Patents by Inventor Ralph C. Gray

Ralph C. Gray 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).

  • Patent number: 7476444
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Dennis W. Jones, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M Nugent, Jr., Yves Le Disert, Laurent Deronne
  • Patent number: 7345101
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Dennis W. Jones, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Yves Le Disert, Laurent Deronne
  • Patent number: 7282266
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Dennis W. Jones, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Steven D. Perrine
  • Patent number: 7147897
    Abstract: A weldable coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder in which is dispersed a conductive pigment and a source of silicon. Enhanced corrosion protection is offered, without sacrificing weldability of the coating layer. The composition is applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Ralph C. Gray, Steven D. Perrine, Daniel L. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 7141619
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Dennis W. Jones, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M Nugent, Jr., Yves Le Disert, Laurent Deronne
  • Patent number: 6984674
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is disclosed comprising a resinous binder comprising (a) a reaction product of an epoxy-containing polymer with a compound containing phosphorus acid groups, the reaction product having reactive functional groups, and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of (a). An electroconductive pigment is dispersed in (a) such that the weight ratio of the electroconductive pigment to (a) plus (b) is within the range of 0.5 to 9.0:1. When the curable coating composition is deposited and cured on a metal substrate, the cured coating is weldable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph C. Gray, Ellor James Van Buskirk, Michael J. Pawlik, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Dennis W. Jones, Kathleen M. Coldren, Steven D. Perrine, James E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20040176515
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is disclosed comprising a resinous binder comprising (a) a reaction product of an epoxy-containing polymer with a compound containing phosphorus acid groups, the reaction product having reactive functional groups, and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of (a). An electroconductive pigment is dispersed in (a) such that the weight ratio of the electroconductive pigment to (a) plus (b) is within the range of 0.5 to 9.0:1. When the curable coating composition is deposited and cured on a metal substrate, the cured coating is weldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Ralph C. Gray, Ellor James Van Buskirk, Michael J. Pawlik, Richard M. Nugent, Dennis W. Jones, Kathleen M. Coldren, Steven D. Perrine, James E. Jones
  • Patent number: 6777034
    Abstract: The present invention provides a weldable, coated metal substrate having a pretreatment coating including a reaction product of at least one epoxy-functional material and at least one phosphorus-containing material or amine-containing material and a weldable coating having an electroconductive pigment and a binder deposited thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Valentin Berger, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Michael J. Pawlik
  • Patent number: 6750274
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is disclosed comprising a resinous binder comprising (a) a reaction product of an epoxy-containing polymer with a compound containing phosphorus acid groups, the reaction product having reactive functional groups, and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of (a). An electroconductive pigment is dispersed in (a) such that the weight ratio of the electroconductive pigment to (a) plus (b) is within the range of 0.5 to 9.0:1. When the curable coating composition is deposited and cured on a metal substrate, the cured coating is weldable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio. Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph C. Gray, Ellor James Van Buskirk, Michael J. Pawlik, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Dennis W. Jones, Kathleen M. Coldren, Steven D. Perrine, James E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20040086718
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially melamine-based aminoplasts, are particularly suitable curing agents. A source of silicon can optionally be included. The compositions also provide excellent adhesion and can be used with or without a weldable primer. The compositions are applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Dennis W. Jones, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Yves Le Disert, Laurent Deronne
  • Publication number: 20040084657
    Abstract: A weldable coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder in which is dispersed a conductive pigment and a source of silicon. Enhanced corrosion protection is offered, without sacrificing weldability of the coating layer. The composition is applied to and cured on a metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Pawlik, Ralph C. Gray, Steven D. Perrine, Daniel L. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20020182418
    Abstract: The present invention provides a weldable, coated metal substrate having a pretreatment coating including a reaction product of at least one epoxy-functional material and at least one phosphorus-containing material or amine-containing material and a weldable coating having an electroconductive pigment and a binder deposited thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Valentin Berger, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Michael J. Pawlik
