Patents by Inventor Peter M. Nowakowski

Peter M. Nowakowski 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).

  • Ink recordable substrate coating composition having a pH less than 7
    Patent number: 7166156
    Abstract: A water resistant coating composition for ink jet recordable substrates having a pH of less than 7, which includes: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; and (b) an aqueous solution of a nitrogen containing polymeric dye fixative compound. When applied to a suitable substrate, the coating composition allows for the recording of sharp, waterfast images. A coated ink recordable substrate is also disclosed, which includes a substrate having at least one side and at least one side of the substrate has a coating layer derived from the above described coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Randall D. Rogers, Charles T. Hill, Larry E. Lipko, Paul L. Benenati, Peter M. Nowakowski, Joseph P. Kovacs, Charles F. Kahle
  • Polymer processing of a substantially water-resistant microporous substrate
    Publication number: 20040105971
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer article comprising a substantially water-resistant, coated, microporous substrate connected to a substantially nonporous material. Further, the present invention is directed to a process for producing the multilayer article. The multilayer article and method of the present invention is especially useful for an ink jet recordable substrate and printing on said substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Randall D. Rogers, Charles T. Hill, Larry E. Lipko, Paul L. Benenati, Peter M. Nowakowski, Joseph P. Kovacs
  • Water resistant ink jet recordable substrate
    Publication number: 20040105940
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recordable substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to a water-resistant coating composition for an ink jet recordable substrate, a method for preparing the coating composition and a method of applying said coating composition to produce a water-resistant ink jet recordable substrate. The water-resistant coating composition includes an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; an aqueous solution of a cationic nitrogen-containing polymeric dye fixative compound; and an acrylic polymer, wherein the coating composition has a pH of 7 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Peter M. Nowakowski
  • Water resistant ink jet printable sheet
    Publication number: 20040091692
    Abstract: A water resistant coating composition for ink jet recordable substrates having a pH of less than 7, which includes:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Randall D. Rogers, Charles T. Hill, Larry E. Lipko, Paul L. Benenati, Peter M. Nowakowski, Joseph P. Kovacs, Charles F. Kahle
  • Water resistant ink jet recordable substrate
    Publication number: 20040002570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recordable substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to a water-resistant coating composition for an ink jet recordable substrate, a method for preparing the coating composition and a method of applying said coating composition to produce a water-resistant ink jet recordable substrate. The water-resistant coating composition includes an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; an aqueous solution of a cationic nitrogen-containing polymeric dye fixative compound; and an acrylic polymer, wherein the coating composition has a pH of 7 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Peter M. Nowakowski
  • Water resistant ink jet printable sheet
    Publication number: 20030180523
    Abstract: A water resistant coating composition for ink jet recordable substrates having a pH of less than 7, which includes:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Randall Rogers, Charles T. Hill, Larry E. Lipko, Paul L. Benenati, Peter M. Nowakowski, Joseph P. Kovacs, Charles F. Kahle
  • Polymer processing of a substantially water-resistant microporous substrate
    Publication number: 20030170405
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayer article comprising a substantially water-resistant, coated, microporous substrate connected to a substantially nonporous material. Further, the present invention is directed to a process for producing the multilayer article. The multilayer article and method of the present invention is especially useful for an ink jet recordable substrate and printing on said substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Luciano M. Parrinello, Randall Rogers, Charles T. Hill, Larry E. Lipko, Paul L. Benenati, Peter M. Nowakowski, Joseph P. Kovacs
  • Metal condensed phosphate hardener coated with reaction product from a metal aluminate and/or a metal borate
    Patent number: 4383866
    Abstract: Disclosed is a metal condensed phosphate comprising a core of metal condensed phosphate and a coating on the core comprising a reaction product of a metallate and acid. The amount of the reaction product comprising the coating generally ranges from about 0.1 percent to about 50 percent by weight based on the combined weight of the metal condensed phosphate and the reaction product.Also disclosed is a method of preparing a coated, metal condensed phosphate comprising combining an aqueous slurry of metal condensed phosphate with an aqueous metallate while maintaining the pH of the slurry in a range of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1983
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Nowakowski, William G. Boberski, Jerome A. Seiner
  • Metal condensed phosphate hardener coated with reaction product from a metal aluminate and/or a metal borate
    Patent number: 4375496
    Abstract: Disclosed is a metal condensed phosphate comprising a core of metal condensed phosphate and a coating on the core comprising a reaction product of a metallate and acid. The amount of the reaction product comprising the coating generally ranges from about 0.1 percent to about 50 percent by weight based on the combined weight of the metal condensed phosphate and the reaction product. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a coated, metal condensed phosphate comprising combining an aqueous slurry of metal condensed phosphate with an aqueous metallate while maintaining the pH of the slurry in a range of from about 4 to about 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1983
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Nowakowski, William G. Boberski, Jerome A. Seiner
  • Curable silicate composition containing metal condensed phosphate hardener coated with reaction product from a metal aluminate and/or a metal borate
    Patent number: 4328033
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous curable composition comprising:(A) a water-soluble and/or water-dispersible silicate; and(B) a metal condensed phosphate hardener, the metal condensed phosphate hardener comprising a core of metal condensed phosphate and a coating on the core comprising a reaction product of a metallate and acid; and(C) water.Also disclosed are methods of preparing the compositions of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Boberski, Peter M. Nowakowski, Jerome A. Seiner
  • Curable silicate compositions containing condensed phosphate hardeners and pH controlling bases
    Patent number: 4319926
    Abstract: Disclosed is a curable composition consisting essentially of(a) from about 10 to about 32 percent by weight of a water-soluble and/or water dispersible alkali metal silicate; and(b) from about 2 to about 10 percent by weight of a metal condensed phosphate hardener in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a water-soluble base in an amount such that the pH of the aqueous dispersion of the hardener is greater than 9.5.Also disclosed is a method of preparing such a curable composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Nowakowski, William G. Boberski, Jerome A. Seiner