Patents by Inventor Lornie J. Bernier

Lornie J. Bernier 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).

  • Dyeable and dyed polymer-coated articles
    Patent number: 4251582
    Abstract: Dyeable and dyed polymer-coatings on metal articles such as sliders, buttons, buckles, clasps, nuts, bolts, hooks, etc. include a substantial quantity of active proton acceptor groups relative to the number of polymer molecules in order to provide adequate dye pick-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Lornie J. Bernier, Tapan K. Das
  • Method of producing dyed polymer-coated articles
    Patent number: 4172702
    Abstract: Dyeable and dyed polymer-coatings on metal articles such as sliders on slide fasteners, buttons, buckles, clasps, nuts, bolts, hooks, etc. are disclosed which include a substantial quantity of active proton acceptor groups relative to the number of polymer molecules in order to provide adequate dye pick-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Lornie J. Bernier, Tapan K. Das
  • Method of producing a dyeable coating on a metal article
    Patent number: 4137043
    Abstract: In producing a dyeable coating on a metal article, such as a slider on a slide fastener, the article is coated with a powdered solid polymer resin containing active proton acceptor groups, such as amine groups. The powder coating is heated to convert the powder coating into a polymer film which is capable of being dyed by any of a wide variety of dyes to produce a desired color in the polymer film. During the heating, the temperature is maintained below the temperature at which substantially all the active proton acceptor groups would be transformed or rendered inactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1979
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventors: Lornie J. Bernier, Tapan K. Das
  • Method of producing a dyeable coating on metal article
    Patent number: 3939547
    Abstract: In producing a dyeable coating on a metal article, such as a slider on a slide fastener, the article is coated with a powdered solid polymer resin containing active proton acceptor groups, such as amine groups. The powder coating is heated to convert the powder coating into a polymer film which is capable of being dyed by any of a wide variety of dyes to produce a desired color in the polymer film. During the heating, the temperature is maintained below the temperature at which substantially all the active proton acceptor groups would be transformed or rendered inactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Textron, Inc.
    Inventors: Lornie J. Bernier, Tapan K. Das