Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Moriarity

Thomas C. Moriarity 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).

  • Electrodepositable coating composition containing a cyclic guanidine
    Patent number: 8884059
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Thomas C. Moriarity, Donald W. Boyd, Geoffrey R. Webster, Joseph Lucas, Alan J. Kaylo, Chester J. Szymanski, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan
  • Method for producing bicyclic guanidines by use of a cyclic urea and a dehydrating agent
    Patent number: 8334380
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing bicyclic guanidines comprising heating a reaction mixture comprising cyclic urea and a dehydrating agent to a temperature ?90° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. Boyd, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Gregory J. McCollum, Britt A. Minch, Thomas C. Moriarity, Steven R. Zawacky
  • Method of making a cyclic guanidine from dicyandiamide and coating compositions containing same
    Patent number: 8288504
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a cyanamide, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity
  • Method of making a cyclic guanidine from a guanidinium salt and a weak acid and coating compositions containing the same
    Patent number: 8148490
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a guanidinium, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Thomas C. Moriarity, Steven R. Zawacky
  • METHOD OF MAKING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE FROM A GUANIDINIUM SALT AND A WEAK ACID AND COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110224328
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a guanidinium, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Thomas C. Moriarity, Steven R. Zawacky
  • METHOD OF MAKING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE FROM DICYANDIAMIDE AND COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20110224403
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a cyanamide, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity
  • ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE
    Publication number: 20110005937
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Thomas C. Moriarity, Donald W. Boyd, Geoffrey R. Webster, Joseph Lucas, Alan J. Kaylo, Chester J. Szymanski, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan
  • Electrodepositable coating composition containing a cyclic guanidine
    Patent number: 7842762
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Thomas C. Moriarity, Donald W. Boyd, Geoffrey R. Webster, Joseph Lucas, Alan J. Kaylo, Chester J. Szymanski, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan
  • Reaction product of polyamine, acyclic carbonate and cyclic carbonate
    Patent number: 7670500
    Abstract: The present invention provides a film-forming composition. The composition includes a reaction product of: a) a polyamine containing a primary amino group and a secondary amino group; and b) an acyclic carbonate. Also provided is a method of preparing a film-forming composition and an article coated with such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Gregory J. McCollum, Matthew Scott, Geoffrey R. Webster, Jr., Judith A. Orzechowski, Kevin J. Dufford, David Robert Fenn, Alan J. Kaylo, Thomas C. Moriarity
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING BICYCLIC GUANIDINES BY USE OF A CYCLIC UREA AND A DEHYDRATING AGENT
    Publication number: 20090281314
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing bicyclic guanidines comprising heating a reaction mixture comprising cyclic urea and a dehydrating agent to a temperature ?90° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Donald W. BOYD, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Charles R. Hickenboth, Richard F. Karabin, Gregory J. McCollum, Britt A. Minch, Thomas C. Moriarity, Steven R. Zawacky
  • ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE
    Publication number: 20090042060
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Steven R. Zawacky, Thomas C. Moriarity, Donald W. Boyd, Geoffrey R. Webster, Joseph Lucas, Alan J. Kaylo, Chester J. Szymanski, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan
  • FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM ACYCLIC CARBONATES AND POLYAMINES
    Publication number: 20090042033
    Abstract: The present invention provides a film-forming composition. The composition includes a reaction product of: a) a polyamine containing a primary amino group and a secondary amino group; and b) an acyclic carbonate. Also provided is a method of preparing a film-forming composition and an article coated with such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Gregory J. McCollum, Matthew Scott, Geoffrey R. Webster, JR., Judith A. Orzechowski, Kevin J. Dufford, David Robert Fenn, Alan J. Kaylo, Thomas C. Moriarity
  • Reaction product of polyamine and acyclic carbonate
    Patent number: 7459504
    Abstract: The present invention provides a film-forming composition. The composition includes a reaction product of: a) a polyamine containing a primary amino group and a secondary amino group; and b) an acyclic carbonate. Also provided is a method of preparing a film-forming composition and an article coated with such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Gregory J. McCollum, Matthew Scott, Geoffrey R. Webster, Jr., Judith A. Orzechowski, Kevin J. Dufford, David Robert Fenn, Alan J. Kaylo, Thomas C. Moriarity
  • Method for creating circuit assemblies
    Publication number: 20060141143
    Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a circuit assembly. The method includes (a) applying a curable coating composition to a substrate, the curable coating composition formed from (i) one or more active hydrogen-containing resins, (ii) one or more polyester curing agents, and (iii) optionally, one or more transesterification catalysts; (b) curing the curable coating composition to form a coating on the substrate; and (c) applying a conductive layer to the surface of at least part of said cured composition. A circuit assembly prepared by the method also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity, Kevin C. Olson, Michael G. Sandala
