Patents by Inventor Larry D. Fleisher

Larry D. Fleisher 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: 6758618
    Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Petrich, Larry D. Fleisher
  • Patent number: 6592280
    Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Petrich, Larry D. Fleisher
  • Publication number: 20030093026
    Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Petrich, Larry D. Fleisher
  • Publication number: 20020154935
    Abstract: A container and applicator assembly includes an applicator with a handle and a dispensing tip, and a container with a chamber that detachably receives at least part of the applicator. The container has an inner surface with a plurality of protrusions that extend in the chamber along side portions of the tip. The protrusions facilitate distribution of the composition across the tip and also help to prevent unintentional movement of the composition to other areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Petrich, Larry D. Fleisher
  • Patent number: 5401169
    Abstract: A cartridge for delivery of multiple-part dental materials comprisinga) a cartridge body made from an injection moldable material comprising polyalkylene oxide homopolymer or polyalkylene oxide copolymer wherein said homopolymer or copolymer comprises a repeat unit that is ##STR1## wherein R is H or an aliphatic moiety. The cartridge body has a Burst Pressure greater than that of an otherwise identical cartridge made entirely of polypropylene, and a flexural modulus greater than 1.3.times.10.sup.3 MPa at 50% relative humidity and 23.degree. C., andb) a multiple-part dental material. The cartridge is specially adapted to be mounted in a hand-held ejector-type gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
    Inventors: Larry D. Fleisher, Thomas W. Martin
  • Patent number: 4478477
    Abstract: A unitary molded plastic holder for a multiplicity of wire connectors of the type wherein a body and cover are crimped together after insertion of the wires between them. The holder has an elongate body with a multiplicity of electrical wire connector receptacles in two rows, one row on each of the opposing longitudinal surfaces of the body with each connector receptacle in one row being in back-to-back relation to a connector receptacle in the other row. An electrical connector is received, supported and releasably latched in each receptacle, both in the open and crimped positions of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Larry D. Fleisher
  • Patent number: 4318580
    Abstract: A rotary connector for insulated wires of various gauges comprises cylindrical supports having wire accepting passages and rotating together within a container and against both faces of a slotted plate contact element wherein each slot is defined by a deflectable and a deformable beam. Sealant is forced around the connection by movable vanes attached to the inner support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Larry D. Fleisher, Arne H. Mayala