Mark Wayne Weigel

US Patent:

6475616, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/725404

Inventors:

Timothy M. Dietz - St. Paul MN
Donald E. Gustafson - Oakdale MN
Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 1508

US Classification:

428355AC, 428343, 428354, 428355 EN, 428421, 428422, 4284242, 4284246, 428457, 428461, 428463, 428515, 428520, 428522

Abstract:

An applique is provided that includes a fluoropolymer backing, an adhesive on one of the surfaces of the backing and a urethane coating layer on the other surface of the backing.

US Patent:

6800156, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Aug 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/211361

Inventors:

Timothy M. Dietz - Mendota Heights MN
Gerald F. Fleischhacker - White Bear Lake MN
Larry S. Hebert - Hudson WI
Thomas J. Packard - Somerset WI
Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 3100

US Classification:

156 64, 158344, 73150 A

Abstract:

The present invention relates to indicators of surface preparation and methods of making such indicators.

US Patent:

7141303, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/083092

Inventors:

Timothy J. Clemens - Hastings MN, US
Timothy M. Dietz - St. Paul MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Charles D. Hoyle - Stillwater MN, US
Joseph H. Verkinderen - Lake City MN, US
Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 15/092
B32B 27/28
B32B 27/38

US Classification:

428416, 428413, 428414, 428418

Abstract:

The invention provides protective articles comprising a backing that comprises a fluorinated polymer and a curable adhesive on at least one layer of the backing. The protective articles of the invention may be used to provide substrates or articles of the invention having a fluorinated surface. The invention also provides methods of preparing such articles, methods of repairing appliqués, and methods of edge sealing appliqués.

US Patent:

8628859, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Apr 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/453569

Inventors:

Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN, US
Mark A. Roehrig - Stillwater MN, US
Alan K. Nachtigal - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 27/06
B05D 1/36

US Classification:

428451, 427 74, 4274122, 4274125, 4274192, 4274198

Abstract:

A barrier film is disclosed that includes a polymeric film substrate and at least first and second polymer layers separated by an inorganic barrier layer. The first polymer layer is disposed on the polymeric film substrate. At least one of the first or second polymer layers is prepared from co-deposited amino silane and acrylate or methacrylate monomer. A method of making the barrier film is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20040021312, Feb 5, 2004

Filed:

Aug 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/211081

Inventors:

Timothy Dietz - Mendota Heights MN, US
Sithya Khieu - Eden Prairie MN, US
Mark Weigel - Hugo MN, US

International Classification:

B42D015/00

US Classification:

283/081000

Abstract:

The invention relates to adhesive security labels that indicate tampering.

US Patent:

20050209744, Sep 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/082396

Inventors:

Thomas Ihbe - St. Paul MN, US
Larry Hebert - Hudson WI, US
Michael Daniels - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Timothy Dietz - Mendota Heights MN, US
Daniel Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Mark Weigel - Hugo MN, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

701003000

Abstract:

The disclosure describes a system and method for commercial vehicle operation using reconfigurable brand image technology to support dynamic rebranding. A vehicle may initially carry a first brand image, such as a company name, logo, or the like, associated with a first operator. The brand image is then reconfigured so that the vehicle carries a second brand image, associated with a second operator. Rebranding supports shared use of a vehicle by multiple operators, while permitting individual operators to preserve their brands. A networked system enables rebranding clients to access databases storing scheduling, branding, and accounting information. Rebranding clients access a scheduling database to determine when a particular vehicle is scheduled for operation, and whether an operator or service change will take place. The branding database permits the rebranding client to access archived brand image content. An accounting database tracks costs associated with brand image reconfiguration.

US Patent:

20120003448, Jan 5, 2012

Filed:

Jul 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/175598

Inventors:

Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN, US
Mark A. Roehrig - Stillwater MN, US
Alan K. Nachtigal - Minneapolis MN, US
Samuel Kidane - St. Paul MN, US
Andrew J. Henderson - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

B32B 7/02

US Classification:

428212, 428213

Abstract:

An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.

US Patent:

20120003451, Jan 5, 2012

Filed:

Jul 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/175495

Inventors:

Mark D. Weigel - Hugo MN, US
Mark A. Roehrig - Stillwater MN, US
Alan K. Nachtigal - Minneapolis MN, US
Samuel Kidane - St. Paul MN, US
Andrew J. Henderson - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/08
B32B 27/36
B32B 27/42
B32B 7/12
B32B 7/02

US Classification:

428213, 428212

Abstract:

An assembly that includes a barrier film interposed between a first polymeric film substrate and a first major surface of a pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The first polymeric film substrate has a first coefficient of thermal expansion that is, in some embodiments, up to 50 parts per million per Kelvin. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a second major surface opposite the first major surface that is disposed on a second polymeric film substrate. The second polymeric film substrate is typically resistant to degradation by ultraviolet light. In some embodiments, the second polymeric film substrate has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is at least 40 parts per million per Kelvin higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.