Patents by Inventor Steven J. McMan

Steven J. McMan 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).

  • Publication number: 20140057058
    Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, JR., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Leslie A. Todero, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
  • Patent number: 8657472
    Abstract: A light redirecting film (100) includes a first major surface (110) that includes first microstructures (150) that extend along a first direction and a second major surface (120), which may form part of a matte layer, the second major surface being opposite to the first major surface and including second microstructures (160). The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.75. The light redirecting film (100) may comprise particles. The second microstructures may have a slope distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joseph T. Aronson, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Tri D. Pham, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
  • Patent number: 8623140
    Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, Jr., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Kreilich, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
  • Publication number: 20120147593
    Abstract: Light redirecting film is disclosed. The light redirecting film includes a first major surface that includes a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The light redirecting film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is in a range from about 4% to about 20% and an optical clarity that is in a range from about 20% to about 60%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.55.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Tri D. Pham, Joseph T. Aronson, Steven D. Solomonson, Scott R. Kaytor, Steven J. Mcman, Fei Lu, Steven H. Kong, Stah Jendoubi, Gary T. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20120113622
    Abstract: A light redirecting film (100) includes a first major surface (110) that includes first microstructures (150) that extend along a first direction and a second major surface (120), which may form part of a matte layer, the second major surface being opposite to the first major surface and including second microstructures (160). The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.75. The light redirecting film (100) may comprise particles. The second microstructures may have a slope distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph T. Aronson, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Tri D. Pham, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Steven H. Kong, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20120064296
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antiglare films having a microstructured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, JR., Christopher P. Tebow, Tri D. Pham, Steven H. Kong, Joseph T. Aronson, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Michael K. Gerlach, Michelle L. Toy, Taun L. McKenzie, Anthony M. Renstrom, Slah Jendoubi, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Scott R. Kaytor, Robert A. Yapel, Joseph A. Zigal, Steven J. McMan, Steven D. Solomonson, Fei Lu, Gary T. Boyd
  • Patent number: 7507776
    Abstract: Plastic articles can be coated with polymerizable compositions containing a vinyl-functional crosslinkable film former, a large amount of benzotriazole and a copolymerizable monomer that solubilizes the benzotriazole. The cured compositions help protect the article from UV exposure and other weathering effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven J. McMan, Stephen A. Johnson, Clinton L. Jones, Eric W. Nelson, Emily S. Goenner
  • Publication number: 20090029054
    Abstract: A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Yapel, Francis M. Aguirre, John P. Baetzold, Olester Benson, JR., Andrew J. Henderson, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Leslie A. Kreilich, Steven J. McMan, David L. Phillips, Bruce D. Shalles
  • Publication number: 20090004478
    Abstract: Flexible hardcoat compositions and protective films are described comprising the reaction product one or more urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers; at least one monomer comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups; and optionally inorganic nanoparticles. The cured hardcoat composition is preferably sufficiently flexible such that a 5 micron film can be bent around a 2 mm mandrel without cracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: JOHN P. BAETZOLD, Richard J. Pokorny, Richard L. Severance, Stephen A. Johnson, Steven J. McMan, John J. Stradinger
  • Patent number: 7297400
    Abstract: Curable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, a mono-acrylate oligomer, a multi-acrylate oligomer having from 2 to 5 acrylate functional groups per molecule, and a photoinitiator, the adhesive exhibiting pressure sensitive adhesive characteristics and forms at least a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when cured; wherein the semi-IPN has an average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc) greater than about 3000, and the cured adhesive has a peel strength greater than about 40 N/dm. Embodiments of the adhesive compositions, when cured, are optically clear and resistant to heat and moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jie Yang, Stephen A. Johnson, William L. Kausch, Ying-Yuh Lu, Steven J. McMan
  • Patent number: 7153588
