Patents by Inventor Harry van Baal

Harry van Baal 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).

  • Metallized polyester composition
    Publication number: 20030096122
    Abstract: A metallized molded article composition of a crystallizable polyester resin and a non-blooming polymeric release agent/lubricant composed of olefinic monomeric units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Franciscus Petrus Maria Mercx, Johannes Gerardus Henricus Willems, Harry van Baal, Erik van Loenen
  • Dark colored thermoplastic compositions, articles molded therefrom, and article preparation methods
    Patent number: 6355723
    Abstract: A molded article suitable for direct application of a reflective metal coating includes an amorphous thermoplastic or thermoplastic blend having a glass transition temperature greater than about 170° C. and at least one thermally stable colorant that contributes to the article's dark appearance. The article has excellent dimensional stability, and the surface to which a metal coating can be applied exhibits low gloss. Application of a metal coating to the molded article produces a metalized surface with high total reflectivity, low diffuse reflectivity, and low haze. Compositions and methods for forming the article are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Harry van Baal, Jenny Z. Bu, Peter J. Codella, Robert R. Gallucci, Dennis A. Kopp, Martin J. Lindway, James R. Wilson