Patents by Inventor Brad A. Rix
Brad A. Rix 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).
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Patent number: 8394889Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Texas Research International Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20110183134Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7919189Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20090050737Abstract: A composition and process for manufacturing a camouflaged aircraft component. The process includes providing an aircraft component; applying an uncured coating onto the aircraft component wherein the uncured coating comprises polysilazane resin, at least one pigment, at least one matting agent, and at least one diluent; allowing the diluent to evaporate; curing the coating to provided a cured coating that comprises cured polysilazane, at least one pigment, and at least one matting agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7465477Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7435767Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7435451Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7291656Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Texas Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7291657Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7276542Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20070032575Abstract: Syntactic foam, comprising a cured product obtained from a composition which comprises: at least one epoxy resin, a curing agent, and hollow microspheres, wherein the microspheres have a density less than 0.25 g/cc and wherein the cured syntactic epoxy foam has a density less than 0.7 g/cc. The foam may be used to repair composites in aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix, Peyton Hall
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Patent number: 7144544Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20060229378Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: John Bulluck, Brad Rix
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Publication number: 20060155001Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: John Bulluck, Brad Rix
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Publication number: 20060094795Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: John Bulluck, Brad Rix
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Patent number: 7037958Abstract: This invention concerns an epoxy coating for use as a non-skid surface for applications such as the deck of an aircraft carrier. The epoxy coating can be formulated from (a) an amine curing agent, (b) an epoxide-containing toughening agent such as a polysulfide and/or a polythioether, (c) an epoxy resin, (d) a rubber toughening agent, and (e) an optional fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope and impact toughening agent, an optional pigment, an optional corrosion inhibitor, an optional moisture penetration inhibitor, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, an optional abrasive aggregate, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John W. Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 7014790Abstract: This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a primer-based system. The two part system may include an adhesive part A, which may include one or more monofunctional, difunctional, or trifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomers, a peroxide or hydroperoxide free-radical initiator, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters; and an activator part B, which may contain a N,N-disubstituted aromatic amine, a difunctional methacrylate monomer, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John Werner Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Publication number: 20040235977Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light curable formulation useful for repairing composite materials, comprising: an acrylic oligomer, an acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator. This formulation may include fiberglass. The photoinitiator can be a combination of a bis-acylphosphine oxide and an alpha hydroxy ketone. The formulation can cure rapidly, such as in about 20 minutes. The cured formulation can have a Tg above 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John W. Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 6734249Abstract: This invention concerns an acrylate adhesive that cures at room temperature and has excellent dimensional stability. The adhesive may be used in applications such as for fiber optic connectors. The adhesive may be made by curing a two-part system or by use of a primer-based system. The two part system may include an adhesive part A, which may include one or more monofunctional, difunctional, or trifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomers, a peroxide or hydroperoxide free-radical initiator, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters; and an activator part B, which may contain a N,N-disubstituted aromatic amine, a difunctional methacrylate monomer, an antioxidant, and optionally, additives such as thickeners, thixotropes, and adhesion promoters.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: John Werner Bulluck, Brad A. Rix
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Patent number: 6632860Abstract: A process for coating a solid surface comprises 1) applying onto a solid surface a primer coating prepared from an amine curing agent, a polysulfide toughening agent, an epoxy resin, a rubber toughening agent, a fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope, and a pigment; and 2) applying onto the primer coating a topcoat prepared from an amine curing agent, a polysulfide toughening agent, an epoxy resin, a rubber toughening agent, a fire retardant, a glass fiber thixotrope, a pigment and an abrasive aggregate.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: George P. Hansen, Rock A. Rushing, John Werner Bulluck, Joshua B. Lightfoot, Brad A. Rix