Patents Assigned to PRC-Desoto International, Inc.
  • Polyurea compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 9580635
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyurea compositions comprising the reaction products of a polyformal-isocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent comprising an amine. The compositions are useful as sealants in aerospace applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagarajan Srivatsan, Alfredo Reyes, Sean Manion, Juexiao Cai, Marfi Ito, Renhe Lin
  • Amino alcohol treatment for sol-gel conversion coatings, substrates including the same, and methods of making the substrates
    Patent number: 9562000
    Abstract: An article includes a substrate, a sol-gel conversion coating on at least a portion of the substrate, and a treatment layer on at least a portion of the sol-gel conversion coating. The treatment layer includes an amino alcohol. A method of manufacturing the article includes applying a partially cured sol-gel composition to at least a portion of a substrate, at least partially drying the partially cured sol-gel composition to form the sol-gel conversion coating, applying a solution including an amino alcohol to at least a portion of the sol-gel conversion coating, and at least partially drying the solution including the amino alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Keil, Richard Albers
  • Sulfone-containing polythioethers, compositions thereof, and methods of synthesis
    Patent number: 9540540
    Abstract: Sulfone-containing polythioethers, compositions containing sulfone-containing polythioethers, methods of synthesizing sulfone-containing polythioethers and the use of sulfone-containing polythioethers in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The sulfone-containing polythioethers have sulfone groups incorporated into the backbone of the polythioether. Cured sealant compositions comprising the sulfone-containing polythioethers exhibit enhanced thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chandra Rao, Juexiao Cai, Renhe Lin
  • Uses of UV-curable polythioether sealants for sealing fasteners and for smoothing surfaces
    Patent number: 9533798
    Abstract: UV curable sealants, method s for making the sealants, and method for using the sealants are disclosed. The UV curable sealants may be used in seal caps useful to seal fasteners in aerospace fuel tanks. The UV curable sealants may also be used to smooth defects in surfaces such as aerospace surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Virnelson, Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin, Chandra B. Rao
  • Cure-on-demand moisture-curable urethane-containing fuel resistant prepolymers and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9518197
    Abstract: Cure-on-demand, moisture-curable, urethane-containing prepolymers having urethanes incorporated into a sulfur-containing prepolymer backbone and compositions thereof for use in sealant applications are disclosed. The cure-on-demand moisture-curable urethane-containing prepolymers are terminated with polyalkoxysilyl groups. The compositions contain a controlled-release moisture cure catalyst. Compositions containing the prepolymers provide cured sealants exhibiting improved tensile strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin
  • Controlled release amine-catalyzed, Michael addition-curable sulfur-containing polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9499668
    Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers, Michael acceptors, and controlled release amine catalysts employing Michael addition curing chemistries useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The compositions exhibit extended pot life and the rate of curing can be tailored for specific applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Juexiao Cai, Lawrence G. Anderson, Renhe Lin
  • Conductive sealant compositions
    Patent number: 9484123
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to sealant compositions including a base composition with at least one sulfur-containing polymer, a curing agent composition, and an electrically conductive filler including carbon nanotubes and stainless steel fibers. The electrically conductive filler can be in either or both of the base composition and the curing agent composition. The sealant compositions are substantially Ni-free and exhibit unexpectedly superior EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmed Sharaby, Ponchivy Tan
  • Nut plate seal caps
    Patent number: 9447808
    Abstract: A cap (10) for sealing a mechanical fastener (200), method for making the cap, and driver and method for applying the cap is disclosed. The cap includes a shell having an exterior surface (14) and an interior surface (16) defining a cavity (18), an opening (19) extending through the shell between the interior and exterior surfaces, and a sealant (13) at least partially filling the cavity. A package and a holder for holding a plurality of cap assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: George C. Obuhowich, Soccorso Rizzello, Russell Shellenberger
  • Low density fuel resistant sulfur-containing polymer compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9422451
    Abstract: Low-density compositions and sealants prepared from sulfur-containing prepolymer compositions that exhibit enhanced fuel resistance are disclosed. The low density and enhanced fuel resistance is realized by using polyphenylene sulfide fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chandra Rao, Marfi Ito, Renhe Lin
  • Flexible polyamines, flexible amine-terminated adducts, compositions thereof and methods of use
    Patent number: 9422467
    Abstract: Disclosed are flexible polyamines, flexible amine-terminated polyformal adducts, flexible-amine-terminated polythioether adducts, compositions comprising flexible polyamines and isocyanate-terminated prepolymers, and compositions comprising flexible amine-terminated adducts and isocyanate-terminated prepolymers. Uses of the compositions as sealants, and particularly as aerospace sealants, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Hobbs, Marfi Ito, Juexiao Cai, Chandra Rao, Renhe Lin
  • Michael addition curing chemistries for sulfur-containing polymer compositions employing bis(sulfonyl)alkanols
    Patent number: 9394405
