Patents by Inventor Gerald Lawrence Witucki

Gerald Lawrence Witucki 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: 11932775
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is provided having multi-functionalized acrylic copolymer and silicone imine resin curing agents. The acrylic copolymer of the curable coating composition has, in polymerized form, epoxy functionalized groups and cure compatibility groups and the silicone imine forms an amino-functional silicone in the presence of water. The coating compositions are useful in the field of superior weatherable and durable coatings and are useful to replace isocyanate-containing polyurethane based coatings. Also provided are coated articles produced from the curable composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Dow Siliicones Corporation
    Inventors: Alan M. Piwowar, Ray E. Drumright, Erin B. Vogel, Gary M. Wieber, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Yanxiang Li, Susan M. Machelski, Paul J. Popa, Adam C. Tomasik, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 11834584
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is provided having multi-functionalized acrylic copolymer and amino-functional silicone resin curing agents. The acrylic copolymer of the curable coating composition has, in polymerized form, epoxy functionalized groups and cure compatibility groups. The coating compositions are useful in the field of superior weatherable and durable coatings and are useful to replace isocyanate-containing polyurethane based coatings. Also provided are coated articles produced from the curable composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignees: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Susan Machelski, Ray E. Drumright, Paul J. Popa, Gary M. Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Adam C. Tomasik
  • Patent number: 11361879
    Abstract: An insulation or jacket layer for a coated conductor is composed of (A) a crosslinked silane-functional polyolefin, (B) a filler composed of greater than 50 wt % silica, based on the total weight of the filler, (C) a silicone-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of reactive linear silicone-containing polymers, non-reactive linear silicone-containing polymers, and non-reactive branched silicone-containing polymers, and (D) from 0.00 wt % to 20 wt % of a silanol condensation catalyst, based on the total weight of the insulation or jacket layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Publication number: 20210261818
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is provided having multi-functionalized acrylic copolymer and silicone imine resin curing agents. The acrylic copolymer of the curable coating composition has, in polymerized form, epoxy functionalized groups and cure compatibility groups and the silicone imine forms an amino-functional silicone in the presence of water. The coating compositions are useful in the field of superior weatherable and durable coatings and are useful to replace isocyanate-containing polyurethane based coatings. Also provided are coated articles produced from the curable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Alan M. Piwowar, Ray E. Drumright, Erin B. Vogel, Gary M. Wieber, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Yanxiang Li, Susan M. Machelski, Paul J. Popa, Adam C. Tomasik, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Publication number: 20210261766
    Abstract: A jacket layer for a coated conductor is composed of (A) a crosslinked silane-functionalized polyolefin; (B) a flame retardant; (C) a silicone blend comprising (i) an MQ silicone resin, and (ii) a silicone other than an MQ silicone resin; (D) optionally, an antioxidant; and (E) from 0.000 wt % to 10 wt % of a silanol condensation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Wen-Shiue Young, Bharat I. Chaudhary
  • Publication number: 20210253900
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is provided having multi-functionalized acrylic copolymer and amino-functional silicone resin curing agents. The acrylic copolymer of the curable coating composition has, in polymerized form, epoxy functionalized groups and cure compatibility groups. The coating compositions are useful in the field of superior weatherable and durable coatings and are useful to replace isocyanate-containing polyurethane based coatings. Also provided are coated articles produced from the curable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Susan M. Machelski, Ray E. Drumright, Paul J. Popa, Gary M. Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Adam C. Tomasik
  • Patent number: 10954410
    Abstract: An insulation or jacket layer for a coated conductor is composed of (A) a crosslinked silane-functionalized polyolefin, (B) a filler, (C) a reactive branched polysiloxane, and (D) from 0.00 wt % to 20 wt % of a silanol condensation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Silicones Corporation
    Inventors: Xindi Yu, Yichi Zhang, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Publication number: 20200199397
    Abstract: An insulation or jacket layer for a coated conductor is composed of (A) a crosslinked silane-functionalized polyolefin, (B) a filler, (C) a reactive branched polysiloxane, and (D) from 0.00 wt % to 20 wt % of a silanol condensation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Xindi Yu, Yichi Zhang, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Publication number: 20200152347
    Abstract: An insulation or jacket layer for a coated conductor is composed of (A) a crosslinked silane- functional polyolefin, (B) a filler composed of greater than 50 wt % silica, based on the total weight of the filler, (C) a silicone-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of reactive linear silicone-containing polymers, non-reactive linear silicone-containing polymers, and non-reactive branched silicone-containing polymers, and (D) from 0.00 wt % to 20 wt % of a silanol condensation catalyst, based on the total weight of the insulation or jacket layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 8541514
    Abstract: Branched polyglycols and branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes are disclosed as is a process for making branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes by reacting an organohydrogensiloxane and a branched polyglycol having an unsaturated group via a hydrosilylation reaction, as well as coating compositions containing branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes and a binder are disclosed. Coatings resulting from these compositions were more hydrophilic and had improved dirt release properties as compared to coatings containing similar, but un-branched, polyether functional organopolysiloxanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Frances Marie Fournier, Michael Allen Stanga, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Pierre T. Varineau, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Patent number: 8399594
