Thomas J Reid

US Patent:

6535667, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/039602

Inventors:

John E. Gozum - Stillwater MN
Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN
Gerald L. Uhl - St. Paul MN
Raymond C. Wegleitner - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G02B 642

US Classification:

385 31, 428373, 156 85, 264 124, 385125

Abstract:

Light fibers comprising: (a) an elongate polymeric core having an input end for receiving light from a light source, an output end for emitting light transmitted through the core, and a lateral surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the core between the input end and the output end; (b) a light-emitting region directing light traveling though the light fiber out of at least a portion the lateral surface of the light fiber in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal axis, the light-emitting region comprising at least one optical element; and (c) a continuous outer cladding layer comprising a polymeric material having a lower index of refraction than the core extending over the lateral surface of the core and the optical elements. Methods of making the light fibers using an embossing process are also reported.

US Patent:

6799880, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Dec 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/039970

Inventors:

John E. Gozum - Stillwater MN
Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN
Gerald L. Uhl - St. Paul MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F21V 800

US Classification:

362582, 362577, 362551, 385901

Abstract:

Illumination devices comprising a light source and a light fiber are reported. The light fiber is optically coupled to the light source such that at least a portion of the light emitted from the light source impinges on the input end of the light fiber. The light fiber comprises an elongate polymeric core having an input end for receiving light from a light source, an output end for emitting light transmitted through the core, and a lateral surface extending along a longitudinal axis of the core between the input end and the output end. The light fiber includes a light-emitting region including at least one optical element that directs light traveling though the light fiber out of at least a portion the lateral surface of the light fiber in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A continuous outer cladding layer comprising a polymeric material having a lower index of refraction than the core extends over the lateral surface of the core and the optical elements.

US Patent:

6811628, Nov 2, 2004

Filed:

Oct 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/678570

Inventors:

Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN
Jeffrey R. Janssen - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 2730

US Classification:

156 71, 156 94, 156310, 156327, 428 415, 523093

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method of finishing a wood surface for exterior exposure of the wood using a finishing film material in the form of a sheet. The finishing film comprises a flexible polymeric sheet material having a first major surface and a second major surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the first major surface of the sheet material. The finishing film is adhered to the surface to the wood surface by the adhesive layer. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for the finishing of brightwork on boats, for example, teak or mahogany brightwork. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for finishing curved and/or compound curved surfaces due to the flexibility and elongation of the finishing film.

US Patent:

6964509, Nov 15, 2005

Filed:

Dec 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/738428

Inventors:

John E. Gozum - Stillwater MN, US
Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN, US
Duane C. Richardson - Oakdale MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F21V021/00

US Classification:

362581, 362551, 242380, 2423851

Abstract:

A task light assembly including a long flexible fiber optic element capable of transmitting light between light inlet and light outlet ends; a light source at the light inlet end of the fiber optic element; and a reel assembly for supporting the light source and the light inlet end of the fiber optic element and for allowing movement of the fiber optic element between a storage position with the light outlet end of the fiber optic element supported in a storage position, and an extended use position with the light outlet end of the fiber optic element at a work location remote from the storage position.

US Patent:

7279057, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949897

Inventors:

Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN, US
Jeffrey R. Janssen - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B 27/30
B32B 27/40
B32B 31/04

US Classification:

156 71, 156 94, 156310, 156327, 428 415, 523093

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method of finishing a wood surface for exterior exposure of the wood using a finishing film material in the form of a sheet. The finishing film comprises a flexible polymeric sheet material having a first major surface and a second major surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the first major surface of the sheet material. The finishing film is adhered to the surface to the wood surface by the adhesive layer. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for the finishing of brightwork on boats, for example, teak or mahogany brightwork. The method of the present invention is particularly suitable for finishing curved and/or compound curved surfaces due to the flexibility and elongation of the finishing film.

US Patent:

8282753, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/334430

Inventors:

John D. Stelter - St. Joseph Township WI, US
Troy K. Ista - River Falls WI, US
Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN, US
Patrick J. Hager - Woodbury MN, US
Kevin M. Eliason - River Falls WI, US

International Classification:

B29C 65/00
B31B 1/60
B32B 37/00
A41H 37/00
A44B 19/00
B32B 9/00
B32B 33/00
B32B 7/12
B32B 15/04
B32B 27/04
B32B 27/12
D04H 1/00
D04H 3/00
D04H 5/00
D04H 13/00

US Classification:

156 60, 156 66, 428 401, 428352, 428354, 442151, 442327

Abstract:

A protection sheet and method of protecting a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment, the protection sheet comprises an adhesive coated nonwoven material. In an embodiment a surface of the protection sheet captures and retains paint overspray, dust, dirt and other contaminants so as to provide a cleaner paint job. In an embodiment the protection sheet may be laminated to a second nonwoven or woven material to allow clean removal after extended use. The protection sheet may be used to protect horizontal or vertical substrates, and is particularly suited to protect the surfaces of a paint booth used in automotive spray-painting operations.

US Patent:

20060133089, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/013633

Inventors:

Thomas Reid - White Bear Lake MN, US
Virgil Peterson - Coon Rapids MN, US

International Classification:

F21V 29/00

US Classification:

362294000, 362373000, 362001000, 362109000, 362399000

Abstract:

A portable cordless inspection light assembly including a lamp capable of producing a spectral distribution, which is substantially identical to daylight, color temperature. The lamp has a reflector portion around its bulb and a light outlet lens across its large end. The light includes a housing having a generally tubular housing portion. The lamp is mounted within an opening in that housing portion adjacent one end with its large end across the opening and its reflector portion extending along the opening toward the opposite end of the housing portion. Passageway portions of the through opening are provided around the large end of the lamp, and a fan assembly within the opening can propel air through the opening over the outer surface of the lamp and through those passageway portions to cool the lamp. The housing includes a manually engageable handle portion, and supports a rechargeable battery by which the bulb and fan assembly can be activated.

US Patent:

20090095400, Apr 16, 2009

Filed:

Oct 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/249618

Inventors:

John D. Stelter - St. Joseph Township WI, US
Troy K. Ista - River Falls WI, US
Thomas J. Reid - White Bear Lake MN, US
Patrick J. Hager - Woodbury MN, US
Kevin M. Eliason - River Falls WI, US

International Classification:

B32B 37/12
D04H 3/00

US Classification:

156 60, 442327, 428 43

Abstract:

A protection sheet and method of protecting a substrate is disclosed. In an embodiment, the protection sheet comprises an adhesive coated nonwoven material. In an embodiment a surface of the protection sheet captures and retains paint overspray, dust, dirt and other contaminants so as to provide a cleaner paint job. In an embodiment the protection sheet may be laminated to a second nonwoven or woven material to allow clean removal after extended use. The protection sheet may be used to protect horizontal or vertical substrates, and is particularly suited to protect the surfaces of a paint booth used in automotive spray-painting operations.