Patents by Inventor Sean C. McGreevy

Sean C. McGreevy 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: 9676142
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 9668595
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Publication number: 20150208835
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Publication number: 20140353455
    Abstract: Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Thomas W. Floyd, Jacob P. Vanderheyden, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Judd D. Olson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Nathan E. Marks, Stephan A. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 8708305
    Abstract: An article support assembly includes a stretch releasable adhesive strip having an adhesive portion and a non-adhesive pull tab portion, and a unitary article support member arranged over at least a portion of the adhesive portion of the stretch releasable adhesive strip. The article support member and pull tab are configured so that when the article support member is mounted on a surface using the stretch releasable adhesive strip, the pull tab remains exposed but is visually inconspicuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sean C. McGreevy, Craig D. Thompson, Jameel R. Qiblawi, Berlin Fu, Ho H. Kun
  • Patent number: 8448679
    Abstract: A water treatment device for filling at least one bottle with treated tap water includes a housing unit having a reservoir, and at least one valve arranged in fluid communication with the reservoir, the valve having a water inlet/air exit port arranged adjacent to the housing unit, and a water exit/air inlet port arranged opposite the water inlet/air exit port, whereby when the valve is actuated to its open condition, water flows through the valve and into the bottle, and air entrapped in the bottle flows through the valve and into the surrounding environment. When the valve is in its closed condition, air and water do not flow through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Kevin E. Kinzer, Paul J. Cobian, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Patent number: 8413694
    Abstract: Disclosed are portable fluid treating and dispensing devices, systems, articles, and methods particularly adapted for use in treating potable liquids, such as drinking water, and dispensing it into a plurality of portable potable liquid containers, such as water bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Williams, Kevin Kinzer, Judd D. Olson, Robert J. Reuter, Sean C. McGreevy
  • Patent number: 8347447
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mop body that includes side surfaces that are substantially recessed from a lowermost contact point. The greatly recessed side surfaces completely remove a large portion of the cleaning surface from contact with the surface to be cleaned. Upon rotation of the mop body, the side surfaces can be placed into contact with the surface to be cleaned in order to pickup dirt, hair, lint, or other debris captured by the portion of the mop body contacting the surface to be cleaned. Further, in some embodiments the lowermost contact provides essentially a single point of contact with the surface to be cleaned to enable the mop body to easily remove debris from corners. The disclosed mop construction greatly enhances the total amount of surface area that can be effectively used for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Shaelyn D. Benson, Sean C. McGreevy, Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Ivana Babic
  • Publication number: 20120145744
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid dispenser that can be stored in an upside-down position so that the liquid settles adjacent the opening. Therefore, the liquid is readily accessible for instant dispensing. A cap is included to cover the opening during storage, and a polymeric holding film is attached to the cap by an attachment mechanism. The polymeric holding film is a smooth, flexible, and drapable polymeric film that allows for sliding along the work surface, but provides for holding against a force applied to the dispenser away from the work surface. When such a force is applied, the dispenser is removed from the cap, while the cap and polymeric holding film remain secured to the work surface. Therefore, with one hand the user can remove the dispenser from the cap and dispense the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Sean C. McGreevy
  • Publication number: 20120032043
    Abstract: An article support assembly includes a stretch releasable adhesive strip having an adhesive portion and a non-adhesive pull tab portion, and a unitary article support member arranged over at least a portion of the adhesive portion of the stretch releasable adhesive strip. The article support member and pull tab are configured so that when the article support member is mounted on a surface using the stretch releasable adhesive strip, the pull tab remains exposed but is visually inconspicuous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Sean C. McGreevy, Craig D. Thompson, Jameel R. Qiblawi, Berlin Fu, Ho H. Kun
  • Publication number: 20110107537
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mop body that includes side surfaces that are substantially recessed from a lowermost contact point. The greatly recessed side surfaces completely remove a large portion of the cleaning surface from contact with the surface to be cleaned. Upon rotation of the mop body, the side surfaces can be placed into contact with the surface to be cleaned in order to pickup dirt, hair, lint, or other debris captured by the portion of the mop body contacting the surface to be cleaned. Further, in some embodiments the lowermost contact provides essentially a single point of contact with the surface to be cleaned to enable the mop body to easily remove debris from corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Shaelyn D. BENSON, Sean C. MCGREEVY, Lloyd S. VASILAKES, Ivana BABIC
  • Patent number: D641228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jameel R. Qiblawi, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Dagmara Siemieniec, Marcela S. Iglesias, Johannes Bayer
  • Patent number: D641229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jameel R. Qiblawi, Craig D. Thompson, Sean C. McGreevy, Dagmara Siemieniec, Marcela S. Iglesias, Johannes Bayer
  • Patent number: D655830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raymond P. Johnston, Martin E. Broen, Robert L. Brott, Jorge C. Ceballos, Charles N. Devore, Andrew R. Fox, Karl J. L. Geisler, Kayla A. Hagens, Sean C. McGreevy, Hamid R. Mortazavi
  • Patent number: D657076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raymond P. Johnston, Martin E. Broen, Robert L. Brott, Jorge C. Ceballos, Charles N. Devore, Andrew R. Fox, Karl J. L. Geisler, Kayla A. Hagens, Sean C. McGreevy, Hamid R. Mortazavi
  • Patent number: D657629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Judd D. Olson, Sean C. McGreevy, Kent E. Lageson, Gretchen A. Hauble, Kevin J. Gilboe, Martin E. Broen
  • Patent number: D674129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raymond P. Johnston, Martin E. Broen, Robert L. Brott, Jorge C. Ceballos, Charles N. Devore, Sean C. McGreevy
  • Patent number: D687079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gerald E. Mueller, Sean C. McGreevy, Nicolas A. Echeverri
  • Patent number: D689137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Sean C. McGreevy, Shaelyn D. Crutchley
  • Patent number: D736475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Scott T. Cheek, Brenda M. Bonney, Sean C. McGreevy, Oscar M. Hemberg