    Abstract: This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 7858697
    Abstract: This invention relates to carbinol-functional silicone resins and a method to manufacture carbinol-functional silicone resins. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions comprising the carbinol-functional silicone resins. The carbinol-functional silicone resins can be used to make tough, water resistant, solvent resistant, scratch resistant, and heat resistant materials by formulating and reacting these silicone resins with certain organic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Publication number: 20100234518
    Abstract: Branched polyglycols and branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes are disclosed as is a process for making branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes by reacting an organohydrogensiloxane and a branched polyglycol having an unsaturated group via a hydrosilylation reaction, as well as coating compositions containing branched polyether functional organopolysiloxanes and a binder are disclosed. Coatings resulting from these compositions were more hydrophilic and had improved dirt release properties as compared to coatings containing similar, but un-branched, polyether functional organopolysiloxanes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Frances Marie Fournier, Michael Allen Stanga, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Pierre T. Varineau, Robert H. Whitmarsh
  • Publication number: 20100216940
    Abstract: A coating composition, which may be a two-component coating composition, comprises a film-forming material, a crosslinking agent, and a nonlinear polysiloxane polymer having a functional group reactive with the crosslinking agent. The coating composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance and adhesion of repair coating layers and sealants, such as windshield sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vicki Lynn Berry, Kenneth Christopher Fey, John B. Horstman, Randall Gene Schmidt, Lori Jean Sutton-Poungthana, Gary Michael Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Thomas Balch, David Lau, Gudrun Wiemann, Peter Betz, Donald Campbell
  • Publication number: 20100093902
    Abstract: This invention relates to new blocked isocyanate silicone resins which can be used to make shelf stable one part curable coating compositions. These coatings do not cure until heated. The coatings provide weather resistant protection for numerous substrates including automobile exteriors, leather fabric, electronic components, wood floors and surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 7604837
    Abstract: A coating composition, particularly a clearcoat composition, which may be a two-component clearcoat composition, comprises a film-forming material, a crosslinking agent, and a nonlinear polysiloxane polymer having a functional group reactive with the crosslinking agent. The coating composition exhibits excellent scratch resistance and adhesion of repair coating layers and sealants, such as windshield sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: BASF Coatings AG
    Inventors: Thomas C. Balch, David K. Lau, Peter Betz, Gudrun Wiemann, Donald H. Campbell, Vicki Lynn Berry, Kenneth Christopher Fey, John B. Horstman, Randall Gene Schmidt, Lori Sutton-Poungthana, Gary Michael Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 7501473
    Abstract: This invention relates to aminofunctional silicone resins having high aryl content R2SiO2/2 content and amine content. The aminofunctional silicone resins of this invention are useful in making tough, water, solvent, and heat resistant hybrid materials when used in combination with selected organic materials, particularly epoxy-containing organic materials. The aminofunctional resins of this invention have the ability to flexibilize epoxy compounds while maintaining low CTE and solvent resistance. This invention also relates to emulsion compositions containing the above described aminofunctional silicone resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 7452956
    Abstract: This invention relates to urethane compositions comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of at least one compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) 0.3-300 weight parts of a carbinol-functional silicone resin; (C) up to 250 weight parts of an organic polyol; and (D) up to 10 weight parts of a cure rate modifier. The urethane compositions of this invention are useful as a stand-alone coating or as ingredients in protective coatings, paint formulations, and powder coatings. The urethane compositions of this invention can also be formulated with a blowing agent and cell stabilizer to produce thermally stable foam formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Tammy Cheng, Michael Ferritto, Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 7423095
    Abstract: This invention relates to a coating composition comprising (A) 100 weight parts of a compound containing at least one acrylate group or a compound containing at least one isocyanate group; (B) at least one aminofanctional silicone resin; (C) up to 300 weight parts of at least one organic hardener; and (D) up to 5 weight parts of at least one cure rate modifier. The coating compositions of this invention are useful as a stand alone coating or as ingredients in flame retardant coating compositions, fabric or fiber coating compositions, UV resistant coating compositions, paint formulations, powder coatings, architectural coatings and adhesives. The coating compositions of this invention have enhanced thermal stability, particularly when used in coatings, paints, powder coatings, architectural coatings, and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn Gordon, John Benard Horstman, Russell King, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
  • Patent number: 5679739
    Abstract: Oligomers wherein phenylalkylsiloxane units comprise at least a portion of the repeating units increase the ability to penetrate porous substrates that is exhibited by crosslinkable liquid organosiloxane compositions containing polyorganosiloxanes when the oligomer exhibits limited compatibility with the crosslinkable polyorganosiloxane(s) present in the curable organosiloxane composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Kent Robert Larson, Gerald Lawrence Witucki