Patents by Inventor Steven E. Bowles
Steven E. Bowles 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).
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Publication number: 20220282115Abstract: Disclosed are systems for treating a substrate comprising a deoxidizing composition and a coating composition. The deoxidizing composition comprises a Group IVA metal and/or a Group IVB metal and free fluoride, optionally may comprise a homopolymer or copolymer comprising a phosphorous-containing monomeric subunit, and has a pH of 1.0 to 3.0. The coating composition comprises first and second components and elastomeric particles. The first component comprises an epoxy-containing compound (E1) and/or an epoxide-functional adduct (E2). The second component comprises a diamine and/or a polyamine comprising a cyclic ring (A2) and/or an amine-functional adduct (A3). The present invention is also directed to methods of making the compositions, methods of coating a substrate, and coated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Kriley, Marvin M. Pollum, Jr., David J. Fortman, Brian K. Rearick, Masayuki Nakajima, Elizabeh S. Brown-Tseng, Steven E. Bowles, Maria S. French
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Publication number: 20220275240Abstract: Disclosed are systems for treating a substrate comprising a deoxidizing composition and a coating composition. The deoxidizing composition comprises a Group IVA metal and/or a Group IVB metal and free fluoride, optionally may comprise a homopolymer or copolymer comprising a phosphorous-containing monomeric subunit, and has a pH of 1.0 to 3.0. The coating composition comprises first and second components and elastomeric particles. The first component comprises an epoxy-containing compound. The second component comprises a diamine and/or a polyamine comprising a cyclic ring. The diamine may chemically react with the epoxy-containing compound. The present invention is also directed to methods of making the compositions, methods of coating a substrate, and coated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: David J. Fortman, Marvin M. Pollum, Jr., Joseph P. Kriley, Brian K. Rearick, Maria S. French, Elizabeth S. Brown-Tseng, Steven E. Bowles, Masayuki Nakajima
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Publication number: 20220127466Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for treating a substrate. The system may include a cleaner composition, a deoxidizing composition comprising a Group IVA metal and/or a Group IVB metal and free fluoride and having a pH of 1.0 to 3.0, and/or a seal composition. The system may also include a coating composition. The cleaner composition, deoxidizing composition, and/or seal composition may comprise a homopolymer or a copolymer comprising a phosphorous-containing monomeric subunit m1. Also disclosed is a deoxidizing composition comprising a Group IVA metal and a Group IVB metal and free fluoride and having a pH of 1.0 to 3.0. Also disclosed are methods of treating a substrate. Also disclosed are treated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth S. Brown-Tseng, Joseph P. Kriley, Marvin M. Pollum, Jr., Masayuki Nakajima, Ljiljana Maksimovic, Brian K. Rearick, Adam B. Powell, David J. Fortman, Loubna Pagnotti, Visham Appadoo, Edward R. Millero, Jr., Se Reyon Lee, Steven J. Lemon, Steven E. Bowles
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Patent number: 10888821Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a microporous membrane includes: (1) contacting at least one surface of the membrane with a treatment composition including: (a) an acrylic polymer prepared from a mixture of vinyl monomers including: (i) a (meth)acrylic acid monomer and (ii) a silane-functional acrylic monomer; and (b) a base, where the acrylic polymer is in contact with the filler present in the matrix; and (2) subjecting the membrane of (1) to conditions sufficient to effect a condensation reaction between the filler and the acrylic polymer. A treated microporous membrane and an aqueous treatment composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Qunhui Guo, Steven E. Bowles, Cynthia Kutchko, Deena M. McHenry, Kurt G. Olson, James C. Peters, David N. Walters
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Patent number: 10851122Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid comprising reacting a halogenated compound comprising a halogen and an active hydrogen functional group, an isocyanato functional alkoxy silane, and an ionizable compound capable forming an ionic bond with the halogen to form the alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid. The present invention is also directed to alkoxy silane functional ionic liquids.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Hongying Zhou, Shanti Swarup, Justin M. Jones, Steven E. Bowles
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Publication number: 20200086278Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a microporous membrane includes: (1) contacting at least one surface of the membrane with a treatment composition including: (a) an acrylic polymer prepared from a mixture of vinyl monomers including: (i) a (meth)acrylic acid monomer and (ii) a silane-functional acrylic monomer; and (b) a base, where the acrylic polymer is in contact with the filler present in the matrix; and (2) subjecting the membrane of (1) to conditions sufficient to effect a condensation reaction between the filler and the acrylic polymer. A treated microporous membrane and an aqueous treatment composition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Qunhui Guo, Steven E. Bowles, Cynthia Kutchko, Deena M. McHenry, Kurt G. Olson, James C. Peters, David N. Walters
