Patents by Inventor Nicholas Kondrats

Nicholas Kondrats 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).

  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 7252853
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Publication number: 20020172770
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Cal-West Specialty Coatings, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5750190
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, a plasticizer, a surfactant composition including a functional derivative of a fluorinated alkyl chain, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5739191
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5523117
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Methods for the collection and immobilization of dust
    Patent number: 5439608
    Abstract: The use of a surface coating composition comprising a surface coating concentrate and water is disclosed for the collection and suppression of dust particles. In particular, the surface coating composition is used to prepare substantially airborne-dust free rooms for the painting and finishing of products such as automobiles. The surface coating concentrate comprises a cationic surfactant, a glycol ether, a mineral oil, water, and optionally, glycerine, a tackiness agent, dyes, odorants, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5411760
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5362786
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5302413
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, a plasticizer, a surfactant composition including a functional derivative of a fluorinated alkyl chain, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats
  • Protective coating and method of using such coating
    Patent number: 5186978
    Abstract: A vehicle masking material and method of use. The masking material in one embodiment includes polyvinyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, glycerine or triethylene glycol, a surfactant, and water. The masking material is applied to a surface which is to be protected from paint overspray or other mechanical process, allowed to dry, and paint is applied. After drying of the paint, the masking material is removed by peeling or water washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Cal-West Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward W. Woodhall, Nicholas Kondrats