Patents Assigned to The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Self-stratifying coatings
    Patent number: 9000069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions formed by combining two latex resins: a base latex resin and a stratifying latex resin. The stratifying latex resin comprises at least one “driver” to promote migration of the stratifying latex to the surface of the coating during curing or drying. Drivers may be selected from one or more of fluorine containing monomers incorporated into the stratifying latex, long chain acrylate monomers, such as lauryl methacrylate, wax, small particle size, or relatively low Tg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Mackulin, Randolph B. Krafcik, Benjamin M. Borns, Jyotindra K. Doshi, Wendy Zhao
  • Coating compositions
    Patent number: 8957164
    Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester, an acetoacetate functional monomer; a multifunctional di- or tri-acrylate monomer; and an allyl ether-functional monomer/oligomer, wherein the resin composition is substantially free of styrene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventor: David M. Parish
  • Adjustable Roller Frame
    Publication number: 20150038308
    Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
  • CAULKING GUN WITH DRIP FREE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20140374440
    Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that can be adjusted to permit additional caulk material to be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, JR.
  • Glitter aerosol coating composition
    Patent number: 8916181
    Abstract: An aerosol glitter composition for achieving the “sugar” glitter effect comprises a solvent, binder, square polyester glitter, optionally a rheology modifier, and propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventor: Christina M. Leposa
  • Caulking gun with tip cutter mechanism
    Patent number: 8904910
    Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, Jr., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
  • ARCHITECTURAL PAINT FOR COVERING DEFECTS
    Publication number: 20140343195
    Abstract: An architectural paint is disclosed which comprises a film-forming binder polymer, cotton fibers, and glass bubbles. The paint, in some embodiments, is capable of covering defects in a wall surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Randall Chamberlain, Rasna Batra
  • Low Odor Latex Paint Capable of Reducing Interior Odors
    Publication number: 20140343189
    Abstract: A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Hanzlicek, Christopher J. Fox, Jean M. Dukles, Robert A. Martuch, Anne M. Andrews, Stuart F. Bedford
  • Computer-implemented systems and methods for volatile organic compound calculations
    Patent number: 8868224
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for use in processing a paint batch. As an example, a system and method can include an input software mechanism for receiving input data related to the paint batch. Volatile organic compound software instructions are configured to determine an addition amount of solvent to add to the paint batch. The addition amount of solvent is determined based upon the input related to the paint batch and upon pre-specified criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Triolo, Joseph J. Jaccoi
  • Caulking gun with drip free mechanism
    Patent number: 8857673
    Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that permits the user to adjust the drip free mechanism between a drip free condition and a continuous application condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, Jr.
  • FLOURINATED SILANE-MODIFIED POLYACRYLIC RESIN
    Publication number: 20140303312
    Abstract: A fluorinated silane-modified polyacrylic resin comprising: (a) 1% to 50% by weight of at least one acrylic ester monomer; (b) 1 to 50% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; (c) 1% to 50% by weight of an organofunctional silane monomer; and (d) 0.1% to 50% by weight of a fluorine-containing monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
  • RADIATION POLYMERIZABLE ABRASION RESISTANT AQUEOUS COATINGS
    Publication number: 20140302251
    Abstract: A radiation polymerizable aqueous coating composition comprising: (i) ethylenically unsaturated slime treated silica; (ii) at least one water dispersible polyacrylate; (iii) water dispersible ethylenically unsaturated oligomer; and (iv) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Garry A. Gbur, Hong Ding
  • EXTENSION POLE MECHANISM FOR PAINT ROLLER
    Publication number: 20140301770
    Abstract: An extendable pole mechanism may be used with a pair of poles that are longitudinally movable to adjust the overall length of both poles. The mechanism may include a housing that receives the poles and a trigger that is moveable with respect to the housing to adjust the mechanism between a use condition, where the poles are held in a longitudinally relative fixed position, and an adjustment condition, where the poles are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • EXTENSION POLE MECHANISM FOR PAINT ROLLER
    Publication number: 20140298633
    Abstract: An extendable pole mechanism may be used with a pair of poles that are longitudinally movable to adjust the overall length of both poles. The mechanism may include a collar that receives the poles and a roller sleeve that rotates with respect to the collar to adjust the mechanism between a use condition, where the poles are held in a longitudinally relative fixed position, and an adjustment condition, where the poles are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • CURABLE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140303283
    Abstract: A multi-component curable composition which is reactive upon admixing of the components and which is the reaction product of: (i) a polyester epoxy block or graft copolymer having acetoacetoxy functionality; and (ii) a crosslinking component. The crosslinking component may include at least one imine functional compound having an average of at least two imine groups per molecule which are reactive with acetoacetoxy functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • EXPOXYFLUOROSILICONES AND MODIFIED POLYACRYLIC RESINS FOR COATING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140303284
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a resin composition, comprising a blend of: (1) an epoxy polysiloxane resin; (2) an epoxyfluorosilicone resin; and (3) a fluorinated (or non-fluorinated) silane-modified polyacrylic resin. Further, the present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising the above resin blend composition and a curing agent. Further, the invention is directed to coating composition comprising an epoxy polysiloxane resin and a fluorinated (or non-fluorinated) silane-modified polyacrylic resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
  • HYBRID LATEX PARTICLES FOR SELF-STRATIFYING COATINGS
    Publication number: 20140303281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions formed by combining two latex resins: a base latex resin and a stratifying latex resin. The stratifying latex resin comprises hybrid metal oxide latex particles wherein the hybrid particles are the polymerization reaction product of at least one or more copolymerizable monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, wherein the monoethylenically unsaturated monomers comprise at least one low surface energy driver monomer selected from the group consisting of (i) a fluorine containing monomer; and (ii) a silane-containing monomer; and wherein the polymerization reaction is in the presence of a metal oxide nanoparticle; and wherein the metal oxide nanoparticle is embedded within the hybrid particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventor: The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Shaking machine adaptor for containers having different shapes
    Patent number: 8845179
    Abstract: An adaptor for a vortex paint mixer. The adaptor includes a pair of semi-cylindrical holding structures pivotably connected together by a pair of pivot links. Each of the halves has a depression formed therein. When the holding structures are placed together, the two depressions form a cavity having first and second regions adapted to hold a conventional cylindrical quart paint container and a rectangular quart paint container, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventor: Dwight R. Huckby
  • Shaking machine adaptor for containers having different shapes
    Patent number: 8845180
    Abstract: An adaptor for a vortex paint mixer. The adaptor includes a pair of semi-cylindrical holding structures pivotally connected together by a pair of pivot links. Each of the halves has a depression formed therein. When the holding structures are placed together, the two depressions form a cavity having first and second regions adapted to hold a conventional cylindrical quart paint container and a rectangular quart paint container, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventor: Dwight R. Huckby
  • Wire brush
    Patent number: 8844087
    Abstract: A wire brush may have wire type tufts extending from a head and may have a handle with only one finger separator. And/or a wire brush may have a manually detachable scraper that has a pair of tabs received in a pair of grooves formed on the brush body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Dennis P. De Renzo, Jr.