Patents Assigned to Cerdec Corporation
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Patent number: 6255239Abstract: Lead-free alkali metal-free bismuth-borosilicate glass compositions are disclosed. These compositions are useful in preparing glass frits which are employed in glass enamel compositions which, in turn, are used to prepare glass enamel pastes. The glass enamel pastes can be coated on non-porous substrates and fused to form decorative and functional coatings on the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 6207285Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition consists of an oxide frit, a bismuth silicate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. A preferred bismuth silicate seed material is selected from crystalline Bi12SiO20, Bi4(SiO4)3, and Bi2SiO5, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate. The glass can be formed with a die to a desired shape with reduced sticking of the coated region to the die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around automotive glass, which enhances appearance and reduces degradation of adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: George E. Sakoske, Joseph W. Ryan
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Patent number: 6077563Abstract: Overprintable thermoset decorating inks and methods of applying such inks to substrates are disclosed. The decorating inks include a reactive polymeric binder resin and a crystalline crosslinker. The reactive polymeric binder resin may comprise acrylics, epoxies, polyesters, urethanes and the like which possess high Tg values. The combination of high glass transition temperature resins and crystalline crosslinkers avoids the necessity of using diluents in the coating compositions. The coating composition is applied to a substrate by heating the composition to a first temperature below the curing temperature of the coating, applying the heated coating composition to the substrate, allowing the applied coating composition to cool sufficiently so it at least partially hardens, and heating the applied coating composition to a second temperature above the first temperature for a sufficient to cure the coating composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: David C. Kapp, Howard M. Lindberg
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Patent number: 6022624Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition contains 40-80% by weight of at least one lead-free metal oxide frit containing precursors of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4, such as ZnO and SiO.sub.2, wherein the amount of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4 precursors is less than about 35% by weight of the at least one lead-free metal oxide frit, 0.05-15% by weight of a zinc silicate seed material, and 19-37% by weight of a pigment. The zinc silicate seed material preferably contains crystalline Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4. The enamel preferably also contains a bismuth silicate seed material. The ceramic enamel can be employed as a coating around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1999Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5968659Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition consists of an oxide frit, a bismuth silicate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. A preferred bismuth silicate seed material is selected from crystalline Bi.sub.12 SiO.sub.20, Bi.sub.4 (SiO.sub.4).sub.3, and Bi.sub.2 SiO.sub.5, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate. The glass can be formed with a die to a desired shape with reduced sticking of the coated region to the die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around automotive glass, which enhances appearance and reduces degradation of adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: George E. Sakoske, Joseph W. Ryan
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Patent number: 5925160Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition contains 40-80% by weight of at least one lead-free metal oxide frit containing precursors of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4, such as ZnO and SiO.sub.2, wherein the amount of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4 precursors is less than about 35% by weight of the at least one lead-free metal oxide frit, 0.05-15% by weight of a zinc silicate seed material, and 19-37% by weight of a pigment. The zinc silicate seed material preferably contains crystalline Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4. The enamel preferably also contains a bismuth silicate seed material. The ceramic enamel can be employed as a coating around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5900319Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition is described which contains a zinc-containing oxide frit, a zinc borate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. The zinc borate seed material is preferably crystalline in nature, and promotes crystal growth upon firing. A preferred crystalline zinc borate seed material is selected from the phases Zn.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6 and Zn(BO.sub.2).sub.2, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing and press-forming a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate while reducing sticking of the coated region to the forming die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5783507Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition contains 40-80% by weight of at least one lead-free metal oxide frit containing precursors of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4, such as ZnO and SiO.sub.2, wherein the amount of Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4 precursors is less than about 35% by weight of the at least one lead-free metal oxide frit, 0.05-15% by weight of a zinc silicate seed material, and 19-37% by weight of a pigment. The zinc silicate seed material preferably contains crystalline Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4. The enamel preferably also contains a bismuth silicate seed material. The ceramic enamel can be employed as a coating around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1997Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5753685Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition is described which contains a zinc-containing oxide frit, a zinc borate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. The zinc borate seed material is preferably crystalline in nature, and promotes crystal growth upon firing. A preferred crystalline zinc borate seed material is selected from the phases Zn.