Patents by Inventor Alexander Breyder

Alexander Breyder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9096762
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of inorganic pigment particles with agglomerates of fine primary particles or single crystals of inorganic compounds, particularly of oxides or sulphates. The method is characterized in that the inorganic compounds are first precipitated from an aqueous solution under suitable pH conditions in a separate vessel in the form of fluffily structured agglomerates and/or single crystals. The precipitation product is subsequently added to an aqueous suspension of inorganic pigment particles. The method is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles, in order to achieve high hiding power or high opacity when used in emulsion paints or laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Kronos International, Inc.
    Inventors: Volker Juergens, Alexander Breyder, Frank Mersch, Siegfried Bluemel, Volker Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20140338566
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of inorganic pigment particles with agglomerates of fine primary particles or single crystals of inorganic compounds, particularly of oxides or sulphates. The method is characterized in that the inorganic compounds are first precipitated from an aqueous solution under suitable pH conditions in a separate vessel in the form of fluffily structured agglomerates and/or single crystals. The precipitation product is subsequently added to an aqueous suspension of inorganic pigment particles. The method is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles, in order to achieve high hiding power or high opacity when used in emulsion paints or laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Kronos International, Inc.
    Inventors: Volker Juergens, Alexander Breyder, Frank Mersch, Siegfried Bluemel, Volker Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8845803
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of inorganic pigment particles with agglomerates of fine primary particles or single crystals of inorganic compounds, particularly of oxides or sulphates. The method is characterized in that the inorganic compounds are first precipitated from an aqueous solution under suitable pH conditions in a separate vessel in the form of fluffily structured agglomerates and/or single crystals. The precipitation product is subsequently added to an aqueous suspension of inorganic pigment particles. The method is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles, in order to achieve high hiding power or high opacity when used in emulsion paints or laminates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kronos International, Inc.
    Inventors: Volker Juergens, Alexander Breyder, Frank Mersch, Siegfried Bluemel, Volker Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8641870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of a titanium dioxide with aluminum phosphate and hydrous aluminum oxide that leads to pigments with improved greying resistance, while simultaneously maintaining good brightness and opacity. The method is characterized in that phosphoric acid is initially added to a TiO2 suspension with a pH value of at least 8, in which context the pH value drops to 3 or below. An alkaline aluminum compound is subsequently added, in which context the pH rises to at least 5, after which an acid aluminum compound is added, as a result of which a pH value of 4.5 to 7 is obtained. The pigment manufactured by the method according to the invention is eminently suitable for use in decorative laminating paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kronos International, Inc.
    Inventors: Volker Jurgens, Janine Siekman, Siegfried Blumel, Alexander Breyder, Volker Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20140000483
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of inorganic pigment particles with agglomerates of fine primary particles or single crystals of inorganic compounds, particularly of oxides or sulphates. The method is characterized in that the inorganic compounds are first precipitated from an aqueous solution under suitable pH conditions in a separate vessel in the form of fluffily structured agglomerates and/or single crystals. The precipitation product is subsequently added to an aqueous suspension of inorganic pigment particles. The method is particularly suitable for the surface treatment of titanium dioxide particles, in order to achieve high hiding power or high opacity when used in emulsion paints or laminates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Kronos International, Inc.
    Inventors: Volker Juergens, Alexander Breyder, Frank Mersch, Siegfried Bluemel, Volker Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20120247702
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the surface treatment of a titanium dioxide with aluminium phosphate and hydrous aluminium oxide that leads to pigments with improved greying resistance, while simultaneously maintaining good brightness and opacity. The method is characterised in that phosphoric acid is initially added to a TiO2 suspension with a pH value of at least 8, in which context the pH value drops to 3 or below. An alkaline aluminium compound is subsequently added, in which context the pH rises to at least 5, after which an acid aluminium compound is added, as a result of which a pH value of 4.5 to 7 is obtained. The pigment manufactured by the method according to the invention is eminently suitable for use in decorative laminating paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Volker Jurgens, Janine Siekman, Siegfried Blumel, Alexander Breyder, Volker Schmitt