Patents by Inventor James L. Bugg, Jr.

James L. Bugg, Jr. 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).

  • Methods for producing adhesive bonds between substrate and polymer employing an intermediate oxide layer
    Patent number: 4364731
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing the bonding of polymeric materials to substrates via silane coupling agents. The methods involve depositing an oxide layer, such as alumina or silica, to a substrate, for example stainless steel. Next a silane coupling agent is applied which forms a strong chemical bond with the oxide layer. This layer is then coated or contacted with a polymeric substance. The resulting composite provides a strong adhesive bonding of substrate to polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Barry K. Norling, James L. Bugg, Jr.