Patents by Inventor Rebecca A. Shipman

Rebecca A. Shipman 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).

  • Publication number: 20180229133
    Abstract: A reconfigurable doll is disclosed. The reconfigurable doll includes a body, an accessory, and a movement mechanism. The body including a torso and hip portion that is movably coupled to the torso. The accessory is coupled to the body and movable between a first position and a second position. The movement mechanism is configured to move the torso with respect to the hip portion and simultaneously move the accessory between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Danseur Law, Jeff Saunders, Rebecca Shipman, Ben Yip
  • Patent number: 10005925
    Abstract: Articles with thin caliper melt coatings of high molecular weight, high viscosity materials and methods of making such coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick D. Hyde, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Jayshree Seth, Craig E. Hamer, Rebecca A. Shipman, Robert B. Secor, Michael C. Martin, Pentti K. Loukusa
  • Patent number: 9469091
    Abstract: A method of making extensible web laminates comprising a multilayer film and at least one web layer and the use of such extensible web laminates in personal care articles. The method generally includes activating the multilayer film in a first direction by stretching at least a portion of the multilayer film past the elastic deformation limit of the skin layers and recovering the skin layers with the elastomeric core layer to produce a multilayer film that is elastic in the first direction. The activated multilayer film is subsequently stretched beyond the deformation limit of the skin layers in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. At least one web layer is applied to the multilayer film while in the stretched state. The multilayer film is then recovered to produce an extensible web laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mary Beth Henke, Rebecca A. Shipman, Gerald S. Deeb, Kent R. Schoenherr, Todd L. Nelson, William H. Sikorski, Jr., Vathsala Rajagopal, Thomas P. Hanschen, Mark A. Peltier
  • Publication number: 20140234584
    Abstract: Articles with thin caliper melt coatings of high molecular weight, high viscosity materials and methods of making such coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick D. Hyde, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Jayshree Seth, Craig E. Hamer, Rebecca A. Shipman, Robert B. Secor, Michael C. Martin, Pentti K. Loukusa
  • Publication number: 20140041786
    Abstract: A method of making extensible web laminates comprising a multilayer film and at least one web layer and the use of such extensible web laminates in personal care articles. The method generally includes activating the multilayer film in a first direction by stretching at least a portion of the multilayer film past the elastic deformation limit of the skin layers and recovering the skin layers with the elastomeric core layer to produce a multilayer film that is elastic in the first direction. The activated multilayer film is subsequently stretched beyond the deformation limit of the skin layers in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. At least one web layer is applied to the multilayer film while in the stretched state. The multilayer film is then recovered to produce an extensible web laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Mary Beth Henke, Rebecca A. Shipman, Gerald S. Deeb, Kent R. Schoenherr, Todd L. Nelson, William H. Sikorski, JR., Vathsala Rajagopal, Thomas P. Hanschen, Mark A. Peltier
  • Publication number: 20090251917
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to illumination devices, and particularly directed to illumination devices which utilize thin light sources or edge-lit sources in combination with a light turning plate. The illumination devices may be used in a broad range of applications, and are particularly suited for the interior lighting of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Mark R. Wollner, Jacquelyn A. Wedell, Junkang J. Liu, Rebecca A. Shipman, Michael A. Meis, Gordon D. Henson, Dean J. Stych, Nicholas A. Lee
  • Patent number: 7458693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
  • Patent number: 7455897
    Abstract: The invention is a contact die for dispensing of flowable material on a substrate. The contact die includes at least one die block including a first internal passage. A die lip portion is disposed on the die block having a lateral dimension. A first plurality of orifices is disposed through the die lip portion proximate to each other and in communication with the internal passage to dispense flowable material as a single strip on the substrate. A first edge is disposed on one lateral side of the first plurality of orifices to direct the flowable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen
  • Patent number: 7413316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
  • Publication number: 20080145146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Graig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
  • Publication number: 20070206285
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: REBECCA SHIPMAN, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Douglas Weiss, Gerald Deeb
  • Patent number: 7168815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
  • Patent number: 7156528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Douglas E. Weiss, Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Gerald S. Deeb
  • Publication number: 20050157390
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Weiss, Rebecca Shipman, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Gerald Deeb
  • Publication number: 20050157389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective elements and retroreflective articles such as pavement markings comprising retroreflective elements, methods of making retroreflective elements, and laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Rebecca Shipman, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Douglas Weiss, Gerald Deeb
  • Publication number: 20050025939
    Abstract: The invention is a contact die for dispensing of flowable material on a substrate. The contact die includes at least one die block including a first internal passage. A die lip portion is disposed on the die block having a lateral dimension. A first plurality of orifices is disposed through the die lip portion proximate to each other and in communication with the internal passage to dispense flowable material as a single strip on the substrate. A first edge is disposed on one lateral side of the first plurality of orifices to direct the flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Pentti Loukusa, Kurt Oster, Todd Peterson, Robert Secor, Rebecca Shipman, Merlin Steffen
  • Patent number: 6803076
    Abstract: The invention is a contact die for dispensing of flowable material on a substrate. The contact die includes at least one die block including a first internal passage. A die lip portion is disposed on the die block having a lateral dimension. A first plurality of orifices is disposed through the die lip portion proximate to each other and in communication with the internal passage to dispense flowable material as a single strip on the substrate. A first edge is disposed on one lateral side of the first plurality of orifices to direct the flowable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen
  • Publication number: 20030192473
    Abstract: The invention is a contact die for dispensing of flowable material on a substrate. The contact die includes at least one die block including a first internal passage. A die lip portion is disposed on the die block having a lateral dimension. A first plurality of orifices is disposed through the die lip portion proximate to each other and in communication with the internal passage to dispense flowable material as a single strip on the substrate. A first edge is disposed on one lateral side of the first plurality of orifices to direct the flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen