18572573. PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED USING POLYETHER-CONTAINING MACROMER simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED USING POLYETHER-CONTAINING MACROMER

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Adam O. Moughton of Minneapolis MN (US)

Michael J. Maher of St. Paul MN (US)

Deborah K. Schneiderman of St. Paul MN (US)

PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED USING POLYETHER-CONTAINING MACROMER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18572573 titled 'PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED USING POLYETHER-CONTAINING MACROMER

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an adhesive composition containing a polymer derived from a polyether-containing monomer, specifically a polyether-containing macromer with a urea or carbamate linkage. The adhesive composition is typically a pressure-sensitive adhesive used in various applications.

• Key Features and Innovation:

   - Adhesive composition derived from a polyether-containing monomer
   - Polyether-containing macromer with urea or carbamate linkage
   - Suitable for high temperature and high humidity conditions

• Potential Applications:

   - Adhesive tapes
   - Flexible and foldable electronic devices
   - Other articles requiring a durable adhesive in challenging conditions

• Problems Solved:

   - Provides adhesion in high temperature and high humidity environments
   - Offers flexibility and foldability in adhesive applications

• Benefits:

   - Enhanced adhesion properties
   - Tolerance to extreme conditions
   - Versatile applications in various industries

• Commercial Applications:

   - Adhesive tapes for industrial use
   - Flexible electronics manufacturing
   - Medical device assembly

• Prior Art:

   - Research on polyether-containing adhesives and their applications in different industries

• Frequently Updated Research:

   - Ongoing studies on improving the performance of polyether-based adhesives

Questions about Adhesive Composition: 1. What are the specific industries that could benefit most from this innovative adhesive composition? 2. How does the urea or carbamate linkage in the polyether-containing macromer contribute to the adhesive properties of the composition?

1. A relevant generic question not answered by the article, with a detailed answer: How does the adhesive composition compare to traditional adhesive formulations in terms of durability and performance?

2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer: What are the environmental implications of using this adhesive composition compared to other adhesive products on the market?

Original Abstract Submitted

An adhesive composition containing the polymer derived from the polyether-containing monomer is provided. More specifically, the polyether-containing macromer having a urea (—NH—(C═O)—NH—) or carbamate (—NH—(C═O)—O—) linkage between the polyether group and a (meth)acryloyl group. The adhesive composition is typically a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Additionally, an article is provided that contains the adhesive composition positioned adjacent to a substrate. The articles can be, for example, an adhesive tape or can be part of another article that is flexible and foldable such as, for example, an electronic device that is flexible and/or foldable. The adhesive compositions can be tolerant of high temperature and high humidity conditions (e.g., 65 degrees Celsius and 90 percent relative humidity for 14 days).