Patents by Inventor Michael R. Engel
Michael R. Engel 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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Patent number: 6926957Abstract: A film receptive to a variety of different classes or kinds of inks, such as water based inks, solvent based inks and UV cured inks. The film includes a water based latex polymer, such as transparent film-forming core/shell latex polymers, a polar polymer, such as polymers having an ionic component to increase the receptivity of the coating to water-based inks, and a surfactant, such as an alkyaryl sulfonate, to prevent agglomeration of the latex polymer before it is formed into film. The preferred latex polymer is a core/shell latex polymer. The preferred polar polymer is chemically compatible with latex polymers and is sufficiently ionic or polar to improve the printability onto the film of water-based inks. The surfactant, which may be in the latex as manufactured or may be added separately, has a molecular structure that includes at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one anionic group such as sulfates, sulfonates and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, William L. Kausch, Jeffrey A. Peterson
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Patent number: 6635704Abstract: An organic particulate-filled adhesive is provided comprising ionomeric particulate dispersed in a polymer matrix containing water-soluble polymer or water-dispersible polymer. The adhesive preferably contains a plasticizer. If desired, in some formulations, the adhesive can contain additives, such as opacifying agents, skin cleansers, skin moisturizers, vitamins, and herbal extracts. The adhesive can have pressure sensitive adhesive properties, although such properties are not necessary. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be useful as a repulpable adhesive and as a cosmetic adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Chung I. Young, Michael Govek, Michael D. Delmore, Michael R. Stumpf, Chi-Ming Tseng, Michael L. Ruegsegger
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Patent number: 6620874Abstract: A method of making ionomeric particulate compositions by suspension polymerization are provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) forming an aqueous phase comprising an acid monomer, a metal oxide, and at least a first and a second surfactant, the first being a monomer surfactant; (b) forming an oil phase comprising at least one vinyl monomer; and (c) suspension polymerizing the aqueous phase with the oil phase to yield an ionomeric particulate composition. The resulting particulates do not have pressure sensitive tack. Particle size in the range of less than 10 micrometers can be made. The ionomeric particulate is made in the absence of a chain transfer agent and thus can have high molecular weight.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventors: Chung I. Young, Michael R. Engel, Chi-Ming Tseng
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Publication number: 20030087991Abstract: A film receptive to a variety of different classes or kinds of inks, such as water based inks, solvent based inks and UV cured inks. The film includes a water based latex polymer, such as transparent film-forming core/shell latex polymers, a polar polymer, such as polymers having an ionic component to increase the receptivity of the coating to water-based inks, and a surfactant, such as an alkyaryl sulfonate, to prevent agglomeration of the latex polymer before it is formed into film. The preferred latex polymer is a core/shell latex polymer. The preferred polar polymer is chemically compatible with latex polymers and is sufficiently ionic or polar to improve the printability onto the film of water-based inks. The surfactant, which may be in the latex as manufactured or may be added separately, has a molecular structure that includes at least one hydrophobic moiety and at least one anionic group such as sulfates, sulfonates and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, William L. Kausch, Jeffrey A. Peterson
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Patent number: 6509404Abstract: An ionomeric particulate composition made by suspension polymerization is provided. The composition comprises at least one vinyl monomer; an acid monomer; a metal oxide; at least two surfactants, one of which is a monomer surfactant; and polyacrylamide. The particulates' size can be controlled by use of the polyacrylainide and various surfactants, and not through the conventional means of homogenization. Particle size in the range of less than 10 micrometers can be made. The ionomeric particulate is made in the absence of a chain transfer agent and thus can have high molecular weight.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.Inventors: Chung I. Young, Michael R. Engel, Chi-Ming Tseng
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Publication number: 20020058754Abstract: An organic particulate-filled adhesive is provided comprising ionomeric particulate dispersed in a polymer matrix containing water-soluble polymer or water-dispersible polymer. The adhesive preferably contains a plasticizer. If desired, in some formulations, the adhesive can contain additives, such as opacifying agents, skin cleansers, skin moisturizers, vitamins, and herbal extracts. The adhesive can have pressure sensitive adhesive properties, although such properties are not necessary. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be useful as a repulpable adhesive and as a cosmetic adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Chung I. Young, Michael Govek, Michael D. Delmore, Michael R. Stumpf, Chi-Ming Tseng, Michael L. Ruegsegger
