公开(公告)号：US10399255B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US16060823

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime ,  Jason D. Clapper ,  Kurt J. Halverson ,  Myungchan Kang

IPC: B29C35/02 ,  B29C59/16 ,  B29C59/18 ,  B29C61/02 ,  B29C35/08

Abstract: Three-dimensional polymeric article (100) having first (101) and second (102) opposed major surfaces, a base body (103) having a first dimension, a second dimension perpendicular to the first dimension, and a thickness, wherein the thickness is orthogonal to the first and second dimensions, wherein the base body (103) comprises a plurality of alternating, adjacent first (107) and second (108) polymeric regions along the first dimension, wherein the second dimensions of the first (107) and second (108) regions extend at least partially across the second dimensions, wherein the first regions (107) have a first crosslink density, wherein the second regions (108) have a second crosslink density, wherein the second crosslink density of the second regions (108) are less than the first crosslink density of the first regions (107), wherein the first and second regions extend perpendicularly in two directions from a central plane (115) in the base body (103) parallel to the first and second dimensions of the polymeric article (100), and wherein the second regions (108) extend in each of said two directions further than does the first regions (107). Embodiments of the three-dimensional polymeric article described herein are useful for providing a dual sided, textured wrapping film such that greater grip is realized both on an item wrapped by the film and the wrapped item itself.

公开(公告)号：US10345340B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15106648

申请日：2014-12-16

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Mark Gravermann ,  Friedrich A. Busemann ,  Bernd Schubert ,  Gerhard Lohmeier ,  Andreea Sabo ,  Rainer Reeken ,  Michael H. Stalder ,  Christian Weinmann ,  Sebastian Eggert ,  Dipankar Ghosh ,  Myungchan Kang ,  Christopher D. Sebesta

IPC: G01R15/16 ,  G01R19/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage sensing device for a high and/or medium-voltage power-carrying conductor, the voltages sensing device comprising: • a carrier element (3) with a passageway for receiving the power-carrying conductor, • wherein the carrier element comprises an electrode (4) extending in an axial direction of the passageway of the carrier element and operable as a first electrode of the voltage sensing device, wherein • a conductor (1) of the power cable is operable as the second electrode of the voltage sensing device and wherein • the carrier element has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is less than 5×10^−6 1/K at 20 C.

公开(公告)号：US10209213B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15121278

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Myungchan Kang ,  Stefan H. Gryska ,  Michael C. Palazzotto

IPC: G01N27/22 ,  G01N27/407 ,  A61B46/20

Abstract: A flexible sensor patch includes a flexible base having outer and inner surfaces and a periphery, an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface, a flexible porous cover secured to the flexible base along at least major portion of the periphery. The flexible porous cover and the flexible base collectively enclose at least a major portion of a sensor. The sensor comprises a capacitive sensor element. The capacitive sensor element comprises first and second conductive electrodes and a dielectric microporous material disposed therebetween. Methods of using the flexible sensor patch are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10161896B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15121326

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stefan H. Gryska ,  Michael C. Palazzotto ,  Justin Tungjunyatham ,  Myungchan Kang

IPC: G01N27/22

Abstract: A vapor sensor comprises a sensor element (110), a cooling member (140), and an operating circuit (160). The sensor element comprises: a first conductive electrode; a second conductive electrode; and a dielectric microporous material at least partially disposed between and contacting the first and second conductive electrodes. The cooling member is in contact with, and configured to cool, the sensor element. The operating circuit is in electrical communication with the first and second conductive electrodes, and is capable of creating a voltage difference between the first and second conductive electrodes such that the sensor element has a capacitance-related property, and monitoring a capacitance-related property of the sensor element. A method of using the vapor sensor to detect an analyte vapor is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10119918B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US14441478

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Myungchan Kang ,  Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/81 ,  G01N31/22 ,  B01J20/08 ,  B01J20/22 ,  B01J20/32 ,  B01J20/28 ,  B01J20/10 ,  G01N21/77

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising: 1) a solid metal oxide support having surface hydroxyl groups; 2) a silyl-containing compound bound to the solid metal oxide support through a silanol bond with the surface hydroxyl groups; and 3) a bis(glyoxime)-transition metal complex bound to the solid metal oxide support. These compositions can be used to make a colorimetric relative humidity-indicating sensor. A method of adjusting the colorimetric response of a moisture-indicating composition and a method of detecting moisture are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20180243737A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15962391

申请日：2018-04-25

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen B. Roscoe ,  Myungchan Kang ,  Evan D. Brutinel ,  Jesse D. Miller ,  Renee K. Cline ,  Minghua Dai ,  Hsi-Chou Liu

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G01N33/53

CPC classification number: B01L3/5029 ,  B01L3/502 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  B01L2400/0406 ,  B01L2400/0478 ,  G01N33/5304

Abstract: Assay devices are provided including a receptacle having a sample entry port; a plunger disposed within the receptacle; at least one reagent; a membrane attached to a first surface of the plunger; a wick providing capillary force; and a detection zone. The membrane includes a target conjugate zone in which affinity components are disposed. Capture compounds are immobilized in a detection zone, which is located between the target conjugate zone and the wick. A method of detecting a target analyte is also provided, including providing the assay device; providing a sample suspected to contain a target analyte; adding the sample onto the device; allowing the sample to travel along the membrane until the sample reaches the detection zone; immobilizing the target analyte through reaction of the target analyte with the capture compounds; reacting the immobilized target analyte with a reagent to generate a detectable signal; and detecting the generated signal.

