Patents by Inventor Steven S. Kantner

Steven S. Kantner 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: 8968772
    Abstract: A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 8114386
    Abstract: Stable, single phase, low VOC, topical insect repellent compositions containing a film-forming polymer, insect repellent, water miscible organic solvent, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Steven S. Kantner
  • Publication number: 20100272784
    Abstract: A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Steven S. Kantner
  • Publication number: 20100267302
    Abstract: A silicone gel adhesive construction comprises (a) a porous backing, (b) an acrylic copolymer pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least a portion of one side of the porous backing, and (c) a cured silicone gel adhesive on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Steven S. KANTNER, Terry W. Lewis, Mary L. Brown
  • Patent number: 7700082
    Abstract: A composition in the form of an aqueous dispersion used in cosmetic applications is provided. The composition comprises at least one polyurethane-urea polymer that is functionalized with at least one hydrolyzed or hydrolyzable silyl group. When the composition is used in hair care, it does not have a reshapable effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Mallo, Steven S. Kantner, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Larry R. Krepski
  • Publication number: 20100080763
    Abstract: A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C4 to C18 straight and/or branched chain alkyl alcohol, (ii) about 10 to 70 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) an aqueous carrier, solvent, or vehicle component. When used in hair applications, the inventive composition is not a reshapable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Steven S. Kantner, Albert I. Everaerts, Lang N. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080075793
    Abstract: Antiviral compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antiviral lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof, and an organoleptic neutralizing agent. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Wayne K. Dunshee, Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 6649727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable colloidal dispersions of sulfonated polyurethane ureas and self-supporting films formed from these dispersions. After formation of the sulfonated polyurethane urea, alcohols can be added to the aqueous dispersion to provide a water-alcohol system. The films of the present invention are minimally tacky and self-adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Anderson, Carol-Lynn Spawn, Steven T. Hedrick, Howard S. Creel, Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 6605666
    Abstract: A polyurethane dispersion and method of making are provided. The dispersion is stable in an alcohol-water mixture. The dispersion is a reaction product of: (i) at least one oligomeric polyactive hydrogen compound, wherein said compound is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl structure optionally substituted in and/or on the chain by N, O, S and combinations thereof, and wherein the compound is insoluble in 50:50 weight percent of said alcohol-water mixture; (ii) at least one polyisocyanate, and (iii) at least one polyactive hydrogen compound soluble in the alcohol-water mixture selected from the group consisting of a compound containing an ionic group, a compound containing a moiety capable of forming an ionic group, a compound containing a polyester, polyether, or polycarbonate group having a ratio of 5 or less carbon atoms for each oxygen atom, and mixtures thereof; and (b) at least one polyfunctional chain extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Scholz, Steven S. Kantner, Kristen L. Comstock, Christopher J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20020187181
    Abstract: A novel device for the delivery of one or more active agents to a subject is disclosed. The device includes a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymeric carrier, an adhesive, one or more active agents and a support layer. Methods of manufacturing and use of said device also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kristin J. Godbey, Steven S. Kantner, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Patent number: 6472065
    Abstract: A radiation detackifiable adhesive composition comprising a (meth)acrylate copolymer including from about 85 wt. % to about 97.5 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate ester and from about 2.5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a copolymerizable carboxylate monomer and a multi-functional urethane acrylate oligomer combined with the (meth)acrylate copolymer to provide from about 25 parts to about 40 parts of the oligomer per 100 parts of the copolymer. The adhesive composition becomes progressively detackified during exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The present invention further provides a clear adhesive coated sheet for supporting a silicon wafer during manufacture of semiconductor microchips. The coated sheet comprises a transparent film substrate coated with a radiation detackifiable adhesive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Karunasena A. Alahapperuma, Steven S. Kantner
  • Publication number: 20020146382
