Patents by Inventor Scott A. Jerde

Scott A. Jerde 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid
    Patent number: 10088195
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A HEATED FLUID
    Publication number: 20180231272
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
  • Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid
    Patent number: 9976771
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A HEATED FLUID
    Publication number: 20140226961
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
  • Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid
    Patent number: 8744251
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager, James C. Breister
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A HEATED FLUID
    Publication number: 20120121238
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus comprises at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew W. Chen, Andrew R. Fox, Scott A. Jerde, William P. Klinzing, Bradley K. Kucera, Patrick J. Sager