Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Krienke
Kenneth A. Krienke 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).
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Patent number: 11459466Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Publication number: 20220267610Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Publication number: 20220251397Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Publication number: 20200071539Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Patent number: 10508203Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Publication number: 20180087162Abstract: An article includes a substrate; a first corrosion protection layer disposed on the substrate; and a second corrosion protection layer disposed on the first corrosion protection layer. The first corrosion protection layer includes a sol-gel composition and the second corrosion protection layer includes a polyurethane composition. At least one of the first or second corrosion protection layers include a corrosion inhibitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Kenneth A. Krienke
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Publication number: 20160090486Abstract: Compositions are described for protecting a metal surface against corrosion. The composition includes a corrosion-inhibiting particle. The corrosion inhibiting particle may be usable in an epoxy resin-based coating or an olefin resin-based coating. The particle may include a core and a protectant. The core may include a water soluble corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the core and may be covalently or ionically bonded to a thiol group of the corrosion inhibitor. The protectant may be configured to reduce reaction between the core and the epoxy resin or the olefin resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Patrick J. Kinlen, Karen A. Schultz, Kenneth A. Krienke, Lawrence M. Lawless, Waynie M. Schuette
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Patent number: 8697179Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
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Patent number: 8597076Abstract: A containment assembly is described that includes a flexible enclosure and a panel attached to the flexible enclosure. The flexible enclosure includes a first opening that defines a periphery that is operable for attachment around a work area. The panel is attached to the enclosure about a periphery defined by a second opening in the enclosure. A sealable access port is also associated with the enclosure, operable to provide a user with access to an interior of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kevin H. Lee
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Patent number: 8343298Abstract: First and second aircraft structures are bonded together with an adhesive including strain-sensitive magnetostrictive material.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Robert J. Miller, Kenneth A. Krienke, James H. Mabe, Robert T. Ruggeri, Dan J. Clingman
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Publication number: 20120305167Abstract: First and second aircraft structures are bonded together with an adhesive including strain-sensitive magnetostrictive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Diane C. Rawlings, Robert J. Miller, Kenneth A. Krienke, James H. Mabe, Robert T. Ruggeri, Dan J. Clingman
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Patent number: 8206501Abstract: A binder formulation is provided that is capable of forming a heat and erosion resistant coating on the surface of a substrate, particularly a substrate comprising titanium or aluminum. The binder formulation comprises a metal alkoxide compound, such as a titanium alkoxide and an organosilane, such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GTMS). The binder material may be capable of strongly bonding the binder to the substrate. The binder coating may also include one or more additives that may help improve the heat resistance and impact absorbance of the coating. The binder may also include one or more pigments so that the resulting sol-gel coating has a desired appearance and properties. The sol-gel coating can be cured under ambient conditions and does not require additional heat curing.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Kenneth A. Krienke
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Publication number: 20100330264Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
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Patent number: 7811374Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph H. Osborne, Ronald R. Stephenson, Kenneth A. Krienke, Larry K. Olli
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Publication number: 20100183887Abstract: A binder formulation is provided that is capable of forming a heat and erosion resistant coating on the surface of a substrate, particularly a substrate comprising titanium or aluminum. The binder formulation comprises a metal alkoxide compound, such as a titanium alkoxide and an organosilane, such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GTMS). The binder material may be capable of strongly bonding the binder to the substrate. The binder coating may also include one or more additives that may help improve the heat resistance and impact absorbance of the coating. The binder may also include one or more pigments so that the resulting sol-gel coating has a desired appearance and properties. The sol-gel coating can be cured under ambient conditions and does not require additional heat curing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Kenneth A. Krienke
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Patent number: 7713347Abstract: A binder formulation is provided that is capable of forming a heat and erosion resistant coating on the surface of a substrate, particularly a substrate comprising titanium or aluminum. The binder formulation comprises a metal alkoxide compound, such as a titanium alkoxide and an organosilane, such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GTMS). The binder material may be capable of strongly bonding the binder to the substrate. The binder coating may also include one or more additives that may help improve the heat resistance and impact absorbance of the coating. The binder may also include one or more pigments so that the resulting sol-gel coating has a desired appearance and properties. The sol-gel coating can be cured under ambient conditions and does not require additional heat curing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kenneth A. Krienke
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Publication number: 20100068402Abstract: A binder formulation is provided that is capable of forming a heat and erosion resistant coating on the surface of a substrate, particularly a substrate comprising titanium or aluminum. The binder formulation comprises a metal alkoxide compound, such as a titanium alkoxide and an organosilane, such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GTMS). The binder material may be capable of strongly bonding the binder to the substrate. The binder coating may also include one or more additives that may help improve the heat resistance and impact absorbance of the coating. The binder may also include one or more pigments so that the resulting sol-gel coating has a desired appearance and properties. The sol-gel coating can be cured under ambient conditions and does not require additional heat curing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Kenneth A. Krienke
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Publication number: 20090311954Abstract: A containment assembly is described that includes a flexible enclosure and a panel attached to the flexible enclosure. The flexible enclosure includes a first opening that defines a periphery that is operable for attachment around a work area. The panel is attached to the enclosure about a periphery defined by a second opening in the enclosure. A sealable access port is also associated with the enclosure, operable to provide a user with access to an interior of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kevin H. Lee
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Patent number: 7563513Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Krienke, Kay Y. Blohowiak, Larry K. Olli, Joseph H. Osborne
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Publication number: 20070044704Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Joseph Osborne, Ronald Stephenson, Kenneth Krienke, Larry Olli