Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Younker

Matthew J. Younker 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: 20190352544
    Abstract: Adhesive articles are provided that can be repositioned (moved) prior to final adherence to a substrate. More specifically, the adhesive articles include a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that contains an elastomeric (meth)acrylic-based polymeric material plus crystalline material that includes a fatty amide compound on the outer surface. The presence of the crystalline material does not adversely affect the final peel adhesion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive but allows the adhesive article to be moved or repositioned, if necessary, by lowering the tackiness of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ying Lin, Dong-Wei Zhu, Thomas Q. Chastek, Nicole Morozowich Beveridge, Matthew J. Younker, Caleb W. Brian, Emilie L. Rexeisen
  • Publication number: 20130316115
    Abstract: A decorative article (100) comprises a first member (110) and a second member (120). The first member comprises a conformable opaque color film (117) backed by a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (115). The second member comprises a semi-rigid sheet (124) backed by a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (127), with the semi-rigid sheet having first (162) and second (164) opposed edges and a major surface contacting the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The first member extends beyond the first and second opposed edges, and at least one of the first and second opposed edges of the semi-rigid sheet is a rounded edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas J. Smith, Jack J. Williams, III, Gregory J. Anderson, Matthew J. Younker
  • Patent number: D895302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas Q. Chastek, Steven D. Bray, Matthew J. Younker