Patents by Inventor Naiyong Jing

Naiyong Jing 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).

  • ORTHODONTIC ELEMENTS AND OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES WITH A FLUORINATED POLYMER, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20080070182
    Abstract: A medical device, particularly an orthodontic element, that includes a surface having a polymeric film disposed thereon (e.g., a liner disposed in an archwire slot of an orthodontic bracket), wherein the film comprises a fluorinated polymer and a treated surface having an adhesive thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: William E. Wyllie, Naiyong Jing, Joan V. Brennan, David S. Arney
  • BONDING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20080064825
    Abstract: Polymer bonding compositions having greater than about 1 milliequivalent primary amine/100 grams of the polymer, more preferably greater than about 3 milliequivalent non-tertiary amine/100 grams of the polymer. Preferably the polymer is not significantly crosslinked. These bonding compositions may be especially useful for bonding fluropolymers. Processes for making the novel polymers and the resulting multilayer bonded articles are described. The polymers include polymer-bonded ZNHLSi(OP)a(X)3-a-b(Y)b units. The bonding composition may be used for making multi-layer polymer laminates such as tubes and films and containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, George Tiers, Mark Muggli, Kathryn Spurgeon
  • Polymerizable compositions, methods of making the same, and composite articles therefrom
    Patent number: 7342080
    Abstract: Polymerizable fluorinated polyethers are formed by Michael-type addition of a reactive fluorinated polyether to a poly(meth)acryl compound. The polymerizable fluorinated polyethers may be used to form composite articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zai-Ming Qiu, Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, William D. Coggio
  • Article and comprising fluorochemical surface layer
    Patent number: 7332217
    Abstract: The invention relates to articles such as protective films and displays having a fluorochemical surface layer comprising an antistatic agent and the reaction products of at least one fluoropolyether (meth)acryl compound and at least 50 wt-% of non-fluorinated crosslinking agent(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William D. Coggio, Thomas P. Klun, Mark J. Pellerite, George G. I. Moore, Cheryl L. S. Elsbernd, Sharon Wang, Richard S. Buckanin, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Naiyong Jing, Zai-Ming Qiu
  • Low refractive index fluoropolymer coating compositions for use in antireflective polymer films
    Patent number: 7323514
    Abstract: An economic, optically transmissive, stain and ink repellent, durable low refractive index fluoropolymer composition for use in an antireflection film or coupled to an optical display. In one aspect of the invention, the composition is formed from the reaction product of a fluoropolymer or reactive fluoropolymer, an amino silane ester coupling agent or ester equivalent, a multi-olefinic crosslinker, and optional surface modified inorganic particles or sol gel precursors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Chuntao Cao, Tatsuo Fukushi, Timothy J. Tatge, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Thomas P. Klun, William J. Schultz, Zai-Ming Qiu
  • Stain-resistant fluorochemical compositions
    Publication number: 20080008888
    Abstract: The invention features a coating composition that comprises a non-urethane acrylate or methacrylate compound in combination with a fluorochemical. Typically, the non-urethane (meth)acrylate is an aliphatic or aromatic (meth)acrylate compound and the fluorochemical typically comprises a monofunctional (per)fluoropolyether (meth)acrylate compound. The coating compositions can provide a protective topcoat layer to a variety of substrates, including wood and vinyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Cheng-Chung Chang, Zai-Ming Qiu, Naiyong Jing, Cheryl Elsbernd
  • FLUORINATED LEVELING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20080004392
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising a fluorinated leveling agent and a film-forming organic polymer is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Zai-Ming QIU, Naiyong Jing
  • ARTICLES HAVING DURABLE HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES
    Publication number: 20070298216
    Abstract: Method of forming a very hydrophobic, extremely hydrophobic or superhydrophobic surface comprising depositing a composition comprising hydrophobic microparticles, hydrophobic nanoparticles, or a mixture thereof and a binder in sufficient quantity to provide a hydrophobic or a superhydrophobic surface on a substrate having a micropatterned surface having raised portions, recessed portions or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Kathryn M. Spurgeon, George Van Dyke Tiers, Vivian W. Jones, Brant U. Kolb, Chuntao Cao, Rudolf J. Dams
  • LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX COMPOSITION COMPRISING FLUOROPOLYETHER URETHANE COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20070287093
    Abstract: Antireflective films and low refractive index compositions are described. The low refractive index layer comprises the reaction product of a composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable material having a high fluorine content, and at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolyether urethane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Thomas P. Klun, Chuntao Cao, William D. Coggio, Zai-Ming Qiu
  • Fluorinated polyether polyamine and method of making the same
    Patent number: 7288619
    Abstract: A composition comprises a condensation product of an amine-reactive fluorinated polyether and a polyamine. The compositions may be in dispersed in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Zai-Ming Qiu, Naiyong Jing
  • FLOORING SUBSTRATE HAVING A COATING OF A CURABLE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20070243389
