Patents by Inventor Paul J. Homnick

Paul J. Homnick 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).

  • Patent number: 12102499
    Abstract: A method of applying a two-part dental sealant is described comprising providing a syringe device (1) comprising a cartridge (10) including first and second chamber. The first chamber contains a first part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and an oxidizing curing agent. The second chamber contains a second part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and a reducing curing agent that reacts with the oxidizing curing agent of the first chamber. The first and/or second part of the dental sealant further comprise a single component or multiple components that neutralize acid and promote remineralization. The syringe device comprises a dispensing nozzle (17) comprising a static mixer and an outlet at one end of the cartridge and a plunger (20) at the opposing end of the cartridge. Also described is a kit for storing and applying the dental sealant is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Randilynn B. Christensen, Kenton D. Budd, Afshin Falsafi, Mahmut Aksit, Jana Ninkovic, Jie J. Liu, Mark B. Agre, Masayuki Nakamura, Jason W. Bjork, Bradley D. Craig, Richard P. Rusin, Paul J. Homnick, Joel D. Oxman, Yizhong Wang, Paul R. Klaiber, Bill H. Dodge
  • Patent number: 12059319
    Abstract: A syringe assembly being assembled from a syringe for dispensing a dental or medical substance, and a protective cover. The protective cover has a geometrically determined, non-foldable tubular protective shaft. The syringe has a cartridge having an outlet for the substance. Further, the cartridge and the protective cover are assembled with the cartridge being received within the protective shaft. The syringe further comprises a dispensing tip that is connected to the outlet for dispensing the substance from the dispensing tip. A first seal is provided between the dispensing tip and the outlet, and a second seal is provided between the dispensing tip and the protective shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Andreas J. Boehm, Marc Peuker, Paul J. Homnick, Bruce R. Broyles
  • Patent number: 12023393
    Abstract: A polymerizable compound is represented by the formula (I). Each R1 independently represents a monovalent group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms that comprises at least one of an epoxy group, an acryl group, or a methacryl group. Each R2 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each R3 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each n is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Curable compositions including the polymerizable compound are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Publication number: 20240208990
    Abstract: A spiro-compound represented by the formula Each Z independently represents CH2 or a direct bond, wherein at least one Z represents a direct bond. Each R1 independently represents H, C1-C6 alkyl, hydroxyl, or a halogen. Each R2 independently represents H or a monovalent organic group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms. Each R3 independently represents H, C1-C6 alkyl, or halogen. Curable compositions including some of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Patent number: 11992539
    Abstract: A curable dental composition includes a compound having structural formula (A) where X is an amine-, oxygen-, or sulfur-containing linkage; Y is an amine-, oxygen-, or sulfur-containing linkage; n is 1-15; m is 1-5; p is 1-5, with the proviso that when p is greater than 1, m is 1; each R1 is, independently, an alkyl or aryl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms that is linear, branched, cyclic, or some combination thereof, and optionally includes one or more heteroatoms or unsaturated bonds; and each R2 is, independently, a hydrogen atom or CH3 The composition also includes filler. The filler is present in an amount of at least 25 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the curable dental composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Publication number: 20240122815
    Abstract: A polymerizable compound is represented by the formula (I). Each R1 independently represents a monovalent group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms that comprises at least one of an epoxy group, an acryl group, or a methacryl group. Each R2 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each R3 independently represents C H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each n is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Curable compositions including the polymerizable compound are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen B. Roscoe, Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Publication number: 20240024205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental retraction composition comprising guanidinyl-containing polymer, carrageenan, filler, paste-forming component, organic acid having a molecular weight of 80 to 250 g/mol, a pks value of 2 to 5, 1 to 3 carboxylic acid moieties, and being soluble in polyethylene glycol with a molecular weight of 400 g/mol, the dental retraction composition not containing water in an amount of more than 5 wt. %, and not containing aluminium chloride in an amount of more than 0.5 wt. %, wt. % with respect to the weight of the dental retraction composition. The dental retraction composition is for use in a process for use in a process of retracting dental tissue in combination with coagulating blood. The invention also relates to a delivery device comprising the dental retraction composition and a kit of parts comprising the delivery device, an applier for the delivery device, optionally a dental impression material, and optionally a retraction cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Peter U. Osswald, Henning Hoffmann, Paul J. Homnick, Joachim Zech
  • Publication number: 20230414458
