Patents by Inventor R. Preston Jones

R. Preston Jones 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).

  • Color harmonization coatings for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials
    Patent number: 7906199
    Abstract: Color harmonization is provided for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to the different substrate materials while maintaining substantially uniform visual characteristics of the article. The substrates may include flexible materials such as natural leather, synthetic leather, vinyl, foam, textiles and the like. Examples of articles of manufacture include footwear, automotive upholstery and automotive interiors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Rearick, R. Preston Jones, Deborah E. Hayes, Kevin P. Gallagher