James H Nash

US Patent:

6424262, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804923

Inventors:

Sharon R. Garber - Crystal MN
Bernard A. Gonzalez - St. Paul MN
Mitchell B. Grunes - Minneapolis MN
Richard H. Jackson - Inver Grove Heights MN
Gerald L. Karel - Maplewood MN
John M. Kruse - Minneapolis MN
Richard W. Lindahl - Oakdale MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN
Chester Piotrowski - White Bear Lake MN
John D. Yorkovich - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405723, 335284

Abstract:

The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.

US Patent:

6448886, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/805425

Inventors:

Sharon R. Garber - Crystal MN
Bernard A. Gonzalez - St. Paul MN
Mitchell B. Grunes - Minneapolis MN
Richard H. Jackson - Inver Grove Heights MN
Gerald L. Karel - Maplewood MN
John M. Kruse - Minneapolis MN
Richard W. Lindahl - Oakdale MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN
Chester Piotrowski - White Bear Lake MN
John D. Yorkovich - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H04Q 522

US Classification:

340 101, 235385, 3405724

Abstract:

The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.

US Patent:

6486780, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Jul 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/619220

Inventors:

Sharon R. Garber - Crystal MN
Bernard A. Gonzalez - St. Paul MN
Mitchell B. Grunes - Minneapolis MN
Richard H. Jackson - Inver Grove Heights MN
Gerald L. Karel - Maplewood MN
John M. Kruse - Minneapolis MN
Richard W. Lindahl - Oakdale MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN
Chester Piotrowski - White Bear Lake MN
John D. Yorkovich - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405721, 235385, 340 592

Abstract:

The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.

US Patent:

6511039, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Aug 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/636191

Inventors:

James E. Nash - Bloomington MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F16M 100

US Classification:

248678, 24834607

Abstract:

A collapsible computer platform assembly for use with a notebook or portable computer, wherein the computer platform assembly comprises a platform having a first surface and an opposite second surface, and a support arm assembly for supporting the bottom surface of a computer. The support arm assembly comprises at least one base portion extending from the second surface of the platform and at least one adjustable arm assembly connected to the at least one base portion. The present invention also includes within its scope a platform assembly that is slideably connected to the base portion. The adjustable arm assembly may be rotatable relative to the platform. The platform assembly may also include a mousing surface or a wrist rest pad on its first surface. It is further understood that the support arm assembly may further comprise at least one leg extending from at least one of the adjustable arm assembly and the base portion. Also provided is a method of supporting a portable computer relative to the surface on which the computer is placed with a computer platform assembly of the type described above.

US Patent:

6511204, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Dec 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/464565

Inventors:

John J. Emmel - Blaine MN
Daniel A. Japuntich - St. Paul MN
Lynette M. Miles - Lakeville MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F21S 400

US Classification:

362217, 362223, 362225

Abstract:

A light tube for use over a light element, wherein the light tube comprises an elongated, generally tubular body having a first end, a second end, a length between the first and second ends, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, a longitudinal slot extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end of the body, the slot having a first side and a second side, and at least a first notch adjacent the longitudinal slot, wherein the first notch extends from the first end of the body toward the second end of the body on one of the sides of the longitudinal slot. The light tube may further comprise a second notch adjacent the longitudinal slot, wherein the second notch extends from the first end of the body toward the second end of the body on the other side of the longitudinal slot.

US Patent:

6536728, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Sep 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/947732

Inventors:

Joel K. Hagglund - Oakdale MN
Kenneth J. Kirchhoff - Gem Lake MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A47B 8804

US Classification:

2482861, 248918, 2482911, 108138, 108143, 3123348

Abstract:

An adjustable keyboard support assembly, which generally includes a housing comprising a first side panel having a first guide rail system and a second side panel spaced from the first side panel and having a second guide rail system. The assembly further includes a generally U-shaped member comprising a support member with first and second ends, a first side arm attached to the first guide rail system and extending from the first end of the support member, wherein the first side arm comprises at least one notch, and a second side arm attached to the second guide rail system and extending from the second end of the support member, wherein the second side arm comprises at least one notch. The first and second side arms have rotatable and slideable connections with the guide rail system of their respective side panels. A keyboard platform is rotatably attached to the support member of the U-shaped member. A first latching member extends from the first side panel for engagement with the at least one notch of the first side arm, and a second latching member extends from the second side panel for engagement with the at least one notch of the second side arm.

US Patent:

6768419, Jul 27, 2004

Filed:

May 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/152255

Inventors:

Sharon R. Garber - Crystal MN
Bernard A. Gonzalez - St. Paul MN
Mitchell B. Grunes - Minneapolis MN
Richard H. Jackson - Inver Grove Heights MN
Gerald L. Karel - Maplewood MN
John M. Kruse - Minneapolis MN
Richard W. Lindahl - Oakdale MN
James E. Nash - Bloomington MN
Chester Piotrowski - White Bear Lake MN
John D. Yorkovich - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405724, 235385, 340 101, 3406931

Abstract:

The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.

US Patent:

D509247, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Jul 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/210038

Inventors:

James E. Nash - Bloomington MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

1906

US Classification:

D19 52, D19 35

Address:

2549 Cobble Hl Ct UNIT H, Saint Paul, MN 55125

VIN:

1FTPW14V47FA98921

Make:

FORD

Model:

F150

Year:

2007