  • Publication number: 20020151635
    Abstract: A curable coating composition is disclosed comprising a resinous binder comprising (a) a reaction product of an epoxy-containing polymer with a compound containing phosphorus acid groups, the reaction product having reactive functional groups, and (b) a curing agent having functional groups reactive with the functional groups of (a). An electroconductive pigment is dispersed in (a) such that the weight ratio of the electroconductive pigment to (a) plus (b) is within the range of 0.5 to 9.0:1. When the curable coating composition is deposited and cured on a metal substrate, the cured coating is weldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Ralph C. Gray, Ellor James Van Buskirk, Michael J. Pawlik, Richard M. Nugent, Dennis W. Jones, Kathleen M. Coldren, Steven D. Perrine, James E. Jones
  • Patent number: 6440580
    Abstract: The present invention provides a weldable, coated metal substrate having a pretreatment coating including a reaction product of at least one epoxy-functional material and at least one phosphorus-containing material or amine-containing material and a weldable coating having an electroconductive pigment and a binder deposited thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Valentin Berger, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Michael J. Pawlik
  • Patent number: 6410926
    Abstract: A method for determining the thickness of a dryable or curable film-forming coating by incorporating a fluorescent component into the coating. The fluorescent component is either a resin solid of the coating, a fluorescent dye or a fluorescent dye attached to a resin solid of the coating. The coating is exposed to ultraviolet or visible light which causes the fluorescent component to fluoresce. The intensity of the fluorescence of the coating is measured and the thickness or weight of the coating is determined from a known mathematical relationship between the fluorescence intensity of the coating when exposed to the light and the thickness or weight of the coating. Additionally, a curable or dryable film-forming coating composition including a curable or dryable organic resin reacted with a fluorescent tag is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Calum H. Munro, Michael L. White, Michael J. Pawlik, Ralph C. Gray, Gregory J. McCollum
  • Patent number: 6312812
    Abstract: The present invention provides a metal substrate coated with a first pretreatment composition including a transition element-containing material having one or more Group IIIB elements, Group IVB elements, lanthanide series elements or mixtures thereof; and a second pretreatment composition including a reaction product of at least one epoxy-functional material or derivative thereof and at least phosphorus-containing material, amine-containing material and/or sulfur-containing material deposited upon the first pretreatment composition. If desired, the first and second pretreatment compositions can be combined into a single pretreatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Hauser, Ralph C. Gray, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Michael L. White
  • Patent number: 6217674
    Abstract: A composition for passivating a metal substrate is provided. The composition is prepared by mixing together: a) Group IIIB or IVB metal compound; and b) a reaction product of an epoxy group-containing polymer or oligomer, a hydroxy functional acid and a dialkanolamine. The compositions, which are substantially free of chrome, are used to treat metal substrates prior to the application of a protective or decorative coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph C. Gray, Brian T. Hauser, Joseph T. Valko
  • Patent number: 6187849
    Abstract: Disclosed is a temporary, protective dry lubricating coating composition which when deposited and dried on a metallic substrate, is removable by contacting with an aqueous alkaline cleaning solution. The coating composition comprises (a) a wax present in an amount up to 20 weight percent; (b) a base-neutralized, acid functional polymer which is the polymerization reaction product of (i) a polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer having acid functionality and (ii) at least one polymerizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from (i); and (c) an amine containing an acyclic moiety of from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, the amine being different from the base used to neutralize the acid functional polymer (b). The temporary protective coating is compatible with a wide range of adhesives and sealants used in the assembly of automobiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Dennis W. Jones, Michael J. Pawlik, Ralph C. Gray
  • Patent number: 5693739
    Abstract: A cationic final rinse metal treatment composition comprises a water soluble or water dispersible phenolic polymer which is the reaction product of: an amino phenol and either an anhydride-containing polymer or a di-epoxide, said polymer including a group imparting cationic functionality to the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward E. McEntire, Richard M. Nugent, Jr., Ralph C. Gray
  • Patent number: 5653790
    Abstract: Zinc phosphate aqueous coating compositions containing tungsten and using an accelerator which is an oxime, hydroxylamine sulfate or a mixture thereof are disclosed. The accelerators are environmentally friendly and stable in the acidic environment of zinc phosphate coating compositions so as to enable formation of a one-package system. The tungsten component avoids the use of nickel or cobalt ions in the compositions which are environmentally objectionable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: PPG Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicephoros A. Fotinos, Donald R. Vonk, Ralph C. Gray