Patents by Inventor Rolin W. Sugg

Rolin W. Sugg 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).

  • Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating simulating brass
    Patent number: 5476724
    Abstract: An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the refractory metal strike layer. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion and corrosion protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen R. Moysan, III, Rolin W. Sugg
  • Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating simulating brass
    Patent number: 5413874
    Abstract: An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the refractory metal strike layer. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion and corrosion protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Baldwin Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen R. Moysan, III, Rolin W. Sugg