3m Innovative Properties Company

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

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3m Innovative Company

Jeffrey O Emslander

Jacob D Young

Caroline M Ylitalo

David J Kinning

Ann R Fornof

Gregg A Patnode

Bimal V Thakkar

Audrey A Sherman

David S Hays

Kenneth Brian Wood

Bryan C Feisel

Jayshree Seth

Robert L W Smithson

Curtis L Larson

Albert I Everaerts

Stephen A Johnson

Timothy J Hebrink

Ramesh C Kumar

James L Bries

Ronald S Steelman

Mark D Purgett

David James Yarusso

John R David

Mark F Ellis

Thu-Van T Tran

Matthew T Scholz

Brant Ulrick Kolb

Stephen C P Joseph

Duane Douglas Fansler

Leigh E Wood

Jimmie Rae Baran, Jr

Mahfuza B Ali

Larry D Boardman

Dennis G Welygan

Michael R Gorman

Junkang Jacob Liu

Michael D Determan

Pingfan Peter Wu

Frank Thomas Sher

Louis S Moren

Alan J Sipinen

Christopher A Haak

Derek J Dehn

Kanta Kumar

Patrick J Hager

Andrew Jacob McGregor

Terry R Hobbs

Graham M Clarke

Robert K Galkiewicz

Cheryl L S Elsbernd

Vivek Bharti

Corinne Elizabeth Lipscomb

Richard L Severance

Joseph T Bartusiak

Christopher J Rother

Danny Leroy Fleming

Rafael Garcia-Ramirez

Jose P De Souza

Robert B Rosner

Paul L Acito

Richard L Peloquin

Bret W Ludwig

Diane L Emslander

Jennifer L Lee

George J Clements

Sonja S Mackey

Dominic J Julian

Larry A Meixner

William C Unruh

Adam J Meuler

Mark John Scott

Robert D Kampfer

Jeffrey P Kalish

Huiwen Tai

Charles C Lee

Panu K Zoller

Elaine M Yorkgitis

Pierre H LePere

Michael R Kesti

John A Nielsen

Jay M Krieger

Diane L Regnier

Ying Lin

Ning Zhou

Bradley L Givot

Korey W Karls

Joshua M Fishman

Caitlin E Meree

Francis V Loncar, Jr

Jon P Nietfeld

Mark R Dupre

Rachna Khurana

Paul D Pennington

Tilo Remhof

Richard F Theissen

Nicholas L Untiedt

Robert C Coffin

Shaun M West

Oh Sang Woo

Aaron T Hedegaard

A multilayer film having a backing with an integrally formed polymeric liner, made in a common coextrusion process. The polymeric liner has material properties deemed to make it incompatible with the backing material, resulting in two layers that resist separation during manufacture and transportation but are hand separable in field applications and installation.

Multilayer film with integrally formed liner

Backing films for adhesive tapes are presented, as well as adhesive tapes comprising such backing films, which may include tapes used in construction such as seam sealing tapes, roofing tapes, and flashing tapes. The backing film comprises a core layer, a first skin layer, and optionally a second skin layer, where the backing film has a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 90 ppm/° C. measured in at least one direction within the plane of the film, and, in some embodiments, a Young's modulus of less than 550 MPa as measured in at least one direction. In some embodiments, the backing film has a coefficient of thermal expansion of not more than 91.8 ppm/° C. and a Young's modulus of not more than 540 MPa as measured in any direction within the plane of the film. In some embodiments, the core layer comprises a polyolefin, and skin layers comprise a thermoplastic elastomer.

Backing for adhesive tape with thermal resistance

Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.

Multilayer films and adhesive tapes

Adhesive tapes include a plasticized polyvinyl chloride backing, a primer including an ethylene/carbon monoxide-containing terpolymer and a styrene-containing block copolymer and an epoxidized polymer, and an adhesive.

