Patents by Inventor Peter T. Dietz
Peter T. Dietz 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: 20230058396Abstract: A thermal barrier article comprising a core layer containing a plurality of fibers or a flame-retardant foam, and a supplementary layer disposed on or integrated within the core layer, where the thermal barrier article is operatively adapted to survive or withstand at least one cycle of the Torch and Grit Test.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Peter T. DIETZ, Anne N. DE ROVERE, Mark A. FAIRBANKS, Bhaskara R. BODDAKAYALA, Daniel S. BATES, Sean M. LUOPA, Bradon A. BARTLING, Kerstin C. ROSEN, Claus H.G. MIDDENDORF, Christoph KUESTERS, Jan Thomas KRAPP
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Publication number: 20230021664Abstract: A thermal insulation structure comprising a first member, a second member, a mat material and an inorganic adhesive. The first member comprises a first surface having a temperature potentially reaching 200° C. or higher. The second member comprises a second surface disposed opposite to the first surface of the first member. The mat material is disposed between the first member and the second member. An area is formed on at least one of the first surface and the second surface, with the area including the inorganic adhesive. The inorganic adhesive exhibits adhesiveness upon being heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventor: Peter T. DIETZ
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Patent number: 11473482Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure having an interior through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior, and a thermal insulating wrap for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the exhaust system structure. The thermal insulating wrap comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap. The pliable binder wrap is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap and the exterior of the exhaust system structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 11352934Abstract: A component of an electrical system that includes an electrical system component structure and a thermal insulating structure for thermally insulating at least a portion of the electrical system component structure. The thermal insulating structure includes a mixture with an inorganic binder, inorganic filler particles, and water. The thermal insulating structure also includes a fabric with inorganic fibers in the form of a fiber structure. The fabric is impregnated with the mixture so as to form a pliable binder structure. The pliable binder structure is positioned on at least a portion of the electrical system component structure, and the pliable binder structure becomes a rigid binder structure in response to being dried, cured or otherwise hardened.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20210246819Abstract: A mat material used in a sandwiched state between two members. The mat material includes a mat-like body portion having a first surface and a second surface, and an area containing an inorganic adhesive, with the area being formed on at least one of the first or second surface of the body portion, and the inorganic adhesive exhibits adhesiveness upon being heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Kenji Sako, Shailendra B. Rathod, Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20210215085Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure having an interior through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior, and a thermal insulating wrap for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the exhaust system structure. The thermal insulating wrap comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap. The pliable binder wrap is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap and the exterior of the exhaust system structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 10989098Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure having an interior through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior, and a thermal insulating wrap for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the exhaust system structure. The thermal insulating wrap comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap. The pliable binder wrap is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap and the exterior of the exhaust system structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20200141300Abstract: A component of an electrical system, where the component comprises an electrical system component structure; and a thermal insulating structure for thermally insulating at least a portion of said electrical system component structure. The thermal insulating structure comprises a mixture comprising an inorganic binder, inorganic filler particles, and water; and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers in the form of a fiber structure. The fabric is impregnated with the mixture so as to form a pliable binder structure. The pliable binder structure is positioned on at least a portion of said electrical system component structure, and the pliable binder structure becomes a rigid binder structure in response to being dried, cured or otherwise hardened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 10563560Abstract: A thermally insulated component comprising a structure having a heated interior and an exterior, and a thermal insulating structure for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the component structure. The thermal insulating structure comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder structure. The pliable binder structure is disposed completely around at least a portion of the component structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder structure and the exterior of the component structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20190338691Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure having an interior through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior, and a thermal insulating wrap for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the exhaust system structure. The thermal insulating wrap comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap. The pliable binder wrap is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap and the exterior of the exhaust system structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 10450936Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure (20) having an interior (22) through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior (21), and a thermal insulating wrap (10) for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior (21) of the exhaust system structure (20). The thermal insulating wrap (10) comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap (11). The pliable binder wrap (11) is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure (20). It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap (11) and the exterior 21 of the exhaust system structure (20).Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20190193384Abstract: A thermosettable adhesive taped article comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 10184070Abstract: A thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20170002717Abstract: A heat-shielding cover operatively adapted for being installed adjacent to an exhaust system part (C) so as to cover the same; the heat-shielding cover including a fabric (10) provided with a prescribed shape and comprising inorganic fibers, and a mixture (11) that impregnates the fabric (10), with the mixture comprising an inorganic binder, inorganic filler particles and water. The mixture is dried so as to be rigid enough to maintain the shape of the fabric (10). The heat-shielding cover covers an exhaust system part, where the heat-shielding cover has a simple structure, is less likely to be, or is not, subject to warping in the place of installation due to thermal expansion and contraction of the heat-shielding cover, and moreover is less, or is not, susceptible to galvanic corrosion, even as a result of direct installation using an installation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Peter T. Dietz, Kazutoyo Mashiko, Yasushi Kageyama
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Publication number: 20160084140Abstract: A thermally insulated component comprising a structure having a heated interior and an exterior, and a thermal insulating structure for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the component structure. The thermal insulating structure comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder structure. The pliable binder structure is disposed completely around at least a portion of the component structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder structure and the exterior of the component structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 8932701Abstract: An optical sheet suitable for use in a laminate comprising at least one glazing component. The optical sheet comprises a non-metallic multi-layer optical film that has multiple optical layers, and can be, for example, a solar energy reflective film (e.g., an infrared radiation reflective film). The multiple layers are thermally and/or otherwise fused together along all, substantially all or at least a substantial portion of the peripheral edge of at least the optical film, so as to prevent or at least substantially reduce the occurrence or degree of delamination of the multiple layers along all, substantially all, or the substantial portion of the peripheral edge of the optical film.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Heather K. Kranz, Jeffrey A. Boettcher, Janet R. Kirkman, Peter T. Dietz
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Publication number: 20150000259Abstract: A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure (20) having an interior (22) through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior (21), and a thermal insulating wrap (10) for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior (21) of the exhaust system structure (20). The thermal insulating wrap (10) comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap (11). The pliable binder wrap (11) is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure (20). It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap (11) and the exterior 21 of the exhaust system structure (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 8702832Abstract: A securable mounting material comprises: a mounting material comprising inorganic fibers and having a major surface; and a layer of thermally activatable adhesive inwardly disposed on the inorganic fibers proximate the major surface. The thermally activatable adhesive comprises at least one compound represented by the formula: (Mm+)d((ZpOq(OH)r)n?)e.(H2O)f M represents a cationic species other than H+; O represents oxygen; Z represents boron or phosphorus; f is a real number greater than or equal to zero; d, n, q, and r are integers greater than or equal to zero; e, m, and p are integers greater than or equal to one; and d times m equals e times n. The mounting material is useful in pollution control devices. A method of making the mounting material is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Peter T. Dietz
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Patent number: 8617475Abstract: An erosion resistant mounting material comprises: a mounting material comprising inorganic fibers and having a peripheral edge; and a layer of reinforcing composition inwardly disposed on the inorganic fibers along the peripheral edge. The reinforcing composition comprises at least one compound represented by the formula: (Mm+)d((ZpOq(OH)r)n?)e.(H2O)f M represents a cationic species other than H; O represents oxygen; Z represents boron or phosphorus; f is a real number greater than or equal to zero; d, n, q, and r are integers greater than or equal to zero; e, m, and p are integers greater than or equal to one; and d times m equals e times n. The mounting material is useful in pollution control devices. A method of making the mounting material is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Peter T. Dietz, Michael Patrick M. Mandanas
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Publication number: 20130330493Abstract: A thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventor: Peter T. Dietz