Patents by Inventor Truman F. Wilt
Truman F. Wilt 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).
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Patent number: 8133324Abstract: The invention provides a method for the at least partial removal of one or more polymeric coating layers from a coated substrate having at least one coated surface. The method includes generating at least one reactive species in an ionized gas stream discharged at atmospheric pressure; and placing the coated surface in the ionized gas stream. The at least one reactive species reacts with the one or more polymeric coating layers such that one or more coating layers is at least partially removed from the coated surface of the substrate at atmospheric pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, IncInventors: James A. Claar, Jerome J. Cuomo, David A. Diehl, Christopher J. Oldham, Roger C. Sanwald, Truman F. Wilt, Peter J. Yancey
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Patent number: 7455912Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions that include a polymer comprising silanol functional groups. Also disclosed are substrates coated with such compositions, methods for coating substrates with such compositions, and methods for imparting self cleaning properties to a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: David N. Walters, Truman F. Wilt, Kaliappa G. Ragunathan, Brian E. Turner
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Patent number: 7387843Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for coating substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Roy E. Dean, David A. Diehl, Truman F. Wilt, Ronald R. Ambrose, Michael J. Ziegler, William H. Retsch, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080113103Abstract: A method of treating a surface coating with a halogen-containing plasma generated at atmospheric pressure is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: James A. Claar, Truman F. Wilt, Edward R. Millero, Kaliappa G. Ragunathan, David A. Diehl
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Patent number: 7217442Abstract: A method of applying a multi-component coating of a desired composition over a substrate includes providing a coating device in flow communication with a first coating component having a first rheological profile and at least one second coating component having a second rheological profile. The method further includes defining a desired ratio of the first and at least one second coating components to provide a coating of a desired composition, and selecting the rheological profiles of the first and at least one second coating components such that the coating components are supplied at a desired ratio.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: PPG Industries, Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Truman F. Wilt, David N. Walters, James A. Claar, John R. Rassau, Melanie S. Campbell
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Patent number: 7053149Abstract: Compositions are provided which contain (a) one or more polysiloxanes comprising at least one reactive functional group; a plurality of particles; and optionally, one or more curing agents comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with any reactive functional group of polysiloxane (a). Additionally, a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate and coated substrates are provided. A process for preparing the coating compositions also is provided. The multi-component composite coating compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings capable of retaining scratch resistance after weathering.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Patent number: 7019041Abstract: A composition that includes a copolymer containing residues having the following structural units (I): where n is an integer from 1 to 10,000; R1 is linear or branched C1 to C4 alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, linear, cyclic, or branched C2 to C20 alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl, and aralkyl; and R3 is a moiety comprising a group that is capable of undergoing a polymerization reaction when exposed to actinic radiation or ionizing radiation. The composition may be used to coat a substrate by providing a substrate; applying a layer of a radiation-curable composition that includes the copolymer described above over at least a portion of a surface of the substrate; and curing the radiation-curable composition by exposing the layer to actinic radiation in an amount sufficient to effect curing of the radiation-curable composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Inventors: Edward R. Coleridge, Roy E. Dean, M. Lisa Perrine, Truman F. Wilt, Michael J. Ziegler
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Patent number: 7005472Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which are formed from components comprising (a) at least one polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group; (b) at least one reactant comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with at least one functional group selected from the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and at least one functional group of at least one reactant; and (c) a plurality of particles, wherein each component is different, and wherein the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and the at least one functional group of the at least one reactant are substantially nonreactive with the particles. A multi-component composite coating composition formed from a basecoat and a topcoat deposited from the curable coating composition also is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarje L. Koster, Gregory J. McCollum, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Patent number: 7001667Abstract: Coating compositions comprising a polymer and an initiator are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd, portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for coating substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Roy E. Dean, David A. Diehl, Truman F. Wilt, Ronald R. Ambrose, Michael J. Ziegler, William H. Retsch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6987144Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which include a polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group and at least one material comprising at least one reactive functional group. Also provided are multi-layer composite coatings formed from a basecoat deposited from a pigmented coating composition and a topcoat applied over the basecoat, the topcoat deposited from the aforementioned coating composition. A method for improving the scratch resistance of a coated substrate, as well as coated substrates also are provided. The compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant coatings, particularly highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Shawn A. De Saw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Michael Allen Mayo, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Laura E. Schilling, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Publication number: 20040244829Abstract: Thin film photovoltaic cells having a protective coating as an encapsulant are disclosed. The protective coating is one that imparts durability, moisture resistance and/or abrasion resistance to the photovoltaic layer of the cell. One or more coating layers, either alone or in combination with one or more primer or adhesive layers, can be used. Powder, liquid and electrodeposited coatings can all be used according to the present invention. Methods of making such cells are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Brian K. Rearick, Truman F. Wilt, Thomas G. Rukavina, Roy E. Dean
