Patents by Inventor Mark F. Schulz

Mark F. Schulz 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: 20240226835
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks, Dennis R. Keicher, Bruce R. Broyles, Ryan P. Simmers, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Publication number: 20240173908
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for dispensing a composition that includes a barrel having an inlet and outlet, an extrusion screw, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the extrusion screw. The extrusion screw includes a shaft having a shank end for connection to the drive mechanism and a distal end opposite the shank end. A first helical flight extends around a first section of the shaft, and a second helical flight extends around a second section of the shaft. The second section is located distal to the first section and the first helical flight has a nominal outer radius less than that of the second helical flight, and optionally the first helical flight has a pitch shorter than that of the first helical flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Q. Chastek, Mark E. Napierala, Mark F. Schulz, Ross E. Behling, Ilya A. Salnikov, Richard P. Lovelien
  • Patent number: 11964248
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks, Dennis R. Keicher, Bruce R. Broyles, Ryan P. Simmers, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Publication number: 20220081556
    Abstract: The composition includes a polyester resin comprising at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, an acrylate or methacrylate, a vinyl ester represented by formula R—[C(O)—O—CH—CH2]n, wherein R is alkyl, aryl, or a combination thereof and n is 1 or 2, and a metal salt of a carboxylic acid. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Yu Yang, Mark F. Schulz, Andrew D. Norlander, Ruijian Xu, Richard J. Pokorny
  • Publication number: 20220081555
    Abstract: The composition includes at least one of a dicyclopentadiene-modified unsaturated polyester resin or an ethylene glycol fumarate unsaturated polyester resin; a vinyl ester represented by formula R—[C(O)—O—CH?CH2]n wherein R is alkyl, aryl, or a combination thereof, and n is 1 or 2; a tertiary amine; and inorganic filler. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition C is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ruijian Xu, Yu Yang, Mark F. Schulz, Andrew D. Norlander, Richard J. Pokorny, Felton L. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220072748
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed including a method of filling a container with substantially only a liquid. The method can include the removal of a gas from the container prior to, during or after the filling of the container with the liquid. According to one embodiment, the container includes an inner liner and a lid. The method includes providing a volume defined by at least the inner liner and the lid of the container. In such embodiment, the liquid can initially be contained within a first portion of the volume and a remaining portion of the volume can contain a gas. The method can include removing substantially all the gas from the volume via one or more ports that communicate with the volume while retaining substantially only the liquid within the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Publication number: 20220025122
    Abstract: The composition includes a polythiol having more than one thiol group and an allylic resin having more than one allyl group. The composition typically includes inorganic filler. Typically, at least one of the polythiol or the allylic resin has more than two thiol or allyl groups, respectively. A two-part body repair composition including the composition and use of the composition as a body repair composition are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a damaged surface are also disclosed. The method can include combining a composition with at least one of an organic peroxide or hydroperoxide, applying the composition including at least one of the organic peroxide or the organic hydroperoxide to the damaged surface, and curing the composition on the damaged surface to provide a cured composition. The composition includes a polythiol having more than one thiol group, an allylic compound having more than one allyl group, and inorganic filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yu Yang, Ruijian Xu, Mark F. Schulz, Nikki D. McRae-Brown, Ken Nakatani, Andrew D. Norlander
  • Patent number: 11207810
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed including a method of filling a container with substantially only a liquid. The method can include the removal of a gas from the container prior to, during or after the filling of the container with the liquid. According to one embodiment, the container includes an inner liner and a lid. The method includes providing a volume defined by at least the inner liner and the lid of the container. In such embodiment, the liquid can initially be contained within a first portion of the volume and a remaining portion of the volume can contain a gas. The method can include removing substantially all the gas from the volume via one or more ports that communicate with the volume while retaining substantially only the liquid within the volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Publication number: 20210322940
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks, Dennis R. Keicher, Bruce R. Broyles, Ryan P. Simmers, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Patent number: 11084008
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks, Dennis R. Keicher, Bruce R. Broyles, Ryan P. Simmers, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Patent number: 10968332
