Patents by Inventor Mark W. Simpson

Mark W. Simpson 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).

  • Pretreatment compositions and methods for coating a metal substrate
    Patent number: 9822260
    Abstract: Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a source of aluminum ions; and (d) water. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. McMillen, Edward F. Rakiewicz, Mark W. Simpson, James A DeChant
  • PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING A METAL SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20140305803
    Abstract: Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a source of aluminum ions; and (d) water. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Mark W. McMillen, Edward F. Rakiewicz, Mark W. Simpson, James A. DeChant
  • Pretreatment Compositions and Methods For Coating A Metal Substrate
    Publication number: 20120183806
    Abstract: Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: (a) a group IIIB and/or IVB metal; (b) free fluorine; (c) a source of aluminum ions; and (d) water. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. McMillen, Edward F. Rakiewicz, Mark W. Simpson, James A. DeChant
  • USE OF FLUORESCING DYE IN PRETREATMENT TO IMPROVE APPLICATION AND RINSING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20110223316
    Abstract: A process for pretreating a substrate is disclosed. The process includes applying a composition comprising a fluorescing agent to treat an area of the substrate. The treated substrate area is then rinsed to remove excess composition. The rinsed substrate area is exposed to an energy source whereby the fluorescing agent exhibits a color upon exposure to the energy source to detect excess composition remaining on the rinsed substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: PPG INUDSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Richard T. Moyle, Mark W. Simpson, Melinda H. Moeslein
  • RINSE CONDITIONER BATH FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20080283152
    Abstract: A rinse conditioner bath that comprises a Jernstedt salt and a soluble iron is disclosed. A method for treating a substrate with the disclosed rinse conditioner bath as well as a zinc phosphate solution is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Greene, Donald R. Vonk, Michel Sudour, Mark W. Simpson