Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Wayne E. Nacker
  • Patent number: 6210592
    Abstract: Resistors are formed by selective etching from layered thin film material comprising an insulating substrate, a resistive material which is a mixture of a zero valence metal and a dielectric material, and a layer of conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. Hunt, Wen-Yi Lin, Shara S. Shoup, Richard W. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6212078
    Abstract: Nanolaminates are formed by alternating deposition, e.g., by combustion chemical vapor deposition (CCVD), layers of resistive material and layers of dielectric material. Outer resistive material layers are patterned to form discrete patches of resistive material. Electrical pathways between opposed patches of resistive material on opposite sides of the laminate act as capacitors. Electrical pathways horizontally through resistive material layers, which may be connected by via plated holes, act as resistors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: MicroCoating Technologies
    Inventors: Andrew T. Hunt, Wen-Yi Lin, Richard W. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6208234
    Abstract: In thin layer resistors comprising a patch of a layer of resistive material on an insulating substrate and means at spaced apart locations on the patch, the resistive material is formed of 95 to 99.5 wt % of a zero valence metal and between 5 and 0.5 wt % of a dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Morton International
    Inventors: Andrew T. Hunt, Wen-Yi Lin, Shara S. Shoup
  • Patent number: 6150306
    Abstract: A dye composition has the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from (A) C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkyloxyalkyl, and (B) C.sub.9-12 alkyl, (A) comprising from about 30 to 80 mole % of the R groups, (B) comprising 20 to about 70 mole % of the R groups. The dye composition is useful as a fluorescent tracer in refrigerant lubricants of the polyol ester types used in non-Freon refrigerants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Morton Internatioanl Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Friswell
  • Patent number: 6083285
    Abstract: A stabilized, concentrated solution of a diazo dye is prepared by coupling diazotized aniline or substituted aniline with a dialkylaniline in the presence of an aromatic solvent. After removal of the aqueous phase, the solution is stabilized by the addition of a branched chain, primary or secondary, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl phenol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Friswell, Justin Frederico, Haresh Doshi
  • Patent number: 6080213
    Abstract: A stabilized aqueous solution of a diazo compound has the formula: ##STR1## where X.sup.1 is selected from nitro and chloro, X.sup.2 is selected from nitro, chloro and hydrogen, and Y is an acid-derived anion. The solution has a pH of about 1.5 or below and a diazo concentration of about 2 wt % or less. The solution is useful as an extractant/developer for petroleum fuel markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventor: Al Zimin, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6063550
    Abstract: An alkaline aqueous developing solution for developing photoresists or the like contains, as an anti-scum agent, an ethoxylated surfactant having the general formula:R--[O--(CH.sub.2 --Ch.sub.2 --O).sub.n ].sub.m --X (I)where R is a hydrophobic group, X is H or an anionic group, m is from 1 to 3, and n is at least about 15, preferably at least about 20, more preferably at least about 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lundy, Robert Barr
  • Patent number: 6054252
    Abstract: A negative-acting photoimageable composition useful as a primary imaging resist in the manufacture of printed circuit boards comprises an acid-functional binder polymer, a photopolymerizable component, and a photoinitiator chemical system, in which the binder polymer has an anhydride functional backbone half-esterified with a meth(acrylate) functional hydroxy-terminated oligomer, wherein the meth(acrylate) functionality is separated from the half-ester linkage by at least two alkoxylate groups and at least one ring opened lactone group for improved stripping ability in strong alkaline aqueous stripping solutions, while maintaining good chemical resistance to other processing chemicals, such as alkaline developing solutions, acid etching solutions, and acid plating baths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lundy, Robert K. Barr, Edward J. Reardon
  • Patent number: 6045973
    Abstract: A negative-acting photoimageable composition useful as a primary imaging resist in the manufacture of printed circuit boards comprises an acid-functional binder polymer, a photopolymerizable component, and a photoinitiator chemical system, in which the binder polymer has an anhydride functional backbone half-esterified with a meth(acrylate) functional hydroxy-terminated oligomer, wherein the meth(acrylate) functionality is separated from the half-ester linkage by at least two alkoxylate groups and at least one ring opened lactone group for improved stripping ability in strong alkaline aqueous stripping solutions, while maintaining good chemical resistance to other processing chemicals, such as alkaline developing solutions, acid etching solutions, and acid plating baths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lundy, Robert K. Barr, Edward J. Reardon
  • Patent number: 6034178
    Abstract: A coating powder for producing a high temperature resistant coating has a resin system which comprises (A) between about 50 and about 93 wt % based on total of (A) plus (B) of a silicone resin and (B) between about 7 and about 50 wt % based on total weight of (A) plus (B) of a polyhydroxyl component. The silicone resin (A) of the coating powder has organic substitutents selected from the group consisting of phenyl, methyl, C.sub.2 through C.sub.6 alkyl and mixtures thereof. The silicone resin has a viscosity of between about 500 and about 10,000 cps at 150.degree. C., a condensable hydroxyl content of between about 2 and about 4.5 wt %, and a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) of about 55.degree. C. or above. The silicone resin preferably contains about 0.2% or less of organic solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen H. Decker, Charles P. Tarnoski
  • Patent number: 6025030
