Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Kronenwetter

Thomas J. Kronenwetter 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: 5851583
    Abstract: A process for blending paint to match an existing finish. A first color imparting component is first provided, in an amount proportionate to a paint formulation, and mixed with a base coat reducer to obtain a first reduced component. A second color imparting component is also provided, in an amount proportionate to the amount of the first color imparting component according to the paint formulation, and mixed with a base coat reducer to obtain a second reduced component. A portion of the first reduced component is then mixed with a portion of the second reduced component to obtain a base paint. The base paint is tested by applying the base paint onto a surface and allowing it to dry to obtain a painted surface, and comparing the painted surface with an existing finish after simulating a clear coat finish with a lustrous liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Total Car Franchising Corporation Colors on Parade
    Inventor: Thomas J. Kronenwetter