Patents by Inventor Debbie Cacace

Debbie Cacace 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).

  • Synthetic mica based pearlescent pigments containing ferrites
    Patent number: 7470318
    Abstract: A pearlescent pigment comprises (a) synthetic mica substrate, (b) calcined ferrite coating on the substrate, and (c) an outer layer or treatment wherein said outer layer or treatment was added to the calcined ferrite coated synthetic mica in water. The pearlescent pigment may be used in exterior applications such as automotive paint systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Cao, Carolynn Lavallee, Steven Jones, Debbie Cacace
  • Synthetic Mica Based Pearlescent Pigments Containing Ferrites
    Publication number: 20080017075
    Abstract: A pearlescent pigment comprises (a) synthetic mica substrate, (b) calcined ferrite coating on the substrate, and (c) an outer layer or treatment wherein said outer layer or treatment was added to the calcined ferrite coated synthetic mica in water. The pearlescent pigment may be used in exterior applications such as automotive paint systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Cao, Carolynn Lavallee, Steven Jones, Debbie Cacace