3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY patent applications published on September 26th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY on September 26th, 2024

• • Summary:**

3M Innovative Properties Company has recently filed patents for innovative technologies including ultraviolet light shielding articles, a PPE monitoring system, an adhesive prediction system, and flexible connector elements for improved mating. These patents aim to enhance UV protection, worker safety, tape application processes, and connection stability in various industries.

• • Key Points of Patents:**

- Ultraviolet Light Shielding Articles: Flexible substrate with a multilayer optical film to reflect and absorb UV light. - PPE Monitoring System: Data hub broadcasts diagnostic self-check messages to PPE for safety monitoring. - Adhesive Prediction System: Predictive data model for tape application processes based on input variables. - Flexible Connector Elements: Ferrules, alignment frames, and connectors with flexible arms for improved mating.

• • Notable Applications:**

- UV Shielding Articles: Solar cell covers, protective coatings, UV-blocking films for windows. - PPE Monitoring System: Enhances worker safety in industries like construction and healthcare. - Adhesive Prediction System: Improves tape application processes in manufacturing and construction. - Flexible Connector Elements: Used in telecommunications, data centers, and medical devices for reliable connections.

Patent applications for 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY on September 26th, 2024

NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM (18259555)

Main Inventor

Vinod P. MENON

ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE, ORTHODONTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE (18273859)

Main Inventor

David K. Cinader, Jr.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE POSITIVE PRESSURE SEAL CHECK METHODS AND DEVICES (18734896)

Main Inventor

David M. Castiglione

ROBOTIC ABRASIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS (18579408)

Main Inventor

Yoko Nakamura

METHOD OF MAKING A COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLE (18274696)

Main Inventor

Carlos A. Baptista

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A WORKSURFACE (18579421)

Main Inventor

Daniel M. Bodily

FOAMED COMPOSITIONS, FOAM PADDED MATERIALS, AND PACKAGING ARTICLES (18274693)

Main Inventor

Yaohua Gao

COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A FLUOROPOLYMER AND A FLUORINATED ALCOHOL IN A FLUORINATED SOLVENT SUITABLE FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ARTICLES (18579618)

Main Inventor

Zai-Ming Qiu

LOW TACK STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE FOR SHEAR BONDING OF MAGNETS IN ELECTRICAL MOTORS (18259431)

Main Inventor

Elisabeth CURA

COMPOSITION FOR MAKING COMPRESSED CLEANING ARTICLES (18574218)

Main Inventor

Chunjie Zhang

INTERLOCKING SYSTEM FOR AN ACCESS-CONTROLLED AREA (18579610)

Main Inventor

Timothy N. Thompson

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, HIGH-DENSITY ELECTRICAL-GRID MONITORING (18574242)

Main Inventor

Douglas B. Gundel

Optical Film and Display System Including Same (18579434)

Main Inventor

Yu Hsin Lu

FERRULES, ALIGNMENT FRAMES AND CONNECTORS (18736887)

Main Inventor

Alexander A. Mathews

Adhesive Prediction System (18553960)

Main Inventor

Rolf W. Biernath

SELF-CHECK FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (18733123)

Main Inventor

Kiran S. Kanukurthy

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SHIELDING ARTICLES AND SOLAR CELL COVERS INCLUDING THE SAME (18189399)

Main Inventor

Sean M. Sweetnam