Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Osborne

Joseph H. Osborne 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: 9845411
    Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0.1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Jacob W. Grob, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 9334407
    Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0.1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Jacob W. Grob, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 8697179
    Abstract: A method of evaluating a coating applied to a surface comprises the step of applying the coating to the surface. The coating including a conversion gel to chemically bind the surface and an indicator substantially uniformly distributed throughout the coating wherein the indicator modifies an appearance of the coating. The method further comprising the step of determining whether the indicator is present on the surface at a substantially uniform concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
  • Patent number: 8592042
    Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0.1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Jacob W. Grob, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20100330264
    Abstract: A method of evaluating a coating applied to a surface comprises the step of applying the coating to the surface. The coating including a conversion gel to chemically bind the surface and an indicator substantially uniformly distributed throughout the coating wherein the indicator modifies an appearance of the coating. The method further comprising the step of determining whether the indicator is present on the surface at a substantially uniform concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
  • Patent number: 7811374
    Abstract: A composition for coating a surface includes a carrier and an indicator distributed throughout the carrier. The indicator is configured to modify an appearance of the coating. The indicator facilitates determining a thickness of the coating in response to the appearance of the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
  • Patent number: 7563513
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a pigmented sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce desired color, gloss, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, emissivity, or a combination thereof usable over a wide temperature range. The coating retains its characteristics and impact resistance following exposures to temperatures at least in the range from ?321° F. to 750° F. An aqueous sol containing an organometallic alkoxide containing either Ti or Al and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. The sol-gel coating may be graded in its ceramic character by adjusting the organosilane component between TEOS and silanes that have more distinctive organic character by virtue of organic ligands attached to the silicon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kay Y. Blohowiak, Larry K. Olli, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20080111027
    Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0. 1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Jacob W. Grob, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 7001666
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a pigmented sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce desired color, gloss, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, emissivity, or a combination thereof usable over a wide temperature range. The coating retains its characteristics and impact resistance following exposures to temperatures at least in the range from ?321° F. to 750° F. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kay Y. Blohowiak, Larry K. Olli, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6770371
    Abstract: A water-based oligomer adhesion promoter material that promotes adhesion of paste adhesives used for structural bonding of metal components. The water-based system provides a convenient, one-step ambient cure process that minimizes the use of hazardous solvents. Reinforced metal substrates using the adhesion promoter material in conjunction to an ambiently cured paste adhesive offer significant improvement in terms of fatigue resistance. When used in repairing metal substrates having fatigue cracks, the adhesion promoter in conjunction with an ambiently cured paste adhesive minimizes fatigue crack propagation, thereby increasing the usable life of the metal substrate in strength bearing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ronald R. Stephenson, Kay Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20040009344
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a pigmented sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce desired color, gloss, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, emissivity, or a combination thereof usable over a wide temperature range. The coating retains its characteristics and impact resistance following exposures to temperatures at least in the range from −321° F. to 750° F. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kay Y. Blohowiak, Larry K. Olli, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Publication number: 20040005455
    Abstract: A water-based oligomer adhesion promoter material that promotes adhesion of paste adhesives used for structural bonding of metal components. The water-based system provides a convenient, one-step ambient cure process that minimizes the use of hazardous solvents. Reinforced metal substrates using the adhesion promoter material in conjunction to an ambiently cured paste adhesive offer significant improvement in terms of fatigue resistance. When used in repairing metal substrates having fatigue cracks, the adhesion promoter in conjunction with an ambiently cured paste adhesive minimizes fatigue crack propagation, thereby increasing the usable life of the metal substrate in strength bearing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald R. Stephenson, Kay Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6605365
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a pigmented sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce desired color, gloss, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, emissivity, or a combination thereof usable over a wide temperature range. The coating retains its characteristics and impact resistance following exposures to temperatures at least in the range from −321° F. to 750° F. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kay Y. Blohowiak, Larry K. Olli, Joseph H. Osborne
  • Patent number: 6506499
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a Si—Y sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. The sol should produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the ratio of silicon to yttrium in the sol, the ratio of other sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Robert A. Anderson, Jr., Tuan Q. Cao
  • Patent number: 6037060
    Abstract: A surface treatment for titanium and aluminum alloys forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and a glyddoxysilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke
  • Patent number: 5958578
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an zirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and alkoxyzirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke
  • Patent number: 5939197
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an zirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke
  • Patent number: 5869141
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an zirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and alkoxyzirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke
  • Patent number: 5869140
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke
  • Patent number: 5849110
    Abstract: A surface treatment, especially for titanium and aluminum alloys, forms a sol-gel film covalently bonded on the metal surface to produce strong, durable adhesive bonds between the metal and an organic adhesive without using toxic chemicals and while significantly reducing or eliminating rinse water requirements of traditional anodizing or etching processes. An aqueous sol containing an alkoxyzirconium and an organosilane with an organic acid catalyst and zirconium stabilizer is applied to etched or grit blasted substrates by dipping, spraying, or drenching, to produce bonds in a single application comparable in strength and performance to standard anodize controls. Parameters affecting performance include the sol composition, the Si/:Zr ratio, the ratio of sol ingredients, the concentration of the sol, the carrier solvent, solution age, catalysts, surface pretreatment, application method, curing process, and primer used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Kay Y. Blohowiak, Joseph H. Osborne, Kenneth A. Krienke