Patents by Inventor Kim M. Vogel
Kim M. Vogel 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: 20220332898Abstract: Curable compositions of this disclosure comprise a mixture of: a silanol, a free radical initiator, an iodonium salt; and optionally an alkoxysilane, and/or an MQ resin, and/or (meth)acrylate monomer(s). In another aspect, cured compositions of this disclosure comprise: a cured silicone, a free radical initiator or residue thereof, an iodonium salt or residue thereof; and optionally a poly(meth)acrylate and/or an MQ resin, which may comprise the cured silicone. In another aspect, cured compositions of this disclosure comprise: a continuous phase of cured silicone, a discontinuous phase of poly(meth)acrylate inclusions, and optionally an MQ resin, which may comprise the cured silicone. The poly(meth)acrylate inclusions may have an average diameter of less than 1.0 micrometer or smaller. The compositions may be pressure sensitive adhesives. The curable and cured compositions may be solvent-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Michele A. Craton, Rajdeep S. Kalgutkar, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Publication number: 20220033691Abstract: An article comprising a flexible polymer substrate having two major surfaces, a surface layer comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon flexible polymer substrate; and a coating disposed on at least one surface layer, wherein the coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I), where n=6 to 120; and where n=6 to 120; and where m=1 to 25 (R1); (R2); or where m=1 to 25 (R3).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson, Mark E. Mueller, Jayshree Seth, Joseph C. Spagnola, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel
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Publication number: 20210403748Abstract: A graffiti-repellant article comprising a substrate having a surface comprising metal, metal oxide, silicon oxide, or combinations thereof; and an impervious coating disposed on said surface, wherein the impervious coating comprises a fluorinated polymer bonded to the surface layer; wherein the fluorinated polymer has the following general formula (I) where n=6 to 120.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Mark E. Mueller, Bruce E. Tait, Karl J. Manske, George W. Griesgraber, John C. Clark, James R. Imbertson
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Patent number: 11084959Abstract: Curable compositions are provided including a curable system that requires a thermally generated amine to cause curing of the system, and a self-assembled particle distributed in the curable system. The curable system contains at least one reactive moiety and the self-assembled particle comprises a reactive amine ionically bound to a chromonic network. A multilayer article is also provided, including a substrate, a chromonic amine layer disposed on the substrate, and a curable layer disposed on the chromonic amine layer. Methods of making a cured composition and of adhering two substrates together are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Hassan Sahouani, Ying Lin, Mary M. Caruso Dailey, Jing Fang, Kim M. Vogel, Michael A. Kropp, Matthew J. Kryger
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Publication number: 20200347278Abstract: Curable compositions are provided including a curable system that requires a thermally generated amine to cause curing of the system, and a self-assembled particle distributed in the curable system. The curable system contains at least one reactive moiety and the self-assembled particle comprises a reactive amine ionically bound to a chromonic network. A multilayer article is also provided, including a substrate, a chromonic amine layer disposed on the substrate, and a curable layer disposed on the chromonic amine layer. Methods of making a cured composition and of adhering two substrates together are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Hassan Sahouani, Ying Lin, Mary M. Caruso Dailey, Jing Fang, Kim M. Vogel, Michael A. Kropp, Matthew J. Kryger
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Patent number: 10167356Abstract: Described herein is a polymer derived from (a) a fluorinated monomer selected from (i) CnF(2n+1)(CH2)zOC(?O)CR?CH2 wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 8, z is an integer selected from 1 to 20, and R is H or CH3; and (ii) CnF(2n+1)SO2(NR?)(CH2)zOC(?O)CR?CH2 wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 8; z is an integer selected from 2 to 20, and R is H or CH3 and R? is H or C1-C8 alkyl group; and (b) a monomer comprising a phosphonic moiety, along methods thereof and articles comprising such polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Patricia M. Savu, George W. Griesgraber, Kim M. Vogel
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Publication number: 20180305482Abstract: Described herein is a polymer derived from (a) a fluorinated monomer selected from (i) CnF(2n+1)(CH2)zOC(?O)CR?CH2 wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 8, z is an integer selected from 1 to 20, and R is H or CH3; and (ii) CnF(2n+1)SO2(NR?)(CH2)zOC(?O)CR?CH2 wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 8; z is an integer selected from 2 to 20, and R is H or CH3 and R? is H or C1-C8 alkyl group; and (b) a monomer comprising a phosphonic moiety, along methods thereof and articles comprising such polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Patricia M. Savu, George W. Griesgraber, Kim M. Vogel
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Patent number: 9102774Abstract: Polymers, particularly those used in pressure-sensitive adhesives, are prepared from a mixture of structural isomers of a secondary alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer. The adhesives are characterized by exhibiting an overall balance of adhesive and cohesive characteristics and exceptional adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Jason D. Clapper, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Joshua L. Colby
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Publication number: 20150087863Abstract: Provided is a catalyst composition suitable for curing a fluoroelastomer, the catalyst composition comprising an anion of Formula III: wherein each Rf independently is selected from R—CF2 and a perfluoroalkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms. R is selected from H, a halogen, an alkyl group having up to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group having up to 8 carbon atoms, and a cycloalkyl group having up to 8 carbon atoms. The subscript n is a positive integer. The catalyst composition is free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol. In specific instances, Rf may be CF3.