Patents by Inventor Susan M. Butzer

Susan M. Butzer 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: 11547215
    Abstract: A footrest device includes a base portion adapted to be switched between a first position and a second position. The base portion includes a first surface having a curved profile, wherein the first surface provides foot support to a user when the base portion is in the first position. The base portion also includes a second surface having a planar profile, wherein the second surface provides foot support to the user when the base portion is in the second position. The base portion further includes a pair of side surfaces extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein at least one of the pair of side surfaces defines an indentation. The footrest device also includes at least one limit stop projecting from the first surface of the base portion, wherein the at least one limit stop is disposed proximate at least one of the pair of side surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Matt R. Branscomb, Jacob T. Lusson, Susan M. Butzer
  • Publication number: 20220031080
    Abstract: A footrest device includes a base portion adapted to be switched between a first position and a second position. The base portion includes a first surface having a curved profile, wherein the first surface provides foot support to a user when the base portion is in the first position. The base portion also includes a second surface having a planar profile, wherein the second surface provides foot support to the user when the base portion is in the second position. The base portion further includes a pair of side surfaces extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein at least one of the pair of side surfaces defines an indentation. The footrest device also includes at least one limit stop projecting from the first surface of the base portion, wherein the at least one limit stop is disposed proximate at least one of the pair of side surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Matt R. Branscomb, Jacob T. Lusson, Susan M. Butzer
  • Patent number: 5316613
    Abstract: A definite length transfer adhesive dispenser is described. The dispenser provides a convenient, hand held device that repeatedly provides a definite length of adhesive. The dispenser may be used to provide a spot of adhesive in a scrapbook or photo album. An adhesive for use with the dispenser is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce E. Samuelson, Susan M. Butzer
  • Patent number: 4729518
    Abstract: A tape dispenser comprising a housing including a hub, a roll of tape journaled on the hub and a length of low tack pressure sensitive adhesive coated tape wound around the core. A paper backcard disposed around one end of the hub includes a plurality of generally triangular projecting portions projecting between the hub and the core to provide a friction brake therebetween restricting rotation of said hub to an extent that will prevent unwanted rotation of the hub and uncoiling of the tape when it is withdrawn from the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles A. Mathna, Susan M. Butzer
  • Patent number: D802599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: James K. Magargee, Susan M. Butzer, Yin Chen Quintero, David J. Prince
  • Patent number: D950970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Matt R. Branscomb, Jacob T. Lusson, Susan M. Butzer