Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Yarina

Kenneth L. Yarina 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).

  • Screens and methods for displaying information
    Patent number: 6870670
    Abstract: A flexible screen with a mechanism for releasably attaching the screen to a transparent door or window is disclosed. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Gehring, Michael L. Graetz, Andrew J. Piepel, Mark L. Schuleman, Kenneth L. Yarina
  • Screens and methods for displaying information
    Publication number: 20030163367
    Abstract: A system for use with a releasable screen is described. The system may be used in a method of influencing purchasing decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Piepel, Thomas R. Gehring, Michael L. Graetz, Mark L. Schuleman, Kenneth L. Yarina
  • Temporary screens and methods for displaying information
    Publication number: 20020163720
    Abstract: A system for use with a releasable screen is described. The system may be used in a method of influencing purchasing decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Piepel, Thomas R. Gehring, Michael L. Graetz, Mark L. Schuleman, Kenneth L. Yarina
  • Screens and methods for displaying information
    Publication number: 20020163722
    Abstract: A flexible screen with a mechanism for releasably attaching the screen to a transparent door or window is disclosed. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Gehring, Michael L. Graetz, Andrew J. Piepel, Mark L. Schuleman, Kenneth L. Yarina
  • Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method
    Patent number: 6344270
    Abstract: Metal matrix composite wires that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Colin McCullough, David C. Lueneburg, Paul S. Werner, Herve E. Deve, Michael W. Carpenter, Kenneth L. Yarina