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Werner M.A. Grootaert, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 8906821Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a cation and an anion of the formula Anq?Qpm+, wherein m, n, p, and q are positive integers, wherein m*p=n*q, wherein Qm+is an organo onium, and Aq?is an anion, provided that at least one Aq?is selected from the formula (I) wherein each R independently is H, halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl, and which also may be halogenated, fluorinated, or perfluorinated, wherein two or more of R and R? groups may together form a ring, wherein each R group independently may contain one or more heteroatom(s), wherein R? can be the same as R, with the proviso that R? cannot be halo, and wherein the catalyst composition is essentially free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol. Also provided are a fluoropolymer composition including this curative, a method of making a fluoropolymer, and fluoropolymer articles containing curable or cured fluoropolymer compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Werner M. A. Grootaert, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 8809580Abstract: A method for preparing fluorinated carboxylic acids and theirs salts is described comprising subjecting a fluorinated to at least one first and at least one second oxidizing agent to produce a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid or their salts. The first oxidizing agent is a compound that can be converted, by action of the second oxidizing agent, into a reactive species capable of oxidizing the fluorinated alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Klaus Hintzer, Dennis E. Vogel, Miguel A. Guerra, Jolanta Ignatowska, Gerd-Volker Röschenthaler, Oleg Shyshkov, Kim M. Vogel, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Publication number: 20130260149Abstract: Polymers, particularly those used in pressure-sensitive adhesives, are prepared from a mixture of structural isomers of a secondary alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer. The adhesives are characterized by exhibiting an overall balance of adhesive and cohesive characteristics and exceptional adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Jason D. Clapper, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel, Joshua L. Colby
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Publication number: 20120184770Abstract: A method for preparing fluorinated carboxylic acids and theirs salts is described comprising subjecting a fluorinated alcohol of the general formula (A): A-CH2—OH to at least one first and at least one second oxidizing agent to produce a highly fluorinated carboxylic acid or their salts of the general formula (B): A-COO M+, wherein M+ represents a cation and wherein A in formulas (A) and (B) is the same and A represents the residue: Rf-[0]p-CX?Y?-[0]m-CX?Y?-[0]n-CXY— wherein Rf represents a fluorinated alkyl residue which may or may not contain one or more catenary oxygen atoms, p, m and n are independently from each other either 1 or O, X, X?, X?, Y, Y? and Y? are independently from each other H, F, CF3, or C2F5 with the proviso that not all of X, X?, X?, Y, Y? and Y? are H; or A represents the residue: R—CFX— wherein X and R are independently selected from a hydrogen, a halogen, or an alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl residue, which may or may not contain one or more fluorine atoms and which may or may noType: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Klaus Hintzer, Dennis E. Vogel, Miguel A. Guerra, Jolanta Ignatowska, Gerd-Volker Röschenthaler, Oleg Shyshkov, Kim M Vogel, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Publication number: 20120065321Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a cation and an anion of the formula Anq?Qpm+, wherein m, n, p, and q are positive integers, wherein m*p=n*q, wherein Qm+ is an organo onium, and Aq? is an anion, provided that at least one Aq? is selected from the formula (I) wherein each R independently is H, halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl, and which also may be halogenated, fluorinated, or perfluorinated, wherein two or more of R and R? groups may together form a ring, wherein each R group independently may contain one or more heteroatom(s), wherein R? can be the same as R, with the proviso that R? cannot be halo, and wherein the catalyst composition is essentially free of hydrocarbon containing alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Werner M.A. Grootaert, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel
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Patent number: 7807661Abstract: A biologically-active article includes a substrate having a substrate surface and a silver releasing chromonic material disposed adjacent to the substrate surface. The silver releasing chromonic material includes a chromonic compound and a silver ion source. Methods of forming the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Linda K. M. Olson, Hassan Sahouani, Kim M. Vogel
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Publication number: 20100185013Abstract: A process for forming an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl halide in a microreactor is described. The reactants comprise an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, a halogenating agent, and a catalyst. A first inlet stream, a second inlet stream, and an optional third inlet stream flow into a reaction chamber of a flow-through microreactor to form a reaction product comprising an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl halide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Matthew J. Pinnow, Eric R. Choban, Kim M. Vogel
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Publication number: 20080063714Abstract: The invention comprises compositions and methods useful for encapsulation and controlled release of guest molecules, such as drugs. Compositions of the present invention comprise a matrix comprising molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked by multi-valent cations, wherein the molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked are non-polymeric, have more than one carboxy functional group, and have at least partial aromatic or heteroaromatic character The compositions are characterized in that a guest molecule may be encapsulated within the matrix and subsequently released.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Hassan Sahouani, Robert A. Scherrer, Kim M. Vogel, Dennis E. Vogel, Stephen W. Stein, Brian J. Gabrio, Stephanie F. Bernatchez, Richard H. Ferber, Wei Zou
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Patent number: 7319153Abstract: 6,13-bis(thienyl)pentacene compounds are described that can be used as a semiconductor material. Semiconductor devices that contain the 6,13-bis(thienyl)pentacene compounds and methods of making such semiconductor devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel
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Patent number: 6974877Abstract: A process for preparing substituted pentacene compounds comprises the step of cyclizing substituted bis(benzyl)phthalic acids using an acid composition comprising trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, the substituted bis(benzyl)phthalic acids being represented by the following general formulas: wherein each R (that is, each of the groups R1 through R8) is independently an electron-donating group, a halogen atom, a hydrogen atom, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel
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Patent number: 6864396Abstract: Substituted pentacene compounds comprise at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of electron-donating substituents, halogen substituents, and combinations thereof; the substituent(s) each being bonded to a carbon atom of a terminal ring of pentacene, and being the only substituent(s); with the proviso that when the compound has only two substituents, both of which are methyl or alkoxy, and one substituent is bonded to the number 2 carbon atom, the other substituent, if methyl, is bonded to the number 1, 3, 4, 8, or 11 carbon atom and, if alkoxy, is bonded to the number 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, or 11 carbon atom; and with the further proviso that when the compound has only four substituents, all of which are alkoxy, the substituents are bonded to the numbers 2, 3, 9, and 10 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Terrance P. Smith, Dennis E. Vogel, Kim M. Vogel