Patents by Inventor Patrick R. Fleming

Patrick R. Fleming 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).

  • Laser cut articles
    Patent number: 10035339
    Abstract: Laser conversion of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. LaPlant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • LASER CUT ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180104945
    Abstract: Laser conversion of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. LaPlant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • High contrast retroreflective sheeting and license plates
    Patent number: 9937879
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the formation of high contrast, wavelength independent retroreflective sheeting made by including a light scattering material on at least a portion of the retroreflective sheeting. The light scattering material reduces the brightness of the retroreflective sheeting without substantially changing the appearance of the retroreflective sheeting when viewed under scattered light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin, Thomas V. Kusilek, Robert L. Smithson
  • Microwell array articles and methods of use
    Patent number: 9880102
    Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, Jr., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
  • Laser cutting method and articles produced therewith
    Patent number: 9878530
    Abstract: Laser cutting of multilayer optical film bodies comprising polyester and polycarbonate materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pingfan Wu, Edward J. Woo, Ian R. Owen, Bruce E. Tait, Frederick P. Laplant, Patrick R. Fleming
  • MICROWELL ARRAY ARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170363545
    Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, JR., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
  • Fluorescent fiber light sensor
    Patent number: 9765950
    Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure provides for a light duct sensor that can monitor an average light flux through light duct useful for architectural lighting. The present disclosure provides for a system that allows a minimally obtrusive sampling of the light in a duct. It samples a small fraction of a cross sectional area of a light duct that is distributed across potentially the entire cross sectional area, without creating a significant disturbance to the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Corrigan, Patrick R. Fleming
  • Microwell array articles and methods of use
    Patent number: 9759663
    Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, Jr., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
  • RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES HAVING A MACHINE-READABLE CODE
    Publication number: 20170028940
    Abstract: Retroreflective articles comprise a substrate and a bar code provided on the substrate. The bar code comprises at least one human-readable information which provides framing information and a machine-readable information which provides variable information. The human-readable information is visible under a first condition and invisible under a second condition, and the machine-readable information is invisible under the first condition and visible under the second condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin
  • Retroreflective articles having a machine-readable code
    Patent number: 9471863
    Abstract: Retroreflective articles comprise a substrate and a bar code provided on the substrate. The bar code comprises at least one human-readable information which provides framing information and a machine-readable information which provides variable information. The human-readable information is visible under a first condition and invisible under a second condition, and the machine-readable information is invisible under the first condition and visible under the second condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin
  • Light collimating assembly with dual horns
    Patent number: 9279548
    Abstract: A light collimating horn assembly having two horns, one contained within the other. The horns have reflective surfaces facing each other. A light source, such as a ring of light emitting diodes, is located between the reflective surfaces of the horns. The horns at least partially collimate light from the light source transmitted between the reflective surfaces and exiting from the horns. The horns can be configured to provide controlled collimation in order to substantially collimate light for a spot light or partially but not substantially collimate light for a flood light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Patrick R. Fleming
  • LIGHT COLLIMATING ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL HORNS
    Publication number: 20160047512
    Abstract: A light collimating horn assembly having two horns, one contained within the other. The horns have reflective surfaces facing each other. A light source, such as a ring of light emitting diodes, is located between the reflective surfaces of the horns. The horns at least partially collimate light from the light source transmitted between the reflective surfaces and exiting from the horns. The horns can be configured to provide controlled collimation in order to substantially collimate light for a spot light or partially but not substantially collimate light for a flood light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick R. Fleming
  • MICROWELL ARRAY ARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160025637
    Abstract: The disclosure provides microstructured articles and methods useful for detecting an analyte in a sample. The articles include microwell arrays. The articles can be used with an optical system component in methods to detect or characterize an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kurt J. Halverson, Raymond J. Kenney, Olester Benson, JR., Raymond P. Johnston, Guoping Mao, Patrick R. Fleming, George Van Dyke Tiers, Naiyong Jing
  • HIGH CONTRACST RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING AND LICENSE PLATES
    Publication number: 20150353029
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the formation of high contrast, wavelength independent retroreflective sheeting made by including a light scattering material on at least a portion of the retroreflective sheeting. The light scattering material reduces the brightness of the retroreflective sheeting without substantially changing the appearance of the retroreflective sheeting when viewed under scattered light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin, Thomas V. Kusilek, Robert L. Smithson
  • ADHESIVE-BACKED ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20150298446
    Abstract: Methods of preparing adhesive-backed articles and methods of applying adhesives backed articles are described. The adhesive-backed articles include a compliant film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a microstructured surface opposite the compliant film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Haruyuki Mikami, Patrick R. Fleming, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek
  • High contrast retroreflective sheeting and license plates
    Patent number: 9145098
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the formation of high contrast, wavelength independent retroreflective sheeting made by including a light scattering material on at least a portion of the retroreflective sheeting. The light scattering material reduces the brightness of the retroreflective sheeting without substantially changing the appearance of the retroreflective sheeting when viewed under scattered light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Thomas J. Dahlin, Thomas V. Kusilek, Robert L. W. Smithson
  • Adhesive-backed articles
    Patent number: 9085121
    Abstract: Methods of preparing adhesive-backed articles and methods of applying adhesives backed articles are described. The adhesive-backed articles include a compliant film and a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a microstructured surface opposite the compliant film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Haruyuki Mikami, Patrick R. Fleming, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek
  • Energy efficient sign
    Patent number: 9039245
    Abstract: A light directing composite film includes a planar top major surface, a planar bottom major surface, a plurality of lenticular lens elements disposed between the top major surface and the bottom major surface, and a plurality of light reflection regions and light transmission regions disposed between the plurality of lenticular lens and the planar bottom major surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael A. Meis, David G. Freier, Patrick R. Fleming
  • Solid state light assembly
    Patent number: D736966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Patrick R. Fleming
  • Solid state luminaire with dome reflector
    Patent number: D768316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick R. Fleming, Kayla A. McGrath