Patents by Inventor Mary A. Ericksen

Mary A. Ericksen 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).

  • Removable retroreflective material
    Publication number: 20030039805
    Abstract: A disposable retroreflective tape is described that has a pressure-sensitive adhesive that can be comfortable adhered to human skin. The tape includes a foam or non-woven backing. Retroreflective beads are melted into a first side of the backing using a laminator. A second side of the backing is coated with the pressure-sensitive adhesive material. The retroreflective beads melted into the first side of the backing to provide the disposable tape with a retroreflective surface without the use of an additional adhesive or resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Mary A. Ericksen