Patents by Inventor Keith R. Lyon

Keith R. Lyon 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).

  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS & COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20230220188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal films and composition
    Patent number: 11629250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Graphic article
    Patent number: 11248097
    Abstract: Articles useful as graphic films are presented. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a polyvinyl butyral, and an adhesive layer adjacent the film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, Keith R. Lyon
  • Acrylic films comprising a structured layer
    Patent number: 11167523
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal films comprising a second layer
    Patent number: 11034830
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS & COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20210070975
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: 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
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal films and composition
    Patent number: 10870750
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal graphic films
    Patent number: 10493738
    Abstract: A graphic 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. In typical embodiments, the graphic film further comprises a design, image, graphic, or text. Also described is a method of forming a graphic film comprising providing a film comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer and providing a graphic proximate the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Amanda K. Hulke, Keith R. Lyon, Jonathan E. Janoski, Carla S. Thomas, Anthony F. Schultz, Tien Y. H. Whiting
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal films comprising an adhesive layer
    Patent number: 10344188
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. A layer of an adhesive composition is disposed proximate the film. The adhesive composition has a tensile elastic modulus of less than 1 MPa at 25° C. and 1 hertz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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, Eric D. Shockey, Donald E. Gustafson, John W. Frank
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS & COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190092936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: 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
  • Acrylic polyvinyl acetal films and composition
    Patent number: 10167386
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS COMPRISING A SECOND LAYER
    Publication number: 20180346705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: 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
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE LAYER
    Publication number: 20180346762
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition. A layer of an adhesive composition is disposed proximate the film. The adhesive composition has a tensile elastic modulus of less than 1 MPa at 25° C. and 1 hertz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: 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, Eric D. Shockey, Donald E. Gustafson, John W. Frank
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL GRAPHIC FILMS
    Publication number: 20180339500
    Abstract: A graphic 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. In typical embodiments, the graphic film further comprises a design, image, graphic, or text. Also described is a method of forming a graphic film comprising providing a film comprising a first film layer having a Tg ranging from 30° C. to 60° C. comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer and providing a graphic proximate the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Amanda K. HULKE, Keith R. LYON, Jonathan E. JANOSKI, Carla S. THOMAS, Anthony F. SCHULTZ, Tien Y.H. WHITING
  • ACRYLIC FILMS COMPRISING A STRUCTURED LAYER
    Publication number: 20180304576
    Abstract: A film is described comprising a (meth)acrylic polymer and polyvinyl acetal polymer composition, wherein the film comprises a structured layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: 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
  • ACRYLIC POLYVINYL ACETAL FILMS & COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20160289440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: 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
  • Graphic article
    Patent number: 9308773
    Abstract: The present application is directed to articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a cellulose ester, and an ink layer adjacent to at least one surface of the film. In some embodiments, the cellulose ester is a cellulose acetate butyrate. In some embodiments, the cellulose ester is a cellulose acetate propionate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, John A. Nielsen, Keith R. Lyon
  • GRAPHIC ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20160002418
    Abstract: The present application is directed to articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a polyvinyl butyral, and an adhesive layer adjacent the film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, Keith R. Lyon
  • GRAPHIC ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20140158278
    Abstract: The present application is directed to methods of using articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to a method of displaying an image comprising providing a substrate with an irregular surface and applying an adhesive article to the substrate. The adhesive article comprises a film layer, and an adhesive layer. The film layer comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and a cellulose ester. The adhesive layer adheres the adhesive article to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, John A. Nielsen, Keith R. Lyon
  • GRAPHIC ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20140162010
    Abstract: The present application is directed to articles useful as graphic films. Specifically, the present application is directed to an article comprising a film layer, the film layer comprising a polymer blend comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and a cellulose ester, and an adhesive layer adjacent the film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald S. Steelman, John A. Nielsen, Keith R. Lyon