Patents by Inventor Marcel Doering

Marcel Doering 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: 20220136186
    Abstract: A radar radiation redirecting inhibition layer for reducing radar cross section (RCS) of radar radiation redirection pavement marking tapes, pavement marking cover tapes incorporating such layer and methods of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Markus G. Lierse, Marcel Doering, Christian Weinmann
  • Patent number: 10696831
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that includes a polyolefin, hollow glass microspheres, a polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive, and at least one of an impact modifier or a compatibilizer. Articles made from the composition, a method of making such an article by melt processing the composition, and the use of the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Klaus Hintzer, Friedrich M. Wolff, Bernd Gangnus, Stefan V. Friedrich, Marcel Doering
  • Publication number: 20190002678
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that includes a polyolefin, hollow glass microspheres, a polar semicrystalline thermoplastic additive, and at least one of an impact modifier or a compatibilizer. Articles made from the composition, a method of making such an article by melt processing the composition, and the use of the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Klaus Hintzer, Friedrich M. Wolff, Bernd Gangnus, Stefan V. Friedrich, Marcel Doering
  • Publication number: 20180215644
    Abstract: Provided are methods of manufacturing hollow glass microspheres where a feed composition comprising a glass powder and a blowing agent entrained in the glass powder is introduced into an opening at a first end of a vertically-aligned furnace. Agglomerated glass, unmelted oxides, or natural glassy materials can be used in place of, or in addition to, the glass powder in the feed composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Marcel Doering, Stefan V. Friedrich, Bernd Gangnus, Klaus Hintzer, Gang Qi, Friedrich M. Wolff, Tilman C. Zipplies, Blake E. Chandler
  • Patent number: 9796832
    Abstract: Fluoropolymer compositions are described which comprise tetrafluoroethene polymers and substantially spherical particles. Further provided are methods of making such compositions and articles prepared from such compositions. The compositions can be used to increase the wear resistance and/or the electrical insulation properties of an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Marcel Doering, Robert Veenendaal
  • Patent number: 9605134
    Abstract: A composition is provided that comprises a perfluorinated tetrafluoroethene polymer containing from 0 to 1.0% by weight of comonomers. The composition further comprises fibers containing inorganic oxides selected from silica or alumina and combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises particles containing inorganic oxides selected from silica and alumina and combinations thereof. Also provided are methods of making such compositions and articles prepared from such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Marcel Doering, Robert Veenendaal
  • Publication number: 20150368437
    Abstract: Fluoropolymer compositions are described which comprise tetrafluoroethene polymers and substantially spherical particles. Further provided are methods of making such compositions and articles prepared from such compositions. The compositions can be used to increase the wear resistance and/or the electrical insulation properties of an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Marcel Doering, Robert Veenendaal
  • Publication number: 20140378577
    Abstract: A composition is provided that comprises a perfluorinated tetrafluoroethene polymer containing from 0 to 1.0% by weight of comonomers. The composition further comprises fibers containing inorganic oxides selected from silica or alumina and combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises particles containing inorganic oxides selected from silica and alumina and combinations thereof. Also provided are methods of making such compositions and articles prepared from such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Marcel Doering, Robert Veenendaal