Patents by Inventor Sierra V. Schmidt

Sierra V. Schmidt 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).

  • Methods for sealing the edges of multi-layer articles
    Patent number: 9804305
    Abstract: Methods for preparing edge-sealed multi-layer film articles include applying a sealant composition to a multi-layer film article that includes at least one polymeric film layer, and permitting the sealant composition to dry to form an edge-sealed article. The sealant composition includes at least one solvent capable of softening, penetrating or dissolving the polymeric film layer of the multi-layer film article, and at least one polymer dissolved in the solvent. The polymer dissolved in the solvent may be a fluoropolymer, a non-tacky at ambient temperatures(meth)acrylate-based block copolymer, or a combination thereof. Edge-sealed articles prepared by this method can include other polymeric film layers or coated layers such as metallic layers and can be part of larger assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Rajesh K. Katare, Eric M. Peterson, Sierra V. Schmidt
  • METHODS FOR SEALING THE EDGES OF MULTI-LAYER ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140377511
    Abstract: Methods for preparing edge-sealed multi-layer film articles include applying a sealant composition to a multi-layer film article that includes at least one polymeric film layer, and permitting the sealant composition to dry to form an edge-sealed article. The sealant composition includes at least one solvent capable of softening, penetrating or dissolving the polymeric film layer of the multi-layer film article, and at least one polymer dissolved in the solvent. The polymer dissolved in the solvent may be a fluoropolymer, a non-tacky at ambient temperatures(meth)acrylate-based block copolymer, or a combination thereof. Edge-sealed articles prepared by this method can include other polymeric film layers or coated layers such as metallic layers and can be part of larger assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Rajesh K. Katare, Eric M. Peterson, Sierra V. Schmidt