Patents by Inventor Lorenzo Fred Pelosi

Lorenzo Fred Pelosi 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).

  • Patent number: 9606076
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for evaluating corrosion resistance of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies at accelerated rate. An anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed to an electrolyte in a chamber of a corrosion resistance evaluator. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages modulated in a stepwise manner for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance data collected are then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Patent number: 9476820
    Abstract: A corrosion resistance evaluator is provided for evaluating corrosion resistance of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies, at an accelerated rate. The evaluator includes a chamber for retaining an electrolyte that is exposed to an anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested. These anode and cathode coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes, to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The evaluator further comprises an anode holder and a cathode holder for testing the corrosion resistance of the anode and cathode coatings. The evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Patent number: 9212986
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for evaluating corrosion resistance of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies at an accelerated rate. An anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed to an electrolyte in a chamber of a corrosion resistance evaluator. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages modulated in triangular, truncated triangular or trapezoidal manner for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance data collected are then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C Nahas
  • Publication number: 20150060273
    Abstract: A corrosion resistance evaluator is provided for evaluating corrosion resistance of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies, at an accelerated rate. The evaluator includes a chamber for retaining an electrolyte that is exposed to an anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested. These anode and cathode coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes, to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The evaluator further comprises an anode holder and a cathode holder for testing the corrosion resistance of the anode and cathode coatings. The evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Patent number: 8888976
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corrosion resistance evaluator suitable for corrosion testing coated metals substrates, such as autobodies. A corrosion resistance evaluator provided with a chamber containing electrolyte to which anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance date collected is then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Axalta Coating Systems IP Co., LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Patent number: 8723535
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for corrosion resistance evaluation of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies. An anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed to an electrolyte in a chamber of a corrosion resistance evaluator. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance data collected are then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Axalta Coating Systems IP Co., LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Publication number: 20130325364
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for evaluating corrosion resistance of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies at accelerated rate. An anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed to an electrolyte in a chamber of a corrosion resistance evaluator. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages modulated in a stepwise manner for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance data collected are then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: US COATINGS IP CO. LLC
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Publication number: 20130065059
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of bonding ionomer compositions to metal using partially cured epoxy primers. The method is useful for preparing highly abrasion-resistant tubular articles such as pipes comprising ionomer liner layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Smillie, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi
  • Publication number: 20120095698
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for corrosion resistance evaluation of coated metals substrates, such as autobodies. An anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed to an electrolyte in a chamber of a corrosion resistance evaluator. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance data collected are then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: E.I.DuPont De Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Publication number: 20110315550
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corrosion resistance evaluator suitable for corrosion testing coated metals substrates, such as autobodies. A corrosion resistance evaluator provided with a chamber containing electrolyte to which anode and cathode coated with protective coating being tested are exposed. These coatings are provided with predetermined and standardized defects, such as micro-holes to accelerate the corrosion of the underlying metal substrate in a predictable and repeatable manner. The coated cathode/anode pair is subject to a start-up period followed by series preset DC voltages for preset durations that are interspaced with recovery periods. The impedance date collected is then used to arrive at the corrosion performance resistance of the coating applied over the cathode/anode pair. The foregoing evaluator substantially reduces the time required to test corrosion from several days (40 plus days) to few days (about two days).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Shi Hua Zhang, Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Robert C. Nahas
  • Patent number: 7029618
    Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Patent number: 7015288
    Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Patent number: 7001958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to curable coating compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Patent number: 6919416
    Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Patent number: 6894123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to curable coating compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Publication number: 20040204541
    Abstract: The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani
  • Publication number: 20040186217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to curable coating compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fred Pelosi, Patricia Mary Ellen Sormani