Patents by Inventor James Scott Gilland

James Scott Gilland 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).

  • WET-ON-WET TWO-TONE PAINTING
    Publication number: 20090074968
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and system of painting an article having two or more base coats, and to articles prepared in accordance therewith. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer composition to a first and second area of the article; applying a first base composition to the first area of the article; curing the primer composition and the first base composition to form a primer and a first base coat; masking at least a portion of the first base coat; applying a second base composition to the second area of the article; removing the masking; applying a clear coat composition to the first and second area of the article; and curing the second base and the clear coat compositions. In at least one embodiment, the article is a vehicle and the compositions are applied via automated spray equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alyson Marie Dunlop, Aaron M. Fiala, Christopher Anthony Tallon, Jacob Braslaw, John Michael Purcell, Mary Ellen Rosenberger, Stephen Joseph Barrett, James Scott Gilland, Samuel A. Smith, Timothy S. Young, Warren Phillip Bullock
  • WET-ON-WET TWO-TONE PAINTING
    Publication number: 20040175551
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and system of painting an article having two or more base coats, and to articles prepared in accordance therewith. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises applying a primer composition to a first and second area of the article; applying a first base composition to the first area of the article; curing the primer composition and the first base composition to form a primer and a first base coat; masking at least a portion of the first base coat; applying a second base composition to the second area of the article; removing the masking; applying a clear coat composition to the first and second area of the article; and curing the second base and the clear coat compositions. In at least one embodiment, the article is a vehicle and the compositions are applied via automated spray equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alyson Marie Dunlop, Aaron M. Fiala, Christopher Anthony Tallon, Jacob Braslaw, John Michael Purcell, Mary Ellen Rosenberger, Stephen Joseph Barrett, James Scott Gilland, Samuel A. Smith, Timothy S. Young, Warren Phillip Bullock