Patents by Inventor Mitchell A. F. Johnson
Mitchell A. F. Johnson 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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Publication number: 20250058045Abstract: The disclosed sealing film is for surrounding a device for tamper evident protection of the contained device. The scaling film has a backing with a perimeter surrounding a central area and an adhesive on the backing at least at the perimeter of the backing. A substantial portion of the perimeter of the backing has an area of weakness. Therefore, attempted peeling, pulling, opening of the scaling film at the perimeter will cause tearing of the sealing film and indicate tampering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: February 20, 2025Inventors: Alan R. Dombrowski, Adam S. Troness, Aniruddha A. Upadhye, Katelyn M. Leniczek, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Thomas R. J. Corrigan, Lacey M. Strand
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Publication number: 20250058058Abstract: The disclosed sealing film is for surrounding a device for tamper evident protection of the contained device. The scaling film has a backing with a perimeter surrounding a central area and an adhesive on the backing at least at the perimeter of the backing. A tamper evident layer is separably connected to the backing along a substantial portion of the perimeter of the backing. Therefore, attempted peeling, pulling, opening of the sealing film will cause the tamper evident layer to remove from the backing and indicate tampering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: February 20, 2025Inventors: Alan R. Dombrowski, Adam S. Troness, Aniruddha A. Upadhye, Katelyn M. Leniczek, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Thomas R. J. Corrigan, Lacey M. Strand
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Patent number: 11226433Abstract: Optical films for redirecting light are described, and optical systems, such as display systems, incorporating such optical films are described. The optical film may include a first structured surface including a plurality of prismatic structures, and a second structured surface opposing the first structured surface and including a plurality of microstructures. An effective transmission of the optical film is not more than 1% less than a film with a comparable construction except for a smooth, non-structured second surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Joseph T. Aronson, Matthew R. C. Atkinson, Gary T. Boyd, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Tri D. Pham, Robert B. Secor, Steven D. Solomonson
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Patent number: 11066224Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Shannon R. A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
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Patent number: 10883227Abstract: Articles comprising: (1) a sheet having a first surface and a second surface and (2) an separation layer on at least a portion of the first surface, wherein the separation layer comprising (a) a binder layer with particles entrained therein and (b) an overcoat. Also methods for making such articles and methods for using such articles.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Andrew J. Callinan, David M. Mahli, Mitchell A. F. Johnson
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Patent number: 10156661Abstract: An optical film having a structured surface is described. At least 90% of the structured surface has a slope magnitude that is less than about 5 degrees. The optical film may have an optical haze of less than about 10% and an optical clarity of less than about 50%, or may have an optical haze of less than about 7.5% and an optical clarity of less than about 60%, or may have an optical haze of less than about 3% and an optical clarity of less than about 65%.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Joseph T. Aronson, Matthew R. C. Atkinson, Gary T. Boyd, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Tri D. Pham, Robert B. Secor, Steven D. Solomonson
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Patent number: 9625640Abstract: Optical films, optical stacks including the optical films, and display systems including the optical films are described. The optical film includes a first major surface that may include a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The optical film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Joseph T. Aronson, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Tri D. Pham, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Steven Hin-Chung Kong, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
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Patent number: 9539613Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish is described. A coatable material is applied to a substrate. The viscosity of the coatable material is changed and a face-side roller having patterned features thereon contacts the coatable material to impart a matte finish thereon; and hardening the coatable material.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, Jr., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Todero, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Patent number: 9527336Abstract: Cleanable articles having overcoats with hydrophilic front surfaces and which are siloxane-bonded to an underlying body member. Also, methods of making and using such articles.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David M. Mahli, Robert A. Yapel, Justin A. Riddle, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Moses M. David, Frederick J. Gustafson, Lan H. Liu, Yu Yang, Naiyong Jing, Caleb T. Nelson
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Publication number: 20160271997Abstract: A dry erase sheet assembly comprising: (a) a writing member having a front major surface and a rear major surface wherein the front major surface is capable of being used as a dry erase surface; (b) a support member having a low Deflection Stiffness Rating; (c) a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the rear major surface of the support member; and (d) a removable liner on the rear surface of the adhesive; wherein the sheet assembly is capable of being wound upon itself into roll configuration without disruption and the sheet assembly has a low Curl Memory Rating. Also a method of using such sheet assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Elizabeth A. Brodd
