) ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. In some embodiments, the film has a gel content of at least 20% or greater. In some embodiments, the film has an elongation at break of at least 175%. The film typically comprises photoinitiator as a result of the method by which the film was made. The film may be a monolithic film or a layer of a multilayer film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Jonathan E. Janoski, Anthony F. Schultz, Keith R. Lyon, Ronald S. Steelman, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Corinne E. Lipscomb, Terry R. Hobbs, Arlin L. Weikel, Jayshree Seth, Duane D. Fansler, Hidetoshi Abe