Patents by Inventor Richard J. Pokorny

Richard J. Pokorny 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: 20150126659
    Abstract: A coating composition is described comprising a polymerizable resin composition, a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant having an hydrophilic lipophilic balance ranging from 2 to 6, and a polymerizable surfactant. The surfactants are present at a concentration of greater than 10 wt-% solids. The non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant and polymerizable surfactant are present at a weight ratio of less than 1.5:1. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating composition. The cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility within 60 minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Mahfuza B. Ali, Daniel R. Cremons, Michelle L. Toy
  • Publication number: 20150126654
    Abstract: Coating compositions are described comprising a non-ionic surfactant and an additive wherein the additive comprises a low surface energy group and one or more hydroxyl groups. The cured coating can exhibit reduced fingerprint visibility and low cellulose surface attraction. Also described are copolymer compositions useful as additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Mahfuza B. Ali, Richard J. Pokorny, Daniel R. Cremons, Michelle L. Toy
  • Patent number: 9022619
    Abstract: An optical construction comprises an optically transmissive first layer having a first and second major surfaces, and an optically transmissive second layer adjacent the first major surface and defining an interface. The optically transmissive second layer comprises a binder and optical beads. The binder comprises from 55 to 99.9 percent by weight of polyethylene oxide segments. A weight ratio of the binder to the optical beads is in a range of from 44:56 to 50:50. A light source is disposed in a fixed orientation relative to the optically transmissive second layer. Methods of making optical constructions, and electronic devices containing them, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Richard J. Pokorny
  • Patent number: 8982468
    Abstract: A voided diffuser and an optical construction incorporating the voided diffuser are provided. The voided diffuser includes a plurality of beads and a binder composition in contact with the plurality of beads. The binder composition includes a binder and a plurality of interconnected voids. The optical construction includes the voided diffuser disposed on a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jason S. Petaja, William F. Edmonds, Adam D. Haag, Eric W. Nelson, Encai Hao, William Blake Kolb, Fei Lu, Richard J. Pokorny
  • Patent number: 8981151
    Abstract: Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Richard J. Pokorny, Zai-Ming Qiu, Mark J. Pellerite, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140221689
    Abstract: Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Richard J. Pokorny, Zai-Ming Qiu, Mark J. Pellerite, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140212651
    Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, JR., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8742022
    Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8728623
    Abstract: Articles such as optical displays and protective films, comprising a (e.g. light transmissive) substrate having a surface layer comprising the reaction product of a mixture comprising a hydrocarbon-based hardcoat composition and at least one perfluoropolyether urethane additive. The surface layer exhibits low lint attraction in combination with high contact angles. Hardcoat coating compositions comprising a perfluoropolyether urethane additive and a silicone (meth)acrylate additive are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun
  • Patent number: 8729211
    Abstract: Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Richard J. Pokorny, Zai-Ming Qiu, Mark J. Pellerite, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140022644
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described comprising a light transmissive substrate and a low refractive index layer disposed on the light transmissive substrate. The low refractive index layer comprises the reaction product of polymerizable resin composition comprising at least 20 wt-% fumed silica. In one embodiment, the polymerizable resin is ethylenically unsaturated. In a favored embodiment, the low refractive index layer increases in porosity from the light transmissive substrate interface to an opposing porous surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Encai Hao, Jun-Ying Zhang, Robert F. Kamrath, Lan H. Liu, Ming Cheng, Jung-Sheng Wu, Mark J. Pellerite, Richard J. Pokorny, Suresh S. Iyer
  • Publication number: 20130261280
    Abstract: Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Richard J. Pokorny, Zai-Ming Qiu, Mark J. Pellerite, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8476398
    Abstract: Fluorocarbon- and urethane-(meth)acryl-containing additives and hardcoats. The hardcoats are particularly useful as a surface layer on an optical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Naiyong Jing, Richard J. Pokorny, Zai-Ming Qiu, Mark J. Pellerite, William D. Coggio, Christopher B. Walker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8470439
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Patent number: 8415014
    Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
  • Patent number: 8383694
    Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
  • Publication number: 20130004773
    Abstract: Presently is described a free-radically polymerizable composition comprising a mixture of reaction products of i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one isocyanate reactive perfluoropolyether compound; iii) at least one isocyanate reactive compound comprising greater than 6 repeat units of ethylene oxide; and iv) at least one isocyanate reactive non-fluorinated crosslinker comprising at least two free-radically polymerizable groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas P. Klun, Richard J. Pokorny, Joan M. Noyola
  • Patent number: 8343622
    Abstract: Antireflective films comprising a flexible high refractive index layer that comprises at least 60 wt-% of inorganic nanoparticles, the nanoparticles having a refractive index of at least 1.60, dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. Also described are surface treated nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lan H. Liu, Robert F. Kamrath, Encai Hao, Taun L. McKenzie, Marc D. Radcliffe, Richard J. Pokorny, Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Anthony M. Renstrom
  • Patent number: 8343624
    Abstract: Antireflective films are described having a surface layer comprising a the reaction product of a polymerizable low refractive index composition comprising at least one free-radically polymerizable fluoropolymer and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. A high refractive index layer is coupled to the low refractive index layer. In one embodiment, the high refractive index layer comprises surface modified inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a crosslinked organic material. The antireflective film is preferably durable, exhibiting a haze of less than 1.0% after 25 wipes with steel wool using a 3.2 cm mandrel and a mass of 1000 grams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., Marc D. Radcliffe, Thomas P. Klun, Lan H. Liu, Richard J. Pokorny, William D. Coggio, Chuntao Cao, Mark J. Pellerite, Paul C. Kelley, Robert J. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20120270980
    Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Richard J. Pokorny, Thomas P. Klun, Christopher B. Walker, JR., David B. Olson, Joan M. Noyola, Michelle L. Toy, Evan L. Schwartz