    Abstract: A composition in the form of an aqueous dispersion used in cosmetic applications is provided. The composition comprises at least one polyurethane-urea polymer that is functionalized with at least one hydrolyzed or hydrolyzable silyl group. When the composition is used in hair care, it does not have a reshapable effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Mallo, Steven S. Kantner, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Larry R. Krepski
  • Patent number: 6433073
    Abstract: A polyurethane dispersion and a method of making are provided. The polyurethane dispersion is stable in a mixture of alcohol and water. The dispersion comprises the reaction product of (a) an isocyanate terminated polyurethane prepolymer comprising the reaction product of (i) at least one oligomeric polyactive hydrogen compound insoluble in said alcohol, wherein said polyactive hydrogen compound is an alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl structure optionally substituted by N, O, and S; (ii) at least one polyisocyanate, and (iii) at least one polyactive hydrogen compound soluble in said mixture of alcohol and water; (b) a polyfunctional chain extender; and (c) a monofunctional chain terminator; wherein the equivalent ratio of difunctional chain extender to prepolymer isocyanate is 0.60 to 1.20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven S. Kantner, Matthew T. Scholz, Kevin M. Lewandowski
  • Publication number: 20020076390
    Abstract: A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C4 to C18 straight and/or branched chain alkyl alcohol, (ii) about 10 to 70 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) an aqueous carrier, solvent, or vehicle component. When used in hair applications, the inventive composition is not a reshapable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven S. Kantner, Albert I. Everaerts, Lang N. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6352766
    Abstract: A low adhesion backsize (LAB) material made by mixing together materials, which self-associate. The mixtures can be waterbased and have high solids levels. The release is provided by functional groups such as silicones, fluorocarbons or long chain hydrocarbons. Release level can be tailored with release levels as low as the 0.5 gram/cm range to microsphere adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Crandall, Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 6264934
    Abstract: A vinylic copolymer comprising repeat units of A, B and C These copolymers have an acid content of 0.015 to 0.50 milliequivalents per gram of copolymer. Compositions that provide these copolymers in easily handled forms, and cosmetic compositions comprising the copolymer are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven S. Kantner, Richard A. Mallo, Ramesh C. Kumar
  • Patent number: 6121508
    Abstract: A hydrophilic, pressure-sensitive adhesive composition prepared by irradiating solid poly(N-vinyl lactam) with ionizing radiation to crosslink the poly(N-vinyl lactam) and thereafter mixing the radiation-crosslinked poly(N-vinyl lactam) with essentially unirradiated plasticizer in an amount sufficient to form a cohesive, pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. The composition is useful as a biomedical adhesive for transmitting or receiving electrical signals as a component (14) of a biomedical electrode (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Katharina J. Bischof, Wilhelm Kuester, Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 5985990
    Abstract: Cross-linked, hydrophilic pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, (meth)acrylate-functional polar polymers which serve as precursors to them, and medical products using such adhesives are disclosed. The cross-linked polymer is prepared by free-radically cross-linking reactive polymers that are functionalized with pendant polymerizable moieties. Medical products that include such compositions are biomedical electrodes, pharmaceutical delivery devices, and medical skin coverings such as wound dressings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Steven S. Kantner, Wilhelm Kuester
  • Patent number: 5907018
    Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylate/silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having improved adhesion to painted surfaces and low temperature performance. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprises:(a) a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising a polymerized pressure sensitive adhesive composition wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprises:(I) about 25 to about 99 weight percent of polymer of the formula ##STR1## wherein: X, Y, D, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, David J. Kinning, Steven S. Kantner
  • Patent number: 5882753
    Abstract: The present invention provides a release coated film, an adhesive tape comprising a release coated film, and processes for preparing the same. The fluoropolymer release layer comprises a graft copolymer of (i) a base polymer containing polymerized units derived from monomers having terminal olefinic double bonds, and (ii) a moiety comprising a fluoroaliphatic group. The film may be coextruded and may subsequently be oriented in at least one direction. Alternately, the release coating can be extrusion coated onto a backing and may be subsequently oriented if the backing is orientable. Adhesives may be coated onto the release coated films either before or after orientation, or they may be coextruded along with the release coating and/or backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: James J. Pedginski, James E. Sax, Steven S. Kantner, Raymond R. Rivera, Ronald W. Ausen, Stephen W. Bany, Albert I. Everaerts, Thomas P. Hanschen, Walter R. Romanko