Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Melnyk
Thomas J. Melnyk 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: 20230265241Abstract: A silicone-modified polyester resin and methods for making the resin are described herein. The method includes production of a siliconized intermediate which is then esterified to give a silicone-modified polyester resin. Coating compositions including the silicone-modified polyester resin are provided, and coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Publication number: 20230242768Abstract: Reactive liquids diluent and reactive dispersing agents for fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions, wherein the reactive liquid diluent and reactive dispersing agents have a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and contain at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent or dispersing agent may be included a coating composition to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: David R. Wallace, T. Howard Killilea, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, Thomas J. Melnyk, Danny G. Hartinger, Jason S. Ness, Jacob Donlon, Mark R. Coward
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Patent number: 11655372Abstract: Fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions contain solid pigment particles dispersed in a nonvolatilizing, reactive liquid diluent having a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and containing at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent may serve as one or more of a dispersing medium for the solid pigment particles, a carrier, a coalescent and a humectant, and may crosslink or otherwise cure to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder. Embodiments of the reactive liquid diluent can provide colorants and coating compositions having reduced levels of VOCs, conventional carriers, conventional dispersants, conventional coalescents and conventional humectants.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Inventors: David R. Wallace, T. Howard Killilea, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, Thomas J. Melnyk, Danny G. Hartinger, Jason S. Ness, Jacob Donlon, Mark R. Coward
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Publication number: 20220073763Abstract: A novel linear polyester resin is made by condensation of one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyols with one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyfunctional acids derived from biobased materials or a biological feedstock. Coating compositions and coated substrates using the novel linear polyester resin are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventor: Thomas J. Melnyk
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Publication number: 20220056204Abstract: A silicone-modified polyester resin and methods for making the resin are described herein. The method includes production of a siliconized intermediate which is then esterified to give a silicone-modified polyester resin. Coating compositions including the silicone-modified polyester resin are provided, and coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Patent number: 11104762Abstract: A silicone-modified polyester resin and methods for making the resin are described herein. The method includes production of a siliconized intermediate which is then esterified to give a silicone-modified polyester resin. Coating compositions including the silicone-modified polyester resin are provided, and coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Publication number: 20210062006Abstract: Fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions contain solid pigment particles dispersed in a nonvolatilizing, reactive liquid diluent having a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and containing at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent may serve as one or more of a dispersing medium for the solid pigment particles, a carrier, a coalescent and a humectant, and may crosslink or otherwise cure to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder. Embodiments of the reactive liquid diluent can provide colorants and coating compositions having reduced levels of VOCs, conventional carriers, conventional dispersants, conventional coalescents and conventional humectants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: David R. Wallace, T. Howard Killilea, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, Thomas J. Melnyk, Danny G. Hartinger, Jason S. Ness, Jacob Donlon, Mark R. Coward
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Patent number: 10836910Abstract: Fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions contain solid pigment particles dispersed in a nonvolatilizing, reactive liquid diluent having a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and containing at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent may serve as one or more of a dispersing medium for the solid pigment particles, a carrier, a coalescent and a humectant, and may crosslink or otherwise cure to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder. Embodiments of the reactive liquid diluent can provide colorants and coating compositions having reduced levels of VOCs, conventional carriers, conventional dispersants, conventional coalescents and conventional humectants.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Inventors: David R. Wallace, T. Howard Killilea, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, Thomas J. Melnyk, Danny G. Hartinger, Jason S. Ness, Jacob Donlon, Mark R. Coward
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Patent number: 10767076Abstract: The present description provides a water-reducible or water-dispersible coating system that can be used to form a durable, corrosion-resistant protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system includes an alkyd resin prepared from a polyester feedstock that includes post-consumer recycled PET and a waste cooking oil feedstock. Methods for preparing the coating system and articles coated with the coating system are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: SWIMC LLCInventors: Thomas J. Melnyk, Michael A. Bauer
