Patents by Inventor Manoj Nirmal

Manoj Nirmal 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).

  • Publication number: 20230241876
    Abstract: Conformable sheet article made from paper and useful, for example, in packaging, tapes, and craft article, and methods of making and using such sheet articles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Manoj Nirmal, Mary L. Brown, Kimberly C.M. Schultz, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Stephen M. Sanocki, Jimmy M. Le, Steven L. Mahoney, Charles E. Jansen, Matt R. Branscomb, Yaohua Gao, Elizabeth R. Bright, Ignatius A. Kadoma, Jeffrey E. Zelinsky
  • Publication number: 20230022987
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include single slit patterns. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Anne C.F. Gold, Silvia G. Guttmann, Nicholas K. Lee, Dylan T. Cosgrove, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20230020226
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include compound slit patterns. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20230016932
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to articles and/or constructions with cohesive and to methods of making and using them. Many embodiments provide crush resistance in addition to customizability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Manoj Nirmal, Kimberly C.M. Schultz, Jordan C. DuCharme, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Ann M. Gilman, Kevin T. Reddy, Elizabeth Bright
  • Publication number: 20230017683
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets including a multi-slit pattern. In some embodiments, these articles, films, and/or sheets are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Anne C.F. Gold, Silvia G. Guttmann, Nicholas K. Lee, Dylan T. Cosgrove, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20220380107
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets. In some embodiments, these articles, films, and/or sheets are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Dylan T. Cosgrove, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20220379576
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include a plurality of patterned slits. At least some of the plurality of slits include curved terminal ends. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Dylan T. Cosgrove, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20220379575
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include a plurality of patterned slits. At least some of the plurality of slits are multibeam slits that, when the material into which the slits are formed is tension-activated form one or more multibeams. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming, Anne C.F. Gold, Silvia G. Guttmann, Nicholas K. Lee, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20220019000
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to articles and methods of sealing light redirecting film constructions comprising a microstructured optical film, such as a daylight redirecting film, bonded to another film. This type of assembly may serve various purposes. For example, the assembly may protect the structured film, provide additional functionality, such as diffusion or infrared reflection, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a glazing or window pane. The methods for sealing the edge of a light redirecting construction inhibit ingress of water and other contaminants during the film installation and afterwards during its regular use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Eric L. Askeland, John F. Reed, Shannon S. Le Blanc, Erik A. Aho, Ronald K. Thery, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20220009690
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to crush resistant packaging materials and/or constructions and to methods of making and using them. Many embodiments provide crush resistance in addition to customizability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Manoj Nirmal, Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas R.J. Corrigan, Lisa M. Miller, James R. Prell, Sithya S. Khieu, Daniel J. Hoyord, Connor M. Pelletier-Sutton
  • Patent number: 11125406
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, Jr., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
  • Patent number: 11066224
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Shannon R. A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
  • Patent number: 10988979
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, Jr., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
  • Publication number: 20210070522
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Shannon R.A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
  • Publication number: 20200407143
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Shannon R.A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
  • Patent number: 10877191
    Abstract: The disclosed light directing article comprises a structured layer, an adhesive sealing layer, and barrier elements. The structured layer comprises multiple microstructured elements that are opposite a major surface. The adhesive sealing layer has a first region and a second region. The second region is in contact with the structured layer. The barrier element are at the first region. The first region with the barrier element and second region have sufficiently different properties to form a low refractive index layer between the adhesive sealing layer and the structured layer. The barrier element comprises a crosslinked polymeric matrix having a modulus of elasticity less than 4.4 GPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Suman K. Patel, John P. Baetzold, Erik A. Aho, Manoj Nirmal, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Scott M. Tapio, Denis Terzic
  • Publication number: 20200392782
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, JR., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
  • Patent number: 10794114
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, Jr., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
  • Patent number: 10795061
    Abstract: Light redirecting film articles include a microstructured optical film, such as a daylight redirecting film, bonded to another film. This type of assembly may serve various purposes. For example, the assembly may protect the structured film, provide additional functionality, such as diffusion or infrared reflection, and/or facilitate attachment of the microstructured optical film to a mounting surface, such as a glazing or window pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Manoj Nirmal, Scott M. Tapio, Erik A. Aho, Bing Hao, John F. Reed
  • Patent number: 10756306
    Abstract: A nanostructured article having a first layer with a nanostructured surface is described. The nanostructured surface includes a plurality of pillars extending from a base surface of the first layer. The pillars have an average height greater than an average lateral dimension of the pillars. An average center-to-center spacing between pillars is no more than 2000 nm. The average lateral dimension is no less than 50 nm. Each pillar in the plurality of pillars has at least a lower portion and an upper portion where the lower portion is between the upper portion and the base surface, and the upper and lower portions have differing compositions. The nanostructured article includes a second layer disposed over the plurality of pillars and extending continuously to the base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Erickson, Moses M. David, Xiaoguang Sun, Manoj Nirmal, Haeen Sykora, Hui Luo, Samuel J. Carpenter, Jilliann M. Nelson, Justin P. Meyer, Bert T. Chien, David J. Rowe, Robert L. Brott, David G. Freier, Hyacinth L. Lechuga