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Publication number: 20190338150Abstract: A surface active coating composition includes: (i) a polymer prepared from a mixture of reactants including (a) at least one polysiloxane and (b) a metal alkoxide; and (ii) a hydrophilic and/or a hydrophobic additive. A substrate at least partially coated with the surface active coating composition is also disclosed. A method of condensing a polar fluid by contacting a substrate at least partially coated with the surface active coating composition with a polar fluid, such that the polar fluid condenses on at least a portion of the coated substrate is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Cynthia Kutchko, Steven E. Bowles, Peter A. Lukus, Wei Wang
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Publication number: 20190248812Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid comprising reacting a halogenated compound comprising a halogen and an active hydrogen functional group, an isocyanato functional alkoxy silane, and an ionizable compound capable forming an ionic bond with the halogen to form the alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid. The present invention is also directed to alkoxy silane functional ionic liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Hongying Zhou, Shanti Swarup, Justin M. Jones, Steven E. Bowles
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Patent number: 10273253Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid comprising reacting a halogenated compound comprising a halogen and an active hydrogen functional group, an isocyanato functional alkoxy silane, and an ionizable compound capable forming an ionic bond with the halogen to form the alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid. The present invention is also directed to alkoxy silane functional ionic liquids.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Hongying Zhou, Shanti Swarup, Justin M. Jones, Steven E. Bowles
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Publication number: 20190106579Abstract: The present invention is directed to ionic liquids for use in a coating composition, the coating composition comprising an ionic liquid comprising a salt group and a first functional group, a film-forming polymer comprising a second functional group, and a curing agent comprising a third functional group, wherein the first functional group is reactive towards at least one of the second functional group and the third functional group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Hongying Zhou, Shanti Swarup, Bruce A. Connelly, Emily Chunderlik, Justin M. Jones
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Publication number: 20190106443Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of preparing an alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid comprising reacting a halogenated compound comprising a halogen and an active hydrogen functional group, an isocyanato functional alkoxy silane, and an ionizable compound capable forming an ionic bond with the halogen to form the alkoxy silane functional ionic liquid. The present invention is also directed to alkoxy silane functional ionic liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Hongying Zhou, Shanti Swarup, Justin M. Jones, Steven E. Bowles
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Patent number: 8608988Abstract: The present invention provides a curable, organic polymeric photochromic composition comprising: a photochromic amount of at least one photochromic material; a polymeric polyol having carbonate groups along its backbone and having a number average molecular weight greater than 5000 g/mole; and a curing agent having reactive functional groups capable of reacting with hydroxyl groups on the polymeric polyol. After curing and after the Photochromic Performance Test the composition demonstrates a T1/2 fade rate of less than 200 seconds. Also provided is a photochromic article comprising a rigid substrate and a photochromic organic polymeric coating applied to a surface of the substrate. The photochromic organic polymeric coating comprises the composition described above.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Cynthia Kutchko, Paul H. Lamers, Jason R. Lewis, David E. Sartori, Robert W. Walters, Feng Wang
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Patent number: 8563212Abstract: Described are non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: a) an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; and b) photosensitive polymeric microparticles dispersed in the organic continuous phase. The microparticles comprise an at least partially polymerized component having integral surface and interior domains, wherein the surface domain comprises a polymeric material that is solubilized by the organic solvent, the interior domain comprises a polymeric material that is insoluble in the organic solvent, and the surface domain and/or interior domain is photosensitive. Also described are methods of producing such non-aqueous dispersions, curable film-forming compositions containing them, and photosensitive coated substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Anu Chopra, James P. Colton, Dennis L. Faler, M. Frank Haley, Paul H. Lamers, Yunyi Lu, Kevin J. Stewart, Cathy A. Taylor, Feng Wang, Elizabeth A. Zezinka
