Patents by Inventor Jackie L. Kulfan

Jackie L. Kulfan 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: 9650540
    Abstract: A coating comprising the reaction product of a natural oil derived polyol, a lactide and a radiation curable moiety, such as a (meth)acrylate, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Shan Cheng, Hongying Zhou, David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Patent number: 8709141
    Abstract: Disclosed are heat releasable multi-component composite coatings. These coatings include an under coating and an over coating deposited over at least a portion of the under coating. The under coating is deposited from a coating composition that includes a film-forming resin and thermally expandable capsules having an average diameter of 5 to 25 ?m. The over coating layer has a 60 degree gloss of no more than 60 gloss units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Foukes, Ken W. Niederst, Kevin P. Gallagher, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20130302620
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising the reaction product of an epoxy-functional backbone resin having free hydroxyl groups and a lactide is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan, Anthony M. Chasser
  • Patent number: 8076001
    Abstract: Crosslinked coatings comprising a reaction product of a compound containing two or more active hydrogen groups and a lactide are disclosed, as are substrates coated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc
    Inventors: David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Patent number: 7816451
    Abstract: Star polymers prepared by reacting a highly branched polymer and either a lactone or lactam are disclosed. These star polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described star polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Retsch, Jr., Michael J. Ziegler, Jackie L. Kulfan, Ronald R. Ambrose, Christopher P. Kurtz
  • Publication number: 20100055467
    Abstract: A coating comprising the reaction product of a biomass derived polyol and a lactide are disclosed. Substrates coated at least in part with these coatings are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jackie L. Kulfan, David R. Fenn
  • Publication number: 20100055469
    Abstract: A coating comprising the reaction product of a natural oil derived polyol, a lactide and a radiation curable moiety, such as a (meth)acrylate, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Shan Cheng, Hongying Zhou, David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20100055468
    Abstract: A coating comprising the reaction product of a natural oil derived polyol, a lactide and a radiation curable moiety, such as a (meth)acrylate, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Shan Cheng, Hongying Zhou, David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20100055473
    Abstract: Crosslinked coatings comprising a reaction product of a compound containing two or more active hydrogen groups and a lactide are disclosed, as are substrates coated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fenn, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20080210120
    Abstract: Disclosed are heat releasable multi-component composite coatings. These coatings include an under coating and an over coating deposited over at least a portion of the under coating. The under coating is deposited from a coating composition that includes a film-forming resin and thermally expandable capsules having an average diameter of 5 to 25 ?m. The over coating layer has a 60 degree gloss of no more than 60 gloss units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Foukes, Ken W. Niederst, Kevin P. Gallagher, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20080154017
    Abstract: Star polymers prepared by reacting a highly branched polymer and either a lactone or lactam are disclosed. These star polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described star polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Retsch, Michael J. Ziegler, Jackie L. Kulfan, Ronald R. Ambrose, Christopher P. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 7361715
    Abstract: Star polymers prepared by reacting a highly branched polymer and either a lactone or lactam are disclosed. These star polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described star polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Retsch, Jr., Michael J. Ziegler, Jackie L. Kulfan, Ronald R. Ambrose, Christopher P. Kurtz
  • Patent number: 7323521
    Abstract: Comb polymers prepared by reacting an epoxy resin and a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described comb polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: PP6 Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Ziegler, Anthony M. Chasser, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Patent number: 7223476
    Abstract: Methods for making composite flakes are disclosed. The composite flakes are formed from particles and one or more monomers and/or resins or resin systems. The polymer matrix of the flakes is highly crosslinked and/or high molecular weight. Use of the particles in powder coatings is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Edwards, Jackie L. Kulfan, Calum H. Munro
  • Patent number: 7160959
    Abstract: Comb polymers prepared by reacting an acrylic polyol or a siloxane polyol with a lactone are disclosed. These comb polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating composition comprising the described comb polymers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Ziegler, William H. Retsch, Jr., Anthony M. Chasser, Ronald R. Ambrose, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Patent number: 7125606
    Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a carboxylic acid-containing compound wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of reactive carboxylic acid groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating composition and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengkui Hu, Anthony M. Chasser, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20040209083
    Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a carboxylic acid-containing compound wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of reactive carboxylic acid groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Shengkui Hu, Patrick K. Keane, Jackie L. Kulfan
  • Publication number: 20040043223
    Abstract: A crosslinking agent that is an ungelled reaction product of (a) an aminoplast resin and (b) a carboxylic acid-containing compound wherein the crosslinking agent is essentially free of reactive carboxylic acid groups and has a glass transition temperature of at least 10° C. is disclosed. Methods for preparing crosslinking agents are also disclosed. Further provided is a curable powder coating composition including a polymer having a glass transition temperature of at least 30° C. containing reactive functional groups and the present crosslinking agent; a multilayer composite coating composition and substrates coated therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Shengkui Hu, Anthony M. Chasser, Jackie L. Kulfan