Patents by Inventor Ronald O. Zemke, deceased

Ronald O. Zemke, deceased 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: 5837179
    Abstract: An abrasive filament, including a thermoplastic elastomer having abrasive particles dispersed and adhered therein, exhibits improved life over previously known abrasive-filled polymeric filaments. Methods of making abrasive filaments of the invention, articles including the abrasive filaments, and methods of abrading surfaces using the abrasive articles of the invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Copmany
    Inventors: Richard M. Pihl, Duane J. Hayes, Loren L. Barber, Jr., Dennis G. Welygan, R. Eugene Hardwick, Ronald O. Zemke, deceased
  • Patent number: 5491025
    Abstract: An abrasive filament, including a thermoplastic elastomer having abrasive particles dispersed and adhered therein, exhibits improved life over previously known abrasive-filled polymeric filaments. Methods of making abrasive filaments of the invention, articles including the abrasive filaments, and methods of abrading surfaces using the abrasive articles of the invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard M. Pihl, Duane J. Hayes, Loren L. Barber, Jr., Dennis G. Welygan, R. Eugene Hardwick, Ronald O. Zemke, deceased
  • Patent number: 5427595
    Abstract: An abrasive filament, including a thermoplastic elastomer having abrasive particles dispersed and adhered therein, exhibits improved life over previously known abrasive-filled polymeric filaments. Methods of making abrasive filaments of the invention, articles including the abrasive filaments, and methods of abrading surfaces using the abrasive articles of the invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
    Inventors: Richard M. Pihl, Duane J. Hayes, Loren L. Barber, Jr., Dennis G. Welygan, R. Eugene Hardwick, Ronald O. Zemke, deceased