公开(公告)号：US11016231B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-25

申请号：US16765400

申请日：2018-11-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen A. Johnson ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Richard Y. Liu ,  Victor Ho ,  John F. Van Derlofske, III

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  C08L67/02

Abstract: A retarder including first and second outer layers and a birefringent layer disposed between and in direct contact with the first and second outer layers is described. The birefringent layer may include a first polyester having greater than 45 mole percent naphthalate units and greater than 45 mole percent ethylene units. Each of the first and second outer layers includes a second polyester which may include 40 to 50 mole percent naphthalate units, at least 25 mole percent ethylene units, and 10 to 25 mole percent of branched or cyclic C4-C10 alkyl units. The retarder has a retardance in a range of 1 micrometer to 100 micrometers.

公开(公告)号：US20210053320A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16967906

申请日：2019-02-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Derek W. Patzman ,  Kristopher J. Derks ,  Stephen A. Johnson ,  Gary E. Gaides

IPC: B32B25/08 ,  G02B1/14 ,  G02B5/20 ,  C08L23/12 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B25/14

Abstract: Optical films are disclosed. In particular, optical films including a layer of polycarbonate having first and second major surfaces are described. The optical films have excellent bending lifetime properties and also low haze, thinness, and low in-plane and out-of-plane retardation.

公开(公告)号：US12161013B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-03

申请号：US17631522

申请日：2020-09-16

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Solomon ,  Henrik B. van Lengerich ,  Bryan V. Hunt ,  Tabitha A Silliman ,  William Blake Kolb ,  Nicholas C. Erickson ,  Stephen M. Menke ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Justin P Meyer ,  Bert T. Chien ,  Thomas E. Muehle ,  Thomas P. Klun

IPC: H10K50/858 ,  G02B1/04 ,  H10K71/00 ,  H10K71/50 ,  H10K102/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article including a layer having a nanostructured first surface including nanofeatures and an opposing second surface, and an organic layer including a major surface attached to a portion of the nanofeatures. The nanostructured first surface includes protruding features that are formed of a single composition and/or recessed features. The nanofeatures and the major surface of the second layer together define at least one void. The present disclosure also provides a method of making the article including contacting nanofeatures of a layer having a nanostructured surface with a major surface of an organic layer and reacting at least one material to secure the two layers together. In addition, the present disclosure provides an optical information display and an OLED device including the article. The nanostructured surface of the article is protected from damage and contamination by the organic layer.

公开(公告)号：US20230127519A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-27

申请号：US17915534

申请日：2021-04-13

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Solomon ,  Stephen M. Menke ,  Nicholas C. Erickson ,  Daniel W. Hennen ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Thomas P. Klun

IPC: G02B1/14 ,  H10K50/858

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article including either at least two layers each having at least one enclosed void that is defined in part by nanostructured surfaces, or a layer having at least one enclosed void that is defined by two nanostructured surfaces in contact with each other. In addition, the present disclosure provides an optical information display and an OLED device including the article. The nanostructured surface of the article is protected from damage and contamination by the presence of another layer.

公开(公告)号：US11618237B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-04

申请号：US16810137

申请日：2020-03-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Robert M. Biegler ,  Mark A. Hoisington ,  Craig R. Hoff ,  Anton F. Jachim ,  Jeffrey M. Maki ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Thomas J. Blong ,  Jay M. Jennen ,  Erik A. Aho ,  David V. Mahoney

IPC: B32B3/14 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/08 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01B13/14 ,  B29C48/32 ,  B29C48/10 ,  B29L23/00

Abstract: This disclosure describes co-extruded multilayer articles including at least one continuous layer and one discontinuous layer, as well as systems and techniques for the manufacture of co-extruded multilayer articles. For example, a co-extruded multilayer article is described that includes a body having a plurality of layers, where a first layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a first material and is continuous along a longitudinal axis of the body, and a second layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a second material and is discontinuously co-extruded along the longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20200333521A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16765400

申请日：2018-11-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen A. Johnson ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Richard Y. Liu ,  Victor Ho ,  John F. Van Derlofske, III

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  C08L67/02

Abstract: A retarder including first and second outer layers and a birefringent layer disposed between and in direct contact with the first and second outer layers is described. The birefringent layer may include a first polyester having greater than 45 mole percent naphthalate units and greater than 45 mole percent ethylene units. Each of the first and second outer layers includes a second polyester which may include 40 to 50 mole percent naphthalate units, at least 25 mole percent ethylene units, and 10 to 25 mole percent of branched or cyclic C4-C10 alkyl units. The retarder has a retardance in a range of 1 micrometer to 100 micrometers.

