Patents by Inventor Richard A. Cowles

Richard A. Cowles 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).

  • Publication number: 20100089383
    Abstract: A burner apparatus includes a first tube having a first longitudinal bore and a second tube having a second longitudinal bore. The second tube is disposed within the first longitudinal bore such that an annular space is defined between the second tube and the first tube. The burner apparatus further includes a nozzle formed at a tip of the second tube. A plurality of side holes are formed in the nozzle. The side holes are slanted relative to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle and are in communication with the second longitudinal bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Curtis Richard Cowles
  • Patent number: 5262464
    Abstract: An aqueous coating composition, comprisingA) an aqueous anionic polyacrylate or polyurethane dispersion obtainable by dispersing1) a polyacrylate resin, having functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid groups, carboxylic anhydride groups or mixtures thereof in water in the presence of ammonia, or,2) a fully reacted polyurethane resin, formed from the reaction of a glycol or polyol of polyester or polyether with a diisocyanate, and then neutralized with ammonia or other amine, and dispersed in waterB) a phosphorous containing pigmentC) additives selected from the group consisting of pigments, solvents, rust inhibitors, dispersants, surfactants or mixtures thereof.The coating composition is useful as a primer for metal substrates in combination with a waterborne basecoat to give a stable metallic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Koevenig, Richard A. Cowles, Horst J. Finkenauer
  • Patent number: 5047454
    Abstract: A waterborne pigmented liquid coating composition and method of making and using same which is substantially devoid of any surfactant dispersing and/or emulsifying agents thereby substantially eliminating flash-rusting upon application to ferrous substrates and improved resistance to deterioration on exposure to high moisture environments. The coating composition contains as its essential constituents one or a combination or mixture of substantially uniformly dispersed pigment particles, a film forming constituent comprising a mixture of substantially uniformly dispersed acrylic hydrosol particles and an aqueous soluble salt of a dispersant resin having acid functionality, and a liquid constituent comprising a mixture of water and organic solvents, the organic solvents functioning as coalescing agents for the film forming constituents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Cowles, Nick Georgalas, Shailesh C. Shah
  • Patent number: 4797444
    Abstract: A waterborne pigmented liquid coating composition and method of making and using same which is substantially devoid of any surfactant dispersing and/or emulsifying agents thereby substantially eliminating flash-rusting upon application to ferrous substrates and improved resistance to deterioration on exposure to high moisture environments. The coating composition contains as its essential constituents one or a combination or mixture of substantially uniformly dispersed pigment particles, a film forming constituent comprising a mixture of substantially uniformly dispersed acrylic hydrosol particles and an aqueous soluble salt of a dispersant resin having acid functionality, and a liquid constituent comprising a mixture of water and organic solvents, the organic solvents functioning as coalescing agents for the film forming constituents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Cowles, Nick Georgalas, Shailesh C. Shah
  • Patent number: 4725640
    Abstract: An improved coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin to provide superior orientation of metallic pigment flakes in the coating. The invention is particularly useful in the pigmented base coat of a base coat-clear coat coating since it permits the use of a thinner base coat which, because of the improved orientation of the metallic pigment flakes, provides superior hiding or masking of the coated substrate.The coating composition comprises a solvent, a film forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic, alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins, a uniformly dispersed pigment and a chlorinated polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Cowles
  • Patent number: 4569887
    Abstract: An improved coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin to provide superior orientation of metallic pigment flakes in the coating. The invention is particularly useful in the pigmented base coat of a base coat-clear coat coating since it permits the use of a thinner base coat which, because of the improved orientation of the metallic pigment flakes, provides superior hiding or masking of the coated substrate.The coating composition comprises a solvent, a film forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic, alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins, a uniformly dispersed pigment and a chlorinated polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Inmont Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Cowles
  • Patent number: 4539360
    Abstract: An improved coating composition containing chlorinated polyolefin to provide superior orientation of metallic pigment flakes in the coating. The invention is particularly useful in the pigmented base coat of a base coat-clear coat coating since it permits the use of a thinner base coat which, because of the improved orientation of the metallic pigment flakes, provides superior hiding or masking of the coated substrate.The coating composition comprises a solvent, a film forming resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic, alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins, a uniformly dispersed pigment and a chlorinated polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1985
    Assignee: Inmont Corporation
    Inventor: Richard A. Cowles