Patents by Inventor Mark W. Muggli
Mark W. Muggli 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).
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Publication number: 20240113301Abstract: Methods of preparing a dry powder blend co-coagulating conductive carbon black particles and fibrillizable polytetrafluoroethylene particles from an aqueous dispersion and drying the co-coagulate are described. Dry powders prepared by such methods and electrodes prepared from such powders are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Michael H. Mitchell, Michael C. Dadalas, Mark W. Muggli, Helmut Traunspurger, André Streiter, Kevin W. Eberman, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20230279192Abstract: The process is described for recycling a heat-treated solid article including a fluorinated polymer having a fluorinated polymer backbone chain and a plurality of groups represented by formula —SO3Z, wherein Z is independently a hydrogen, an alkali-metal cation, or a quaternary ammonium cation. The heat-treated solid article was previously heated at a temperature of at least 100° C. The process includes heating the heat-treated solid article in the presence of water and base to form a fluorinated polymer salt solution, allowing the fluorinated polymer salt solution to cool, and converting the fluorinated polymer salt solution to fluorinated polymer solution wherein Z is hydrogen by cation exchange.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Gregg D. Dahlke, Denis Duchesne, Klaus Hintzer, Mark W. Muggli, Thomas W. Schoettle, Arne Thaler
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Publication number: 20230090482Abstract: A composite includes a fluorinated polymer and nanoparticles of a metal salt. The metal salt has a solubility product of not more than 1×10?4. The fluorinated polymer includes a fluorinated polymer backbone chain and a plurality of groups represented by formula —SO2X, in which each X is independently —NZH, —NZSO2(CF2)1-6SO2X?, —NZ[SO2(CF2)dSO2NZ]1-10SO2(CF2)dSO2X? or —OZ, and Z is independently a hydrogen, an alkali-metal cation, or a quaternary ammonium cation, X? is independently —NZH or —OZ, and each d is independently 1 to 6. A polymer electrolyte membrane, an electrode, and a membrane electrode assembly including the composite are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Arne Thaler, Andreas Rosin, Mark W. Muggli, Klaus Hintzer, Patrick K. Heimerdinger, Thorsten Gerdes, Denis Duchesne, Gregg D. Dahlke
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Publication number: 20230002297Abstract: The process produces a fluorinated olefin from a fluorinated copolymer having at least one of sulfonic acid groups, carboxylic acid groups, or salts thereof. The process includes heating the fluorinated copolymer at a first temperature not more than 450° C. to decompose at least one of the sulfonic acid groups, carboxylic acid groups, or salts thereof to form a partially pyrolyzed intermediate and subsequently heating the partially pyrolyzed intermediate at a second temperature of at least 550° C. to produce the fluorinated olefin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Arne Thaler, Achim Schmidt-Rodenkirchen, Mark W. Muggli, Konstantin Mierdel, Klaus Hintzer, Thorsten Gerdes, Denis Duchesne, Gregg D. Dahlke
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Publication number: 20220219357Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a film usable for roll-to-roll processing of flexible electronic devices, the film comprising a composite material comprising a polymer and hexagonal boron nitride particles, wherein the hexagonal boron nitride particles comprise platelet-shaped hexagonal boron nitride particles. The present disclosure further relates to a process for producing said film, and to the use of said film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Bernd Ruisinger, Armin Kayser, Mark W. Muggli, Michael C. Dadalas, Robert Veenendaal, Johanna Zimmermann-Ptacek
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Patent number: 11292934Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Kevin M. Hamer, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Thomas J. Blong, Timothy D. Fletcher, Michael Juergens, Mark W. Muggli, Gezahegn D. Damte
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Publication number: 20200095450Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Kevin M. Hamer, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Thomas J. Blong, Timothy D. Fletcher, Michael Juergens, Mark W. Muggli, Gezahegn D. Damte
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Patent number: 10526503Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Kevin M. Hamer, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Thomas J. Blong, Timothy D. Fletcher, Michael Juergens, Mark W. Muggli, Gezahegn D. Damte
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Patent number: 10227484Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising (i) a hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer, wherein the hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer is derived from: (a) 50-85 mol % tetrafluoroethene; (b) 2-15 mol % hexafluoropropene; (c) 10-35 mol % vinylidene fluoride; and (d) 0.1 to 5 mol % of a bromine-containing monomer; and (ii) a perhalogenated thermoplastic polymer. Such compositions can be used in multilayer constructions in, for example, fuel hose applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lisa P. Chen, Klaus Hintzer, Harald Kaspar, Kai H. Lochhaas, Mark W. Muggli, Jens Schrooten, Allen M. Sohlo, Helmut Traunspurger, Karl D. Weilandt, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Publication number: 20180374644Abstract: A capacitor comprises an electrically conductive cylinder, an electrically conductive or semi-conductive cylindrical shell or shell segment arranged concentrically around the electrically conductive cylinder, and a dielectric arranged between the electrically conductive cylinder and the electrically conductive or semi-conductive cylindrical shell or shell segment. The dielectric comprises a particulate composite including a matrix material having a non-zero (e.g. negative) thermal coefficient of relative permittivity and a particulate filler material blended with the matrix material, the particulate filler material having an opposite (e.g. positive thermal) coefficient of relative permittivity. The positive thermal coefficient of relative permittivity is thereby selected such that the capacitance value of the capacitor is constant within a stability margin over a predefined temperature interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Gunther A.J. Stollwerck, Mark Gravermann, Mark W. Muggli
