Patents by Inventor Horst J. Finkenauer

Horst J. Finkenauer 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: 6860794
    Abstract: A method of applying a protective gloss coating to a concrete floor includes applying a low viscosity organic coating to the concrete floor, removing the excess organic coating that lies above the peaks of concrete and curing the coating in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Epoxi-Tech Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Palushi, Horst J. Finkenauer
  • Patent number: 5262464
    Abstract: An aqueous coating composition, comprisingA) an aqueous anionic polyacrylate or polyurethane dispersion obtainable by dispersing1) a polyacrylate resin, having functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid groups, carboxylic anhydride groups or mixtures thereof in water in the presence of ammonia, or,2) a fully reacted polyurethane resin, formed from the reaction of a glycol or polyol of polyester or polyether with a diisocyanate, and then neutralized with ammonia or other amine, and dispersed in waterB) a phosphorous containing pigmentC) additives selected from the group consisting of pigments, solvents, rust inhibitors, dispersants, surfactants or mixtures thereof.The coating composition is useful as a primer for metal substrates in combination with a waterborne basecoat to give a stable metallic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Koevenig, Richard A. Cowles, Horst J. Finkenauer
  • Patent number: 5204401
    Abstract: There is disclosed a metallic and nonmetallic water borne base coat compositions exhibiting excellent appearance. A method for long term stability and the introduction of aluminum flake pigments into a water borne coating is also disclosed. The method is based on storing the aluminum flake in a solvent environment with introduction of the aluminum flake in to the aqueous environment just before appling the base coat coating. A water reducible acrylic resin with nonionic and acid functionality derived from vinyl monomers having nonionic and urethane functionality has been disclosed that allows for direct introduction of aluminum flake in to an aqueous environment. The coating vehicle is based on acrylic latex vehicle which exhibits excellent drying and film properties. The rheology control agent employed allows for a wetter application of the coating to the substrate. The coating compositions disclosed are also in compliance with current and proposed volatile organic compound regulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Anderson, Jr., Horst J. Finkenauer, David L. Newton, Jeff P. Jones
  • Patent number: 5168105
    Abstract: There is disclosed a metallic and nonmetallic water borne base coat compositions exhibiting excellent appearance. A method for long term stability and the introduction of aluminum flake pigments into a water borne coating is also disclosed. The method is based on storing the aluminum flake in a solvent environment with introduction of the aluminum flake in to the aqueous environment just before appling the base coat coating. A water reducible acrylic resin with nonionic and acid functionality has been disclosed that allows for direct introduction of aluminum flake in to an aqueous environment. The coating vehicle is based on acrylic latex vehicle which exhibits excellent drying and film properties. The rheology control agent employed allows for a wetter application of the coating to the substrate. The coating compositions disclosed are also in compliance with current and proposed volatile organic compound regulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Anderson, Jr., Horst J. Finkenauer, David L. Newton, Jeff P. Jones
  • Patent number: 5166255
    Abstract: There is disclosed a metallic and nonmettalic water borne base coat compositions exhibiting excellent appearance. A method for long term stability and the introduction of aluminum flake pigments into a water borne coating is also disclosed. The method is based on storing the aluminum flake in a solvent environment with introduction of the aluminum flake in to the aqueous environment just before applying the base coat coating. A water reducible acrylic resin with nonionic and acid functionality has been disclosed that allows for direct introduction of aluminum flake in to an aqueous environment. The coating vehicle is based on acrylic latex vehicle which exhibits excellent drying and film properties. The rheology control agent employed allows for a drier application of the coating to the substrate. The coating compositions disclosed are also in compliance with current and proposed volatile organic compound regulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Anderson, Jr., Horst J. Finkenauer, David L. Newton, Jeff P. Jones, Craig J. McClanahan