  • Process for fabricating circuit assemblies using electrodepositable dielectric coating compositions
    Patent number: 7000313
    Abstract: Provided is a process for forming metallized vias in a substrate including the steps of (I) applying to an electroconductive substrate an electrodepositable coating composition onto all exposed surfaces of the substrate to form a conformal dielectric coating; (II) ablating a surface of the dielectric coating to expose a section of the substrate; (III) applying a layer of metal to all surfaces to form metallized vias in the substrate. Also disclosed are processes for fabricating a circuit assembly which include the application of an electrodoepositable coating composition onto exposed surfaces of the substrate/core to form a conformal dielectric coating thereon. The electrodepositable coating composition includes a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, where the resinous phase has a covalently bonded halogen content of at least 1 percent by weight. The dielectric coating derived therefrom has a low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity, Kevin C. Olson, Michael G. Sandala, Alan E. Wang, Steven R. Zawacky
  • Electrodepositable dielectric coating compositions and methods related thereto
    Patent number: 6713587
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrodepositable coating composition having a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium. The resinous phase includes (a) an ungelled, active hydrogen-containing, ionic salt group-containing resin; and (b) a curing agent reactive with the active hydrogens of the resin (a). The resinous phase has a covalently bonded halogen content based on total weight of resin solids present in the resinous phase such that when the composition is electrodeposited and cured, the cured film passes flame resistance testing in accordance with IPC-TM-650, and has a dielectric constant of less than or equal to 3.50. The invention also is directed to a method for forming a dielectric coating on an electroconductive substrate using the electrodepositable coating composition, as well as to a substrate coated with the electrodepositable composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity, Kevin C. Olson, Michael G. Sandala, Alan E. Wang, Craig A. Wilson, Steven R. Zawacky
  • Electrodepositable dielectric coating compositions and methods related thereto
    Publication number: 20040003999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrodepositable coating composition having a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium. The resinous phase includes (a) an ungelled, active hydrogen-containing, ionic salt group-containing resin; and (b) a curing agent reactive with the active hydrogens of the resin (a). The resinous phase has a covalently bonded halogen content based on total weight of resin solids present in the resinous phase such that when the composition is electrodeposited and cured, the cured film passes flame resistance testing in accordance with IPC-TM-650, and has a dielectric constant of less than or equal to 3.50. The invention also is directed to a method for forming a dielectric coating on an electroconductive substrate using the electrodepositable coating composition, as well as to a substrate coated with the electrodepositable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity, Kevin C. Olson, Michael G. Sandala, Alan E. Wang, Craig A. Wilson, Steven R. Zawacky
  • Process for fabricating circuit assemblies using electrodepositable dielectric coating compositions
    Publication number: 20040000049
    Abstract: Provided is a process for forming metallized vias in a substrate including the steps of (I) applying to an electroconductive substrate an electrodepositable coating composition onto all exposed surfaces of the substrate to form a conformal dielectric coating; (II) ablating a surface of the dielectric coating to expose a section of the substrate; (III) applying a layer of metal to all surfaces to form metallized vias in the substrate. Also disclosed are processes for fabricating a circuit assembly which include the application of an electrodoepositable coating composition onto exposed surfaces of the substrate/core to form a conformal dielectric coating thereon. The electrodepositable coating composition includes a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, where the resinous phase has a covalently bonded halogen content of at least 1 percent by weight. The dielectric coating derived therefrom has a low dielectric constant and low dielectric loss factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory J. McCollum, Thomas C. Moriarity, Kevin C. Olson, Michael G. Sandala, Alan E. Wang, Steven R. Zawacky
  • Electrodepositable coating from gelled epoxy-polyester and amine
    Patent number: 6437055
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to electrodepositable coating compositions comprising an at least partially gelled resin or reaction product formed from reacting (i) an epoxy-functional polyester with (ii) an amine. The present invention also includes a method for electrocoating a conductive substrate with the described electrodepositable coating compositions. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a conductive substrate coated according to the described method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Moriarity, Geoffrey R. Webster, Jr.
  • Electrodepositable coating compositions including ungelled reaction products of epoxy functional polyesters and amines coated substrates and methods of electrocoating using the same
    Patent number: 6417292
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to electrodepositable coating compositions providing improved film flexibility and humidity resistance. The compositions contain a substantially ungelled resin or reaction product formed from reacting (i) an epoxy functional polyester with (ii) an amine. The present invention also includes a method for electrocoating a conductive substrate with the described electrodepositable coating compositions. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a conductive substrate coated according to the described method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Moriarity, Venkatachalam Eswarakrishnan, Keith S. Ritter