Patents by Inventor Michael R. Kesti
Michael R. Kesti 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: 10913219Abstract: A method of making an adhesive backed web, wherein the adhesive layer of such web has partially embedded filaments projecting therefrom. The filaments may comprise a thermoplastic material or a hot melt adhesive. The filaments are contacted to a major surface of a liner material then pressed partially thereinto. An adhesive layer, as from an adhesive backed film, is then laminated to the filament-containing liner, allowing the adhesive layer to pick up the filaments.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: James P. Endle, Michael R. Kesti, Frank T. Sher, Dawud H. Tan, Patrick J. Yeshe
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Patent number: 10814640Abstract: Ink jet technology is used to deposit an ink stabilizing agent at the time of ink deposition (printing), upon a substrate. The stabilizing agent and the ink mix on the substrate. The amount of stabilizing agent is varied based on the needs of the inks being printed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael R. Kesti, Bruce A. Nerad
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Publication number: 20180215109Abstract: A method of making an adhesive backed web, wherein the adhesive layer of such web has partially embedded filaments projecting therefrom. The filaments may comprise a thermoplastic material or a hot melt adhesive. The filaments are contacted to a major surface of a liner material then pressed partially thereinto. An adhesive layer, as from an adhesive backed film, is then laminated to the filament-containing liner, allowing the adhesive layer to pick up the filaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: James P. Endle, Michael R. Kesti, Frank T. Sher, Dawud H. Tan, Patrick J. Yeshe
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Patent number: 9862172Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing the laminated film that is BSPC (Back Side Printable Clear) and has excellent interlayer adhesion. The method involves a first UV curing step and a second UV curing step and the laminated film includes a transparent film layer, a UV curable ink layer, and an adhesive layer. The first UV curing step includes disposing the UV curable ink layer on the transparent film layer and partially curing the UV curable ink layer by performing a first UV irradiation. The second UV curing step includes disposing the adhesive layer on a surface of the UV curable ink layer opposite the transparent film layer, and further curing the UV curable ink layer by performing a second UV irradiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Shinji Ikeda, Hidetoshi Abe, Yoshinori Araki, Koji Saito, Shinya Ohtomo, Michael R. Kesti
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Publication number: 20170368837Abstract: Ink jet technology is used to deposit an ink stabilizing agent at the time of ink deposition (printing), upon a substrate. The stabilizing agent and the ink mix on the substrate. The amount of stabilizing agent is varied based on the needs of the inks being printed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Michael R. Kesti, Bruce A. Nerad
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Publication number: 20170210063Abstract: Finishing system for a 3D printed object involves applying a film to an outer surface of the object in order to hide surface artifacts associated with the 3D printing process that created the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Christine M. ANDRES, William J. BRYAN, John C. SCHULTZ, Michael R. KESTI, Richard C. ALLEN
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Publication number: 20160129680Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing the laminated film that is BSPC (Back Side Printable Clear) and has excellent interlayer adhesion. The method involves a first UV curing step and a second UV curing step and the laminated film includes a transparent film layer, a UV curable ink layer, and an adhesive layer. The first UV curing step includes disposing the UV curable ink layer on the transparent film layer and partially curing the UV curable ink layer by performing a first UV irradiation. The second UV curing step includes disposing the adhesive layer on a surface of the UV curable ink layer opposite the transparent film layer, and further curing the UV curable ink layer by performing a second UV irradiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Shinji Ikeda, Hidetoshi Abe, Yoshinori Araki, Koji Saito, Shinya Ohtomo, Michael R. Kesti
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Patent number: 8268428Abstract: The present application is directed to adhesive articles and release liners. Namely, the present application is directed to an article comprising an adhesive layer with a structured surface. The structured surface comprises a first groove and a second groove recessed into the adhesive layer from a reference plane defined by the adhesive surface on either rim of the groove. In some embodiments, the second groove is contained within the first groove, and in other embodiments the grooves are separate. The first groove and the second groove have walls. The wall angle of the first groove with respect to the reference plane is non-zero and is smaller than the wall angle of the second groove with respect to the reference plane. The application is also directed to release liners for the adhesive article, wherein the surface of the release liner is the inverse of the adhesive surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Danny L. Fleming, Michael R. Kesti, John A. Nielsen, Richard L. Peloquin, Frank T. Sher, David J. Yarusso