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6 and Zn(BO.sub.2).sub.2, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing and press-forming a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate while reducing sticking of the coated region to the forming die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5714420Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition consists of an oxide frit, a bismuth silicate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. A preferred bismuth silicate seed material is selected from crystalline Bi.sub.12 SiO.sub.20, Bi.sub.4 (SiO.sub.4).sub.3, and Bi.sub.2 SiO.sub.5, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate. The glass can be formed with a die to a desired shape with reduced sticking of the coated region to the die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around automotive glass, which enhances appearance and reduces degradation of adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: Cerdec Corporation - Drakenfeld ProductsInventors: George E. Sakoske, Joseph W. Ryan
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Patent number: 5707907Abstract: An improved medium for use in preparing ceramic coating compositions. The improvement resides in the employment of pantothenol as a rheology modifier in the medium.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1997Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: Terry Joseph Brown
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Patent number: 5677251Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition is described which contains a zinc-containing oxide frit, a zinc borate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. The zinc borate seed material is preferably crystalline in nature, and promotes crystal growth upon firing. A preferred crystalline zinc borate seed material is selected from the phases Zn.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6 and Zn(BO.sub.2).sub.2, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing and press-forming a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate while reducing sticking of the coated region to the forming die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: George E. Sakoske
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Patent number: 5647901Abstract: An improved medium for use in preparing ceramic coating compositions. The improvement resides in the employment of pantothenol as a rheology modifier in the medium.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1994Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: Terry Joseph Brown
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Patent number: 5616417Abstract: Lead-free glass frits having the following composition in weight percent:______________________________________ ZnO 25-35 SiO.sub.2 10-17 ZrO.sub.2 0-2 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-4 Na.sub.2 O 8-12 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 20-30 Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 6-25 F.sup.-1 1-5 ______________________________________are useful in the formulation of ceramic enamel compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1996Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: Joseph W. Ryan
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Patent number: 5559059Abstract: Lead-free glass frits having the following composition in weight percent:______________________________________ ZnO 25-35 SiO.sub.2 10-17 ZrO.sub.2 0-2 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-4 Na.sub.2 O 8-12 B.sub.2 O.sub.3 20-30 Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 6-25 F.sup.-1 1-5 ______________________________________are useful in the formulation of ceramic enamel compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: Joseph W. Ryan
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Patent number: 5417745Abstract: Silver-containing conductive coatings are provided. The coatings are prepared from compositions comprising silver particulate material, a low firing lead-free glass frit and a liquid organic vehicle. The composition is coated on a substrate and fired to fuse the silver-containing conductive coating to the substrate. The coatings find particular use in the field of automotive backlights. The coatings are of special value in eliminating solder wet through migration.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: May 23, 1995Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: Joanna Oprosky, David Stotka
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Patent number: 5411768Abstract: Thermoplastic/thermosettable coatings or inks for glass, ceramic or other hard surfaces are provided. The coatings comprise a blend of epoxy resins and a curing agent for the blend which provides a latency period of about 30 minutes at the screening temperature for such composition. Additional components are added to the composition depending upon the desired use. The compositions are applied to the hard surface by a high temperature screening process and heat cured on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1994Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Knell, Gilbert B. Burkhart, III
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Patent number: 5346933Abstract: Thermoplastic/thermosettable coatings or inks for glass, ceramic or other hard surfaces are provided. The coatings comprise a blend of epoxy resins and a curing agent for the blend which provides a latency period of about 30 minutes at the screening temperature for such composition. Additional components are added to the composition depending upon the desired use. The compositions are applied to the hard surface by a high temperature screening process and heat cured on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1992Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventor: Timothy A. Knell
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Patent number: 5346651Abstract: Silver-containing conductive coatings are provided. The coatings are prepared from compositions comprising silver particulate material, a low firing lead-free glass frit and a liquid organic vehicle. The composition is coated on a substrate and fired to fuse the silver-containing conductive coating to the substrate. The coatings find particular use in the field of automotive backlights. The coatings are of special value in eliminating solder wet through migration.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1993Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Cerdec CorporationInventors: Joanna Oprosky, David Stotka