公开(公告)号：US09921199B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15153076

申请日：2016-05-12

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime ,  Myungchan Kang

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N31/22 ,  G01N21/81 ,  G01N21/75 ,  G01N21/77

CPC classification number: G01N31/222 ,  G01N21/81 ,  G01N31/22 ,  G01N2021/758 ,  G01N2021/7773

Abstract: Compositions that include bis(glyoxime)-transition metal complexes bound to metal oxide solid supports are provided. In some embodiments the compositions include nickel dimethylglyoxime and the metal oxide supports can be alumina or silica. These compositions can be used to make a colorimetric moisture-indicating sensor that changes visible reflection spectrum quantitatively and reversibly according to the amount of moisture in contact with the sensor. Also provided is a method of detecting moisture using the provided compositions.

公开(公告)号：US20160223408A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14917570

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Dipankar Ghosh ,  Myungchan Kang ,  Jaewon Kim

IPC: G01K7/34

CPC classification number: G01K7/34 ,  C01G23/006 ,  C01G25/006 ,  C01G27/006 ,  C04B35/4682 ,  C04B2235/3244 ,  C04B2235/3293 ,  C08K2003/2237 ,  G01K7/38 ,  H01B3/12 ,  H01G4/1227 ,  H01G7/04 ,  H01G7/06 ,  H01L37/025 ,  H02G1/00

Abstract: A passive temperature-sensing apparatus, which includes a capacitive sensing element that includes a capacitive sensing composition that includes a ferroelectric ceramic material that exhibits a measurable electrical Curie temperature that is below 30 degrees C. The capacitive sensing composition exhibits a negative slope of capacitance versus temperature over the temperature range of from 30 degrees C. to 150 degrees C.

Abstract translation: 一种无源温度感测装置，其包括电容性感测元件，其包括电容性感测组合物，其包含表现出低于30摄氏度的可测量电居里温度的铁电陶瓷材料。电容感测组合物呈现负电容相对斜率 温度范围在30摄氏度到150摄氏度之间。

公开(公告)号：US20150233852A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14429719

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： G. Marco Bommarito ,  Myungchan Kang ,  Michael C. Palazzotto ,  Timothy J. Nies ,  Kelvin J. Witcher

IPC: G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/22

CPC classification number: G01N27/023 ,  A47L15/4295 ,  A47L15/46 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/28 ,  A61L2202/17 ,  D06F39/002 ,  G01N27/021 ,  G01N27/22

Abstract: An electronic indicator includes artificial soil and sensor. An electrical characteristic of the electronic indicator can vary due to a change in the volume of the artificial soil. In some embodiments, the electrical characteristic of the electronic indicator can be measured by an electrical characteristic reader and used to determine efficacy of a cleaning cycle.

Abstract translation: 电子指示器包括人造土壤和传感器。 电子指示器的电气特性可能由于人造土体积的变化而变化。 在一些实施例中，电子指示器的电特性可以由电特性读取器测量并用于确定清洁循环的功效。

公开(公告)号：US20220334108A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17762945

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Frederica Sgolastra ,  Stephen B. Roscoe ,  Daniel M. Dohmeier ,  Masayuki Nakamura ,  Catherine A. Bothof ,  Deniz Yuksel Yurt ,  David D. Johnson ,  Kyle A. Kalstabakken ,  Minghua Dai ,  Myungchan Kang ,  Neil Percy ,  Leslie M. Horton ,  Stephen M. Kennedy

IPC: G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N33/552 ,  G01N33/74 ,  C03C11/00 ,  C03C17/30

Abstract: A composition and method of detecting an analyte in a sample using the composition, the composition including: a liquid that includes water; a plurality of first hollow glass bubbles in the liquid; a plurality of covalently attached first affinity groups that are covalently attached to at least some of the plurality of first hollow glass bubbles; and a plurality of first detector compound molecules not covalently bonded to the plurality of first hollow glass bubbles; wherein the first detector compound molecules include a first detectable group that is detected at a first wavelength; and wherein the first hollow glass bubbles have: a density of less than 0.60 gram/mole; a span of less than 1.0; and a plurality of covalently attached first affinity groups.