Patents by Inventor Rebecca Shipman
Rebecca 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).
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Publication number: 20180229133Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Danseur Law, Jeff Saunders, Rebecca Shipman, Ben Yip
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Patent number: 10005925Abstract: Articles with thin caliper melt coatings of high molecular weight, high viscosity materials and methods of making such coatings.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Patrick D. Hyde, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Jayshree Seth, Craig E. Hamer, Rebecca A. Shipman, Robert B. Secor, Michael C. Martin, Pentti K. Loukusa
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Patent number: 9469091Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20140234584Abstract: Articles with thin caliper melt coatings of high molecular weight, high viscosity materials and methods of making such coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Patrick D. Hyde, Jeffrey M. Imsande, Jayshree Seth, Craig E. Hamer, Rebecca A. Shipman, Robert B. Secor, Michael C. Martin, Pentti K. Loukusa
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Publication number: 20140041786Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090251917Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Mark R. Wollner, Jacquelyn A. Wedell, Junkang J. Liu, Rebecca A. Shipman, Michael A. Meis, Gordon D. Henson, Dean J. Stych, Nicholas A. Lee
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Patent number: 7458693Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
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Patent number: 7455897Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen
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Patent number: 7413316Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
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Publication number: 20080145146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Graig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
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Publication number: 20070206285Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: REBECCA SHIPMAN, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Douglas Weiss, Gerald Deeb
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Patent number: 7168815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Douglas E. Weiss, Gerald S. Deeb
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Patent number: 7156528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Douglas E. Weiss, Rebecca A. Shipman, Craig S. Chamberlain, James D. Heininger, Thomas P. Hedblom, Gerald S. Deeb
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Publication number: 20050157390Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Douglas Weiss, Rebecca Shipman, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Gerald Deeb
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Publication number: 20050157389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Rebecca Shipman, Craig Chamberlain, James Heininger, Thomas Hedblom, Douglas Weiss, Gerald Deeb
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Publication number: 20050025939Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Pentti Loukusa, Kurt Oster, Todd Peterson, Robert Secor, Rebecca Shipman, Merlin Steffen
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Patent number: 6803076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen
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Publication number: 20030192473Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Pentti K. Loukusa, Kurt W. Oster, Todd L. Peterson, Robert B. Secor, Rebecca A. Shipman, Merlin J. Steffen