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Patent number: 6342561Abstract: An organic particulate-filled adhesive is provided comprising ionomeric particulate dispersed in a polymer matrix containing water-soluble polymer or water-dispersible polymer. The adhesive preferably contains a plasticizer. If desired, in some formulations, the adhesive can contain additives, such as opacifying agents, skin cleansers, skin moisturizers, vitamins, and herbal extracts. The adhesive can have pressure sensitive adhesive properties, although such properties are not necessary. The adhesive can be formulated so as to be useful as a repulpable adhesive and as a cosmetic adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Chung I. Young, Michael Govek, Michael D. Delmore, Michael R. Stumpf, Chi-Ming Tseng, Michael L. Ruegsegger
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Patent number: 4848353Abstract: An electrically-conductive, pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having a polymeric matrix comprised of copolymers of hydrogen bond donating monomer (for example acrylic acid) and hydrogen bond accepting monomers (for example N-vinylpyrrolidone) is disclosed. The polymeric matrix is homogeneously mixed with a electrically-conductive plasticizing solution comprised of from 0% to 98% by weight water-soluble, polar organic compound (for example glycerol), 2% to 100% by weight water, and 0 to 12% by weight water-soluble salt. The compsition contains from about 12% to 50% by weight non-volatile copolymer matrix and the hydrogen bond donating sites on the copolymer matrix are from about 5% to about 95% neutralized. Free radical polymerization methods of making the composition and biomedical electrodes incorporating the composition are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1986Date of Patent: July 18, 1989Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael R. Engel
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Patent number: 4554924Abstract: A disposable biomedical electrode is disclosed wherein the electrically-conductive material between the electrode plate and the skin comprises a swellable, conformable, cohesive, hydrophilic, electrically-conductive adhesive formed by an improved solventless process. The adhesive precursor comprises a polyhydric alcohol, a non-ionic unsaturated free radically polymerizable material, a free radical initiator, a crosslinking agent and an ionizable salt. The adhesive precursor is polymerized after coating onto the electrode plate or releasable transfer sheet, preferably by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1981Date of Patent: November 26, 1985Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael R. Engel
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Patent number: 4539996Abstract: A biomedical electrode having a conductive adhesive thereon which is derived from an essentially solventless process. The resulting adhesive is characterized in that it is a swellable, dermally-nonirritating conformable, cohesive, ionic, hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1983Date of Patent: September 10, 1985Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael R. Engel
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Patent number: 4524087Abstract: A biomedical electrode having a conductive adhesive thereon which is derived from an essentially solventless process. The resulting adhesive is characterized in that it is a swellable, dermally-nonirritating conformable, coadhesive, ionic, hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1983Date of Patent: June 18, 1985Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael R. Engel
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Patent number: 4322441Abstract: This invention relates to a process for inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi on the animal body and on inanimate surfaces using certain fluorinated beta-diketones.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1981Date of Patent: March 30, 1982Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Jill P. Stiller
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Patent number: 4320149Abstract: This invention relates to a process for inhibiting the formation of dental plaque in the oral cavity using certain fluorinated beta-diketones.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1981Date of Patent: March 16, 1982Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Linda L. Aasen
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Patent number: 4288221Abstract: A curable composite direct filling composition, comprising a polymerizable resin containing at least one acrylic monomer and a finely divided organic filler having an Izod milled notch strength of at least about 1 joule/cm and a flexural strength of at least about 34 MPa.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1980Date of Patent: September 8, 1981Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Michael R. Engel
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Patent number: 4170636Abstract: A dentifrice composition is provided which contains a compound having the formula (R.sub.f).sub.m YX wherein R.sub.f is a fluoroaliphatic radical having from about 4 to 16 carbon atoms; Y is a calcium-complexing moiety; X is a terminal group which does not interfere with the complexing ability of said calcium-complexing moiety; and m is an integer of at least one. A method of inhibiting plaque formation in an oral environment is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1977Date of Patent: October 9, 1979Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael R. Engel, Robert W. H. Chang, Linda L. LaFleur
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Patent number: 4161518Abstract: A dentifrice composition is provided containing a quaternary ammonium organosiloxane having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkoxy group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkylene group having from 1 to 25 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, individually, alkyl groups of from 1 to 25 carbon atoms, and X is an anion, preferably selected from chlorine, bromine fluorine and iodine. A method of inhibiting plaque formation on teeth in an oral environment is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1977Date of Patent: July 17, 1979Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Richard Y. Wen, Linda L. LaFleur, Michael R. Engel, Anthony J. Lucas