DAVID LONNIE PHILLIPS
Pilots at Oxford St, Saint Paul, MN

2012013, Jun 7, 2012

Dec 2, 2011

13/310226

Gregory J. Kimball - Blaine MN, US
Joseph Merwyn Bonem - New Braunfels TX, US
David Lonnie Phillips - Shoreview MN, US

BEPEX INTERNATIONAL, LLC - Minneapolis MN

C10G 1/04, B03B 9/02

208391, 209 10

Extraction of bitumen from oil sands may generate oil sands tailings mixed with a liquid. Systems may be used to separate the liquid from the tailings so the tailings can be disposed or otherwise reclaimed. In some examples, a system includes a primary separation vessel configured to receive oil sands tailings mixed with water and to separate the oil sands tailings into a plurality of layers, where at least one of the plurality of layers includes a mature fines tailing material. The system may include an apparatus configured to receive the mature fines tailing material from the primary separation vessel and to mechanically separate a portion of the water in the mature fine tailings material. The system may also include an apparatus configured to receive a concentrated oil sands tailings material and to thermally evaporate water from the concentrated oil sands tailings materials, thereby producing trafficable dried oil sands tailings.

8623140, Jan 7, 2014

Jul 25, 2007

11/782772

Robert A. Yapel - Oakdale MN, US
Francis M. Aguirre - St. Francis MN, US
John P. Baetzold - North St. Paul MN, US
Olester Benson, Jr. - Woodbury MN, US
Andrew J. Henderson - Eagan MN, US
Mitchell A. F. Johnson - Maplewood MN, US
Leslie A. Kreilich - St. Paul MN, US
Steven J. McMan - Stillwater MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear Lake MN, US
Bruce D. Shalles - River Falls WI, US

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

B05C 11/00, B05C 3/00

118600, 118410, 118419, 118420, 118 58, 118 67, 118 68, 118 69

A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material. The method of the invention includes the steps of (1) providing a coated substrate comprising a coatable material disposed on a substrate, the coatable material providing a first major surface of the coated substrate; (2) changing the viscosity of the coatable material from the initial viscosity to a second viscosity; (3) contacting the first major surface of the coated substrate with at least one face-side roller to impart a matte finish; and (4) optionally, hardening the coatable material to provide the film.

2014005, Feb 27, 2014

Oct 29, 2013

14/065687

Francis M. Aguirre - St. Francis MN, US
John P. Baetzold - North St. Paul MN, US
Olester Benson, JR. - Woodbury MN, US
Andrew J. Henderson - Eagan MN, US
Mitchell A.F. Johnson - Maplewood MN, US
Leslie A. Todero - Omaha NE, US
Steven J. McMan - Stillwater MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear Lake MN, US
Bruce D. Shalles - Shoreview MN, US

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - St. Paul MN

B05D 5/02, B05C 9/12

427551, 427278, 427559, 427558, 118600, 118 58, 118641

A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material. The method of the invention includes the steps of (1) providing a coated substrate comprising a coatable material disposed on a substrate, the coatable material providing a first major surface of the coated substrate; (2) changing the viscosity of the coatable material from the initial viscosity to a second viscosity; (3) contacting the first major surface of the coated substrate with at least one face-side roller to impart a matte finish; and (4) optionally, hardening the coatable material to provide the film.

7188436, Mar 13, 2007

May 9, 2005

11/125411

Charles L. Stock - Eagan MN, US
Peder K. Langsetmo - Robinsdale MN, US
Gregory J. Kimball - Circle Pines MN, US
David L. Phillips - Shoreview MN, US

Bepex International, LLC - Minneapolis MN

F26B 17/12

34588, 34590, 34165, 34178, 34369, 34443

A continuous gravity flow apparatus for heating and/or drying of particulate material is vertically disposed and is provided with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom. The apparatus includes a flow passage for the particulate material which is defined between an outer housing and an inner housing. Each of the outer and inner housing defines perforated wall sections allowing for the flow of hot gas through the wall of one housing, into contact with the particulate material, and then out through the wall of the other housing. Manifolds are associated with the outer and inner housings to provide for uniform flow of the gas through the material. The perforated wall sections are positioned and designed to enhance particle-to-particle movement of the material to thereby avoid particle sticking and bridging problems.

