Patents by Inventor Michael Zalich

Michael Zalich 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 FOR COATING CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20120237705
    Abstract: A method for coating containers and the coated container is disclosed. The method uses a coating composition containing one or more ingredients containing beta-hydroxyester groups and a transesterification catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Niederst, Gregory J. McCollum, Michael A. Zalich, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • THERMOSETTING COMPOSITIONS CATALYZED WITH PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID
    Publication number: 20120238703
    Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising (1) a resinous binder having hydroxyl groups and carboxylic ester groups, and (2) phosphotungstic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Niederst, Gregory J. McCollum, Michael A. Zalich, Venkateshwarlu Kalsani
  • THERMOSETTING FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS THAT PRODUCE ATRANE-CONTAINING CURED COATINGS
    Publication number: 20120101189
    Abstract: The invention includes a thermosetting film-forming composition comprising a polytrialkanolamine reacted with a crosslinking agent composition. The composition forms a three-dimensional crosslinked network having atrane-containing linkages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Zalich, Susan Donaldson, Gregory J. McCollum, Randy E. Daughenbaugh, Kurt G. Olson, Nathan J. Silvernail
  • CURABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF CATALYZING CHEMICAL REACTIONS
    Publication number: 20120088895
    Abstract: Methods of catalyzing chemical reactions are provided. A tri-substituted phosphine having at least one substituent that is an alkyl group is added as a catalyst to reaction mixtures. Reaction mixtures contain uretdiones, anhydrides, or isocyanate functional materials including isocyanurates, in various combinations with hydroxyl, thiol, and/or amine functional materials. Curable compositions comprising these catalysts and reaction mixtures are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Zalich, Mark P. Bowman, Jonathan T. Martz, Stephen John Thomas, Gregory J. McCollum
  • Metallic particles generated in situ in a polymer
    Patent number: 8133940
    Abstract: Methods for generating metallic particles in situ in a polymer are disclosed. A method includes (a) contacting the polymer with a solution comprising (i) a solvent, (ii) a metal salt, and (iii) a free radical generator; (b) removing the polymer from the solution; and (c) exposing the polymer to actinic radiation. Polymer composites and polymer nanocomposites comprising inorganic particulates comprising metallic particles generated in the polymer are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Zalich, Simion Coca, Gregory J. McCollum
  • Coating compositions comprising polyurea and a phosphorous-containing polyol
    Patent number: 8129492
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising isocyanate, wherein said isocyanate comprises an isocyanate functional prepolymer formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and a material comprising a phosphorus-containing polyol; and (b) a second component comprising an amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven V. Barancyk, Howard L. Senkfor, Debra L. Singer, John M. Furar, Michael A. Zalich, Thomas R. Hockswender
  • COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYUREA AND A PHOSPHOROUS-CONTAINING POLYOL
    Publication number: 20120037034
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising isocyanate, wherein said isocyanate comprises an isocyanate functional prepolymer formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and a material comprising a phosphorus-containing polyol; and (b) a second component comprising an amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Steven V. Barancyk, Howard L. Senkfor, Debra L. Singer, John M. Furar, Michael A. Zalich, Thomas R. Hockswender
  • COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYUREA AND GRAPHITE
    Publication number: 20110313084
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea or, polyurea and polyurethane, and flame retardant. The polyurea is formed from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate component; an amine component; and a flame retardant material comprising graphite in the isocyanate and/or amine components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Furar, Michael A. Zalich, Howard L. Senkfor
  • METALLIC PARTICLES GENERATED IN SITU IN A POLYMER
    Publication number: 20100004350
    Abstract: Methods for generating metallic particles in situ in a polymer are disclosed. A method includes (a) contacting the polymer with a solution comprising (i) a solvent, (ii) a metal salt, and (iii) a free radical generator; (b) removing the polymer from the solution; and (c) exposing the polymer to actinic radiation. Polymer composites and polymer nanocomposites comprising inorganic particulates comprising metallic particles generated in the polymer are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Zalich, Simion Coca, Gregory J. McCollum
  • MULTI-LAYERED COMPOSITE CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAY FILMS
    Publication number: 20090317623
    Abstract: A multi-layered composite material is disclosed, which includes an ordered periodic array of particles held in a matrix composition. The composite material further includes inorganic nanosized particles infused into the array of particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Purdy, Michael A. Zalich
  • Organic-inorganic polymer composites and their preparation by liquid infusion
    Patent number: 7589141
    Abstract: Polymer composites comprising a thermoset polymeric phase and an inorganic particulate phase and a method for preparing the composites are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Zalich, Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas G. Rukavina
  • Organic-Inorganic Polymer Composites and their Preparation By Liquid Infusion
    Publication number: 20080146716
    Abstract: Polymer composites comprising a thermoset polymeric phase and an inorganic particulate phase and a method for preparing the composites are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Zalich, Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas G. Rukavina