Patents by Inventor Kevin P. Gallagher
Kevin P. Gallagher 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: 8709141Abstract: Disclosed are heat releasable multi-component composite coatings. These coatings include an under coating and an over coating deposited over at least a portion of the under coating. The under coating is deposited from a coating composition that includes a film-forming resin and thermally expandable capsules having an average diameter of 5 to 25 ?m. The over coating layer has a 60 degree gloss of no more than 60 gloss units.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Foukes, Ken W. Niederst, Kevin P. Gallagher, Jackie L. Kulfan
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Patent number: 7906199Abstract: Color harmonization is provided for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to the different substrate materials while maintaining substantially uniform visual characteristics of the article. The substrates may include flexible materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, foam, textiles and the like. Examples of articles of manufacture include footwear, automotive upholstery and automotive interiors.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Rearick, R. Preston Jones, Deborah E. Hayes, Kevin P. Gallagher
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Patent number: 7540378Abstract: A carrying case with an internal suspension system is provided to reduce acceleration, shock, and the vibrational loads on an electronic device, and which is selectively adjustable to accommodate electronic devices of varying sizes.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Kevin P. Gallagher
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Publication number: 20080210120Abstract: Disclosed are heat releasable multi-component composite coatings. These coatings include an under coating and an over coating deposited over at least a portion of the under coating. The under coating is deposited from a coating composition that includes a film-forming resin and thermally expandable capsules having an average diameter of 5 to 25 ?m. The over coating layer has a 60 degree gloss of no more than 60 gloss units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Richard J. Foukes, Ken W. Niederst, Kevin P. Gallagher, Jackie L. Kulfan
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Publication number: 20080138594Abstract: Methods for providing a crack-free hard coat are disclosed. The methods include (i) depositing a primer layer having a coefficient of thermal expansion of 300 to 600 ?m/min·° C. measured at a temperature range below the glass transition temperature of the primer layer, wherein the primer layer has a film thickness of at least 1 micron and is formed from a thermoplastic acrylic composition, and (ii) depositing the hard coat over at least a portion of the primer layer, wherein the hard coat has a thickness of at least 2 ?m and is formed from a composition comprising an alkoxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Shan Cheng, Irina G. Schwendeman, Richard J. Foukes, Kevin P. Gallagher
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Publication number: 20040209063Abstract: Microporous sheets coated with a colored base coating and a clear coating are disclosed. The coated microporous sheets are durable and possess desirable visual characteristics such as high gloss and distinctiveness of image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Calum H. Munro, Brian K. Rearick, Victoria A. Trettel
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Patent number: 6107373Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.
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Patent number: 5989662Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.
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Patent number: 5897951Abstract: Asphalt/polymer fibers include, by weight, 30% to 85% polymeric material and 15% to 70% asphaltic material, where the polymeric material has a melt flow index of no more than about 35 grams/10 minutes. Preferably, the combination of polymeric material and asphaltic material has a melt flow index of from 80 grams/10 minutes to 800 grams/10 minutes. The asphaltic material is preferably asphalt having a softening point of from 82.degree. C. to 177.degree. C. The polymeric material is preferably a polymer selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyesters, ethylene copolymers, acrylates, methacrylates, and mixtures of these polymers. The organic fibers of asphalt/polymer may be intermingled with mineral reinforcing fibers and formed into products such as mats.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
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Patent number: 5869413Abstract: A method for producing asphalt fibers includes supplying molten asphalt to a rotating asphalt spinner, centrifuging asphalt fibers from the asphalt spinner, and collecting the asphalt fibers. The molten asphalt is supplied to the asphalt spinner at a temperature within the range of from about 270.degree. to about 500.degree. F. Also disclosed is a method for integrating asphalt with reinforcement fibers including the steps of establishing a downwardly moving veil of reinforcement fibers, such as glass fibers, and centrifuging asphalt fibers from a rotating asphalt spinner positioned within the veil of reinforcement fibers to integrate the asphalt with the reinforcement fibers. A method for making an asphalt roofing shingle includes the steps of assembling together a mat of asphalt fibers with a mat of reinforcement fibers, coating the assembled mats to form an asphalt coated sheet, applying granules to the asphalt coated sheet, and cutting the asphalt coated sheet into roofing shingles.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Patrick L. Ault, James E. Loftus, Michael T. Pellegrin, Donn R. Vermilion, Frederick H. Ponn
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Patent number: 5787677Abstract: A garage door insulation system includes a garage door having a major surface, an insulation layer of mineral fiber insulating material having a major surface, and an asphalt layer positioned between the major surfaces of the garage door and the insulation layer. The asphalt layer provides sound damping for the garage door. Preferably the asphalt layer acts as an adhesive to bond the insulation layer to the garage door. In a preferred embodiment, the major surface of the garage door is contoured, and the asphalt layer and insulation layer are deformable to the contour of the garage door.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1995Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Bolich, Richard D. Godfrey, Frederick H. Ponn, III, Kevin P. Gallagher, Louis T. Hahn
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Patent number: 5733616Abstract: A consumable container is molded from a composition comprising 40 to 90 weight % of an asphalt and 10 to 60 weight % of a polymer material, which advantageously can include a first polymer such as PP that imparts heat resistance and a second polymer such as EVA that imparts toughness and impact resistance. This molded asphalt/polymer material preferably has an unnotched Izod impact strength of at least 2 joules. The container is consumable--it can be melted along with roofing asphalt held in the container without adversely affecting the properties of the asphalt and without requiring undue mixing. The composition also can be used to reduce fumes normally emitted from a kettle of molten asphalt, e.g., as measured by a reduction of the visual opacity of the fumes by at least 25%, a reduction of the hydrocarbon emissions of the fumes by at least 20%, or a reduction of the total suspended particulates emissions of the fumes by at least 15%. The container may be used, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard T. Janicki, Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn, Michael R. Franzen, Jorge A. Marzari, Jay W. Keating, David C. Trumbore, Steven G. Harris, Edward Mirra, Jr.
