Patents by Inventor William G. O'Dell

William G. O'Dell 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: 9156996
    Abstract: A method for coloring powders is provided that includes mixing a base powder and non-incorporated pigments. A colored powder composition having a base powder particle and at least a partial shell of non-incorporated pigments about the base powder particle is also provided. Articles having a coating of the colored powder composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. O'Dell, Larry B. Brandenburger, Steven D. Johnson, Judith L. Bourdeau
  • Patent number: 7867555
    Abstract: A method for coloring powders using a stable colorant dispersion is provided. The method includes mixing a base powder and a stable colorant dispersion. A colored powder composition baying a core particle and a partial shell about the core particle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing Inc.
    Inventors: William G. O'Dell, Steven D. Johnson, Larry B. Brandenburger
  • Publication number: 20090158963
    Abstract: A method for coloring powders is provided that includes mixing a base powder and non-incorporated pigments. A colored powder composition having a base powder particle and at least a partial shell of non-incorporated pigments about the base powder particle is also provided. Articles having a coating of the colored powder composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. O'Dell, Larry B. Brandenburger, Steven D. Johnson, Judith L. Bourdeau
  • Patent number: 6509417
    Abstract: A multi-component coating composition having a hard, glossy, and tack-free finish is described. The coating composition comprises a fatty acid modified glycidyl-containing component and a hydroxy-functional polymer. The coating composition can be used to originally finish or to refinish such articles as farm, industrial, and construction equipment, automobiles, and trucks, and to paint structures such as bridges, buildings, appliances, metal furniture, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Lilly Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wylie H. Wetzel, William G. O'Dell