Patents by Inventor Kurt C. Melancon

Kurt C. Melancon 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).

  • Patent number: 9328265
    Abstract: An adhesive tie layer includes a binder including a multifunctional acrylate and a polyurethane, surface treated nanoparticles dispersed in the binder, and a plurality of interconnected voids. A volume fraction of interconnected voids in the adhesive tie layer is not less than about 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Encai Hao, Kurt C. Melancon, Audrey A. Sherman, William Blake Kolb, Robert F. Kamrath, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Chris J. Tanley, Jeffrey A. Peterson
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20120282455
    Abstract: An adhesive tie layer includes a binder including a multifunctional acrylate and a polyurethane, surface treated nanoparticles dispersed in the binder, and a plurality of interconnected voids. A volume fraction of interconnected voids in the adhesive tie layer is not less than about 10%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Encai Hao, Kurt C. Melancon, Audrey A. Sherman, William Blake Kolb, Robert F. Kamrath, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Chris J. Tanley, Jeffrey A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8217110
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition is disclosed. The cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer, and a bleachable dye including a Michler's hydrol cation or derivatized Michler's hydrol cation, paired with a non-nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate-based adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Larry A. Lien, Scott D. Pearson
  • Patent number: 8093330
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first Cn carboxylic acid salt and a second Cm carboxylic acid salt, where n and m are integers in a range from 12 to 22; 20 to 60% wt of a water-soluble or water-dispersable solid material; 0.5 to 30 wt % of a liquid polyhydric alcohol; and 15 to 60% wt water. The adhesive composition can be clear and in glue stick form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Cordell M. Hardy, Kurt C. Melancon, John W. Frank, 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: 20110160353
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first Cn carboxylic acid salt and a second Cm carboxylic acid salt, where n and m are integers in a range from 12 to 22; 20 to 60% wt of a water-soluble or water-dispersable solid material; 0.5 to 30 wt % of a liquid polyhydric alcohol; and 15 to 60% wt water. The adhesive composition can be clear and in glue stick form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Cordell M. HARDY, Kurt C. Melancon, John W. Frank, Scott D. Pearson
  • Patent number: 7915338
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first Cn carboxylic acid salt and a second Cm carboxylic acid salt, where n and m are integers in a range from 12 to 22; 20 to 60% wt of a water-soluble or water-dispersable solid material; 0.5 to 30 wt % of a liquid polyhydric alcohol; and 15 to 60% wt water. The adhesive composition can be clear and in glue stick form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Cordell M. Hardy, Kurt C. Melancon, John W. Frank, Scott D. Pearson
  • Patent number: 7851522
    Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition includes a polymer adhesive material having a pH of less than 7, a cationic thickener or an anionic thickener formed from at least one anionic monomer having a pKa of less than 3, and water. The adhesive composition has a stringing length of 9 cm or less and a sag distance of 10 mm or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Cordell M. Hardy, Mark E. Fagan, Scott D. Pearson, Kurt C. Melancon, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Patent number: 7695818
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods, wherein the adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer. The tack of these adhesives is improved by the use of a processing aid, such as a plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Kurt C. Melancon, Anthony M. Kremer
  • Publication number: 20090317561
    Abstract: A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition is disclosed. The cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition includes a cyanoacrylate monomer, and a bleachable dye including a Michler's hydrol cation or derivatized Michler's hydrol cation, paired with a non-nucleophilic anion that provides a stable color to the cyanoacrylate-based adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, George V.D. Tiers, Larry A. Lien, Scott D. Pearson
  • Patent number: 7560507
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method comprises combining at least a polymer adhesive material, a thickener, and water to form adhesive compositions having a pH of 4 to 10, and identifying the adhesive compositions having a stringing length of 9 cm or less and one or more of the following properties: a set time of 180 seconds or less, a phase lag of 45 degrees or less, a viscosity of 3,000 to 50,000 cP, a complex shear modulus of 50 to 1000 Pa, and a sag distance of 10 mm or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, Mark E. Fagan, Scott D. Pearson, William J. Hunt
  • Patent number: 7560166
    Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a fluorothermoplastic film having a major surface; and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a silicone polyurea block copolymer and an MQ tackifying resin. Composite articles preparable from the adhesive articles, and methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: George G. I. Moore, John C. Clark, Audrey A. Sherman, Mark W. Muggli, Kurt C. Melancon, Timothy D. Filiatrault, Naiyong Jing
  • Patent number: 7348378
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes a polymer adhesive material and a thickener. The adhesive composition has a stringing length of 9 cm or less and a phase lag of 45 degrees or less or a sag distance of 5 mm or less. The adhesive can be formed by combining a vinyl acetate polymer, an alkali swellable thickener, an alkali material, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, Mark E. Fagan, Scott D. Pearson, William J. Hunt
  • Patent number: 7090922
    Abstract: Priming compositions and methods, wherein the compositions include a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer comprising electron rich groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zhiming Zhou, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Timothy J. Diekmann, Anthony M. Kremer, Duane A. Lunsford, Kurt C. Melancon, Michael L. Tumey
  • Patent number: 7012110
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods, wherein the adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer. The tack of these adhesives is improved by the use of a processing aid, such as a plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Audrey A. Sherman, Kurt C. Melancon, Anthony M. Kremer
  • Patent number: 6893718
    Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition is described, comprising the reaction product of a copolymer and a bisamide crosslinking agent, (A) the copolymer comprising the reaction product of (i) a (meth)acrylate ester of a non-tertiary alcohol in which the alkyl group contains between 1 and 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, and (ii) a carboxylic acid-functional, ethylenically unsaturated co-monomer, and (B) a bisamide crosslinking agent having the formula: where, R1 and R3 independently, are selected from the group consisting of H and CnH2n+1, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 5, R2 is a divalent radical selected from the group consisting of benzeno (—C6H4—), substituted benzeno, triazine, CmH2m, and combinations thereof, m is an integer ranging from 1 to 10, and the relative amounts of the carboxylic acid-functional, ethylenically unsaturated co-monomer and the bisamide crosslinking agent providing a ratio of the number of equivalents of amide groups to the number of equivalents of carboxylic acid groups of
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, Timothy D. Filiatrault, Shwi-Long J. Hwang, Rodger J. Pereyra
  • Patent number: 6730397
    Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives and methods wherein the pressure sensitive adhesives include a silicone tackifying resin having no greater than about 1.5 wt-% Si—OH functional groups and a polydiorganosiloxane polyurea copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt C. Melancon, Anthony M. Kremer, Audrey A. Sherman, Zhiming Zhou, Michael L. Tumey, Duane A. Lunsford