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).

  • Patent number: 11066224
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20210070522
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200407143
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved packaging materials and/or constructions, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10038112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
  • Publication number: 20170155006
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: MARK D. WEIGEL, MARK A. ROEHRIG, SAMUEL KIDANE, MICHAEL D. DELMORE, TRACIE J. BERNIARD
  • Patent number: 9614113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
  • Publication number: 20160271997
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Mitchell A. F. Johnson, Elizabeth A. Brodd
  • Patent number: 9003970
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Daniel P. Meehan, Matthew H. Frey, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky
  • Patent number: 8950324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Matthew H. Frey, Lance E. Behymer, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Richard W. Greger, Daniel P. Meehan, Jonathan J. O'Hare
  • Publication number: 20150027533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark D. Weigel, Charlene M. Schubert, Tracie J. Berniard, Michael D. Delmore
  • Publication number: 20140246090
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark D. Weigel, Andrew T. Ruff, Tracie J. Berniard
  • Publication number: 20140224327
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark D. Weigel, Mark A. Roehrig, Samuel Kidane, Michael D. Delmore, Tracie J. Berniard
  • Publication number: 20120247355
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Matthew H. Frey, Lance E. Behymer, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky, Richard W. Greger, Daniel P. Meehan, Jonathan J. O'Hare
  • Patent number: 7968804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Matthew H. Frey, Tracie J. Berniard, Roxanne A. Boehmer
  • Publication number: 20110126730
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Tracie J. Berniard, Daniel P. Meehan, Matthew H. Frey, Mikhail L. Pekurovsky
  • Publication number: 20080150148
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew H. Frey, Tracie J. Berniard, Roxanne A. Boehmer
  • Patent number: D879479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: 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