    Abstract: A flooring substrate comprising a coating of a curable composition that comprises (a) a reaction product of (i) a polyisocyanate, (ii) one or more perfluoropolyether compounds having at least one hydroxyl group and (iii) an organic compound having one or more free radical polymerizable groups and at least one hydroxyl group; and (b) a compound capable of free radical copolymerization with the reaction product and comprising at least two free radical polymerizable groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Frans Audenaert, Rudolf Dams, Zai-Ming Qiu, Naiyong Jing, Thomas Klun
  • ARTICLE COMPRISING FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACE LAYER
    Publication number: 20070237948
    Abstract: The invention relates to articles such as protective films and displays having a fluorochemical surface layer comprising an antistatic agent and the reaction products of at least one fluoropolyether (meth)acryl compound and at least 50 wt-% of non-fluorinated crosslinking agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: William Coggio, Thomas Klun, Mark Pellerite, George Moore, Cheryl Elsbernd, Sharon Wang, Richard Buckanin, Christopher Walker, Naiyong Jing, Zai-Ming Qiu
  • Method of modifying a fluoropolymeric substrate and composite articles thereby
    Patent number: 7273531
    Abstract: Fluoropolymeric substrates are modified by a photochemical process that includes at least one species having the formula wherein: R represents hydrogen or an alkyl or cycloalkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms or an aryl, alkaryl, or aralkyl group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms; X represents O or NH; and each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 independently represents H, an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or any two of R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 taken together represent an alkylene group having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 or at least one of R3 and R4 is not H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Yifan Zhang, William J. Schultz
  • Article comprising fluorochemical surface layer
    Patent number: 7267850
    Abstract: The invention relates to display and protective articles having a fluorochemical surface layer, and methods of making such articles. The invention also relates to fluoropolyether acrylate compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: William D. Coggio, Thomas P. Klun, Mark J. Pellerite, George G. I. Moore, Cheryl L. S. Eisbernd, Sharon Wang, Richard S. Buckanin, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Naiyong Jing, Zai-Ming Qiu
  • Bromine, chlorine or iodine functional polymer electrolytes crosslinked by e-beam
    Patent number: 7265162
    Abstract: A method is provided for making a crosslinked polymer electrolyte, typically in the form of a membrane for use as a polymer electrolyte membrane in an electrolytic cell such as a fuel cell, as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising application of electron beam radiation to a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer comprising: a backbone derived in part from tetrafluoro-ethylene monomer, first pendent groups which include a group according to the formula —SO2X, where X is F, Cl, Br, OH or —O?M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and second pendent groups which include Br, Cl or I. Typically, the membrane has a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Yandrasits, Steven J. Hamrock, Klaus Hintzer, Arne Thaler, Tatsuo Fukushi, Naiyong Jing, Kai Helmut Lochhaas
  • ADHESIVE ARTICLE, COMPOSITE ARTICLE, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20070148473
    Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a fluorothermoplastic film having a major surface; and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a silicone polyurea block copolymer and an MQ tackifying resin. Composite articles preparable from the adhesive articles, and methods of making the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: George Moore, John Clark, Audrey Sherman, Mark Muggli, Kurt Melancon, Timothy Filiatrault, Naiyong Jing
  • Fluoropolymer bonding composition and method
    Patent number: 7235302
    Abstract: A multi-layer structure includes a fluoropolymer bonded to a substrate. The structure is prepared by exposing a bonding composition to actinic radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation, to form the bond. The bonding composition includes a light-absorbing compound and an electron donor. The bonding composition includes non-adhesive materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Naiyong Jing, Trang D. Pham, Andrew M. Hine
  • POLYMER ELECTROLYTES CROSSLINKED BY E-BEAM
    Publication number: 20070142563
    Abstract: A method of making a crosslinked polymer is provided as well as the polymer so made, the method comprising the steps of: providing a highly fluorinated fluoropolymer, typically a perfluorinated fluoropolymer, comprising pendent groups which include a group according to the formula —SO2X, where X is F, Cl, Br, OH, or —O?M+, where M+ is a monovalent cation, and exposing said fluoropolymer to electron beam radiation so as to result in the formation of crosslinks. Typically, the method according to the present invention additionally comprises the step of: forming said fluoropolymer into a membrane, typically having a thickness of 90 microns or less, more typically 60 microns or less, and most typically 30 microns or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Yandrasits, Steven Hamrock, Naiyong Jing
  • Fluoropolymer bonding compositions
    Publication number: 20070072975
    Abstract: Provided are fluoropolymer blends comprising a fluoropolymer having a major amount of fluorothermoplastic, a bubble suppressing metal compound, a base and a phase transfer catalyst. Also provided are layered articles comprising a first layer having the described fluoropolymer blend and methods for making the layered articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Blake Chandler, Naiyong Jing
  • PERFLUOROPOLYETHER BENZOTRIAZOLE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20070048673
    Abstract: Perfluoropolyether benzotriazole compounds and compositions containing perfluoropolyether benzotriazole compounds are provided. The perfluoropolyether benzotriazole compounds can be attached to a substrate having a metal or metal oxide-containing surface to provide at least one of the following characteristics: anti-soiling, anti-staining, ease of cleaning, repellency, hydrophobicity, or oleophobicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Flynn, Naiyong Jing, Mark Pellerite