Patents by Inventor Steven W. Forney

Steven W. Forney 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).

  • Process for controlling pollution and contamination in the electrodeposition of paint
    Patent number: 4153548
    Abstract: An acidic silica sol and coagulating polymer are used to reduce the tackiness of paint solids of electrodeposition paints and to condition such solids so that they can be separated and removed from the drippings and wash water obtained as a result of the application of electrodeposition paints to various types of products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Forney
  • Process for controlling pollution and contamination in paint or lacquer spray booths
    Patent number: 3990869
    Abstract: Water used to wash the air in paint or lacquer spray booths in order to remove over-sprayed paint or lacquers is treated with a blend of a polycationic water dispersible polymer and a compound of an amphoteric metal to reduce the tackiness of paint and lacquer solids and thereby reduce the tendency of over-sprayed paints and lacquers to adhere to walls, ceilings and floors of said spray booths and also to condition the paint and lacquer solids removed with the water so that they can be separated and the water recycled for further use in washing the air in the spray booth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventor: Steven W. Forney