MICHAEL DAVID SWAN
Pilots in Oakdale, MN
License number
Minnesota A2927469
Issued Date
Jun 2016
Expiration Date
Jun 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 177, Oakdale, MN 55042
Professional information
Surfacing Film For Composites With Barrier Layer
US Patent:
2010015, Jun 17, 2010
Filed:
Dec 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/637879
Inventors:
Larry S. Hebert - Hudson WI, US
Naiyong Jing - Woodbury MN, US
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Naiyong Jing - Woodbury MN, US
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
International Classification:
B32B 27/08, B32B 27/04, B32B 27/38, B32B 27/18, B32B 7/12, B32B 37/00
US Classification:
428351, 4284111, 428421, 428414, 156 60, 156330, 156327
Abstract:
Fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one cured adhesive layer derived from high temperature cure adhesive. In some embodiments, barrier layer(s) may be substantially impermeable to organic solvents, water, and/or gasses. In another aspect, fiber reinforced resin matrix composite laminates are provided comprising: a) at least one layer of fiber reinforced resin matrix comprising a cured resin matrix; and b) a surfacing construction bound to the cured resin matrix and forming a surface of the laminate, comprising: at least one barrier layer; and at least one electrically conductive layer. In another aspect, a surfacing construction is provided comprising a barrier layer and a curable adhesive layer.
Mat For Mounting A Pollution Control Element In A Pollution Control Device For The Treatment Of Exhaust Gas
US Patent:
7704459, Apr 27, 2010
Filed:
Jul 8, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/522492
Inventors:
Richard P. Merry - St. Paul MN, US
Ulrich E. Kunze - Juechen, DE
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Ulrich E. Kunze - Juechen, DE
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
B01D 50/00
US Classification:
422179
Abstract:
A pollution control device suitable for use with an internal combustion engine (e. g. , a diesel engine) and comprising a pollution control element arranged in a casing with non-woven mat disposed between the casing and the pollution control element, said non-woven mat being a non-intumescent mat comprising at least 90% by weight based on the total weight of the mat of chopped magnesium aluminum silicate glass fibers that have a number average diameter of 5μ or more and a length of 0. 5 to 15 cm, said glass fibers being needle punched or stitch bonded and said mat being free or substantially free of organic binder.
Flame Resistant Rfid Tag And Method Of Making The Same
US Patent:
7855647, Dec 21, 2010
Filed:
Aug 9, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/836209
Inventors:
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G08B 13/14
US Classification:
3405728, 3405727, 235385, 235375, 235492, 428 401, 428 421, 428204, 428206
Abstract:
A flame resistant RFID tag comprises: a first flame resistant polymer film having a major surface; an RFID device secured to the major surface of the first flame resistant polymer film, the RFID device having proximal and distal surfaces and comprising an antenna electrically connected to an integrated circuit; and a first flame resistant pressure sensitive adhesive layer covering the distal surface of the RFID device. Methods of making the flame resistant RFID tags are also disclosed.
Adhesive Pad Comprising Fibrous Layer Of Metal And Polymeric Fibers
US Patent:
2009013, May 21, 2009
Filed:
Oct 18, 2006
Appl. No.:
12/090666
Inventors:
Bernardus J. Sikkel - Berkshire, GB
Bernard Vincent - Malmaison, FR
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Bernard Vincent - Malmaison, FR
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
International Classification:
D04H 1/42, B05D 5/12, B32B 15/14, B32B 5/02, B32B 7/12
US Classification:
4281951, 428339, 428206, 156150, 442151
Abstract:
The present invention provides an adhesive pad comprising a fibrous layer comprising a mixture of metal fibers and polymeric fibers, said fibrous layer having a thickness of at least 3 mm and having on at least one of its opposite major surfaces an adhesive layer, said adhesive layer being configured so as to allow electrical contact between said fibrous layer and a metal substrate when such metal substrate is adhered to said adhesive layer. The opposite major surfaces of the fibrous layer of the adhesive pad are generally planar and generally parallel to each other. In a particular embodiment, the adhesive pad is in the form of a sheet, for example rectangular, square, circular or oval or in the form of a web.
Vehicle Inspection Using Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
US Patent:
2007022, Oct 4, 2007
Filed:
Mar 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/694267
Inventors:
Michael Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Diane Morel - Shoreview MN, US
Sherman Bartz - Saint Paul MN, US
Donald Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
Joel Graf - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Diane Morel - Shoreview MN, US
Sherman Bartz - Saint Paul MN, US
Donald Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
Joel Graf - Vadnais Heights MN, US
International Classification:
G08B 13/14, G06F 17/00
US Classification:
340572100, 235375000
Abstract:
In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting aircraft life vests using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). In various embodiments, methods of inspecting an aircraft for life vests are described.
Human Floatation Device Configured For Radio Frequency Identification
US Patent:
2008010, May 8, 2008
Filed:
Mar 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/694514
Inventors:
Michael D. SWAN - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Donald L. Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Donald L. Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
International Classification:
B63C 9/20
US Classification:
441 89
Abstract:
In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting human floatation devices on vehicles such as aircraft using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). A human floatation device, adapted for inspection using RFID technology, is described, as are methods for making the same.
Adhesive Article Having Core/Sheath Structure
US Patent:
2009019, Jul 30, 2009
Filed:
Oct 11, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/577043
Inventors:
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Bernardus J. Sikkel - Maidenhead Berkshire, GB
Bernardus J. Sikkel - Maidenhead Berkshire, GB
International Classification:
B32B 7/10
US Classification:
428222, 156182, 428334, 428332
Abstract:
The invention relates to adhesive articles provided with an elongated core which comprises a fibrous web and with a sheath comprising an adhesive composition, which are particularly suitable for bonding or stiffening a variety of substrates.
Tamper-Evident Life Vest Package
US Patent:
2007023, Oct 4, 2007
Filed:
Mar 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/694400
Inventors:
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
International Classification:
B63C 9/08
US Classification:
441108
Abstract:
In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting aircraft life vests using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). In one embodiment, a tamper evident, RFID-enabled package is described, the package containing a life vest. Methods of manufacturing the package are also described.
User Interface For Vehicle Inspection
US Patent:
2007026, Nov 22, 2007
Filed:
Mar 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/694564
Inventors:
Sherman Bartz - Saint Paul MN, US
Michael Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Donald Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
Michael Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Donald Melvin - Stillwater MN, US
International Classification:
G06K 5/00
US Classification:
073156000, 701032000
Abstract:
In general, the invention is directed to methods and articles for inspecting aircraft life vests using radio frequency identification technology (RFID). A user interface is described that renders information pertinent to the inspection upon a screen.
Rfid Tag Including A Three-Dimensional Antenna
US Patent:
2008005, Mar 6, 2008
Filed:
Aug 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/838356
Inventors:
Michael D. Swan - Lake Elmo MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
Daniel R. Fronek - Woodbury MN, US
International Classification:
H04B 7/00
US Classification:
340 101
Abstract:
A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprises an antenna folded into a three-dimensional configuration defining at two antenna layers that reside in different planes. Spacer material separates at least two of the antenna layers.