Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Folda

Thomas J. Folda 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).

  • Unsaturated polyester resin compositions with improved weatherability
    Patent number: 8188166
    Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resin compositions with improved weathering characteristics are presented. Further, the manufacture of these unsaturated polyester resin compositions and their potential applications are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: AOC, LLC
    Inventors: John E. McAlvin, Daniel A. Oakley, James S. Tedesco, Thomas J. Folda, Paul Taylor Hutson, Kamana Kigweba, Diana Klein, Thomas Steinhausler, David Treadwell, John Wilson, David J. Zwissler
  • Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions for coating applications
    Patent number: 7326752
    Abstract: Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions are provided which contain low amounts of hazardous air pollutants, good mechanical and physical properties and good weathering characteristics. A process for the manufacture of these resin compositions is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: AOC, LLC
    Inventors: John E. McAlvin, Daniel A. Oakley, Paul Taylor Hutson, David J. Zwissler, Thomas J. Folda
  • Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions for coating applications
    Publication number: 20040220340
    Abstract: Styrene-free unsaturated polyester resin compositions are provided which contain low amounts of hazardous air pollutants, good mechanical and physical properties and good weathering characteristics. A process for the manufacture of these resin compositions is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: John E. McAlvin, Daniel A. Oakley, Paul Taylor Hutson, David J. Zwissler, Thomas J. Folda
  • Pigmented, weatherable molding compositions
    Patent number: 6767950
    Abstract: Pigmented molding compositions having good weatherability for sheet and bulk molded articles are made by mixing a resin component comprising an unsaturated polyester, a monomer which will react with the polyester and a non-aromatic, thermoplastic polymer; an ultraviolet light absorbing material and/or a hindered amine light stabilizing material; a pigment; and a reinforcing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: AOC, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Thomas Steinhäusler, Robert M. Walrath, John J. Young, Thomas J. Folda, Mark S. Harber
  • Molding compositions having improved properties
    Patent number: 6759466
    Abstract: Molding compositions for sheet and bulk molded products having improved toughness comprise an unsaturated polyester, a monomer which is copolymerizable with the polyester, a thermoplastic polymer, a filler and a reinforcing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: AOC, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Thomas Steinhausler, John J. Young, Thomas J. Folda, Thomas C. Kendrick, Jr.
  • Molding compositions having improved properties
    Publication number: 20030092823
    Abstract: Molding compositions for sheet and bulk molded products having improved toughness comprise an unsaturated polyester, a monomer which is copolymerizable with the polyester, a thermoplastic polymer, a filler and a reinforcing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Steinhausler, John J. Young, Thomas J. Folda, Thomas C. Kendrick
  • Pigmented, weatherable molding compositions
    Publication number: 20020151630
    Abstract: Pigmented molding compositions having good weatherability for sheet and bulk molded articles are made by mixing a resin component comprising an unsaturated polyester, a monomer which will react with the polyester and a non-aromatic, thermoplastic polymer; an ultraviolet light absorbing material and/or a hindered amine light stabilizing material; a pigment; and a reinforcing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas Steinhausler, Robert M. Walrath, John J. Young, Thomas J. Folda, Mark S. Harber
  • Method of increasing the toughness of fiber-reinforced composites without loss of modulus
    Patent number: 4778716
    Abstract: Inclusion of minor amounts of predominately amorphous silica microfibers into thermosetting matrix resins allow manufacture of prepregs which produce toughened composites resistant to impact damage without the loss of modulus normally associated with toughened resin systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley S. Thorfinnson, Thomas J. Folda