Patents by Inventor Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez

Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez 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: 7238235
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a material for improving the adhesion between the surface of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elements and a coating applied thereto is disclosed. The system comprises the mixing of an adhesion promoter with de-ionized water and applying it to the surface of the TPO elements to be coated. Preferably, the application occurs in an atmospherically controlled enclosure. The application of the adhesion promoter is preferably accomplished by flowing the mixture over the TPO elements through an application device that minimizes agitation and splashing of the mixture. Multiple parameters of the application system may be monitored and regulated. Upon completion of the application process, the treated TPO elements are preferably dried in an oven, leaving a thin layer of adhesion promoter over the surface thereof. Use of the application device ensures that minimal defects are present in the dried adhesion promoter layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shubho Bhattacharya, Laura McBride, Yoshihiro Yamamoto, Shojiro Takeuchi, Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 6875472
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a material for improving the adhesion between the surface of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elements and a coating applied thereto is disclosed. The system comprises the mixing of an adhesion promoter with de-ionized water and applying it to the surface of the TPO elements to be coated. Preferably, the application occurs in an atmospherically controlled enclosure. The application of the adhesion promoter is preferably accomplished by distributing the mixture over the TPO elements through a series of nozzles. Multiple parameters of the application system may be monitored and regulated. Upon completion of the application process, the treated TPO elements are preferably dried in an oven, leaving a thin layer of adhesion promoter over the surface thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shubho Bhattacharya, Laura McBride, Yoshihiro Yamamoto, Shojiro Takeuchi, Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20040071886
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a material for improving the adhesion between the surface of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elements and a coating applied thereto is disclosed. The system comprises the mixing of an adhesion promoter with de-ionized water and applying it to the surface of the TPO elements to be coated. Preferably, the application occurs in an atmospherically controlled enclosure. The application of the adhesion promoter is preferably accomplished by distributing the mixture over the TPO elements through a series of nozzles. Multiple parameters of the application system may be monitored and regulated. Upon completion of the application process, the treated TPO elements are preferably dried in an oven, leaving a thin layer of adhesion promoter over the surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Shubho Bhattacharya, Laura McBride, Yoshihiro Yamamoto, Shojiro Takeuchi, Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20040069221
    Abstract: A system and method for applying a material for improving the adhesion between the surface of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) elements and a coating applied thereto is disclosed. The system comprises the mixing of an adhesion promoter with de-ionized water and applying it to the surface of the TPO elements to be coated. Preferably, the application occurs in an atmospherically controlled enclosure. The application of the adhesion promoter is preferably accomplished by distributing the mixture over the TPO elements through a series of nozzles. Multiple parameters of the application system may be monitored and regulated. Upon completion of the application process, the treated TPO elements are preferably dried in an oven, leaving a thin layer of adhesion promoter over the surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Shubho Bhattacharya, Laura McBride, Yoshihiro Yamamoto, Shojiro Takeuchi, Saul Gonzalez Gutierrez