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).
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Patent number: 11932775Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Dow Siliicones CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11834584Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignees: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Erin B. Vogel, Susan Machelski, Ray E. Drumright, Paul J. Popa, Gary M. Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Adam C. Tomasik
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Patent number: 11361879Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20210261818Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20210261766Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Wen-Shiue Young, Bharat I. Chaudhary
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Publication number: 20210253900Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Susan M. Machelski, Ray E. Drumright, Paul J. Popa, Gary M. Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Patrick J. Fryfogle, Adam C. Tomasik
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Patent number: 10954410Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Silicones CorporationInventors: Xindi Yu, Yichi Zhang, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20200199397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Xindi Yu, Yichi Zhang, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20200152347Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Yichi Zhang, Xindi Yu, Bharat I. Chaudhary, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 8541514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Frances Marie Fournier, Michael Allen Stanga, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Pierre T. Varineau, Robert H. Whitmarsh
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Patent number: 8399594Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7858697Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Publication number: 20100234518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicants: THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Salvatore Ferritto, Frances Marie Fournier, Michael Allen Stanga, Gerald Lawrence Witucki, Pierre T. Varineau, Robert H. Whitmarsh
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Publication number: 20100216940Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: DOW CORNING CORPORATIONInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100093902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7604837Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: BASF Coatings AGInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7501473Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Donald Liles, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7452956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Tammy Cheng, Michael Ferritto, Glenn Gordon, John Bernard Horstman, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 7423095Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Glenn Gordon, John Benard Horstman, Russell King, Randall Schmidt, Gary Wieber, Gerald Lawrence Witucki
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Patent number: 5679739Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Kent Robert Larson, Gerald Lawrence Witucki