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Publication number: 20100143654Abstract: The present application is directed to adhesive articles and release liners. Namely, the present application is directed to an article comprising an adhesive layer with a structured surface. The structured surface comprises a first groove and a second groove recessed into the adhesive layer from a reference plane defined by the adhesive surface on either rim of the groove. In some embodiments, the second groove is contained within the first groove, and in other embodiments the grooves are separate. The first groove and the second groove have walls. The wall angle of the first groove with respect to the reference plane is non-zero and is smaller than the wall angle of the second groove with respect to the reference plane. The application is also directed to release liners for the adhesive article, wherein the surface of the release liner is the inverse of the adhesive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Danny L. Fleming, Michael R. Kesti, John A. Nielsen, Richard L. Peloquin, Frank T. Sher, David J. Yarusso
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Patent number: 7687126Abstract: The present application is directed to adhesive articles and release liners. Namely, the present application is directed to an article comprising an adhesive layer with a structured surface. The structured surface comprises a first groove and a second groove recessed into the adhesive layer from a reference plane defined by the adhesive surface on either rim of the groove. In some embodiments, the second groove is contained within the first groove, and in other embodiments the grooves are separate. The first groove and the second groove have walls. The wall angle of the first groove with respect to the reference plane is non-zero and is smaller than the wall angle of the second groove with respect to the reference plane. The application is also directed to release liners for the adhesive article, wherein the surface of the release liner is the inverse of the adhesive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Danny L. Fleming, Michael R. Kesti, John A. Nielsen, Richard L. Peloquin, Frank T. Sher, David J. Yarusso
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Publication number: 20080083495Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a structured release liner. The method includes providing a base; providing a ridge-forming material; coating the ridge-forming material on the base; forming the ridge-forming material into at least one ridge using a coating bar having a profile; and solidifying the ridge-forming material. Coating the ridge-forming material on the base and forming the ridge-forming material into the at least one ridge using a coating bar may be carried out simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Frank T. Sher, David J. Yarusso, Michael R. Kesti
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Patent number: 7141133Abstract: Methods of applying film to substrates are provided wherein the film matingly conforms to the configuration of the substrate, including areas adjacent protrusions or depressions in the substrate. In certain embodiments, the film is punctured by a probe and a vacuum is applied to the probe in order to aspirate air and urge the film toward a position of compliance with the substrate. Optionally, the film is softened by heat in order to facilitate conformance with the shape of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Kesti, Frank T. Sher, Stephen J. Aden, Ronald S. Steelman, John R. David
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Patent number: 6872268Abstract: Films are closely conformed to substrates by reducing the air pressure to a subatmospheric level in at least one airflow pathway that is present in the film or the substrate. The reduced air pressure enables the film to tightly contact the substrate in locations where protrusions or depressions on the substrate are present. The method is particularly useful for conforming film containing graphics to a variety of substrates such as the sides of semi-trailers or concrete block walls, even in instances where the semi-trailer sides include rivets and/or grooves and where the concrete block wall is relatively rough.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John R. David, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Danny L. Fleming, Michael R. Kesti, Larry A. Meixner, Frank T. Sher, Ronald S. Steelman, David J. Yarusso
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Publication number: 20030226637Abstract: Films are closely conformed to substrates by reducing the air pressure to a subatmospheric level in at least one airflow pathway that is present in the film or the substrate. The reduced air pressure enables the film to tightly contact the substrate in locations where protrusions or depressions on the substrate are present. The method is particularly useful for conforming film containing graphics to a variety of substrates such as the sides of semi-trailers or concrete block walls, even in instances where the semi-trailer sides include rivets and/or grooves and where the concrete block wall is relatively rough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: John R. David, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Danny L. Fleming, Michael R. Kesti, Larry A. Meixner, Frank T. Sher, Ronald S. Steelman, David J. Yarusso
