Patents by Inventor Dimitris Katsamberis
Dimitris Katsamberis 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: 6672012Abstract: A gutter cover for directing the flow of rainwater from a building roof into a gutter mounted to the peripheral edge thereof while preventing debris such as leaves and twigs from entering and clogging the gutter. The cover is secured to the roof of the building such that rainwater flowing down the shingles will flow across the cover at the bottom roof line. A lower end of the cover has an arcuate nose disposed substantially above the outer edge of the gutter. The surface of the gutter is treated with one or more combinations of coatings and/or substrate textures to slow the flow of water while improving flow to the cover surface. Rainwater will flow around the arcuate nose into the gutter while debris carried by the rainwater is expelled outwardly over the edge of the gutter.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: American Metal Products CompanyInventors: Gobind Bahroos, David Eisenbraun, Daniel Ford, Stephen Gibbons, Dimitris Katsamberis, Dennis Maiello
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Patent number: 6652988Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer decorative and protective coating. The coating contains a polymeric basecoat layer containing (i) an epoxy urethane resin or (ii) the reaction products of a polyamine and an epoxy urethane resin. Over the polymeric basecoat layer is a vapor deposited chromium, chromium compound, refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound decorative and protective layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Masco CorporationInventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20020182450Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer protective and decorative coating. The coating comprises a polymeric basecoat layer on the surface of said article, vapor deposited on the polymeric layer a stack layer comprised of alternating layers of refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound alternating with refractory metal or refractory metal alloy, and vapor deposited on said stack layer a refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound color layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20020152692Abstract: A gutter cover for directing the flow of rainwater from a building roof into a gutter mounted to the peripheral edge thereof while preventing debris such as leaves and twigs from entering and clogging the gutter The cover is secured to the roof of the building such that rainwater flowing down the shingles will flow across the cover at the bottom roof line. A lower end of the cover has an arcuate nose disposed substantially above the outer edge of the gutter The surface of the gutter is treated with one or more combinations of coatings and/or substrate textures to slow the flow of water while improving flow to the cover surface. Rainwater will flow around the arcuate nose into the gutter while debris carried by the rainwater is expelled outwardly over the edge of the gutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Gobind Bahroos, David Eisenbraun, Daniel Ford, Stephen Gibbons, Dimitris Katsamberis, Dennis Maiello
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Publication number: 20020081435Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer protective and decorative coating. The coating comprises a polymeric basecoat layer comprised of (i) an epoxy urethane, or (ii) the reaction products of an epoxy urethane resin and a polyamine on the surface of said article, vapor deposited on the polymeric layer is a stack layer comprised of alternating layers of refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound alternating with refractory metal or refractory metal alloy, and vapor deposited on said stack layer is a refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound color layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20020081450Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer protective and decorative coating. The coating comprises a polymeric basecoat layer on the surface of said article, vapor deposited on the polymeric layer a stack layer comprised of alternating layers of refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound alternating with refractory metal or refractory metal alloy, and vapor deposited on said stack layer a refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound color layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20020081436Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer color and protective coating. The coating comprises a polymeric basecoat layer on the surface of said article and vapor deposited on the polymeric layer a refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound color and protective layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20020081438Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer decorative and protective coating. The coating contains a polymeric basecoat layer containing (i) an epoxy urethane resin or (ii) the reaction products of a polyamine and an epoxy urethane resin. Over the polymeric basecoat layer is a vapor deposited chromium, chromium compound, refractory metal compound or refractory metal alloy compound decorative and protective layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Dimitris Katsamberis, John G. Finch, Joseph A. Elmer, Patrick A. Sullivan
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Patent number: 6376064Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer article which includes a substrate, a first layer comprising a partial condensate of a diorganodiorganooxysilane having the formula R2Si(OR′)2 or an organotriorganooxysilane having the formula RSi(OR′)3, or both, where R is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing about 1-3 carbon atoms, aromatic groups containing about 6-13 carbon atoms, the vinyl radical, the 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radical, the gamma-glycidoxypropyl radical and the gamma-methacryloxypropyl radical, and R′ is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing about 1-8 carbon atoms, aromatic groups containing about 6-20 carbon atoms, and hydrogen; and a second layer deposited on the first layer, the second layer comprising an organosilicon material which has been polymerized and oxidized in a plasma, the second layer containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Steven Marc Gasworth, Daniel Robert Olson, Dimitris Katsamberis
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Patent number: 6183678Abstract: A method of handling molded plastic glazing panels during processing is disclosed, using one or more stabilizing handling tabs projecting outwardly from the perimeter of each panel, and which is molded at the same time as with the glazing panel itself is molded. Each tab has spaced apart bosses, each having through opening adapted to mate with pins projecting from a holder structure. Gussets may be molded into the bosses to control drip when the panel is coated with a liquid and to stiffen the bosses. The tabs enable stable positioning of the panel to avoid formation of optical flaws in the panels, and to facilitate compact vertical stacking of the panels during handling.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Exatec, LLC.Inventors: David Kusuma, Mark M. Matsco, Thomas Hovatter, Dimitris Katsamberis
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Patent number: 5455105Abstract: A meshed for producing an abrasion-resistant, ultraviolet radiation cured coating on a surface of a polymeric substrate is disclosed, as well as the article produced from the method. The uncured coating material which is substantially free of non-reactive volatile components is (i) applied to the substrate (ii) heated along with the substrate to a temperature sufficient to drive a portion of the coating material into a region beneath the surface of the substrate, (iii) and cured onto the substrate by exposing the coating material under anaerobic conditions to sufficient ultraviolet radiation to cure the coating material. Heating of the solvent-free coating prior to ultraviolet radiation cure and while in contact with the substrate results in improved adhesion of the coating to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: General Electric Co.Inventors: Dennis J. Coyle, Earl T. Crouch, Dimitris Katsamberis, Stuart R. Kerr, III, Larry N. Lewis
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Patent number: 5426131Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation curable silica coating composition containing (a) acrylic monomers, (b) functionalized colloidal silica, (c) acrylated urethanes, (d) an ultraviolet radiation absorber, and (e) a photoinitiator. The coating composition once applied to and cured on a thermoplastic substrate provides a coating which exhibits improved flexibility and weathering. The coatings are useful for providing abrasion resistance and weatherability to thermoplastic, for example polycarbonate, substrates.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Dimitris Katsamberis
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Patent number: 5271968Abstract: A method for producing an abrasion-resistant, ultraviolet radiation cured coating on a surface of a polymeric substrate is disclosed, as well as the article produced from the method. The uncured coating material which is substantially free of non-reactive volatile components is (i) applied to the substrate (ii) heated along with the substrate to a temperature sufficient to drive a portion of the coating material into a region beneath the surface of the substrate, (iii) and cured onto the substrate by exposing the coating material under anaerobic conditions to sufficient ultraviolet radiation to cure the coating material. Heating of the solvent-free coating prior to ultraviolet radiation cure and while in contact with the substrate results in improved adhesion of the coating to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1990Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Dennis J. Coyle, Earl T. Crouch, Dimitris Katsamberis, Stuart R. Kerr, III, Larry N. Lewis
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Patent number: 5258225Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation curable silica coating composition containing (a) acrylic monomers, (b) functionalized colloidal silica, (c) acrylated urethanes, (d) an ultraviolet radiation absorber, and (e) a photoinitiator. The coating composition once applied to and cured on a thermoplastic substrate provides a coating which exhibits improved flexibility and weathering. The coatings are useful for providing abrasion resistance and weatherability to thermoplastic, for example polycarbonate, substrates.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1990Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Dimitris Katsamberis