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Patent number: 10087322Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising a fluorothermoplastic polymer, wherein the fluorothermoplastic polymer is derived from: (a) 60-85 mol % tetrafluoroethene; (b) 2-12 mol % hexafluoropropene; (c) 10-30 mol % vinylidene fluoride; (d) 0.2 to 5 mol % of a bromine-containing monomer. Such compositions can be used in multilayer constructions in, for example, fuel hose applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lisa P. Chen, Klaus Hintzer, Harald Kaspar, Kai H. Lochhaas, Mark W. Muggli, Jens Schrooten, Allen M. Sohlo, Helmut Traunspurger, Karl D. Weilandt, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Publication number: 20170226337Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising a fluorothermoplastic polymer, wherein the fluorothermoplastic polymer is derived from: (a) 60-85 mol % tetrafluoroethene; (b) 2-12 mol % hexafluoropropene; (c) 10-30 mol % vinylidene fluoride; (d) 0.2 to 5 mol % of a bromine-containing monomer. Such compositions can be used in multilayer constructions in, for example, fuel hose applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Lisa P. Chen, Klaus Hintzer, Harald Kaspar, Kai H. Lochhaas, Mark W. Muggli, Jens Schrooten, Allen M. Sohlo, Helmut Traunspurger, Karl D. Weilandt, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Publication number: 20170226336Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising (i) a hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer, wherein the hydrofluorothermoplastic polymer is derived from: (a) 50-85 mol % tetrafluoroethene; (b) 2-15 mol % hexafluoropropene; (c) 10-35 mol % vinylidene fluoride; and (d) 0.1 to 5 mol % of a bromine-containing monomer; and (ii) a perhalogenated thermoplastic polymer. Such compositions can be used in multilayer constructions in, for example, fuel hose applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Lisa P. Chen, Klaus Hintzer, Harald Kaspar, Kai H. Lochhaas, Mark W. Muggli, Jens Schrooten, Allen M. Sohlo, Helmut Traunspurger, Karl D. Weilandt, Tilman C. Zipplies
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Patent number: 9562168Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Publication number: 20160237298Abstract: A fluoropolymer coating composition is described comprising an aqueous liquid medium, fluoropolymer particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium, and at least one aziridine compound. The aziridine compound comprises at least two aziridine groups (i.e. polyaziridine) or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a substrate wherein a surface of the substrate comprises a coating comprising fluoropolymer particles; and a reaction product of at least one aziridine compound comprising at least two aziridine groups or at least one aziridine group and at least one alkoxy silane group. The coating can be utilized as a primer for bonding a non-fluorinated substrate to a fluoropolymer film and/or the coating can be used as an (e.g. outer exposed) surface layer. In some embodiments, the article may be the (e.g. backside) film of a photovoltaic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Kevin M. Hamer, Jeffrey A. Peterson, Thomas J. Blong, Timothy D. Fletcher, Michael Juergens, Mark W. Muggli, Gezahegn D. Damte
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Publication number: 20160046822Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Patent number: 9221990Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Publication number: 20150240105Abstract: Presently described are methods of making coating comprising aqueous fluoropolymer latex dispersions, aqueous fluoropolymer coating compositions, coated substrates, and (e.g. backside) films of photovoltaic cells. In one embodiment, the film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; inorganic oxide nanoparticles; and a compound that reacts with the repeat units derived from VF and VDF to crosslink the fluoropolymer and/or couple the fluoropolymer to the inorganic oxide nanoparticles. In another embodiment, the backside film comprises at least one fluoropolymer comprising repeat units derived from VF, VDF, or a combination thereof; and an amino-substituted organosilane ester or ester equivalent crosslinking compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Mark W. Muggli, Larry S. Hebert, Kevin M. Hamer, Thomas J. Blong, Michael Juergens, George Van Dyke Tiers, Zhigang Yu, Yaming Wang, Yiwen Chu
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Patent number: 8821680Abstract: The multilayer film serves as a laminate. In some embodiments, the film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. In some embodiments, the first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. In some embodiments, the intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dennis E. Hull, Joseph G. Walton, Maria P. Dillon, David B. Redmond, Mark W. Muggli, Thomas J. Blong
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Patent number: 8691388Abstract: The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Dennis Hull, Joseph G. Walton, Maria P. Dillon, David B. Redmond, Mark W. Muggli, Thomas J. Blong