Dewain R Goff

US Patent:

6427034, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Dec 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/207559

Inventors:

Michael Alan Meis - Stillwater MN
Gordon Dwight Henson - Lake Elmo MN
Terry Lee Smith - Roseville MN
Robert Travis Smith - Round Rock TX
Dewain Robert Goff - Newport MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

G02B 643

US Classification:

385 14, 385 89, 385114

Abstract:

A preformed fiber optic applique having a backing layer is provided. The backing layer or film has an adhesive coating applied thereon. At least one optical fiber is routed and bonded to the adhesive layer providing a continuous optical signal path from one end to another. A releasable liner is releasably attached to the adhesive layer and positioned to cover the backing layer including the at least one optical fiber. Microstructures are provided on the backing layer in one embodiment. The microstructures are crushable structures that prevent the adhesive from immediately adhering to a substrate.

US Patent:

53703324, Dec 6, 1994

Filed:

Nov 18, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/154637

Inventors:

Dewain R. Goff - Newport MN
Kim R. Olson - Woodbury MN
John T. Gianfagna - Minneapolis MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B65H 7518

US Classification:

242344

Abstract:

A reel flange for a magnetic tape cassette reel has apertures for viewing the tape on the reel. The apertures provide a system for visually estimating the quantity of tape contained on the reel. The flange provides the combined advantages of greater choice of materials for making the flange and improved accuracy in estimating the quantity of tape contained on the reel.

US Patent:

59024356, May 11, 1999

Filed:

Dec 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/775849

Inventors:

Michael Alan Meis - Stillwater MN
Gordon Dwight Henson - Lake Elmo MN
Terry Lee Smith - Roseville MN
Robert Travis Smith - Round Rock TX
Dewain Robert Goff - Newport MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B32B31/00;5/02

US Classification:

156230

Abstract:

A preformed fiber optic applique having a backing layer is provided. The backing layer or film, has an adhesive coating applied thereon. At least one optical fiber is routed and bonded to the adhesive layer providing a continuous optical signal path from one end to another. A releasable liner is releasably attached to the adhesive layer and positioned to cover the backing layer including the at least one optical fiber. Microstructures are provided on the backing layer in one embodiment. The microstructures are crushable structures that prevent the adhesive from immediately adhering to a substrate.