Nancy Anne Phillips

US Patent:

6726982, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Jan 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/757521

Inventors:

Paul D. Christian - Apple Valley MN
Nancy H. Phillips - Shoreview MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 2740

US Classification:

428195, 428200, 428207, 428500, 428913, 428914, 428915, 156230, 156240, 156247, 156277, 427148, 430250

Abstract:

Thermal transfer articles of the invention comprising a carrier, optionally a release layer, a color layer releasably adhered thereto, and optionally an adherence layer on the bottom side of the color layer. Also graphic imaging compositions and methods for thermal transfer using such articles and compositions and graphic articles made by such methods. The transfer articles 1) exhibit thermoplastic, low cohesive properties during transfer such that good image resolution and transfer is achieved and 2) are radiation crosslinked after transfer such that a durable image is formed.

US Patent:

7938334, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Apr 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/106057

Inventors:

Ronald D. Jesme - Plymouth MN, US
Robert A. Sainati - Bloomington MN, US
Swagata R. Banerjee - North Oaks MN, US
Paul J. Northey - Somerset WI, US
Nancy H. Phillips - Shoreview MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Copmpany - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G06K 19/06

US Classification:

235492, 235380, 340 101, 340441, 340901, 4282111

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of a signage having radio-frequency responsive features, methods of making and using the signage, and the performance characteristics of the signage. These embodiments include a cutout, aperture, or opening in an electrically conductive element into which or adjacent to which is placed an RFID tag or chip.

US Patent:

62006665, Mar 13, 2001

Filed:

Jul 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/686223

Inventors:

Paul D. Christian - Apple Valley MN
Nancy H. Phillips - Shoreview MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 300
B32B 2714

US Classification:

428195

Abstract:

Thermal transfer articles of the invention comprising a carrier, optionally a release layer, a color layer releasably adhered thereto, and optionally an adherence layer on the bottom side of the color layer. Also graphic imaging compositions and methods for thermal transfer using such articles and compositions and graphic articles made by such methods. The transfer articles 1) exhibit thermoplastic, low cohesive properties during transfer such that good image resolution and transfer is achieved and 2) are radiation crosslinked after transfer such that a durable image is formed.

US Patent:

59772638, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Jul 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/687312

Inventors:

Nancy H. Phillips - Shoreview MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

C08F 830
C08F 2002
C08F 2062
C08F12002

US Classification:

5253299

Abstract:

Thermal transfer articles of the invention comprising a carrier, optionally a release layer, a color layer releaseably adhered thereto, and optionally an adherence layer on the bottom side of the color layer. Also methods for thermal transfer using such articles and signage made by such methods. The transfer articles of the invention 1) exhibit thermoplastic, low cohesive properties during transfer such that good image resolution and transfer is achieved and 2) are thermally crosslinked such that a durable image is formed.

US Patent:

61564427, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

Jul 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/362539

Inventors:

Nancy H. Phillips - Shoreview MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 2700

US Classification:

428500

Abstract:

Thermal transfer articles of the invention comprising a carrier, optionally a release layer, a color layer releaseably adhered thereto, and optionally an adherence layer on the bottom side of the color layer. Also methods for thermal transfer using such articles and signage made by such methods. The transfer articles of the invention 1) exhibit thermoplastic, low cohesive properties during transfer such that good image resolution and transfer is achieved and 2) are thermally crosslinked such that a durable image is formed.