Patents by Inventor Tracie J. Berniard
Tracie J. Berniard 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).
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Patent number: 11066224Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Shannon R. A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
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Publication number: 20210070522Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Shannon R.A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
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Publication number: 20200407143Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, David K. Bruechert, Lisa M. Miller, Manoj Nirmal, Andrew P. Singer, Lisa E. Warren, Matthew T. Zabel, Mitchell A.F. Johnson, Shannon R.A. Harnden, Mary L. Brown, Caleb W. Brian
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Patent number: 10038112Abstract: The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device, and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device; and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises a protective layer in contact with the electronic device and the weatherable sheet. The present application allows for the combination of any of the disclosed elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
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Publication number: 20170155006Abstract: The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device, and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device; and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises a protective layer in contact with the electronic device and the weatherable sheet. The present application allows for the combination of any of the disclosed elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: MARK D. WEIGEL, MARK A. ROEHRIG, SAMUEL KIDANE, MICHAEL D. DELMORE, TRACIE J. BERNIARD
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Patent number: 9614113Abstract: The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device, and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device; and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises a protective layer in contact with the electronic device and the weatherable sheet. The present application allows for the combination of any of the disclosed elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
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Publication number: 20160271997Abstract: A dry erase sheet assembly comprising: (a) a writing member having a front major surface and a rear major surface wherein the front major surface is capable of being used as a dry erase surface; (b) a support member having a low Deflection Stiffness Rating; (c) a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the rear major surface of the support member; and (d) a removable liner on the rear surface of the adhesive; wherein the sheet assembly is capable of being wound upon itself into roll configuration without disruption and the sheet assembly has a low Curl Memory Rating. Also a method of using such sheet assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Elizabeth A. Brodd
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Patent number: 9003970Abstract: A method of microcontact printing comprises (a) providing an elastomeric stamp comprising a printing surface inked with an ink comprising surface-functionalizing molecules, (b) treating the inked printing surface of the stamp with solvent, and (c) contacting the treated inked printing surface of the stamp to a surface of a substrate. The printing surface of the stamp comprises a first relief pattern, or the surface of the substrate comprises a second relief pattern, or both of the surfaces comprise the relief patterns, and a pattern of surface-functionalizing molecules is transferred to the substrate according to one or both of the relief patterns.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Daniel P. Meehan, Matthew H. Frey, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky
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Patent number: 8950324Abstract: An apparatus and method for microcontact printing are described. The microcontact printing apparatus includes a planar stamp and a pressurized roller. The pressurized roller includes an inflatable bladder that can be inflated by a fluid to a pressure that reduces printing defects such as voids and stamp collapse. A substrate is disposed between the pressurized roller and a stamp coated with an ink of functionalizing molecules. As the pressurized roller moves over the substrate, at least a portion of the functionalizing molecules are transferred from the stamp to the substrate in the desired pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Matthew H. Frey, Lance E. Behymer, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Richard W. Greger, Daniel P. Meehan, Jonathan J. O'Hare
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Publication number: 20150027533Abstract: The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device; and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises an opaque protective layer adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Charlene M. Schubert, Tracie J. Berniard, Michael D. Delmore
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Publication number: 20140246090Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of reducing delamination in an assembly. The method comprises providing an assembly and limiting visible light exposure to parts of the assembly to maintain a peel force of 20 grams/inch or greater where the light is limited. The assembly comprises an electronic device, a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second surface of the substrate is disposed on the electronic device, a barrier stack disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier film opposite the substrate. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Andrew T. Ruff, Tracie J. Berniard
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Publication number: 20140224327Abstract: The present application is directed to an assembly comprising an electronic device, and a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises a barrier stack adjacent the electronic device; and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier stack opposite the electronic device. The assembly additionally comprises a protective layer in contact with the electronic device and the weatherable sheet. The present application allows for the combination of any of the disclosed elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
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Publication number: 20120247355Abstract: An apparatus and method for microcontact printing are described. The microcontact printing apparatus includes a planar stamp and a pressurized roller. The pressurized roller includes an inflatable bladder that can be inflated by a fluid to a pressure that reduces printing defects such as voids and stamp collapse. A substrate is disposed between the pressurized roller and a stamp coated with an ink of functionalizing molecules. As the pressurized roller moves over the substrate, at least a portion of the functionalizing molecules are transferred from the stamp to the substrate in the desired pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Matthew H. Frey, Lance E. Behymer, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Richard W. Greger, Daniel P. Meehan, Jonathan J. O'Hare
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Patent number: 7968804Abstract: An article includes a polymeric film having a major surface, a discontinuous layer of a catalytic material on the major surface, and a metal pattern on the catalytic material. The discontinuous layer of catalytic material has an average thickness of less than 200 angstroms. Methods of forming these articles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew H. Frey, Tracie J. Berniard, Roxanne A. Boehmer
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Publication number: 20110126730Abstract: A method of microcontact printing comprises (a) providing an elastomeric stamp comprising a printing surface inked with an ink comprising surface-functionalizing molecules, (b) treating the inked printing surface of the stamp with solvent, and (c) contacting the treated inked printing surface of the stamp to a surface of a substrate. The printing surface of the stamp comprises a first relief pattern, or the surface of the substrate comprises a second relief pattern, or both of the surfaces comprise the relief patterns, and a pattern of surface-functionalizing molecules is transferred to the substrate according to one or both of the relief patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Daniel P. Meehan, Matthew H. Frey, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky
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Publication number: 20080150148Abstract: An article includes a polymeric film having a major surface, a discontinuous layer of a catalytic material on the major surface, and a metal pattern on the catalytic material. The discontinuous layer of catalytic material has an average thickness of less than 200 angstroms. Methods of forming these articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Matthew H. Frey, Tracie J. Berniard, Roxanne A. Boehmer
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Patent number: D879479Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Connor M. Pelletier-Sutton, Lisa M. Miller, Tracie J. Berniard, Lindsay J. Schostag, Jennifer A. Higgins, Flor T. Frey, Andrew P. Singer, Daniel J. Hoyord, David K. Bruechert, Mary L. Brown, Jeffrey D. Swenson