Scott Robert Kaytor

6497946, Dec 24, 2002

Aug 3, 1999

09/368302

Wade D. Kretman - Afton MN
Scott R. Kaytor - Minneapolis MN

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

B32B 522

4283179, 428141, 4283055, 4283084, 4283155, 4283191, 4283211, 4283215, 359599, 359515, 362341

Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with other reflective layers. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.

6780355, Aug 24, 2004

Oct 17, 2002

10/274339

Wade D Kretman - Afton MN
Scott R Kaytor - Minneapolis MN

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

B29C 4924

264 41, 2641731, 264175, 264280

Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with other reflective layers. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.

20010036546, Nov 1, 2001

Jan 12, 2001

09/759929

Scott Kaytor - Minneapolis MN, US
Warren Caswell - Cottage Grove MN, US
Wade Kretman - Afton MN, US

B32B003/26

428/316600, 428/308400, 428/319300, 428/321100

Diffuse reflective articles having a first layer formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent, plus a second layer containing a dimensionally stabilizing polymer are described. Such materials find a wide variety of applications, including in combinations with various light management films. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in applications where high reflectivity is desired, such as backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, and photographic lights.

20040005451, Jan 8, 2004

Jan 29, 2003

10/354847

Wade Kretman - Afton MN, US
Scott Kaytor - Woodbury MN, US

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing company - St. Paul MN

B32B005/22

428/317900, 428/141000, 428/305500, 428/308400, 428/315500, 428/319100, 428/321100, 428/321500, 359/599000, 428/515000, 362/341000

Diffuse reflective materials proximate to a structure formed by thermally induced phase separation of a thermoplastic polymer and a diluent providing enhanced flexibility and reflectivity especially in the visible wavelengths of 380-730 nanometers are described. Such materials find a wide variety of application among combinations with various light management films, including other reflective layers, turning films, brightness enhancement films, and polarizing films. The diffuse reflective articles are useful in backlight units of liquid crystal displays, lights, copy machines, projection system displays, facsimile apparatus, electronic blackboards, diffuse white standards, photographic lights and the like.

20050124713, Jun 9, 2005

Dec 4, 2003

10/727830

Clinton Jones - Somerset WI, US
David Olson - Marine on St. Croix MN, US
Judith Invie - Woodbury MN, US
Olester Benson - Woodbury MN, US
Richard Pokorny - Maplewood MN, US
Scott Kaytor - Woodbury MN, US
Tetsuya Toma - Woodbury MN, US
Scott Tapio - Falcon Heights MN, US
Bert Chien - Minneapolis MN, US
Daniel Hennen - Cottage Grove MN, US
Jung-Sheng Wu - Woodbury MN, US

C08G002/00

522006000

Polymerizable compositions particularly useful for brightness enhancing films.

20120064296, Mar 15, 2012

May 28, 2010

13/322231

Christopher P. Tebow - Woodbury MN, US
Tri D. Pham - Oakdale MN, US
Steven H. Kong - Woodbury MN, US
Joseph T. Aronson - Menomonie WI, US
Kyle J. Lindstrom - Houlton WI, US
Michael K. Gerlach - St. Paul MN, US
Michelle L. Toy - North St. Paul MN, US
Taun L. McKenzie - Hugo MN, US
Anthony M. Renstrom - Oakdale MN, US
Slah Jendoubi - Fridley MN, US
Mitchell A.F. Johnson - Maplewood MN, US
Scott R. Kaytor - Woodbury MN, US
Robert A. Yapel - Oakdale MN, US
Joseph A. Zigal - Lago Vista TX, US
Steven J. McMan - Stillwater MN, US
Steven D. Solomonson - Shoreview MN, US
Fei Lu - Woodbvury MN, US
Gary T. Boyd - Woodbury MN, US

B32B 3/10
B82Y 20/00

428143, 428141, 977773

The present invention concerns antiglare films having a microstructured surface.

20120113622, May 10, 2012

Dec 9, 2010

13/375271

Joseph T. Aronson - Menomonie WI, US
Slah Jendoubi - Fridley MN, US
Mitchell A. F. Johnson - Maplewood MN, US
Scott R. Kaytor - Woodbury MN, US
Tri D. Pham - Oakdale MN, US
Robert A. Yapel - Oakdale MN, US
Joseph A. Zigal - Lago Vista TX, US
Steven J. McMan - Stillwater MN, US
Steven D. Solomonson - Shoreview MN, US
Steven H. Kong - Woodbury MN, US
Fei Lu - Woodbury MN, US
Gary T. Boyd - Woodbury MN, US

G09F 13/04
G02B 27/12

362 971, 359640

A light redirecting film () includes a first major surface () that includes first microstructures () that extend along a first direction and a second major surface (), which may form part of a matte layer, the second major surface being opposite to the first major surface and including second microstructures (). The second major surface has an optical haze that is not greater than about 3% and an optical clarity that is not greater than about 85%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.75. The light redirecting film () may comprise particles. The second microstructures may have a slope distribution.

20120147593, Jun 14, 2012

Aug 11, 2010

13/392200

Robert A. Yapel - Oakdale MN, US
Mitchell A.F. Johnson - Maplewood MN, US
Tri D. Pham - Oakdale MN, US
Joseph T. Aronson - Menomonie WI, US
Steven D. Solomonson - Shoreview MN, US
Scott R. Kaytor - Woodbury MN, US
Steven J. Mcman - Stillwater MN, US
Fei Lu - Woodbury MN, US
Steven H. Kong - Woodbury MN, US
Stah Jendoubi - Fridley MN, US
Gary T. Boyd - Woodbury MN, US

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - Saint Paul MN

G09F 13/14
G02B 5/04
G02B 3/00

362 971, 359642, 359737

Light redirecting film is disclosed. The light redirecting film includes a first major surface that includes a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The light redirecting film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is in a range from about 4% to about 20% and an optical clarity that is in a range from about 20% to about 60%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.55.