7250611, Jul 31, 2007

Dec 2, 2003

10/726257

Francis M. Aguirre - St. Paul MN, US
Michele A. Craton - Cottage Grove MN, US
Jack W. Lai - Lake Elmo MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear Lake MN, US
Peter T. Benson - North St. Paul MN, US
Gordon D. Henson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Michael A. Meis - Stillwater MN, US

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

G01N 21/00, G01N 21/33

2504611, 2504921, 25045511, 250504 R, 250365, 433 29

A radiation curing apparatus comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that cures a first material. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. The curing apparatus can be utilized for continuous substrate, sheet, piece part, spot curing, and/or 3D radiation-cure processes.

7202490, Apr 10, 2007

Jun 16, 2004

10/869236

Francis M. Aguirre - St. Paul MN, US
Peter T. Benson - North St. Paul MN, US
Michele A. Craton - Cottage Grove MN, US
David L. Hofeldt - Oakdale MN, US
Jack W. Lai - Lake Elmo MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear Lake MN, US

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

G02B 6/43, G01N 21/33, G01N 21/00

250504R, 2504921, 2504611, 25045511, 250365, 433 29

A radiation modifying apparatus comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that modifies a first material such as by curing or creating alignment through polarization. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. The radiation modifying apparatus can be utilized for continuous substrate, sheet, piece part, spot curing, and/or 3D radiation-cure processes.

2012002, Feb 2, 2012

Mar 26, 2010

13/262933

William Blake Kolb - West Lakeland MN, US
Encai Hao - Woodbury MN, US
Brant U. Kolb - Afton MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear lake MN, US

C08F 301/00, C08J 9/00, B05D 5/00, B05C 9/12, B05D 3/02, C08F 220/28, B05D 3/06, B82Y 40/00, B82Y 30/00

427510, 521154, 521182, 427245, 118 75, 977773, 977896, 977902, 977892

A process and apparatus for producing a nanovoided article, a nanovoided coating, and a low refractive index coating is described. The process includes providing a first solution of a polymerizable material in a solvent; at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable material to form a composition that includes an insoluble polymer matrix and a second solution, wherein the insoluble polymer matrix includes a plurality of nanovoids that are filled with the second solution; and removing a major portion of the solvent from the second solution. An apparatus for the process is also described, and includes a webline, a coating section, a partial polymerization section, and a solvent removal section.

2013001, Jan 24, 2013

Sep 18, 2012

13/622193

Gregory J. KIMBALL - Blaine MN, US
David L. PHILLIPS - Shoreview MN, US

BEPEX INTERNATIONAL, LLC - Minneapolis MN

B65G 53/12

34362, 34576

Systems and processes may be used for continuously processing a solid material at a non-atmospheric pressure. In some examples, the material is delivered to a process vessel at substantially the same non-atmospheric pressure condition as the process vessel so as to avoid shearing the material. In some examples, the solid material is continuously fed into a process vessel, continuously processed in the process vessel, and continuously discharged from the process vessel.

7202489, Apr 10, 2007

Jun 16, 2004

10/869235

Francis M. Aguirre - St. Paul MN, US
Michele A. Craton - Cottage Grove MN, US
Jack W. Lai - Lake Elmo MN, US
David L. Phillips - White Bear Lake MN, US
Peter T. Benson - North St. Paul MN, US

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

G01N 21/00, G01N 21/33, G02B 6/43

250504R, 2504921, 2504611

A radiation modifying apparatus comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that modifies a first material such as by curing or creating alignment through polarization. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. The radiation modifying apparatus can be utilized for continuous substrate, sheet, piece part, spot curing, and/or 3D radiation-cure processes.

8293018, Oct 23, 2012

Oct 21, 2011

13/279065

Peter M. Koenig - Minneapolis MN, US
Gregory J. Kimball - Blaine MN, US
David Lonnie Phillips - Shoreview MN, US

Bepex International, LLC - Minneapolis MN

C08B 30/00

127 67

Systems and processes may be used for continuously processing a solid material such as a solid starch-bearing material at a non-atmospheric pressure. In some examples, the material is delivered to a process vessel at substantially the same non-atmospheric pressure condition as the process vessel so as to avoid shearing the material. In some examples, the solid material is continuously fed into a process vessel, continuously processed in the process vessel, and continuously discharged from the process vessel.