Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Hager
Patrick J. Hager 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: 20220105538Abstract: Provided are devices for coating a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator. In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle and an applicator pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries. The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Kevin M. Eliason, John I. Escoto, JR., Patrick J. Hager, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera, Steven R. Raphaelson, Larry A. Schleif, Jeffrey J. Schwab
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Patent number: 11235349Abstract: Provided are devices for coating a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator. In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle and an applicator pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries. The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kevin M. Eliason, John I. Escoto, Jr., Patrick J. Hager, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera, Steven R. Raphaelson, Larry A. Schleif, Jeffrey J. Schwab
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Patent number: 11234860Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sectional warming blanket for patient warming having a structure comprising a first layer of material forming a bottom layer with openings to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, a second layer of material forming an upper layer wherein the upper layer is coupled to the bottom layer via a plurality of seals to form a plurality of interconnected air passageways, and an inlet located on the upper or bottom layers. In an embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises an opening configured to receive a coupling device for coupling the sectional warming blanket to an additional sectional warming blanket. In another embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises at least one outline formed from a portion of the structure, such that a section can be removed from the blanket and the blanket is re-sealed by a bonding mechanism along its periphery.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark J. Scott, Jeffrey O. Emslander, Andrew J. McGregor, Glenn R. Maharaj, Patrick J. Hager, Melanie L. Collins
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Patent number: 10427365Abstract: A principal film comprising a first polymeric component wherein the principal film has: (1) first and second major faces; (2) a land portion wherein the principal film is capable of thermally-induced self-forming; and (3) one or more modification zones, each comprising a central portion and a rim portion surrounding the central portion and being surrounded by land portion, wherein the average thickness of each rim portion is greater than the average thickness of the land portion surrounding the modification zone, the average thickness of each central portion is less than the average thickness of the land portion surrounding the modification zone and is greater than zero. Also methods for making such films and articles comprising such films.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Hager, Mark A. Strobel, Joel A. Getschel, Shujun J. Wang, Adam O. Moughton, Neelakandan Chandrasekaran
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Patent number: 10293449Abstract: A method of providing an easy-clean, water-sheeting coating on a substrate includes: abrading a surface of a substrate using an abrasive article to provide an abraded surface having a surface roughness R?a#191 in a range of from 100 nm to 3500 nm, contacting a coatable composition with the abraded surface, and removing water from the coatable composition. The coatable composition comprises silica nanoparticles and has a pH of 7.5 or less. A kit including the abrasive article and the coatable composition is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jay S. Schlechte, Patrick J. Hager, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Paul D. Graham
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Publication number: 20190022696Abstract: Provided are devices for coating a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator. In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle and an applicator pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries. The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kevin M. Eliason, John I. Escoto, JR., Patrick J. Hager, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera, Steven R. Raphaelson, Larry A. Schleif, Jeffrey J. Schwab
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Publication number: 20170361550Abstract: A principal film comprising a first polymeric component wherein the principal film has: (1) first and second major faces; (2) a land portion wherein the principal film is capable of thermally-induced self- forming; and (3) one or more modification zones, each comprising a central portion and a rim portion surrounding the central portion and being surrounded by land portion, wherein the average thickness of each rim portion is greater than the average thickness of the land portion surrounding the modification zone, the average thickness of each central portion is less than the average thickness of the land portion surrounding the modification zone and is greater than zero. Also methods for making such films and articles comprising such films.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Patrick J. Hager, Mark A. Strobel, Joel A. Getschel, Shujun J. Wang, Adam O. Moughton, Neelakandan Chandrasekaran
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Publication number: 20160108257Abstract: A method of providing an easy-clean, water-sheeting coating on a substrate includes: abrading a surface of a substrate using an abrasive article to provide an abraded surface having a surface roughness R?a#191 in a range of from 100 nm to 3500 nm, contacting a coatable composition with the abraded surface, and removing water from the coatable composition. The coatable composition comprises silica nanoparticles and has a pH of 7.5 or less. A kit including the abrasive article and the coatable composition is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Jay S. Schlechte, Patrick J. Hager, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Paul D. Graham
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Patent number: 9206335Abstract: A coating composition is provided comprising a) an aqueous dispersion, having a pH of less than 7.5, of silica nanoparticles having average particle diameters of 40 nanometers or less, b) an alkoxysilane oligomer; c) a silane coupling agent, and d) optionally a metal ?-diketone complexing agent. The compositions may be used to prepare coated articles wherein the coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides hydrophilic and/or antireflection surface properties to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovation Properties CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Hager, Jay S. Schlechte, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, Naiyong Jing
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Publication number: 20150202650Abstract: Provided are devices for coating (300) a contoured surface or a three-dimensional structure, and methods of making and using the same. The devices have geometries (308) that are in point contact with the contoured surface. The geometries are substantially rigid and are provided by a flexible applicator (306). In this way, the flexible applicator permits conformance to the surface contours, along with rigid point contact that provides uniform and consistent coverage of liquid material. Specifically, the devices comprise a handle (304) and an applicator (302) pliantly affixed to the handle, the applicator comprising a plurality of spaced geometries (308). The devices meter film-forming coating liquids onto contoured surfaces or three-dimensional structures to form uniform coatings and resulting uniform films.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Kevin M. Eliason, John I. Escoto, JR., Patrick J. Hager, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera, Steven R. Raphaelson, Larry A. Schleif, Jeffrey J. Schwab
