Patents by Inventor Steven D. Koecher

Steven D. Koecher 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).

  • POLYDIACETYLENE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20110028668
    Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Steven D. Koecher, Richard G. Hansen, G. Marco Bommarito
  • Polydiacetylene polymer compositions and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 7816472
    Abstract: Polyurethane-based polymer compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: 3m Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Steven D. Koecher, Richard G. Hansen, G. Marco Bommarito
  • Polydiacetylene polymer blends
    Patent number: 7371511
    Abstract: Polymer blend compositions that include diacetylene segments are provided. The polymers containing diacetylene segments are capable of a calorimetric indication in response to stimuli, such as heat, an analyte or exposure to certain environmental factors, despite being blended with other materials, such as polymers or additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven D. Koecher, Richard G. Hansen, Jeffrey J. Cernohous
  • Fluorinated polymers
    Patent number: 6903173
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymers and end-functionalized polymers containing in their backbones at least one fluoro alkyl (meth)acrylate mer unit comprising —C6F13, —C4F9, or —C3F7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Ryan E. Marx, James M. Nelson, Kenneth J. Hanley, Steven D. Koecher
  • Combinatorial library comprising pouches as packages for library members and method therefor
    Publication number: 20040166534
    Abstract: A combinatorial array comprises fluid-impervious, sealed or sealable, flexible, self-supported pouches, each pouch comprising therein one or more members of a library of materials. A method for producing the members of the library is also disclosed. The method can utilize an automated process for introducing components into the pouches. Analysis of products can be by destructive or non-destructive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, JingJing Ma, Michael P. Daniels, Stephen B. Roscoe, Lester H. McIntosh, Steven D. Koecher, Brook F. Duerr, William H. Sikorski, Timothy D. Filiatrault
  • Fluorinated polymers
    Publication number: 20040023016
    Abstract: Disclosed are block copolymers and end-functionalized polymers containing in their backbones at least one fluoro alkyl (meth)acrylate mer unit comprising —C6F13, —C4F9, or —C3F7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Ryan E. Marx, James M. Nelson, Kenneth J. Hanley, Steven D. Koecher, Brian C. Eastin, John S. Sokalski
  • Combinatorial library comprising pouches as packages for library members and method therefor
    Publication number: 20020160527
    Abstract: A combinatorial array comprises fluid-impervious, sealed or sealable, flexible, self-supported pouches, each pouch comprising therein one or more members of a library of materials. A method for producing the members of the library is also disclosed. The method can utilize an automated process for introducing components into the pouches. Analysis of products can be by destructive or non-destructive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, JingJing Ma, Michael P. Daniels, Stephen B. Roscoe, Lester H. McIntosh, Steven D. Koecher, Brook F. Duerr, William H. Sikorski