Patents Assigned to Surface Specialties, S.A.
  • Preparation of a compound containing cyclic and linear carbonate groups
    Patent number: 7112633
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compound(s) comprising at least one acrylate or methacrylate group, at least one linear carbonate group and at least one 5-membered cyclic carbonate group. The process comprises (A) a selective ring-opening step and (B) a (meth)acrylation step. The process is environment-friendly and compounds obtained are usable in radiation curable compositions, for example in radiation-curable inks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventor: Vincent Stone
  • Radiation curable powder coating compositions
    Patent number: 6995194
    Abstract: A radiation curable powder coating composition is disclosed, which comprises a blend of (meth)acryloyl group containing polyphenoxy resin, a (meth)acryloyl group containing resin other than the polyphenoxy resin and other than a (meth)acryloyl group containing amorphous polyester and, eventually, a (meth)acryloyl group containing monomer or oligomer. These powders give coatings with improved chemical resistance and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventors: Luc Moens, Kris Buysens, Daniel Maetens
  • Phosphorous containing materials, their preparation and use
    Patent number: 6984717
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards phosphorous containing organic materials, processes for making them and uses thereof. These materials preferably impart and/or exhibit resistance to attack, for example they may be useful as flame retardant additives and/or materials. The materials are especially radiation-curable polyester polymers. The phosphorous component used has at least one P—C bond resistant to hydrolysis or transesterification. It can be bis(hydroxymethyl)isobutylphosphineoxide, bis(hydroxypropyl)isobutylphosphine oxide and trishydroxymethylphosphine oxide. In other embodiments, it is 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenantrene-10-oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventor: Hugues Van Den Bergen
  • Surface functionalization of pigments and/or dyes for radiation curable ink printing and coating applications
    Patent number: 6913639
    Abstract: Functionalized pigment compositions produced by reacting a radiation reactive organ metallic coupling agent with a pigment/dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventors: Zhikai Wang, Bin Wu
  • Powdered thermosetting composition for coatings
    Patent number: 6844072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to powdered thermosetting compositions including a binder which comprises a carboxyl group containing amorphous isophthalic acid containing polyester, a carboxyl group containing semi-crystalline polyester, at least 10 parts by weight, based on the total weight of the binder, of a specific glycidyl group containing acrylic copolymer and a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the polyesters' carboxyl groups. The powdered thermosetting compositions are useful for the preparation of powdered paints and varnishes which give low gloss coatings having an outstanding flow, a remarkable weatherability and excellent mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Surface Specialties, S.A.
    Inventors: Luc Moens, Nele Knoops, Daniel Maetens