Patents by Inventor STEPHEN J. KUNCIO

STEPHEN J. KUNCIO 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: 11298918
    Abstract: Multilayer infrared (IR) reflecting films are provided. An optical repeating unit of the film include a plurality of optical polymeric layers arranged to reflect light by constructive and destructive interference. Optical layer A is a high refractive index polymeric layer, and optical layer B is a low refractive index isotropic polymeric layer containing fluoropolymers. The film has an average reflectance of about 50% to about 100% in a near infrared wavelength range of about 850 nm to about 1850 nm, and an average transmission of about 70% to about 90% in a visible light range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hebrink, Mark B. O'Neill, Stephen J. Kuncio, Edward J. Kivel, Laurence R. Gilbert, Tracey D. Sorensen, Timothy J. Nevitt, Stephen A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200270485
    Abstract: A water-activated tape including: a laminate that includes a paper layer and a polymeric reinforcement film layer bonded to the paper layer; a primer coating disposed on the polymeric reinforcement film layer of the laminate; and a water-activatable adhesive layer disposed on the primer-coated surface of the polymeric reinforcement film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jayshree Seth, Scott M. Tapio, Stephen J. Kuncio, David T. Amos
  • Publication number: 20190369314
    Abstract: Multilayer infrared (IR) reflecting films are provided. An optical repeating unit of the film include a plurality of optical polymeric layers arranged to reflect light by constructive and destructive interference. Optical layer A is a high refractive index polymeric layer, and optical layer B is a low refractive index isotropic polymeric layer containing fluoropolymers. The film has an average reflectance of about 50% to about 100% in a near infrared wavelength range of about 850 nm to about 1850 nm, and an average transmission of about 70% to about 90% in a visible light range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hebrink, Mark B. O'Neill, Stephen J. Kuncio, Edward J. Kivel, Laurence R. Gilbert, Tracey D. Sorensen, Timothy J. Nevitt, Stephen A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190084275
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of preparing a glazing laminate comprising two glazing panes and an inner film in between the glazing panes, wherein the laminate also comprises two polymer interlayers, one on each side of the inner film. The methods of the present disclosure allow the preparation of glazing laminates that have no laminating defects, such as bubbles, wrinkles, or other types of edge delamination. This type of laminates, especially those made with curved paired glazing panes, can be used in automotive windows and windshields, as well as in other architectural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen J. Kuncio, Brian L. Koster
  • Patent number: 9903549
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed on some embodiments to light redirecting constructions comprising a first glazing substrate, a light redirecting film comprising at least one microstructure surface, a second glazing substrate, and a first interlayer bonding the first glazing substrate to both the light redirecting film and the second glazing substrate; wherein the light redirecting film has an area smaller than the area of the first interlayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Raghunath Padiyath, Jonathan F. Mansheim, Stephen J. Kuncio
  • Publication number: 20160097502
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed on some embodiments to light redirecting constructions comprising a first glazing substrate, a light redirecting film comprising at least one microstructure surface, a second glazing substrate, and a first interlayer bonding the first glazing substrate to both the light redirecting film and the second glazing substrate; wherein the light redirecting film has an area smaller than the area of the first interlayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: RAGHUNATH PADIYATH, JONATHAN F. MANSHEIM, STEPHEN J. KUNCIO