公开(公告)号：US20240383241A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-21

申请号：US18669840

申请日：2024-05-21

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen A. Johnson ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Richard Yufeng Liu ,  Victor Ho ,  Timothy J. Hebrink ,  Kevin T. Huseby ,  John F. VanDerlofske, III ,  John P. Purcell ,  William T. Fay ,  James B. Svacha ,  Richard J. Thompson ,  Timothy J. Lindquist ,  Kristopher J. Derks

IPC: B32B27/08 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/00

Abstract: Multi-layer films, and processes to make the films, that enable the delivery of a substrate featuring a peelable thin layer of low haze, amorphous, isotropic film with the desired properties of high modulus, high usage temperature, UV blockage, and toughness. The films are made using a co-extrusion, co-orientation and annealing process to enable the delivery of a thin isotropic, UV blocking layer on top of a release layer and support substrate. These film constructions can be kept together during additional processing steps such as coating and converting. The release and dimensionally stable substrate layer can be easily removed once processing steps are completed.

公开(公告)号：US20230256704A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18170630

申请日：2023-02-17

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Robert M. Biegler ,  Mark A. Hoisington ,  Craig R. Hoff ,  Anton F. Jachim ,  Jeffrey M. Maki ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Thomas J. Blong ,  Jay M. Jennen ,  Erik A. Aho ,  David V. Mahoney

IPC: B32B3/14 ,  B29C48/10 ,  B29C48/32 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/08 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01B13/14

CPC classification number: B32B3/14 ,  B29C48/10 ,  B29C48/32 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/08 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01B9/027 ,  H01B13/141 ,  B29L2023/001

Abstract: This disclosure describes co-extruded multilayer articles including at least one continuous layer and one discontinuous layer, as well as systems and techniques for the manufacture of co-extruded multilayer articles. For example, a co-extruded multilayer article is described that includes a body having a plurality of layers, where a first layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a first material and is continuous along a longitudinal axis of the body, and a second layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a second material and is discontinuously co-extruded along the longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20200348780A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-05

申请号：US15733110

申请日：2018-11-19

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen A. Johnson ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Richard Y. Liu ,  John F. Van Derlofske ,  Kristopher J. Derks ,  Victor Ho ,  Kevin T. Huseby

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L51/50

Abstract: A substrate including a self-supporting tri-layer stack is described. The tri-layer stack includes first and second outer layers and a biaxially oriented layer disposed between and in direct contact with the first and second outer layers. The biaxially oriented layer may include a first polyester having greater than 45 mole percent naphthalate units and greater than 45 mole percent ethylene units. Each of the first and second outer layers includes a second polyester which may include 40 to 50 mole percent naphthalate units, at least 25 mole percent ethylene units, and 10 to 25 mole percent of branched or cyclic C4-C10 alkyl units.

公开(公告)号：US20200282691A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16810137

申请日：2020-03-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Robert M. Biegler ,  Mark A. Hoisington ,  Craig R. Hoff ,  Anton F. Jachim ,  Jeffrey M. Maki ,  Derek W. Patzman ,  Thomas J. Blong ,  Jay M. Jennen ,  Erik A. Aho ,  David V. Mahoney

IPC: B32B3/14 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01B13/14 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B29C48/32 ,  B29C48/10

Abstract: This disclosure describes co-extruded multilayer articles including at least one continuous layer and one discontinuous layer, as well as systems and techniques for the manufacture of co-extruded multilayer articles. For example, a co-extruded multilayer article is described that includes a body having a plurality of layers, where a first layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a first material and is continuous along a longitudinal axis of the body, and a second layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a second material and is discontinuously co-extruded along the longitudinal axis.