John V Frank

US Patent:

6613819, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Jun 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/893200

Inventors:

Stephen A. Johnson - Woodbury MN
Daniel J. McGurran - Woodbury MN
Terry R. Bailey - Woodbury MN
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

C08K 53492

US Classification:

524100, 524 99, 524102, 524139, 428480

Abstract:

The invention provides, generally, light stable article containing at least one single or multiple layer polyester film and an effective amount of a light absorbing composition comprising one or more of an ultraviolet light absorbing compound, a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) composition, and a phosphonate stabilizing compound. Generally, the weight ratio of the light absorbing compound to the HALS composition is at least about 2:1. Various composite articles and constructions made utilizing the above light stable articles are also provided.

US Patent:

7413124, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Jul 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/184631

Inventors:

John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Scott D. Pearson - Woodbury MN, US
Christopher R. Yungers - St. Paul MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G08B 13/14
H04Q 5/22

US Classification:

235451, 340 101, 3405721

Abstract:

Techniques are described for performing a one-touch search to locate a selected item associated with an RFID tag. The techniques allow, for example, an RFID reader to perform a search where a user selects an item from a list, and the RFID reader, without any further input from the user, interrogates one or more RFID tags until an RFID tag associated with the selected item is found. The RFID reader may also allow a user to associate items with an RFID tag, view items associated with an RFID tag, and edit item lists associated with an RFID tag. In this way, an RFID reader may associate any number of items to an RFID tag, repeatedly edit existing item lists associated with an RFID tag, and quickly search multiple RFID tags until a desired item associated with a particular RFID tag is found.

US Patent:

7915338, Mar 29, 2011

Filed:

Dec 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/275347

Inventors:

Cordell M. Hardy - Roseville MN, US
Kurt C. Melancon - White Bear Lake MN, US
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Scott D. Pearson - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St.Paul MN

International Classification:

C08F 222/40
C08K 5/00
C08K 5/04

US Classification:

524548, 524284, 524394

Abstract:

An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first Ccarboxylic acid salt and a second Ccarboxylic acid salt, where n and m are integers in a range from 12 to 22; 20 to 60% wt of a water-soluble or water-dispersable solid material; 0. 5 to 30 wt % of a liquid polyhydric alcohol; and 15 to 60% wt water. The adhesive composition can be clear and in glue stick form.

US Patent:

D642475, Aug 2, 2011

Filed:

Aug 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/367310

Inventors:

Shaelyn D. Crutchley - St. Paul MN, US
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Jane E. Harvey - Coon Rapids MN, US
Michael C. Molinet - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

0901

US Classification:

D 9542, D9571, D9454

US Patent:

8093330, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/042576

Inventors:

Cordell M. Hardy - Roseville MN, US
Kurt C. Melancon - White Bear Lake MN, US
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Scott D. Pearson - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

C08F 222/40
C08K 5/00
C08K 5/04

US Classification:

524548, 524284, 524394

Abstract:

An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first Ccarboxylic acid salt and a second Ccarboxylic acid salt, where n and m are integers in a range from 12 to 22; 20 to 60% wt of a water-soluble or water-dispersable solid material; 0. 5 to 30 wt % of a liquid polyhydric alcohol; and 15 to 60% wt water. The adhesive composition can be clear and in glue stick form.

US Patent:

8449968, May 28, 2013

Filed:

Jun 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/153576

Inventors:

Gerald E. Mueller - Eagan MN, US
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 1/00
B32B 3/12

US Classification:

428178, 428192, 428 43

Abstract:

A cellular cushioning article is described. The cellular cushioning article may be used to wrap items such as fragile items needing protection during storage or shipping. The article includes a polymeric film including discrete first cells projecting from a major surface of the film. The first cells are arranged in rows parallel to each other, such that for two opposing polymeric films with the major surfaces facing each other, the total thickness of the two opposing polymeric films is less than twice the thickness of one polymeric film. The cellular cushioning article can be fan-folded into a stack occupying much less volume as compared to stacks formed by fan-folding known cellular cushioning articles.

US Patent:

D684087, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Apr 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/418219

Inventors:

John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Gerald E. Mueller - Eagan MN, US
Irina Hass - Woodbury MN, US
Diane R. Wolk - Woodbury MN, US
Joy A. Packard - Hudson WI, US
Jacob R. Polingo - St. Paul MN, US
Kevin W. Weber - Roseville MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

1103

US Classification:

D11212

US Patent:

8609787, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/518460

Inventors:

Richard G. Hansen - Mahtomedi MN, US
David S. Hays - Woodbury MN, US
Suresh Iyer - Woodbury MN, US
John W. Frank - Cottage Grove MN, US
Ramesh C. Kumar - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

C08F 283/12
C08G 77/452

US Classification:

525474

Abstract:

Siloxane-containing reactive compounds contain moisture-curable alkoxy-silane functional end groups and also contain fluorocarbon-containing segments. The siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing reactive compounds may be prepared from siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing oxamide compounds or amine compounds. Siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing polymers may be prepared from the reactive compounds by reaction with water. The siloxane-containing and fluorocarbon-containing polymers may be release materials or adhesives.