    Abstract: Coating powder compositions comprise A) between about 60 and about 90 wt %, relative to total weight of A) plus B) plus C), of an acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of between about 1000 and about 30,000, a carboxylic acid equivalent weight of from about 300 to about 1000 and a glass transition temperature of about 45.degree. C. or above and B) between about 5 and about 30 wt %, relative to total weight of A) plus B) plus C) of an adduct prepared from i) between about 20 and about 50 wt %, relative to total weight of i) plus ii), of a curing agent reactive with carboxylic acid groups and ii) between about 50 and about 80 wt %, relative to total weight of i) plus ii), of a polyester resin formed primarily from linear aliphatic diols and dicarboxylic acids, the polyester having functional groups reactive with said curing agent i), and C) between about 2 and about 30 wt % relative to the total weight of A) plus B) plus C) of a curing agent reactive with carboxylic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen H. Decker, Charles P. Tarnoski
  • Patent number: 6022927
    Abstract: Coating powder compositions comprise A) between about 60 and about 90 wt %, relative to total weight of A) plus B) plus C), of an acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of between about 1000 and about 30,000, a carboxylic acid equivalent weight of from about 300 to about 1000 and a glass transition temperature of about 45.degree. C. or above and B) between about 5 and about 30 wt %, relative to total weight of A) plus B) plus C) of an adduct prepared from i) between about 20 and about 50 wt %, relative to total weight of i) plus ii), of a curing agent reactive with carboxylic acid groups and ii) between about 50 and about 80 wt %, relative to total weight of i) plus ii), of a polyester resin formed primarily from linear aliphatic diols and dicarboxylic acids, the polyester having functional groups reactive with said curing agent i), and C) between about 2 and about 30 wt % relative to the total weight of A) plus B) plus C) of a curing agent reactive with carboxylic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen H. Decker, Charles P. Tarnoski
  • Patent number: 6007744
    Abstract: Liquids, such as petroleum fuels, are tagged with chemical compounds having a light-absorbing identifying chemical moiety and at least one polymerizable chemical moiety. The marker is identified in a specimen of the liquid by polymerizing the marker compound, generally along with additional co-polymerizable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Earl Nacker
  • Patent number: 6004725
    Abstract: A negative acting photoimageable composition comprisesA) between about 30 and about 70 wt %, based on total weight of A) plus B), of a organic binder polymers having sufficient acid functionality to render said photoimageable composition developable in alkaline aqueous solution,A) comprising between about 3 and about 65 wt % relative to total of A) plus B) a binder polymer A') having a weight average molecular weight between about 5000 and about 40,000 and a T.sub.g of between about 40 and about 100, and 5 to 67 wt % relative to total of A) plus B) a binder polymer A") having a weight average molecular weight between about 41,000 and about 200,000 and a T.sub.g of between about 40 and about 100,B) between about 30 and about 60 wt %, based on total weight of A) plus B), of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated compounds, said component B) comprisingB') an isocyanate trimer having tri-.alpha.,.beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Barr, Daniel E. Lundy, Eiji Kosaka, Shigeru Murakami
  • Patent number: 5998560
    Abstract: A coating powder for providing a high temperature resistance coating has a silicone resin binder system which is either substantially all silicone resin or an --OH-- functional silicone resin adduct plus blocked, multi --NCO functional curative. The coating powder is pigmented with titanium dioxide which is either non-coated or coated with a sufficiently low level of an inorganic oxide such that when slurried in water, the pH is 7 or above. The coating powder preferably contains at least 40 phr mica and/or calcium metasilicate, preferably between 2 and about 20 phr aluminum. The coating powder may also contain zinc to protect the underlying substrate from corrosion and high-temperature pigments, particularly ceramic pigments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen H. Decker, Charles P. Tarnoski
  • Patent number: 5984983
    Abstract: Carbonyl compounds, such as ketones, aldehydes, esters, amides, anhydrides and carboxylic acids are added to a material, particularly a liquid material as markers. Subsequently the carbonyl compound(s) are identified by measuring the absorbency peak(s) of the carbonyl compounds in the mid-IR range. Carbonyl compounds soluble in non-polar solvents and substantially insoluble in water are particularly suitable for tagging and identifying petroleum fuels. For use in petroleum fuels, the carbonyl compound(s) preferably contains no element other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Digital carbonyl marker systems, i.e., systems containing two or more carbonyl compounds in predetermined ratios, can be determined quantitatively with instruments, such as SpecTrace.TM. which measure absorbance in the mid-IR region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Anjali Asgaonkar, Haresh Doshi
  • Patent number: 5981086
    Abstract: High-tensile steel, particularly automotive coil springs formed of high-tensile steel, are coated first with an epoxy coating powder containing high levels of zinc and then with a poly(ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer) coating powder. Both coatings are applied and fused or fused and cured at temperatures of 325.degree. F. or below so as not to affect the metallurgic properties of the steel. The dual-coating protects the steel from pitting and corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Siminski
  • Patent number: 5962568
    Abstract: A silicone resin for forming a coating powder has organic substitutents selected from the group consisting of phenyl, methyl, C.sub.2 through C.sub.6 alkyl and mixtures thereof; a viscosity of between about 500 and about 10,000 cps at 150.degree. C.; a condensable hydroxyl content of between about 2.0 and about 4.5 wt %; a glass transition temperature of about 55.degree. C. or above; and about 0.2% or less of organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Owen H. Decker, Charles P. Tarnoski
  • Patent number: 5962330
    Abstract: Markers which are soluble in petroleum fuel and are extractable from petroleum fuel by either acidic aqueous solutions or basic solutions and develop a color in the presence of the extracting acidic or basic aqueous solution, are identified by passing a specimen putatively containing the marker through an acidic resin column or a basic resin column, as the case may be.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin J. Frederico, Haresh A. Doshi
  • Patent number: 5952153
    Abstract: A negative-acting photoimageable composition useful as a photoresist comprises an acid-functional binder, a photopolymerizable component, a photoinitiator chemical system comprising 9-phenyl acridine or a homologue thereof, and a dibenzoate plasticizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lundy, Robert Barr