Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Galick

Stephen J. Galick 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: 6582791
    Abstract: A vinyl graphic marking film or label coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive designed to achieve high or permanent adhesion to polymeric low energy surfaces is disclosed. In addition to good adhesion to low energy surfaces, the graphic marking film or label may have microperforated or micro-rough edges which initiate tearing when removal is attempted. The article maintains flexibility and film strength for easy fabrication in graphic marking film or label manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Peloquin, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Patent number: 6280557
    Abstract: A vinyl graphic marking film or label coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive designed to achieve high or permanent adhesion to polymeric low energy surfaces is disclosed. In addition to good adhesion to low energy surfaces, the graphic marking film or label may have microperforated or micro-rough edges which initiate tearing when removal is attempted. The article maintains flexibility and film strength for easy fabrication in graphic marking film or label manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Peloquin, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Publication number: 20010012551
    Abstract: A vinyl graphic marking film or label coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive designed to achieve high or permanent adhesion to polymeric low energy surfaces is disclosed. In addition to good adhesion to low energy surfaces, the graphic marking film or label may have microperforated or micro-rough edges which initiate tearing when removal is attempted. The article maintains flexibility and film strength for easy fabrication in graphic marking film or label manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY.
    Inventors: Richard L. Peloquin, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Patent number: 6054213
    Abstract: Acrylate copolymer pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) which incorporate relatively small amounts of a plasticizer are disclosed. The resulting PSAs exhibit improved low temperature performance and minimal effect on other properties, when used as adhesives for graphic marking films. The adhesive system has been found to allow the graphic marking film to be applied at temperatures as low as 20.degree. F. (-7.degree. C.) and to improve the ability of the film to be applied to a substrate without trapping air between the marking film and the substrate. The adhesive system of the marking film also demonstrates resistance to tenting around the compound curved surfaces of rivet heads and corrugations typical of truck trailer sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Peacock, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Patent number: 5874143
    Abstract: A vinyl graphic marking film or label coated with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive designed to achieve high or permanent adhesion to polymeric low energy surfaces is disclosed. In addition to good adhesion to low energy surfaces, the graphic marking film or label may have microperforated or micro-rough edges which initiate tearing when removal is attempted. The article maintains flexibility and film strength for easy fabrication in graphic marking film or label manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Peloquin, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Patent number: 5800919
    Abstract: Acrylate copolymer pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) which incorporate relatively small amounts of a plasticizer are disclosed. The resulting PSAs exhibit improved low temperature performance and minimal effect on other properties, when used as adhesives for graphic marking films. The adhesive system has been found to allow the graphic marking film to be applied at temperatures as low as 20.degree. F. (-7.degree. C.) and to improve the ability of the film to be applied to a substrate without trapping air between the marking film and the substrate. The adhesive system of the marking film also demonstrates resistance to tenting around the compound curved surfaces of rivet heads and corrugations typical of truck trailer sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Peacock, Albert I. Everaerts, Kenneth D. Wilson, Stephen J. Galick
  • Patent number: 5110667
    Abstract: Polymer blend useful in making release liners, especially for reflective sheeting, comprises:A. a matrix polymer (e.g., a polyolefin);B. a filler such as CaCO.sub.3 ;C. a fluorocarbon, such as a 2-oxazolidinone compound.Typical proportions are: polypropylene 54.5%, CaCO.sub.3 45%, and fluorochemical oxazolidinone 0.5%.Liners made of this composition can be used both in the process of manufacturing reflective sheeting and as release liners on finished product, thus combining process and product liner into one. They can also be used as a slip sheet in bonding reflective sheeting to sign blanks or substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen J. Galick, James E. Sax