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Publication number: 20160244641Abstract: A system and a method for making a web having a complex topography. A substrate having coatable material is contacted by a face-side roller having grooves set into the major surface thereof, the coatable material is then split between the face side roller and the substrate, resulting in a textured surface having a first area associated with the splitting from the major surface, and a second area resulting from splitting associated with areas of the face-side roller having grooves. Raised ridge features produced from the splitting step interconnect portions within the first area, and portions within the second area, and in between the first and second area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: John P. Baetzold, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Steven J. McMan, Frank T. Sher, Robert A. Yapel, Patrick J. Yeshe
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Patent number: 9383482Abstract: The present invention concerns antireflective films comprising a high refractive index layer (60) and low refractive index layer (80) disposed on the high refractive index layer. The antireflective films have a microstructured surface (70) that can be derived from a microreplicated tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Christopher P. Tebow, Tri D. Pham, Steven H. Kong, Joseph T. Aronson, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Michael K. Gerlach, Michelle L. Toy, Taun L. McKenzie, Anthony M. Renstrom, Robert A. Yapel, Mitchell A. F. Johnson
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Patent number: 9229239Abstract: Light redirecting film is disclosed. The light redirecting film includes a first major surface that includes a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The light redirecting film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.75.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Joseph T. Aronson, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Tri D. Pham, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Steven Hin-Chung Kong, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
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Patent number: 8993059Abstract: Methods of forming patterned coatings are disclosed. The methods include the steps of disposing a composition onto a substrate to form a liquid coating on the substrate and providing or removing energy through a first pattern of areas on the coated film to form a morphologically patterned coating, the morphological pattern corresponding to the first pattern of areas.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties, CompanyInventors: Peter E. Price, William B. Kolb, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Steven D. Solomonson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson
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Patent number: 8888333Abstract: Light redirecting film is disclosed. The light redirecting film includes a first major surface that includes a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The light redirecting film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is in a range from about 4% to about 20% and an optical clarity that is in a range from about 20% to about 60%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.55.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Tri D. Pham, Joseph T. Aronson, Steven D. Solomonson, Scott R. Kaytor, Steven J. McMan, Fei Lu, Steven H. Kong, Slah Jendoubi, Gary T. Boyd
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Patent number: 8858807Abstract: A process for making a microneedle array master comprises: (a) providing a photoreactive composition, the photoreactive composition comprising: (1) at least one reactive species that is capable of undergoing an acid- or radical-initiated chemical reaction, and (2) at least one multiphoton photoinitiator system; and (b) imagewise exposing at least a portion of the composition to light sufficient to cause simultaneous absorption of at least two photons, thereby inducing at least one acid- or radical-initiated chemical reaction where the composition is exposed to the light, the imagewise exposing being carried out in a pattern that is effective to define at least the surface of a plurality of microneedles. The microneedles may be solid and the outer surface of the microneedles may be characterized by at least one concave area. The master may be used to fabricate a tool for replication.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert J. DeVoe, Dennis E. Ferguson, Franklyn L. Frederickson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Craig R. Sykora, Jeremy K. Larsen
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Patent number: 8657472Abstract: A light redirecting film (100) includes a first major surface (110) that includes first microstructures (150) that extend along a first direction and a second major surface (120), which may form part of a matte layer, the second major surface being opposite to the first major surface and including second microstructures (160). The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.75. The light redirecting film (100) may comprise particles. The second microstructures may have a slope distribution.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Joseph T. Aronson, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Tri D. Pham, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
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Patent number: 8623140Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, Jr., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Kreilich, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
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Patent number: 8605406Abstract: Methods of altering charge on a dielectric material involve application of an at least weakly conductive liquid to at least a portion of the dielectric material. The liquid is then at least partially removed from the dielectric material leaving a substantially uniform electrostatic charge on at least the portion of the dielectric material. Some methods provide a dielectric material that is both net neutral and completely neutral. Other methods generate a charge pattern that is used for subsequent processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard M. Jendrejack, Robert A. Yapel, Mitchelle A. F. Johnson, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Peter T. Benson, Joan M. Noyola, William B. Kolb, Matthew S. Stay
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Patent number: D891925Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Terry R. Kosnick, Jennifer A. Higgins, Lindsay J. Schostag, Meghan A. Katzenmeyer, Flor T. Frey, Lisa E. Warren, Andrew P. Singer, David K. Bruechert, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Christoph Jonathan Steffen Meyer, Jeffrey D. Swenson, Connor M. Pelletier-Sutton, Mary L. Brown