Patents by Inventor Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
Milton H. Andrus, Jr. 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: 7141297Abstract: Optical bodies, comprising: a plurality of first optical layers comprising a first polymer composition that comprises (i) a polyester portion having terephthalate comonomer units and ethylene glycol comonomer units; and (ii) a second portion corresponding to a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 130° C.; and a plurality of second optical layers disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers. Also disclosed are optical bodies comprising: (a) a plurality of first optical layers, each first optical layer being oriented; and (b) a plurality of second optical layers, disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers, comprising a blend of polymethylmethacrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride. Methods of making the above-described optical bodies, and articles employing such optical bodies are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Condo, Timothy J. Hebrink, John A. Wheatley, Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Andrew T. Ruff, Yaoqi J. Liu, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
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Patent number: 6888677Abstract: Optical bodies, comprising: a plurality of first optical layers comprising a first polymer composition that comprises (i) a polyester portion having terephthalate comonomer units and ethylene glycol comonomer units, and (ii) a second portion corresponding to a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 130° C.; and a plurality of second optical layers disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers. Also disclosed are optical bodies comprising: (a) a plurality of first optical layers, each first optical layer being oriented; and (b) a plurality of second optical layers, disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers, comprising a blend of polymethylmethacrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride. Methods of making the above-described optical bodies, and articles employing such optical bodies are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Condo, Timothy J. Hebrink, John A. Wheatley, Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Andrew T. Ruff, Yaoqi J. Liu, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
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Patent number: 6744561Abstract: Optical bodies, comprising: a plurality of first optical layers comprising a first polymer composition that comprises (i) a polyester portion having terephthalate comonomer units and ethylene glycol comonomer units, and (ii) a second portion corresponding to a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 130° C.; and a plurality of second optical layers disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers. Also disclosed are optical bodies comprising: (a) a plurality of first optical layers, each first optical layer being oriented; and (b) a plurality of second optical layers, disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers, comprising a blend of polymethylmethacrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride. Methods of making the above-described optical bodies, and articles employing such optical bodies are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Condo, Timothy J. Hebrink, John A. Wheatley, Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Andrew T. Ruff, Yaoqi J. Liu, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
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Patent number: 6498683Abstract: Optical bodies, comprising: a plurality of first optical layers comprising a first polymer composition that comprises (i) a polyester portion having terephthalate comonomer units and ethylene glycol comonomer units, and (ii) a second portion corresponding to a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least about 130° C.; and a plurality of second optical layers disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers. Also disclosed are optical bodies comprising: (a) a plurality of first optical layers, each first optical layer being oriented; and (b) a plurality of second optical layers, disposed in a repeating sequence with the plurality of first optical layers, comprising a blend of polymethylmethacrylate and polyvinylidene fluoride. Methods of making the above-described optical bodies, and articles employing such optical bodies are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter D. Condo, Timothy J. Hebrink, John A. Wheatley, Andrew J. Ouderkirk, Andrew T. Ruff, Yaoqi J. Liu, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020039235Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 1999Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: PETER D. CONDO, TIMOTHY J. HEBRINK, JOHN A. WHEATLEY, ANDREW J. OUDERKIRK, ANDREW T. RUFF, YAOQI J. LIU, MILTON H. ANDRUS JR.
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Patent number: 6352764Abstract: Described is a multilayer article comprising: a flexible substrate; and, a multiphase polymeric composition comprising a polymeric core phase, a polymeric shell phase and a polymeric film-forming phase; wherein the polymeric core phase comprises an ultraviolet absorber, wherein the polymeric film-forming phase comprises fluoropolymer, and wherein the polymeric core phase and the polymeric film-forming phase do not substantially contact one another, but both the polymeric core phase and the polymeric film-forming phase contact the polymeric shell phase.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Milton H. Andrus, Jr., Bret W. Ludwig
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Patent number: 6251521Abstract: Described are compositions comprising core/shell particles and fluoropolymer, wherein the core comprises an ultraviolet absorber, as well as multiphase polymeric compositions comprising a polymeric core phase and a polymeric shell phase, wherein the polymeric core phase comprises an ultraviolet absorber.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gilbert L. Eian, Bret W. Ludwig, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.
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Patent number: 5200436Abstract: The present invention provides novel siloxane iniferter compounds, block copolymers made therewith, and a method of making the block copolymers. The siloxane iniferter compounds can be represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein T and X are organic groups selected so that the T-X bond is capable of dissociating upon being subjected to an appropriate energy source to form a terminator free radical of the formula T.multidot. and an initiator free radical;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are monovalent moieties selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and aryl which can be the same or are different;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are monovalent moieties which can be the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1991Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacture CompanyInventors: Ramesh C. Kumar, Milton H. Andrus, Jr., Miecyzslaw H. Mazurek
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Patent number: 5057619Abstract: The present invention provides novel siloxane iniferter compounds, block copolymers made therewith, and a method of making the block copolymers. The siloxane iniferter compounds can be represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein T and X are organic groups selected so that the T-X bond is capable of dissociating upon being subjected to an appropriate energy source to form a terminator free radical of the formula T and an initiator free radical.r.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are monovalent moieties selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and aryl which can be the same or are different;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are monovalent moieties which can be the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1991Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ramesh C. Kumar, Milton H. Andrus, Jr., Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek
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Patent number: 4584192Abstract: A film-forming composition containing a broad spectrum antimicrobial as an antimicrobial agent. The composition forms a film which is a substantially fluid-resistant, substantially tack-free, flexible film which adheres to skin and releases the antimicrobial agent to skin. A method of using the film-forming composition is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1984Date of Patent: April 22, 1986Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John D. Dell, Milton H. Andrus, Jr.