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Patent number: 8563213Abstract: Described are various methods of producing non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: (a) preparing one or more aqueous dispersions of a polymerizable component, at least one of which contains a photosensitive material and, wherein the polymerizable components comprise at least one hydrophilic functional group and/or at least one hydrophobic functional group; (b) subjecting the dispersion of (a) to conditions sufficient to form microparticles; (c) at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable component; (d) combining the dispersion with an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; (e) removing water from the dispersion such that the final water content of the non-aqueous dispersion is less than 30 percent by weight; wherein e) is performed before or after d); and (f) reacting any acid functional groups on the surface of the microparticles with a reactive material having at least one epoxy functional group, at least one thiocarbonylthio functional group, aType: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Anu Chopra, Randy E. Daughenbaugh, Dennis L. Faler, M. Frank Haley, Paul H. Lamers, Yunyi Lu, Kevin J. Stewart, Cathy A. Taylor, Feng Wang, Elizabeth A. Zezinka
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Publication number: 20120212840Abstract: The present invention provides a curable, organic polymeric photochromic composition comprising: a photochromic amount of at least one photochromic material; a polymeric polyol having carbonate groups along its backbone and having a number average molecular weight greater than 5000 g/mole; and a curing agent having reactive functional groups capable of reacting with hydroxyl groups on the polymeric polyol. After curing and after the Photochromic Performance Test the composition demonstrates a T1/2 fade rate of less than 200 seconds. Also provided is a photochromic article comprising a rigid substrate and a photochromic organic polymeric coating applied to a surface of the substrate. The photochromic organic polymeric coating comprises the composition described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: TRANSITIONS OPTICAL, INC.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Cynthia Kutchko, Paul H. Lamers, Jason R. Lewis, David E. Sartori, Robert W. Walters, Feng Wang
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Publication number: 20100221661Abstract: Described are various methods of producing non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: (a) preparing one or more aqueous dispersions of a polymerizable component, at least one of which contains a photosensitive material and, wherein the polymerizable components comprise at least one hydrophilic functional group and/or at least one hydrophobic functional group; (b) subjecting the dispersion of (a) to conditions sufficient to form microparticles; (c) at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable component; (d) combining the dispersion with an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; (e) removing water from the dispersion such that the final water content of the non-aqueous dispersion is less than 30 percent by weight; wherein e) is performed before or after d); and (f) reacting any acid functional groups on the surface of the microparticles with a reactive material having at least one epoxy functional group, at least one thiocarbonylthio functional group, aType: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Anu Chopra, Randy E. Daughenbaugh, Dennis L. Faler, M. Frank Haley, Paul H. Lamers, Yunyi Lu, Kevin J. Stewart, Cathy A. Taylor, Feng Wang, Elizabeth A. Zezinka
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Publication number: 20100209697Abstract: Described are non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: a) an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; and b) photosensitive polymeric microparticles dispersed in the organic continuous phase. The microparticles comprise an at least partially polymerized component having integral surface and interior domains, wherein the surface domain comprises a polymeric material that is solubilized by the organic solvent, the interior domain comprises a polymeric material that is insoluble in the organic solvent, and the surface domain and/or interior domain is photosensitive. Also described are methods of producing such non-aqueous dispersions, curable film-forming compositions containing them, and photosensitive coated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Transitions Optical, Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Bowles, Anu Chopra, James P. Colton, Dennis L. Faler, M. Frank Haley, Paul H. Lamers, Yunyi Lu, Kevin J. Stewart, Cathy A. Taylor, Feng Wang, Elizabeth A. Zezinka