Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Drummey

Kevin J. Drummey 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: 11746262
    Abstract: Provided herein are phthalonitrile adhesive formulations and methods of making and using the adhesive formulations. An illustrative adhesive formulation comprises a phthalonitrile additive selected from a group consisting of 1,2-dicyanobenzene; a derivative of 1,2-dicyanobenzene; and combinations thereof; a bisphthalonitrile compound; and a curing agent; wherein the phthalonitrile additive does not comprise an ether functional group and does not comprise a thioether functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ashley M. Dustin, Andrew P. Nowak, Gregory P. Nowak, Kevin J. Drummey, Michael Ventuleth
  • Patent number: 11421114
    Abstract: An aqueous precursor liquid for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor liquid includes a first fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a fluorine-containing polymer component defining a first phase in the coating. The precursor liquid also includes a second precursor that forms a second component present as a second phase. The first phase can be a continuous phase and the second phase can be a discrete phase, or the second phase can be the continuous phase and the first phase can be the discrete phase. The discrete phase includes a plurality of domains each having an average size of ?to about 500 nm to ?to about 25,000 nm. A crosslinking agent, water, and optional acid or base are also present. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Drummey, Adam F. Gross, Ashley M. Dustin, Anthony L. Smith, April R. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210340413
    Abstract: Provided herein are phthalonitrile adhesive formulations and methods of making and using the adhesive formulations. An illustrative adhesive formulation comprises a phthalonitrile additive selected from a group consisting of 1,2-dicyanobenzene; a derivative of 1,2-dicyanobenzene; and combinations thereof; a bisphthalonitrile compound; and a curing agent; wherein the phthalonitrile additive does not comprise an ether functional group and does not comprise a thioether functional group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ashley M. Dustin, Andrew P. Nowak, Gregory P. Nowak, Kevin J. Drummey, Michael Ventuleth
  • Patent number: 11098204
    Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality greater than about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a fluorine-free precursor that forms a fluorine-free component present as a plurality of domains each having an average size of greater than or equal about 100 nm to less than or equal about 5,000 nm defining a discrete phase within the continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. A crosslinking agent and water are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: April R. Rodriguez, Adam F. Gross, Ashley M. Dustin, Anthony L. Smith, Andrew P. Nowak, Kevin J. Drummey
  • Publication number: 20210230433
    Abstract: An aqueous precursor liquid for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor liquid includes a first fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a fluorine-containing polymer component defining a first phase in the coating. The precursor liquid also includes a second precursor that forms a second component present as a second phase. The first phase can be a continuous phase and the second phase can be a discrete phase, or the second phase can be the continuous phase and the first phase can be the discrete phase. The discrete phase includes a plurality of domains each having an average size of ?to about 500 nm to ?to about 25,000 nm. A crosslinking agent, water, and optional acid or base are also present. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. DRUMMEY, Adam F. GROSS, Ashley M. DUSTIN, Anthony L. SMITH, April R. RODRIGUEZ
  • Publication number: 20200148896
    Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a fluorine-free precursor that forms a fluorine-free component present as a plurality of domains each having an average size of ?about 100 nm to ?about 5,000 nm defining a discrete phase within the continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. A crosslinking agent and water are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: April R. RODRIGUEZ, Adam F. GROSS, Ashley M. DUSTIN, Anthony L. SMITH, Andrew P. NOWAK, Kevin J. DRUMMEY
  • Patent number: 10570292
    Abstract: An aqueous or water-borne precursor for forming an anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating is provided. The precursor includes a fluorine-containing polyol precursor having a functionality >about 2 that forms a branched fluorine-containing polymer component defining a continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. The precursor also includes a fluorine-free precursor that forms a fluorine-free component present as a plurality of domains each having an average size of ?about 100 nm to ?about 5,000 nm defining a discrete phase within the continuous phase in the anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coating. A crosslinking agent and water are also present. An emulsifier may also be included. Methods of making anti-fouling heterophasic thermoset polymeric coatings with such precursors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: April R. Rodriguez, Adam F. Gross, Ashley M. Dustin, Anthony L. Smith, Andrew P. Nowak, Kevin J. Drummey