Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Ling

Kenneth R. Ling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of recycling powder coatings in a plural coating operation
    Patent number: 4044175
    Abstract: A method of painting an article with powder paint is disclosed. A first spray zone is established for applying an undercoat of paint on the article. The article is moved through the first spray zone and then the powder paint is fused thereon. A second spray zone is established for applying a topcoat of paint on the article. The article is moved through the second zone of powder paint and then the coating is fused thereon. The overspray from the second spray zone is collected and used as the powder paint in the first spray zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: J. Barton Coxon, Kenneth R. Ling