Adhesive tapes

The present application generally relates to support articles and methods of making and using them. Some embodiments of the support articles of the present disclosure provide compression and/or stabilization to sore joints, tendons, or muscles. In some embodiments, the compression and/or enhanced stabilization is provided, at least in part, by one or more reinforcing portions. In some embodiments, the support articles can easily be applied by a non-trained user and can be worn in many conditions (including, for example, in the shower or during exercise) for up to three days. In some embodiments, the support articles or support articles also have a relatively slim profile and are thus discreet such that they can be worn under clothing without being noticeable. In some embodiments, the support articles eliminate or reduce joint or muscle pain or soreness.

Muscle or joint support article

Foam compositions are provided including a polylactic acid polymer; second (e.g., polyvinyl acetate) polymer having a glass transition temperature (T) of at least 25&#xb0; C.; and plasticizer. Also described are articles comprising the foam compositions, such as a sheet or hearing protection article. Methods of making and using the foam compositions are further described herein.

Foam compositions comprising polylactic acid polymer, polyvinyl acetate polymer and plasticizer, articles, and methods of making and using same

Film constructions and articles including the film constructions, wherein a film construction includes: a backing (or an adhesive layer) having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a release layer disposed on the first major surface of the backing (or adhesive layer), wherein the release layer includes polylactic acid.

Film constructions and articles

Disclosed herein is a sectional warming blanket for patient warming having a structure comprising a first layer of material forming a bottom layer with openings to allow a profusion of air through the bottom layer, a second layer of material forming an upper layer wherein the upper layer is coupled to the bottom layer via a plurality of seals to form a plurality of interconnected air passageways, and an inlet located on the upper or bottom layers. In an embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises an opening configured to receive a coupling device for coupling the sectional warming blanket to an additional sectional warming blanket. In another embodiment, the sectional warming blanket further comprises at least one outline formed from a portion of the structure, such that a section can be removed from the blanket and the blanket is re-sealed by a bonding mechanism along its periphery.

Multi-sectional patient warming blanket

Polymeric multilayer material includes an adhesive layer having first and second opposed major surfaces. A first foam layer is joined to the first major surface and includes a first plurality of expandable microspheres. A first skin layer is attached to the first foam layer and is free of the first plurality expandable microspheres. A second foam layer is joined to the second major surface of the internal adhesive layer and includes a second plurality of expandable microspheres dispersed therein. A second skin layer is attached to the second foam layer and is free of the second plurality of expandable microspheres. A portion of the first expandable microspheres of the first foam layer and of the second foam layer is at least partially embedded within the adhesive layer. Embodiments, of polymeric multilayer materials described herein are useful, for example, as wearable medical or athletic support components. The materials can also be used as protective wrappings. For example, the materials can be wrapped around a sharp corner of an article, building, etc.

Polymeric multilayer material and method of making the same

Article comprising first and second continuous polymeric layers having at least one polymeric layer exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions disposed between the first and second continuous polymeric layers. In some embodiments, the article is a tape and polymeric multilayer film having a slip resistant surface.

Article comprising multilayer film

Polymeric multilayer film comprising a layer comprising a first pressure sensitive adhesive and exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions. The polymeric multilayer films are useful, for example, for tape and graphic articles.

Polymeric multilayer film

Polymeric multilayer film comprising at least two adjacent layers each exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions. The polymeric multilayer films are useful, for example, for tape and graphic articles.

Polymeric multilayer film comprising a layer exhibiting a random network of strands and connective regions that is separable from the remaining polymeric multilayer film. The polymeric multilayer films are useful, for example, for tape and graphic articles.

Presently describes are articles, such as liquid reservoirs, comprising a liquid repellent surface. The liquid repellent surface comprises a surface layer comprising a silane or siloxane material, wherein the liquid repellent surface is not a lubricant impregnated surface. In one embodiment, the liquid repellent surface (e.g. layer) comprise a silicone melt additive and a thermoplastic polymeric material component. In some embodiments, the article (e.g. liquid reservoir) comprise a thermoplastic polymeric material.

Liquid reservoirs and articles comprising a repellent surface comprising a siloxane material

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Jeffrey O Emslander