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-aqueous compositions including: a flowable Part A including at least one resin and Reactant A; and a flowable Part B including at least one resin and Reactant B; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radically polymerizable resin; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radical initiator system; wherein flowable Part A and flowable Part B are capable of being mixed to provide a flowable mixed composition; wherein when flowable Part A and flowable Part B are mixed, Reactant A and Reactant B are capable of interacting to cause a non-free radical reaction within a first staging time to provide a first staged stable consistency for the mixed composition; wherein Reactant A comprises an acid and Reactant B comprises a base, and upon mixing flowable Part A and flowable Part B, the Reactant A acid is capable of reacting with the Reactant B base in an ionic acid-base reaction; and wherein the mixed compo
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory A. KOBUSSEN, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Paul J. Homnick, Bradley D. Craig, Ying Lin, Hassan Sahouani, Chuntoa Cao, William H. Moser, Kolby L. White, Joseph D. Rule, Joachim Zech
  • Publication number: 20230404861
    Abstract: A curable dental composition includes a compound having structural formula (A) where X is an amine-, oxygen-, or sulfur-containing linkage; Y is an amine-, oxygen-, or sulfur-containing linkage; n is 1-15; m is 1-5; p is 1-5, with the proviso that when p is greater than 1, m is 1; each R1 is, independently, an alkyl or aryl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms that is linear, branched, cyclic, or some combination thereof, and optionally includes one or more heteroatoms or unsaturated bonds; and each R2 is, independently, a hydrogen atom or CH3 The composition also includes filler. The filler is present in an amount of at least 25 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the curable dental composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Paul J. Homnick, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman
  • Patent number: 11844849
    Abstract: Dental compositions and methods of formulating a dental composition are described. In one embodiment, the dental composition comprises a polymerizable resin comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers or oligomers and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles have a refractive index of at least 1.600 and an average discrete or aggregate particle size of no greater than 100 nm. The dental composition further comprises inorganic metal oxide filler having a discrete or aggregate average particle size of at least 200 nm. The nanoparticles are present at a concentration to provide a refractive index differential between the cured polymerizable resin and inorganic metal oxide filler such that the contrast ratio of the dental composition is at least 40.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Bradley D. Craig, Timothy D. Dunbar, Karsten Dede, Adrian S. Eckert, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Gregory A. Kobussen, Christoph H. Thalacker, Paul J. Homnick
  • Publication number: 20230372161
    Abstract: An absorbent article includes at least two absorbent pads spaced apart from each other. The absorbent article further includes an interconnect member. Each absorbent pad includes an absorbent material configured to absorb a liquid. Each absorbent pad further includes an outer surface. The interconnect member joins the outer surfaces of the at least two absorbent pads. The interconnect member is stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Bradley D. Craig, Saurabh Batra, Paul J. Homnick, Jamie Vadnais, Satinder K. Nayar
  • Patent number: 11793731
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-aqueous compositions including: a flowable Part A including at least one resin and Reactant A; and a flowable Part B including at least one resin and Reactant B; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radically polymerizable resin; wherein at least one of flowable Part A and flowable Part B further includes a free radical initiator system; wherein flowable Part A and flowable Part B are capable of being mixed to provide a flowable mixed composition; wherein when flowable Part A and flowable Part B are mixed, Reactant A and Reactant B are capable of interacting to cause a non-free radical reaction within a first staging time to provide a first staged stable consistency for the mixed composition; wherein Reactant A comprises an acid and Reactant B comprises a base, and upon mixing flowable Part A and flowable Part B, the Reactant A acid is capable of reacting with the Reactant B base in an ionic acid-base reaction; and wherein the mixed compo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory A. Kobussen, Ahmed S. Abuelyaman, Paul J. Homnick, Bradley D. Craig, Ying Lin, Hassan Sahouani, Chuntao Cao, William H. Moser, Kolby L. White, Joseph D. Rule, Joachim Zech
  • Publication number: 20230220172
    Abstract: Multilayer optical films including a substrate and at least a first layer overlaying a surface of the substrate, in which the at least first layer includes a (co)polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition including a fluorinated coupling agent and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, oligomer, or mixture thereof. Processes for making multilayer optical films using the polymerizable compositions also are taught. Articles including the multilayer optical film also are disclosed, in which the article preferably is selected from a photovoltaic device, a display device, a solid-state lighting device, a sensor, a medical or biological diagnostic device, an electrochromic device, light control device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Brandon R. Pietz, Christopher S. Lyons, Thomas P. Klun, Paul J. Homnick, Jonathan M. Ryss, Tarris A. Sveback, Caleb T. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20230193070