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Publication number: 20030150547Abstract: Methods of applying film to substrates are provided wherein the film matingly conforms to the configuration of the substrate, including areas adjacent protrusions or depressions in the substrate. In certain embodiments, the film is punctured by a probe and a vacuum is applied to the probe in order to aspirate air and urge the film toward a position of compliance with the substrate. Optionally, the film is softened by heat in order to facilitate conformance with the shape of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael R. Kesti, Frank T. Sher, Stephen J. Aden, Ronald S. Steelman, John R. David
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Patent number: 6368708Abstract: Microspheres comprise a polymer or copolymer including one or more of 1) a plurality of C3 or larger alpha-olefin units wherein the polymer has an average number of branch points less than one per monomer unit, and 2) a plurality of C2 alpha-olefin units wherein the polymer has an average number of branch points greater than 0.01 per monomer unit, the microspheres having an average diameter in the range of 1 to 300 micrometers. Optionally, the polymer of the microspheres can be crosslinked. The microspheres can be prepared by suspension or dispersion polymerization processes using aqueous or organic reaction media.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1996Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Katherine A. Brown, Michael R. Kesti
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Patent number: 6288189Abstract: Microspheres comprise a polymer including one or more of 1) a plurality of C3 or larger alpha-olefin units wherein the C3 or larger alpha-olefin units are incorporated into the polymer so as to give an average number of less than one branch point per C3 or larger alpha-olefin unit, 2) a plurality of C2 alpha-olefin units wherein the C2 alpha-olefin units are incorporated so as to give an average number of branch points greater than 0.01 per C2 alpha-olefin unit, and 3) cyclopentene or substituted cyclopentene, the microspheres having an average diameter in the range of 1 to 300 micrometers. Optionally, the polymer of the microspheres can be crosslinked. The microspheres can be prepared by suspension or dispersion polymerization processes using aqueous or organic reaction media. Powder coatings can be prepared from the microspheres.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1997Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Katherine A. Brown, Michael R. Kesti, Edward G. Stewart, Joseph M. McGrath
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Patent number: 5824748Abstract: Composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres are provided comprising two or more water insoluble polymers that are mixed wholly within the boundaries of polymeric microspheres. The range of monomers and polymers are chosen to tailor the properties of the composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres for specific performance and/or application requirements. Any polymer that can be dissolved into a solvent monomer or mixture of solvent monomers can be used to prepare the composite pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres. Pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres according to this invention can be prepared using free radical suspension polymerization.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael R. Kesti, James E. Garbe, Joaquin Delgado, Spencer F. Silver, Richard J. Goetz
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Patent number: 5756625Abstract: Stabilized microsphere adhesive composition comprising: a plurality of polymeric, elastomeric microspheres wherein the microspheres are the reaction product of reactants comprising polymerizable starting materials comprising at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.14 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and optionally at least one comonomer, at least one vinyl-unsaturated additive having both an ionic moiety and a hydrophobic moiety and containing at least 5 but not more than 40 carbon atoms in an amount about 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of the microspheres; optionally, a polymeric stabilizer in an amount of between about 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Crandall, Michael R. Kesti
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Patent number: RE37563Abstract: An adhesive composition is provided comprising: (a) a plurality of polymeric, elastomeric microspheres wherein the microspheres are the reaction product of reactants comprising polymerizable starting materials comprising at least one C4-C14 alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer and optionally at least one comonomer and have a solvent soluble portion that is 30-98% of the microsphere.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Terrence E. Cooprider, Michael D. Crandall, James E. Garbe, Richard J. Goetz, Michael R. Kesti