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Patent number: 5718787Abstract: A method for producing asphalt fibers includes supplying molten asphalt to a rotating asphalt spinner, centrifuging asphalt fibers from the asphalt spinner, and collecting the asphalt fibers. The molten asphalt is supplied to the asphalt spinner at a temperature within the range of from about 270.degree. to about 500.degree. F. Also disclosed is a method for integrating asphalt with reinforcement fibers including the steps of establishing a downwardly moving veil of reinforcement fibers, such as glass fibers, and centrifuging asphalt fibers from a rotating asphalt spinner positioned within the veil of reinforcement fibers to integrate the asphalt with the reinforcement fibers. A method for making an asphalt roofing shingle includes the steps of assembling together a mat of asphalt fibers with a mat of reinforcement fibers, coating the assembled mats to form an asphalt coated sheet, applying granules to the asphalt coated sheet, and cutting the asphalt coated sheet into roofing shingles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1994Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Patrick L. Ault, James E. Loftus, Michael T. Pellegrin, Donn R. Vermilion, Frederick H. Ponn
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Patent number: 5712033Abstract: Asphalt/polymer fibers include, by weight, 30% to 85% polymeric material and 15% to 70% asphaltic material, where the polymeric material has a melt flow index of no more than about 35 grams/10 minutes. Preferably, the combination of polymeric material and asphaltic material has a melt flow index of from 80 grams/10 minutes to 800 grams/10 minutes. The asphaltic material is preferably asphalt having a softening point of from 82.degree. C. to 177.degree. C. The polymeric material is preferably a polymer selected from polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyesters, ethylene copolymers, acrylates, methacrylates, and mixtures of these polymers. The organic fibers of asphalt/polymer may be intermingled with mineral reinforcing fibers and formed into products such as mats.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglass Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
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Patent number: 5604274Abstract: A thermosetting asphalt product includes a blend of an asphalt and an epoxy-functionalized polymer, the epoxy-functionalized polymer being present in an amount within the range of from about 4 to about 30 percent of the combination of asphalt and epoxy-functionalized polymer, where the epoxy-functionalized polymer forms a continuous phase within the asphalt product.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
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Patent number: 5576363Abstract: A thermosetting asphalt composition includes a blend of an asphalt and an epoxy-functionalized polymer, the epoxy-functionalized polymer being present in an amount within the range of from about 4 to about 30 percent of the combination of asphalt and epoxy-functionalized polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
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Patent number: 5543211Abstract: A method for producing asphalt fibers includes supplying molten asphalt to a rotating asphalt spinner, centrifuging asphalt fibers from the asphalt spinner, and collecting the asphalt fibers. The molten asphalt is supplied to the asphalt spinner at a temperature within the range of from about 270.degree. to about 500.degree. F. Also disclosed is a method for integrating asphalt with reinforcement fibers including the steps of establishing a downwardly moving veil of reinforcement fibers, such as glass fibers, and centrifuging asphalt fibers from a rotating asphalt spinner positioned within the veil of reinforcement fibers to integrate the asphalt with the reinforcement fibers. A method for making an asphalt roofing shingle includes the steps of assembling together a mat of asphalt fibers with a mat of reinforcement fibers, coating the assembled mats to form an asphalt coated sheet, applying granules to the asphalt coated sheet, and cutting the asphalt coated sheet into roofing shingles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1994Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion, Frederick H. Ponn
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Patent number: 5494728Abstract: A method for making asphalt fibers includes supplying molten asphalt to a rotating asphalt spinner at a temperature between about 270.degree. F. and about 500.degree. F., centrifuging asphalt fibers from the asphalt spinner, and collecting the asphalt fibers. A method for integrating asphalt with reinforcement fibers includes establishing a moving veil of reinforcement fibers, such as glass fibers, and centrifuging asphalt fibers from a rotating asphalt spinner positioned within the veil of reinforcement fibers such that the asphalt is integrated with the reinforcement fibers. A method for making asphalt roofing shingles includes assembling together a mat of asphalt fibers with a mat of reinforcement fibers, coating the assembled mats to form an asphalt coated sheet, applying granules to the asphalt coated sheet, and cutting the asphalt coated sheet into roofing shingles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Donn R. Vermilion, Kevin P. Gallagher, Frederick H. Ponn
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Patent number: 5472776Abstract: Glass fibers are coated with an asphalt emulsion wherein the coating is catalyzed with a Friedel-Craft catalyst. The preferred catalyst is ferric chloride. The coated glass fibers are especially useful as thermal insulation.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Gallagher, Donn R. Vermilion
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Patent number: 5468546Abstract: A method for producing asphalt fibers includes supplying molten asphalt to a rotating asphalt spinner, centrifuging asphalt fibers from the asphalt spinner, and collecting the asphalt fibers. The molten asphalt is supplied to the asphalt spinner at a temperature within the range of from about 270.degree. to about 500.degree. F. Also disclosed is a method for integrating asphalt with reinforcement fibers including the steps of establishing a downwardly moving veil of reinforcement fibers, such as glass fibers, and centrifuging asphalt fibers from a rotating asphalt spinner positioned within the veil of reinforcement fibers to integrate the asphalt with the reinforcement fibers. A method for making an asphalt roofing shingle includes the steps of assembling together a mat of asphalt fibers with a mat of reinforcement fibers, coating the assembled mats to form an asphalt coated sheet, applying granules to the asphalt coated sheet, and cutting the asphalt coated sheet into roofing shingles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1994Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.Inventors: James E. Loftus, Kevin P. Gallagher