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Publication number: 20040234698Abstract: A method of applying a multi-component coating of a desired composition over a substrate includes providing a coating device in flow communication with a first coating component having a first rheological profile and at least one second coating component having a second rheological profile. The method further includes defining a desired ratio of the first and at least one second coating components to provide a coating of a desired composition, and selecting the rheological profiles of the first and at least one second coating components such that the coating components are supplied at a desired ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Truman F. Wilt, David N. Walters, James A. Claar, John R. Rassau, Melanie S. Campbell
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Publication number: 20040225057Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which are formed from components comprising (a) at least one polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group; (b) at least one reactant comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with at least one functional group selected from the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and at least one functional group of at least one reactant; and (c) a plurality of particles, wherein each component is different, and wherein the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and the at least one functional group of the at least one reactant are substantially nonreactive with the particles. A multi-component composite coating composition formed from a basecoat and a topcoat deposited from the curable coating composition also is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, IncInventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymaje L. Koster, Gregory J. McCollum, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olsan, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Patent number: 6803426Abstract: A composition that includes a fluorine-containing copolymer containing at least 30 mol % of residues having the following alternating structural unit: —[DM—AM]— where DM represents a residue from a donor monomer having the following structure (I): where R1 is linear or branched C1 to C4 alkyl; R2 is selected from methyl, linear, cyclic or branched C1 to C20 alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl; and AM represents an acceptor monomer. The copolymer contains at least 5 wt. % fluorine. The composition may include co-reactive functional groups and may be a thermosetting composition, which can be used to coat a substrate. The thermosetting composition may be part of a multi-component composite coating composition that includes a base coat deposited from a pigmented film-forming composition and a substantially pigment free top coat applied over at least a portion of the base coat.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Edward R. Coleridge, Edward R. Millero, Jr., Robert T. Pogue, Truman F. Wilt, Carole A. Conley, Shawn A. DeSaw, Robert A. Montague
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Patent number: 6803408Abstract: Compositions are provided which contain (a) one or more polysiloxanes comprising at least one reactive functional group; a plurality of particles; and, optionally, one or more curing agents comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with any reactive functional group of polysiloxane (a). Additionally, a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate and coated substrates are provided. A process for preparing the coating compositions also is provided. The multi-component composite coating compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings capable of retaining scratch resistance after weathering.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Patent number: 6794055Abstract: Stains comprising a polymer, an initiator, a colorant and a solvent are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for staining substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Roy E. Dean, Truman F. Wilt, Shawn A. DeSaw, M. Lisa Perrine, Michael J. Ziegler
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Publication number: 20040176529Abstract: Compositions are provided which contain (a) one or more polysiloxanes comprising at least one reactive functional group; a plurality of particles; and optionally, one or more curing agents comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with any reactive functional group of polysiloxane (a). Additionally, a process for applying the multi-component composite coatings described above to a substrate and coated substrates are provided. A process for preparing the coating compositions also is provided. The multi-component composite coating compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings capable of retaining scratch resistance after weathering.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Publication number: 20040151931Abstract: Stains comprising a polymer, an initiator, a colorant and a solvent are disclosed. The polymer comprises an alkyd portion and a free radical curable portion that is pendant from the alkyd portion; the alkyd portion includes one or more fatty acid moieties that can be derived from one or more drying, semi-drying or nondrying oils. When drying or semi-drying oils are used, the molecules of the present invention exhibit a dual cure, both oxidative and free radical. The compositions are particularly suitable for staining substrates comprising wood. Methods for using the present compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Roy E. Dean, Truman F. Wilt, Shawn A. DeSaw, M. Lisa Perrine, Michael J. Ziegler
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Patent number: 6759478Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which are formed from components comprising (a) at least one polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group; (b) at least one reactant comprising at least one functional group that is reactive with at least one functional group selected from the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and at least one functional group of at least one reactant; and (c) a plurality of particles, wherein each component is different, and wherein the at least one reactive functional group of the at least one polysiloxane and the at least one functional group of the at least one reactant are substantially nonreactive with the particles. A multi-component composite coating composition formed from a basecoat and a topcoat deposited from the curable coating composition also is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Karen A. Barkac, Shawn A. DeSaw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Gregory J. McCollum, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt
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Publication number: 20040110895Abstract: Coating compositions are provided which include a polysiloxane comprising at least one reactive functional group and at least one material comprising at least one reactive functional group. Also provided are multi-layer composite coatings formed from a basecoat deposited from a pigmented coating composition and a topcoat applied over the basecoat, the topcoat deposited from the aforementioned coating composition. A method for improving the scratch resistance of a coated substrate, as well as coated substrates also are provided. The compositions of the invention provide highly scratch resistant coatings, particularly highly scratch resistant color-plus-clearcoatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Shawn A. De Saw, Marvis E. Hartman, Deborah E. Hayes, Thomas R. Hockswender, Kymarie L. Kuster, Michael Allen Mayo, Masayuki Nakajima, Kurt G. Olson, Richard J. Sadvary, Laura E. Schilling, Dennis A. Simpson, Shiryn Tyebjee, Truman F. Wilt