Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Fitzgerald

Lawrence J. Fitzgerald 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: 11746251
    Abstract: A chemical agent resistant coating composition can include a fluoropolymer, a dispersible acrylic resin, a flatting agent, and a hydrophobic additive. The coating composition can include at least 10 weight % of the flatting agent based on the total solids weight of the coating composition, and the flatting agent can include ground fiberglass, a hyperbranched (meth)acrylic resin, and an additional flatting agent. The hydrophobic additive can include a wax. When the composition is applied to a substrate and cured as a coating, the coating has an 85° gloss of less than 3.5, a water contact angle of greater than 80°, and desorbs a maximum of 180 micrograms of bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide and a maximum of 40 micrograms of O-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate, according to testing under MIL-PRF-32348. A method of preparing chemical agent resistant coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with the chemical agent resistant coating compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Anthony M. Chasser, DeAnna D. Katz
  • Publication number: 20200399500
    Abstract: A chemical agent resistant coating composition can include a fluoropolymer, a dispersible acrylic resin, a flatting agent, and a hydrophobic additive. The coating composition can include at least 10 weight % of the flatting agent based on the total solids weight of the coating composition, and the flatting agent can include ground fiberglass, a hyperbranched (meth)acrylic resin, and an additional flatting agent. The hydrophobic additive can include a wax. When the composition is applied to a substrate and cured as a coating, the coating has an 85° gloss of less than 3.5, a water contact angle of greater than 80°, and desorbs a maximum of 180 micrograms of bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide and a maximum of 40 micrograms of O-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate, according to testing under MIL-PRF-32348. A method of preparing chemical agent resistant coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with the chemical agent resistant coating compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Anthony M. Chasser, DeAnna D. Katz
  • Patent number: 9631045
    Abstract: Disclosed are polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as methods for their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • Publication number: 20160102222
    Abstract: A chemical agent resistant coating composition can include a fluoropolymer, a flatting agent, and a hydrophobic additive. When the composition is applied to a substrate and cured as a coating, the coating has an 85° gloss of less than 3.5, a water contact angle of greater than 80°, and desorbs a maximum of 180 micrograms of bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide and a maximum of 40 micrograms of O-pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate, according to testing under MIL-PRF-32348. A method of preparing chemical agent resistant coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with the chemical agent resistant coating compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: LAWRENCE J. FITZGERALD, Anthony M. Chasser, DeAnna D. Katz
  • Patent number: 8987378
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating compositions including an amino functional silicon resin component, where the cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating displays improved oxidation resistance and durability. The coating compositions are isocyanate free and may be cured a low temperatures to provide a durable coating. In specific embodiments, the described coating compositions may be used as a mono-coat on a surface of an article, without any undercoating or primer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ljiljana Maksimovic, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Susan Donaldson, Randy E. Daughenbaugh, Peter Kamarchik, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8981005
    Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions comprising polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as relating methods and coated substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • Publication number: 20140272434
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating compositions including an amino functional silicon resin component, where the cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating displays improved oxidation resistance and durability. The coating compositions are isocyanate free and may be cured a low temperatures to provide a durable coating. In specific embodiments, the described coating compositions may be used as a mono-coat on a surface of an article, without any undercoating or primer layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Ljiljana Maksimovic, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Susan Donaldson, Randy E. Daughenbaugh, Peter Kamarchik, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130034741
    Abstract: A branched polyester prepared as the reaction product of a polyacid comprising at least 90 mole % isophthalic acid, including its ester and/or anhydride, and a polyol comprising a tri- or higher-functional polyol is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Mauer, III, Debra Singer, Susan F. Donaldson, John E. Schwendeman, John M. Furar, Edward R. Millero, JR., Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Shanti Swarup, Mark A. Tucker, Thi Bach-Phuong Dau, Anthony M. Chasser
  • Patent number: 8258202
    Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial coating compositions. These coating compositions comprise (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a porous solid comprising pores having anti-microbial metal ions disposed therein; and (c) an onium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani, Jennifer L. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100204414
    Abstract: Disclosed are coating compositions comprising polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as relating methods and coated substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • Publication number: 20100204357
    Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial coating compositions. These coating compositions comprise (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a porous solid comprising pores having anti-microbial metal ions disposed therein; and (c) an onium compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani, Jennifer L. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100204515
    Abstract: Disclosed are polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • Patent number: 5723555
    Abstract: Improved application latitude, including blister resistance, has been found attainable using a coating formulation that includes a water dispersible resin comprising the addition copolymerization reaction product of vinyl monomers including an acid group containing monomer, an N-(alkoxymethyl)acrylamide or N-(alkoxymethyl)methacrylamide monomer, and at least one other vinyl monomer, the reaction being carried out in the presence of a solvent including a polyol, wherein the OH groups of polyol molecule are of unequal reactivity. The copolymer may be blended with an amine modified epoxy resin to form a coating composition particularly suitable for application onto metal surfaces such as can stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shanti Swarup, Ronald R. Ambrose, James B. O'Dwyer, Lawrence J. Fitzgerald