    Abstract: Fluorinated coupling agents and polymerizable compositions including such fluorinated coupling agents and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, oligomer, or mixture thereof. Multilayer films including a substrate and at least a first layer overlaying a surface of the substrate also are described, in which the at least first layer includes a (co)polymer obtained by polymerizing the foregoing polymerizable compositions. Processes for making a multilayer film using the polymerizable composition also are taught. Articles including the multilayer film also are disclosed, in which the article preferably is selected from a photovoltaic device, a display device, a solid-state lighting device, a sensor, a medical or biological diagnostic device, an electrochromic device, light control device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Paul J. Homnick, Thomas P. Klun, Brandon R. Pietz, Christopher S. Lyons, Karl K. Stensvad
  • Publication number: 20230174564
    Abstract: Fluorinated photoinitiators and polymerizable compositions including such fluorinated photoinitiators and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, oligomer, or mixture thereof. Multilayer films including a substrate and at least a first layer overlaying a surface of the substrate also are described, in which the at least first layer includes a (co)polymer obtained by polymerizing the foregoing polymerizable compositions. Processes for making a multilayer film using the polymerizable composition also are taught. Articles including the multilayer film also are disclosed, in which the article preferably is selected from a photovoltaic device, a display evice, a solid-state lighting device, a sensor, a medical or biological diagnostic device, an electrochromic device, light control device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Paul J. Homnick, Thomas P. Klun, Brandon R. Pietz, Christopher S. Lyons, Karl K. Stensvad, Kelly A. Volp
  • Publication number: 20230151149
    Abstract: A polymerizable composition is described comprising a fluorinated monomer, oligomer, or mixture thereof; and a coupling agent comprising a (meth)acryl terminal group, a terminal silane comprising hydrolysable groups and a perfluorooxyalkylene or perfluorooxyalkyl moiety. Also described are compounds and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Brandon R. Pietz, Paul J. Homnick, Christopher S. Lyons, Chad M. Amb, Jonathan M. Ryss
  • Publication number: 20230134622
    Abstract: A method of applying a two-part dental sealant is described comprising providing a syringe device (1) comprising a cartridge (10) including first and second chamber. The first chamber contains a first part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and an oxidizing curing agent. The second chamber contains a second part of a dental sealant comprising a (meth)acrylate resin and a reducing curing agent that reacts with the oxidizing curing agent of the first chamber. The first and/or second part of the dental sealant further comprise a single component or multiple components that neutralize acid and promote remineralization. The syringe device comprises a dispensing nozzle (17) comprising a static mixer and an outlet at one end of the cartridge and a plunger (20) at the opposing end of the cartridge. Also described is a kit for storing and applying the dental sealant is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Randilynn B. Christensen, Kenton D. Budd, Afshin Falsafi, Mahmut Aksit, Jana Ninkovic, Jie J. Liu, Mark B. Agre, Masayuki Nakamura, Jason W. Bjork, Bradley D. Craig, Richard P. Rusin, Paul J. Homnick, Joel D. Oxman, Yizhong Wang, Paul R. Klaiber, Bill H. Dodge
  • Publication number: 20230129152
    Abstract: Compound are described comprising a perfluorinated group bonded to at least one terminal photoinitiator group with an organic linking group comprising at least one amide moiety. The compound typically comprises the (e.g. Michael addition) reaction product of i) a compound comprising an acryl group and a photoinitiator group; and ii) an amino functional perfluorinated compound. Also described is a composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable (e.g. fluorinated) monomer, oligomer, or combination thereof; and the described fluorinated photoinitiator compound and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Brandon R. Pietz, Paul J. Homnick, Christopher S. Lyons, Chad M. Amb
  • Publication number: 20230108053
    Abstract: Multilayer optical films including a substrate and at least a first layer overlaying a surface of the substrate, in which the at least first layer includes a (co)polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable composition including a fluorinated photoinitiator and at least one free-radically polymerizable monomer, oligomer, or mixture thereof. Processes for making multilayer optical films using the polymerizable compositions also are taught. Articles including the multilayer optical film also are disclosed, in which the article preferably is selected from a photovoltaic device, a display device, a solid-state lighting device, a sensor, a medical or biological diagnostic device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Brandon R. Pietz, Christopher S. Lyons, Paul J. Homnick, Thomas P. Klun, Jonathan M. Ryss, Tabitha A. Silliman, Tarris A. Sveback
  • Publication number: 20220346910
    Abstract: A syringe assembly being assembled from a syringe for dispensing a dental or medical substance, and a protective cover. The protective cover has a geometrically determined, non-foldable tubular protective shaft. The syringe has a cartridge having an outlet for the substance. Further, the cartridge and the protective cover are assembled with the cartridge being received within the protective shaft. The syringe further comprises a dispensing tip that is connected to the outlet for dispensing the substance from the dispensing tip. A first seal is provided between the dispensing tip and the outlet, and a second seal is provided between the dispensing tip and the protective shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Andreas J. Boehm, Marc Peuker, Paul J. Homnick, Bruce R. Broyles