    Abstract: Naphthalate polyester articles can be coated with polymerizable compositions containing a vinyl-functional crosslinkable film former, a large amount of benzotriazole and a copolymerizable monomer that solubilizes the benzotriazole. The cured compositions help protect the naphthalate polyester from UV exposure and other weathering effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven J. McMan, Stephen A. Johnson, Clinton L. Jones, Eric W. Nelson, Emily S. Goenner
  • Patent number: 6974850
    Abstract: Plastic articles can be coated with polymerizable compositions containing a vinyl-functional crosslinkable film former, a large amount of benzotriazole and a copolymerizable monomer that solubilizes the benzotriazole. The cured compositions help protect the article from UV exposure and other weathering effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven J. McMan, Stephen A. Johnson, Clinton L. Jones, Eric W. Nelson, Emily S. Goenner
  • Patent number: 6887917
    Abstract: Curable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, a mono-acrylate oligomer, a multi-acrylate oligomer having from 2 to 5 acrylate functional groups per molecule, and a photoinitiator, the adhesive exhibiting pressure sensitive adhesive characteristics and forms at least a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when cured; wherein the semi-IPN has an average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc) greater than about 3000, and the cured adhesive has a peel strength greater than about 40 N/dm. Embodiments of the adhesive compositions, when cured, are optically clear and resistant to heat and moisture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jie Yang, Stephen A. Johnson, William L. Kausch, Ying-Yuh Lu, Steven J. McMan
  • Publication number: 20040241469
    Abstract: Naphthalate polyester articles can be coated with polymerizable compositions containing a vinyl-functional crosslinkable film former, a large amount of benzotriazole and a copolymerizable monomer that solubilizes the benzotriazole. The cured compositions help protect the naphthalate polyester from UV exposure and other weathering effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. McMan, Stephen A. Johnson, Clinton L. Jones, Eric W. Nelson, Emily S. Goenner
  • Publication number: 20040242735
    Abstract: Plastic articles can be coated with polymerizable compositions containing a vinyl-functional crosslinkable film former, a large amount of benzotriazole and a copolymerizable monomer that solubilizes the benzotriazole. The cured compositions help protect the article from UV exposure and other weathering effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. McMan, Stephen A. Johnson, Clinton L. Jones, Eric W. Nelson, Emily S. Goenner
  • Publication number: 20040127594
    Abstract: Curable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, a mono-acrylate oligomer, a multi-acrylate oligomer having from 2 to 5 acrylate functional groups per molecule, and a photoinitiator, the adhesive exhibiting pressure sensitive adhesive characteristics and forms at least a semi-interpenetrating polymer network when cured; wherein the semi-IPN has an average molecular weight between crosslinks (Mc) greater than about 3000, and the cured adhesive has a peel strength greater than about 40 N/dm. Embodiments of the adhesive compositions, when cured, are optically clear and resistant to heat and moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jie Yang, Stephen A. Johnson, William L. Kausch, Ying-Yuh Lu, Steven J. McMan
  • Patent number: 5310591
    Abstract: A transparent image-recording sheet suitable for use in a plain paper copier, comprising a transparent backing having two major surfaces, said sheet having a machine direction, and a transverse direction, at least one of the major surfaces having coated thereon, a transparent water-based toner-receptive coating comprising:a) from about 65 to about 99.9 parts of an imageable polymer;b) from about 0.1 to about 15 parts of at least one polymeric particle having a mean particle size ranging from about 1 .mu.m to about 15 .mu.m, andc) from 0 to about 20 parts of an antistatic agent,the toner-receptive coating being coated onto the transparent backing at a time during manufacture of the backing selected from the group consisting ofa) before any orientation of said film, andb) after uniaxial orientation in the machine direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bill H. Dodge, William H. Hughes, Steven J. McMan, Sharon L. Perry, Manisha Sarkar
  • Patent number: 5310595
    Abstract: An image recording sheet and a transparent water-based toner receptive coating therefore comprising an imaging copolymer formed from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of bicyclic alkyl (meth) acrylates, aliphatic alkyl (meth)acrylates having from about one to about 12 carbon atoms, aromatic (meth)acrylates, and a polar monomer having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.1 and R2 may be hydrogen, identical or differing alkyl groups having up to about 8 carbon atoms, preferably up to about 2 carbon atoms, or the quaternary cationic salts thereof, at least one novel long chain polymeric particle having good antifriction characteristics and optionally, an antistatic agent selected from the group consisting of cationic agents, anionic agents, fluorinated agents, and nonionic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mahfuza B. Ali, Bill H. Dodge, William H. Hughes, Mohammed Iqbal, Ying-Yuh Lu, Steven J. McMan, Manisha Sarkar, Chi-Ming Tseng