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula: and a treated filler having the compound on at least a portion of its surface. R is hydrogen or alkyl. X is alkylene, arylalkylene, or alkylarylene, each optionally interrupted by at least one of an ether, thioether, amine, amide, ester, thioester, carbonate, thiocarbonate, carbamate, thiocarbamate, urea, or thiourea, with alkylene optionally interrupted by arylene. W is hydroxyl, a sulfonic acid group, a phosphonic acid group, carboxylic acid group, —NHR1, epoxy, or —Si(Y)x(Z)3-x. Y is alkyl, aryl, arylalkylenyl, or alkylarylenyl. Z is halide, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, acyloxy, polyalkyleneoxy, —O— covalently bonded to the surface of the filler, or —O bonded to another silicon atom, and x is 0 or 1. A composition including the treated filler, a method of making the treated filler, and a method of determining the degree of cure of a curable polymeric resin are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Michael S. Wendland
  • Publication number: 20200199400
    Abstract: The composition includes a liquid polyester resin comprising at least one ?,?-unsaturated ester group, a tertiary amine accelerator, and up to five percent by weight of a reactive diluent having a flash point up to 150° C. A method of repairing a damaged surface using the composition is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ruijian Xu, Mark F. Schulz, Yu Yang, Nikki D. McRae-Brown, Ken Nakatani
  • Publication number: 20200108533
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed including a method of filling a container with substantially only a liquid. The method can include the removal of a gas from the container prior to, during or after the filling of the container with the liquid. According to one embodiment, the container includes an inner liner and a lid. The method includes providing a volume defined by at least the inner liner and the lid of the container. In such embodiment, the liquid can initially be contained within a first portion of the volume and a remaining portion of the volume can contain a gas. The method can include removing substantially all the gas from the volume via one or more ports that communicate with the volume while retaining substantially only the liquid within the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Patent number: 10363571
    Abstract: Self-venting nozzles and nozzle attachments adapted to vent a gas entrained in a fluid to an atmosphere are described. The nozzles or attachments comprise a nozzle inlet end, a nozzle outlet end, a nozzle wall extending between the nozzle inlet end and nozzle outlet end and having an interior surface defining a fluid channel surrounding a nozzle flow axis, and one or more vent passageways providing fluid communication between the fluid channel and the atmosphere. Nozzle systems comprising the self-venting nozzle and a dispenser, as well as methods of dispensing a fluid having a gas entrained therein are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Publication number: 20190211186
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula: and a treated filler having the compound on at least a portion of its surface. R is hydrogen or alkyl. X is alkylene, arylalkylene, or alkylarylene, each optionally interrupted by at least one of an ether, thioether, amine, amide, ester, thioester, carbonate, thiocarbonate, carbamate, thiocarbamate, urea, or thiourea, with alkylene optionally interrupted by arylene. W is hydroxyl, a sulfonic acid group, a phosphonic acid group, carboxylic acid group, —NHR1, epoxy, or —Si(Y)x(Z)3-x. Y is alkyl, aryl, arylalkylenyl, or alkylarylenyl. Z is halide, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, acyloxy, polyalkyleneoxy, —O— covalently bonded to the surface of the filler, or —O bonded to another silicon atom, and x is 0 or 1. A composition including the treated filler, a method of making the treated filler, and a method of determining the degree of cure of a curable polymeric resin are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Michael S. Wendland
  • Patent number: 10233307
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I): and a treated filler having the compound on at least a portion of its surface. R is hydrogen or alkyl. X is alkylene, arylalkylene, or alkylarylene, each optionally interrupted by at least one of an ether, thioether, amine, amide, ester, thioester, carbonate, thiocarbonate, carbamate, thiocarbamate, urea, or thiourea, with alkylene optionally interrupted by arylene. W is hydroxyl, a sulfonic acid group, a phosphonic acid group, carboxylic acid group, —NHR1, epoxy, or —Si(Y)x(Z)3-x. Y is alkyl, aryl, arylalkylenyl, or alkylarylenyl. Z is halide, hydroxyl, alkoxy aryloxy, acyloxy, polyalkyleneoxy, —O— covalently bonded to the surface of the filler, or —O bonded to another silicon atom, and x is 0 or 1. A composition including the treated filler, a method of making the treated filler, and a method of determining the degree of cure of a curable polymeric resin are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Michael S. Wendland
  • Publication number: 20190009234
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, devices and systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component materials. The mixing and dispensing may be performed using a mobile, enclosed dispenser that can be used to supply a mixed multi-component material at the point of use. In some embodiments, the components to be mixed into the multi-component material may be supplied in cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Mark F. Schulz, Scott D. Gullicks, Dennis R. Keicher, Bruce R. Broyles, Ryan P. Simmers, Jameel R. Qiblawi
  • Patent number: D898868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks, Mark S. Menzenski
  • Patent number: D918339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks, Mark S. Menzenski
  • Patent number: D919045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Schulz, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks