Patents by Inventor Mark D. Lewis
Mark D. Lewis 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: 11395997Abstract: Systems for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. An automatic color matching system includes an automatic coating component dispenser, a container, a mixer for mixing the components of the coating composition and a solvent, an automatic pressurization station to apply pressure to the mixed coating composition, and a robotic arm to transport the container to and from the mixer. A coating composition dispensing system includes a computer to provide a target formulation for a coating composition, an automated component dispenser containing the components of the coating composition, a container positionable adjacent to the component dispenser to receive the components of the coating composition, and an automated component sensor to measure the amounts of each of the components dispensed into the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan L. Goodnow
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Publication number: 20210237010Abstract: Systems for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. An automatic color matching system includes an automatic coating component dispenser, a container, a mixer for mixing the components of the coating composition and a solvent, an automatic pressurization station to apply pressure to the mixed coating composition, and a robotic arm to transport the container to and from the mixer. A coating composition dispensing system includes a computer to provide a target formulation for a coating composition, an automated component dispenser containing the components of the coating composition, a container positionable adjacent to the component dispenser to receive the components of the coating composition, and an automated component sensor to measure the amounts of each of the components dispensed into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan L. Goodnow
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Patent number: 10981128Abstract: Systems for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. An automatic color matching system includes an automatic coating component dispenser, a container, a mixer for mixing the components of the coating composition and a solvent, an automatic pressurization station to apply pressure to the mixed coating composition, and a robotic arm to transport the container to and from the mixer. A coating composition dispensing system includes a computer to provide a target formulation for a coating composition, an automated component dispenser containing the components of the coating composition, a container positionable adjacent to the component dispenser to receive the components of the coating composition, and an automated component sensor to measure the amounts of each of the components dispensed into the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan Goodnow
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Publication number: 20180078914Abstract: Systems for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. An automatic color matching system includes an automatic coating component dispenser, a container, a mixer for mixing the components of the coating composition and a solvent, an automatic pressurization station to apply pressure to the mixed coating composition, and a robotic arm to transport the container to and from the mixer. A coating composition dispensing system includes a computer to provide a target formulation for a coating composition, an automated component dispenser containing the components of the coating composition, a container positionable adjacent to the component dispenser to receive the components of the coating composition, and an automated component sensor to measure the amounts of each of the components dispensed into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan Goodnow
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Patent number: 9849431Abstract: Systems and methods for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. The amounts of components contained in the coating compositions may be monitored, along with processing parameters when the coating compositions are applied to various substrates. In certain embodiments, the characteristics of a produced sample coating are compared with the characteristics of a target or reference coating to determine if they are sufficiently matched.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: PPG industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan Goodnow
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Patent number: 9144816Abstract: A panel carrier system and method for coating panels with the carrier system are disclosed. The carrier comprises a base and protective cover with an enclosure that protects the base when coating compositions are applied to the panels. The carrier system and coated panels may be transported to a curing location, followed by removal and evaluation of the coated panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Park, Nathan Goodnow, Joseph S. Szul, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140017392Abstract: Systems and methods for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. The amounts of components contained in the coating compositions may be monitored, along with processing parameters when the coating compositions are applied to various substrates. In certain embodiments, the characteristics of a produced sample coating are compared with the characteristics of a target or reference coating to determine if they are sufficiently matched.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Kimbro, Nathan Goodnow
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Publication number: 20130156957Abstract: A panel carrier system and method for coating panels with the carrier system are disclosed. The carrier comprises a base and protective cover with an enclosure that protects the base when coating compositions are applied to the panels. The carrier system and coated panels may be transported to a curing location, followed by removal and evaluation of the coated panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Park, Nathan Goodnow, Joseph S. Szul, JR.
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Patent number: 7860856Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: Mark D. Lewis
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Publication number: 20080147348Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventor: Mark D. Lewis
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Patent number: 7337162Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: Mark D. Lewis
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Patent number: 7194361Abstract: A method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage device in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. Software in the computer determines a best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation and compares the matched paint color data to the submitted paint color data so as to establish accuracy data. The accuracy data is applied to the process so as to be implemented in subsequent paint formulation identifications.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Victor G. Corrigan, Bernard L. Mabrey, Mark D. Lewis
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Publication number: 20030163262Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Victor G. Corrigan, Bernard L. Mabrey, Mark D. Lewis
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Patent number: 6522977Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage device in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Victor G. Corrigan, Bernard L. Mabrey, Mark D. Lewis
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Publication number: 20020161530Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Victor G. Corrigan, Bernard L. Mabrey, Mark D. Lewis
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Publication number: 20020152049Abstract: A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body of the vehicle. The central computer includes a processor, an electronic storage means in which a database is stored. The database includes vehicle identifying information for a plurality of vehicles, paint color data associated with respective vehicle identifying information, and paint formulations associated with paint color data. A first process by software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which relates submitted vehicle identifying information and submitted paint data to a paint formulation. The software in the computer determines a first best match paint formulation which is transmitted to the remote terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Mark D. Lewis