Patents by Inventor Sharon R. Bemis

Sharon R. Bemis 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).

  • Method of preparing an adhesive article
    Patent number: 5362516
    Abstract: Method of preparing an adhesive sheet comprising (1) a backing, and (2) an adhesive layer having at least one topologically microstructured surface comprising a plurality of pegs, optionally containing one or more beads, substantially uniformly distributed and protruding outwardly from the adhesive layer, wherein the pegs have essentially flat tops that comprise less than 25% of the total surface contact area of the adhesive layer, and have a height of at least 15 .mu.m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Wilson, Larry A. Meixner, Sharon R. Bemis, Clyde D. Calhoun, Buren R. Ree
  • Positionable and repositionable adhesive articles
    Patent number: 5296277
    Abstract: An adhesive sheet comprising (1) a backing, and (2) an adhesive layer having at least one topologically microstructured surface comprising a plurality of pegs, optionally containing one or more beads, substantially uniformly distributed and protruding outwardly from the adhesive layer, wherein the pegs have essentially flat tops that comprise less than 25% of the total surface contact area of the adhesive layer, and have a height of at least 15 .mu.m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Wilson, Larry A. Meixner, Sharon R. Bemis, Clyde D. Calhoun, Buren R. Ree