Patents by Inventor Steven J. Vander Louw

Steven J. Vander Louw 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).

  • Triazine compounds and use thereof
    Patent number: 6391948
    Abstract: The invention describes fluorochemical triazine compounds, compositions containing the fluorochemical triazine compounds, the process for preparing the fluorochemical compounds and compositions, substrates treated with the fluorochemical compounds, melt extrusion of fibers and films containing the fluorochemical compounds and compositions, and coating, polish and marine antifouling compositions to provide oil and water repellency to substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Clark, Frederick E. Behr, Gary P. Roberts, Steven J. Vander Louw, Gregory K. Hall
  • Curable compositions comprising the hydrosilation product of olefin-containing polymers and organosiloxane hydrides, cured compositions made therefrom, and methods of making same
    Patent number: 6271309
    Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising the hydrosilation product of olefin-containing polymers and organosiloxane hydrides. The curable compositions may be cured to form low surface energy cured composition which may be suitable, for example, as antifouling coatings on substrates such as boat or ship hulls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Roberts, Steven J. Vander Louw
  • Polish composition and method of use
    Patent number: 6235824
    Abstract: A polish composition comprising a base component and a alkylated fluorochemical oligomer. The oligomer comprises a fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an aliphatic moiety, and a linking group which links the two. The base component of the polish composition may be a wax, a silicone oil, or a mixture of the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Vander Louw, Chetan P. Jariwala
  • Polish composition and method of use
    Patent number: 6193791
    Abstract: A polish composition comprising a base component and a alkylated fluorochemical oligomer. The oligomer comprises a fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an aliphatic moiety, and a linking group which links the two. The base component of the polish composition may be a wax, a silicone oil, or a mixture of the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Vander Louw, Chetan P. Jariwala