    Abstract: Compositions useful in aerospace sealant applications comprise sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers and polysulfides and are cured using Michael addition reactions. Compositions employing Michael addition curing chemistries include sulfur-containing adducts comprising terminal Michael acceptor groups. In particular, the sulfur-containing adducts include terminal 1-(ethylenesulfonyl)-n-(vinylsulfonyl)alkanol groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Juexiao Cai, Lawrence G. Anderson, Marfi Ito, Renhe Lin
  • Michael addition curing chemistries for sulfur-containing polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9388280
    Abstract: The use of Michael addition curing chemistries in compositions comprising sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers and polysulfides useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. Sulfur-containing adducts comprising terminal Michael acceptor groups are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-Desoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Juexiao Cai, Marfi Ito, Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin
  • Metal ligand-containing prepolymers, methods of synthesis, and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9382462
    Abstract: Metal ligand-containing prepolymers, compositions containing metal ligand-containing prepolymers, methods of synthesizing metal ligand-containing prepolymers and the use of metal ligand-containing prepolymers in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. The metal ligand-containing prepolymers have metal ligands incorporated into the backbone of the prepolymer. Cured sealant compositions comprising the metal ligand-containing prepolymers exhibit enhanced properties suitable for aerospace sealant applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chandra Rao, Jun Deng, Renhe Lin
  • Multifunctional sulfur-containing polymers, compositions thereof and methods of use
    Patent number: 9382447
    Abstract: Disclosed are multifunctional sulfur-containing polymers that are the reaction products of a sulfur-containing diol, a polyol containing at least three hydroxyl groups per polyol molecule, and an aldehyde, a ketone, or a combination thereof. Sealant compositions comprising the multifunctional sulfur-containing polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Hobbs, Gregory J. McCollum, Juexiao Cai, Marfi Ito, Lawrence G. Anderson, Renhe Lin
  • Polythioether sealants with enhanced thermal resistance
    Patent number: 9382448
    Abstract: Thiol-terminated polythioether compositions and sealants prepared using the thiol-terminated polythioether compositions that exhibit enhanced retention of elongation following exposure to high temperature are disclosed. The enhanced retention of elongation is realized by incorporating certain phenolic antioxidants into the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Juexiao Cai, Emilia Serrano, Bruce Virnelson, Renhe Lin
  • Michael addition curing chemistries for sulfur-containing polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9365678
    Abstract: The use of Michael addition curing chemistries in compositions comprising sulfur-containing polymers such as polythioethers and polysulfides useful in aerospace sealant applications are disclosed. Sulfur-containing adducts comprising terminal Michael acceptor groups are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Anderson, Juexiao Cai, Marfi Ito, Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin
  • Copolymerizable sulfur-containing adhesion promoters and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9365677
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfur-containing polymers containing copolymerizable adhesion promoters and compositions including sealant compositions useful in aerospace applications comprising sulfur-containing polymers containing copolymerizable adhesion promoters. In particular, polythioethers and polysulfides incorporating copolymerizable adhesion promoters are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin, Bruce Virnelson
  • Corrosion resistant metallate compositions
    Patent number: 9347134
    Abstract: A composition for application to a metal substrate comprising at least one metallate compound comprising hexafluorzirconate, zirconyl nitrate, and/or yttrium nitrate is provided. The composition may further comprise additives that promote corrosion resistance of the metal substrate, or the adhesion of subsequent coatings, such as one or more rare earth element salts; allontoin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, surfactants, and other additives and co-inhibitors. A metal substrate such as an aluminum or an aluminum alloy substrate coated with a metallate composition according to the present invention is also provided. A process for preparing a coating on a metal substrate to improve the corrosion resistance of the substrate or improve the adhesion of a subsequent coating is also provided. The process comprises treating the metal substrate with an aqueous solution comprising a metallate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Morris
  • Moisture-curable urethane-containing fuel resistant prepolymers and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9334403
    Abstract: Moisture-curable, urethane-containing prepolymers containing urethanes incorporated into the prepolymer backbone and compositions thereof for use in sealant applications are disclosed. The prepolymers can be prepared by reacting an isocyanate-terminated urethane-containing adduct with a compound comprising a group reactive with an isocyanate group and at least one polyalkoxysilyl group. Compositions containing a moisture-curable, urethane-containing prepolymer and a moisture cure catalyst can be used to provide cured compositions exhibiting improved tensile strength. Compositions containing the prepolymers are useful in aerospace sealant applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raquel Keledjian, Renhe Lin
  • Michael acceptor-terminated urethane-containing fuel resistant prepolymers and compositions thereof
    Patent number: 9328274
    Abstract: Urethane-containing prepolymers formed from diisocyanates and adapted for Michael addition curing chemistries and compositions thereof for use in sealant applications are disclosed. The prepolymers provide compositions that exhibit room temperature stability and a controlled curing rate following a brief activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raquel Keledjian, Marfi Ito, Renhe Lin