Patents by Inventor Michael J. Bourdeau

Michael J. Bourdeau 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).

  • Method of inhibiting surface gelation of an uncured gelcoat composition
    Patent number: 9016331
    Abstract: A method to prevent gelation of an uncured gelcoat composition during storage is described. The method includes applying a gelation inhibitor to the surface of a gelcoat composition in the container to prevent premature gelation. The gelation inhibitor additionally prevents the formation of a crust on the inner surface of storage container lids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bourdeau, Ranjit R. Pachha, Michael A. Contos, Vincent Benitez
  • Detecting micro-organisms in an electrocoating process
    Patent number: 8541194
    Abstract: Use of a micro-organism detection device to rapidly evaluate the presence of microorganisms in an electrocoating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Lonnie L. Pillar, Michael J. Bourdeau, Michael A. Contos, Robert A. Sailer
  • Treating an electrocoat system with a biosurfactant
    Patent number: 7413643
    Abstract: A method of treating an electrocoating process by exposing at least a portion of the process to a biosurfactant admixed in a solution. Methods of treating a surface of an apparatus within an electrocoating operation using a biosurfactant to remove or prevent sessile microorganism growth on the apparatus are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Volsper Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Contos, Michael J. Bourdeau, Lonnie L. Pillar
  • Electrocoat management system
    Patent number: 7349755
    Abstract: A processor-based system for monitoring and optimizing an electrocoating operation comprising at least one data acquisition module configured to receive characteristics of the electrocoating operation and at least one process control module in communication with the at least one data acquisition module and the electrocoating operation. An electrocoating process that includes such a process or based system and methods of using the system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Contos, Michael J. Bourdeau, Lonnie L. Pillar, Robert A. Sailer
  • Detecting micro-organisms in an electrocoating process
    Publication number: 20040231988
    Abstract: Use of a micro-organism detection device to rapidly evaluate the presence of microorganisms in an electrocoating process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Lonnie L. Pillar, Michael J. Bourdeau, Michael A. Contos, Robert A. Sailer
  • Treating an electrocoat system with a biosurfactant
    Publication number: 20040231982
    Abstract: A method of treating an electrocoating process by exposing at least a portion of the process to a biosurfactant admixed in a solution. Methods of treating a surface of an apparatus within an electrocoating operation using a biosurfactant to remove or prevent sessile microorganism growth on the apparatus are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Contos, Michael J. Bourdeau, Lonnie L. Pillar