Patents Assigned to Advanced Surface Technology
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Publication number: 20240131831Abstract: A method of applying a paint film to a substrate may include wetting a surface of the substrate or an adhesive layer of a paint film to form a fluid layer thereon. The paint film may further comprise a polymer film layer. The method may further include applying the paint film to the substrate such that the fluid layer is positioned between the adhesive layer and the surface. The applied paint film may be heated with infrared heat to facilitate the removal of the fluid layer and adhere the adhesive layer to the surface. Systems and devices for applying a paint film to a substrate are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: Andrew C. Strange, Jr., James E. Mcguire, Jr., Shane Michael Scott
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Publication number: 20240124746Abstract: In-situ polymerized polymer film facilitates improved paint film appliques with reduced defects. The paint film appliques comprise the in-situ polymerized polymer film as a carrier layer and at least one color layer assembled as a laminate, optionally further comprising at least one topcoat layer on one major surface of the laminate and an adhesive layer on the other major surface of the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: James E. McGuire, JR., Andrew C. Strange, Matthew J. Canan
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Publication number: 20240093064Abstract: In-situ polymerized polymer film facilitates improved paint film appliques with reduced defects. The paint film appliques comprise the in-situ polymerized polymer film as a carrier layer. The carrier layer is colored and, preferably defect-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: James E. McGuire, Jr., Andrew C. Strange, Matthew J. Canan
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Patent number: 11884849Abstract: In-situ polymerized polymer film facilitates improved paint film appliques with reduced defects. The paint film appliques comprise the in-situ polymerized polymer film as a carrier layer and at least one color layer assembled as a laminate, optionally further comprising at least one topcoat layer on one major surface of the laminate and an adhesive layer on the other major surface of the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: James E. McGuire, Jr., Andrew C. Strange, Matthew J. Canan
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Publication number: 20240026188Abstract: In a method for applying an adhesive film (10) to the surface (20) of a component, an adhesive film (10) including an adhesive layer (11) is provided. Furthermore, a component including a surface (20) to which the adhesive film is to be applied is provided. A physical surface activation of the adhesive layer (11) of the adhesive film (10) is carried out. The adhesive layer (11) of the adhesive film (10) is moistened before the surface-activated and moistened adhesive film (10) is brought in contact with the surface (20) of the component to which the adhesive film is to be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Mencel, Jörg Eisenlohr
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Patent number: 11827823Abstract: In-situ polymerized polymer film facilitates improved paint film appliques with reduced defects. The paint film appliques comprise the in-situ polymerized polymer film as a carrier layer. The carrier layer is colored and, preferably defect-free.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventors: James E. McGuire, Jr., Andrew C Strange, Matthew J. Canan
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Publication number: 20230302717Abstract: A polymeric film or laminate comprising the same is applied to at least a portion of a surface of an underlying article to provide, for example, desired surface characteristics. To assist in such application, a polymerizable composition is coated onto at least one of the surface of the polymeric film or the laminate and the surface of the article. The polymerizable composition is then polymerized with the polymeric film or laminate positioned thereover to form a sufficiently polymerized interlayer between the polymeric film or laminate and the underlying surface in resulting articles. Ease of removal and/or repair of polymeric film and laminates comprising the polymeric film that are so applied is facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: PPG Advanced Surface Technologies, LLCInventor: Andrew C. Strange
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Patent number: 5837377Abstract: A hydrophilic article for use in aqueous environments, including a substrate, an ionic polymeric layer on said substrate, and a disordered polyelectrolyte coating ionically bonded to said polymeric layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1995Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology, Inc.Inventors: Min-Shyan Sheu, Ih-Houng Loh
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Patent number: 5807636Abstract: A hydrophilic article for use in aqueous environments, including a substrate, an ionic polymeric layer on said substrate, and a disordered polyelectrolyte coating ionically bonded to said polymeric layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Advanced Surface TechnologyInventors: Min-Shyan Sheu, Ih-Houng Loh
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Patent number: 5700559Abstract: A hydrophilic article for use in aqueous environments, including a substrate, an ionic polymeric layer on said substrate, and a disordered polyelectrolyte coating ionically bonded to said polymeric layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1994Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Advanced Surface TechnologyInventors: Min-Shyan Sheu, Ih-Houng Loh
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Patent number: 5447799Abstract: A process of depositing polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1994Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ih-Houng Loh, David M. Hudson
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Patent number: 5355832Abstract: An apparatus adapted for depositing one or more polymeric materials on the surface of a substrate, which apparatus includes a polymerization chamber; an inlet for admitting a glow discharge polymerization precursor into the polymerization chamber; a first conductive member extending into the polymerization chamber; a first conductive support attached to the first conductive member for holding a substrate; a power generator arranged for transmitting electrical energy to the first conductive member; a second conductive member on or within the polymerization chamber, the second conductive member being spaced and insulated from the first conductive member; and a pump arranged for applying a vacuum to the polymerization chamber; whereby a glow discharge zone is established within the polymerization chamber when a vacuum is applied thereto and electrical energy from the first conductive member is received by the second conductive member.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ih-Houng Loh, David M. Hudson
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Patent number: 5236563Abstract: A bioabsorbable synthetic polymer is exposed to a gas plasma in a chamber at a pressure substantially below atmospheric for a sufficient time to increase the hydrophobicity and/or cross-linking density of a surface layer thereof and thereby modify the rate at which the polymer will hydrolyze. An accordingly modified polymer is useful for surgical implants and wound closures.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1990Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology Inc.Inventor: Inh-Houng Loh
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Patent number: 5211993Abstract: Method of chromatographically separating a mixture by contacting said mixture under chromatographic separation conditions with a chromatographic separation stationary phase comprising a polymer formed by coating substantially all of the surfaces of a microporous, comminuted substrate material with a monomer that is subsequently polymerized in situ with a cold-gas plasma discharge.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1990Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Advanced Surface Technology, Inc.Inventor: Henry S. Kolesinski