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Publication number: 20140028174Abstract: A thermally conductive LED assembly is disclosed. The thermally conductive LED assembly includes an elongate conductor cable having a first conductor and a second conductor extending along a length of the elongate conductor cable and a thermally conducting and electrically insulating polymer layer disposed between first conductor and second conductor and a second electrically insulating polymer layer is disposed on the first conductor or second conductor. The electrically insulating polymer layer having a thermal impedance value in a range from 2.5 to 15 C°-cm2/W and a plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed along the length of the elongate conductor cable. Each light emitting diode is in electrical communication with the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Michael A. Meis, Susan L. Korpela, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Patrick J. Hager, Ellen O. Aeling
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Patent number: 8581393Abstract: A thermally conductive LED assembly is disclosed. The thermally conductive LED assembly includes an elongate conductor cable having a first conductor and a second conductor extending along a length of the elongate conductor cable and a thermally conducting and electrically insulating polymer layer disposed between first conductor and second conductor and a second electrically insulating polymer layer is disposed on the first conductor or second conductor. The electrically insulating polymer layer having a thermal impedance value in a range from 2.5 to 15 C.°-cm2/W and a plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed along the length of the elongate conductor cable. Each light emitting diode is in electrical communication with the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Michael A. Meis, Susan L. Korpela, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Patrick J. Hager, Ellen O. Aeling
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Patent number: 8282753Abstract: A protection sheet and method of protecting a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment, the protection sheet comprises an adhesive coated nonwoven material. In an embodiment a surface of the protection sheet captures and retains paint overspray, dust, dirt and other contaminants so as to provide a cleaner paint job. In an embodiment the protection sheet may be laminated to a second nonwoven or woven material to allow clean removal after extended use. The protection sheet may be used to protect horizontal or vertical substrates, and is particularly suited to protect the surfaces of a paint booth used in automotive spray-painting operations.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventors: John D. Stelter, Troy K. Ista, Thomas J. Reid, Patrick J. Hager, Kevin M. Eliason
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Publication number: 20120090780Abstract: A protection sheet and method of protecting a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment, the protection sheet comprises an adhesive coated nonwoven material. In an embodiment a surface of the protection sheet captures and retains paint overspray, dust, dirt and other contaminants so as to provide a cleaner paint job. In an embodiment the protection sheet may be laminated to a second nonwoven or woven material to allow clean removal after extended use. The protection sheet may be used to protect horizontal or vertical substrates, and is particularly suited to protect the surfaces of a paint booth used in automotive spray-painting operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: John D. Stelter, Troy K. Ista, Thomas J. Reid, Patrick J. Hager, Kevin M. Eliason
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Patent number: 8105450Abstract: A protection sheet and method of protecting a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment, the protection sheet comprises an adhesive coated nonwoven material. In an embodiment a surface of the protection sheet captures and retains paint overspray, dust, dirt and other contaminants so as to provide a cleaner paint job. In an embodiment the protection sheet may be laminated to a second nonwoven or woven material to allow clean removal after extended use. The protection sheet may be used to protect horizontal or vertical substrates, and is particularly suited to protect the surfaces of a paint booth used in automotive spray-painting operations.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John D. Stelter, Troy K. Ista, Thomas J. Reid, Patrick J. Hager, Kevin M. Eliason
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Publication number: 20100092765Abstract: A coating composition is provided comprising a) an aqueous dispersion, having a pH of less than 7.5, of silica nanoparticles having average particle diameters of 40 nanometers or less, b) an alkoxysilane oligomer; c) a silane coupling agent, and d) optionally a metal ?-diketone complexing agent. The compositions may be used to prepare coated articles wherein the coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides hydrophilic and/or antireflection surface properties to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Patrick J. Hager, Jay S. Schlechte, Elaine M. Yorkgitis, Naiyong Jing
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Publication number: 20100061093Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to illumination devices, and particularly directed to illumination devices utilizing light transmissive layers and methods for making the same. An illumination device and method for making the device are disclosed. The device, in particular, includes a substrate and conductive region disposed on the substrate. One or more light sources, such as LEDs, are disposed on a surface of the substrate and electrically coupled to the electrically conductive region for supply of electric current. The device also includes one or more light transmissive layers disposed on the substrate and the at least one light source to encapsulate light sources and also to control characteristics of light delivery from the light sources as light passes through the light transmissive layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey R. Janssen, Michael A. Meis, Patrick J. Hager, Ellen O. Aeling, Mark R. Wollner
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Patent number: 7652117Abstract: Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and composition may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surfaces such as ceramics or glass, to render them hydrophilic, oleophobic and easy to clean.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gregory D. Clark, Patrick J. Hager, Jay S. Schlechte, John C. Clark
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Patent number: 7652116Abstract: Fluorochemical urethane compounds and coating compositions derived therefrom are described. The compounds and composition may be used in treating substrates, in particular substrates having a hard surfaces such as ceramics or glass, to render them hydrophilic, oleophobic and easy to clean.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gregory D. Clark, Patrick J. Hager, Jay S. Schlechte, John C. Clark
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Publication number: 20090145539Abstract: A removable adhesive tape comprising a highly extensible and substantially inelastic backing and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The backing has a high tensile strength, has a lengthwise elongation at break of at least about 150% with less than about 50% elastic recovery after stretching. The adhesive can be a normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive and is coated on at least one surface of the film backing. The adhesive is preferably highly extensible, does not separate from the backing during stretching, and has higher cohesion than adhesion to any suitable substrate. After being applied to a substrate, the adhesive tape of the present invention becomes firmly bonded, but can be easily removed without damaging the substrate by simply stretching it in a direction substantially parallel, i.e., less than about 35°, to the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Karl W. Kreckel, Patrick J. Hager, James H. Rickert