Consulting in the areas of polymer science,
rheological characterization of materials, and pressure sensitive adhesives.
Offering short courses, one-on-one hands-on rheometer instruction, advice on
data interpretation.
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2017 – CurrentIndependent consultant, Yarusso Consulting, LLC
Teach short courses for Adhesion Society, Adhesives and Sealants Council, and TA Instruments, Inc. 2011 – 2017Corporate Scientist, 3M CompanyGroup leader in Corporate Research Materials Laboratory. Provided technical and career guidance to 6-8 PhD researchers. Led efforts to develop new pressure sensitive adhesive technologies for use throughout the corporation with an emphasis on green manufacturing techniques. Taught internal courses on adhesives and rheological characterization serving about 60 students per year. Earned Carlton Award (highest internal technical recognition) in 2012. |
1983 – 2011Senior Engineer, Engineering specialist, Senior Engineering Specialist, Division scientist, 3M CompanyProgressed from PhD entry level through technical ranks. Developed new masking tape manufacturing process using solvent-free processing. Worked with development team to develop and implement this process, replacing existing solvent-based processes. Developed new easy-application micro-structured adhesive system for large-format commercial graphic films. Developed reputation for adhesive expertise. Consulted broadly across the company and taught numerous internal courses. Published four papers in peer-reviewed journals. Named inventor on over 30 patents. |
1983PhD chem. eng., University of Wisconsin/MadisonResearch into morphology of ion-containing polymers with Stuart L. Cooper as advisor. Published five papers. |
1978B. Chem. Eng., University of MinnesotaStandard chemical engineering curriculum with elective choices in polymer science. |
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10,287,427 |
Compositions based on acrylic block copolymer blends |
10,246,616 |
Adhesive compositions and articles, and methods of making and using the same |
10,208,232 |
Adhesive composition |
9,828,532 |
Crosslinkable and crosslinked compositions |
9,701,875 |
Adhesive compositions and articles, and methods of making and using the same |
9,187,678 |
Release films via solventless extrusion processes |
9,034,448 |
Methods for preparing modified release liners and modified adhesive articles |
8,791,207 |
Adhesive composition |
8,268,428 |
Adhesive articles and release liners |
7,807,754 |
Dry apply adhesive graphic films |
7,687,126 |
Adhesive articles and release liners |
6,872,268 |
Method of conforming an adherent film to a substrate by application of vacuum |
6,741,523 |
Microstructured time dependent indicators |
6,630,238 |
Blended pressure-sensitive adhesives |
6,435,128 |
Time-temperature integrating indicator device with barrier material |
6,277,488 |
Adhesive composition containing a block copolymer composition and polyphenylene oxide resin and products thereof |
6,244,208 |
Time-temperature integrating indicator device with barrier material |
RE36,855 |
Solventless compounding and coating of non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomers |
5,866,249 |
Pressure-sensitive adhesive based on partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer |
5,858,150 |
Pressure-sensitive adhesive based on partially oriented and partially crystallized elastomer |
5,667,303 |
Time-temperature integrating indicator device |
5,550,175 |
Solventless compounding and coating of non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomers |
5,539,033 |
Solventless compounding and coating of non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomers |
5,266,400 |
Low voltage electron beam radiation cured elastomer-based pressure sensitive adhesive tape |
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