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Publication number: 20190270910Abstract: The present description provides a water-reducible or water-dispersible coating system that can be used to form a durable, corrosion-resistant protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system includes an alkyd resin prepared from a polyester feedstock that includes post-consumer recycled PET and a waste cooking oil feedstock. Methods for preparing the coating system and articles coated with the coating system are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: SWIMC LLCInventors: Thomas J. Melnyk, Michael A. Bauer
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Publication number: 20180251594Abstract: A silicone-modified polyester resin and methods for making the resin are described herein. The method includes production of a siliconized intermediate which is then esterified to give a silicone-modified polyester resin. Coating compositions including the silicone-modified polyester resin are provided, and coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Publication number: 20180171173Abstract: A novel linear polyester resin is made by condensation of one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyols with one or more aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyfunctional acids derived from biobased materials or a biological feedstock. Coating compositions and coated substrates using the novel linear polyester resin are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: SWIMC, LLCInventor: Thomas J Melnyk
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Publication number: 20180086917Abstract: Fluid concentrates, colorants and coating compositions contain solid pigment particles dispersed in a nonvolatilizing, reactive liquid diluent having a viscosity less than 1,000 cps and containing at least one molecular species having at least three reactive unsaturated sites. The reactive liquid diluent may serve as one or more of a dispersing medium for the solid pigment particles, a carrier, a coalescent and a humectant, and may crosslink or otherwise cure to form an interpenetrating polymer network in, or crosslink with, a pigmented coating composition containing a film-forming polymeric binder. Embodiments of the reactive liquid diluent can provide colorants and coating compositions having reduced levels of VOCs, conventional carriers, conventional dispersants, conventional coalescents and conventional humectants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: David R. Wallace, T. Howard Killilea, Stephen M. Korenkiewicz, Thomas J. Melnyk, Danny G. Hartinger, Jason S. Ness, Jacob Donlon, Mark R. Coward
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Publication number: 20170306086Abstract: Medium and high molecular weight polyester polymers are prepared in syrup form from an ester oligomer. The oligomer is converted to the polymer by polycondensation at elevated pressure and elevated temperature in a nonreactive carrier capable of forming an azeotrope with water. The ester oligomerization or polycondensation reactions desirably are monitored using a non-viscometric technique. The process has a rapid cycle time. The syrup contains the polymer and nonreactive carrier, and may more conveniently be used to make initially non-solid products such as polyester coatings than is the case when employing pelletized solid polyester resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Larry B. Brandenburger, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Patent number: 9624342Abstract: Medium and high molecular weight polyester polymers are prepared in syrup form from an ester oligomer. The oligomer is converted to the polymer by polycondensation at elevated pressure and elevated temperature in a nonreactive carrier capable of forming an azeotrope with water. The ester oligomerization or polycondensation reactions desirably are monitored using a non-viscometric technique. The process has a rapid cycle time. The syrup contains the polymer and nonreactive carrier, and may more conveniently be used to make initially non-solid products such as polyester coatings than is the case when employing pelletized solid polyester resins.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Larry B. Brandenburger, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Publication number: 20160326397Abstract: The present description provides a water-reducible or water-dispersible coating system that can be used to form a durable, corrosion-resistant protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system includes an alkyd resin prepared from a polyester feedstock that includes post-consumer recycled PET and a waste cooking oil feedstock. Methods for preparing the coating system and articles coated with the coating system are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Melnyk, Michael A. Bauer
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Publication number: 20160280848Abstract: A silicone-modified polyester resin and methods for making the resin are described herein. The method includes production of a siliconized intermediate which is then esterified to give a silicone-modified polyester resin. Coating compositions including the silicone-modified polyester resin are provided, and coated articles with the coating composition applied to at least a portion of a surface thereof are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Patent number: 8758888Abstract: A primer/topcoat coil coating system employs crosslinkable branched hydroxyl-functional polyester-imide resins derived or derivable from a symmetric aromatic imide triol and a diacid or acid-producing derivative. The primer resin has a hydroxyl number greater than about 90 but not more than about 215, the topcoat resin has a hydroxyl number greater than about 100 but not more than about 215, and the primer and topcoat can each be hardened in 30 seconds or less to provide a coating having at least 0T flexibility with no tape off and at least 2H pencil hardness.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Gregory B. Hayes, Thomas J. Melnyk
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Patent number: 8337995Abstract: Soak-in and strike through on the exposed end grain portions of low density or porous wood substrates including alder, birch, pine, poplar, and soft maple are reduced by applying to the end grain a solvent-borne coating composition containing an (i) alkyd resin having a hydroxyl number less than about 150, (ii) acid catalyst and (iii) cross linker. The resin desirably has a number average molecular weight greater than about 2000, and may have a Gardner coloration less than about 3 or may be a short oil alkyd based on coconut oil. By using a reduced hydroxyl number alkyd resin, a reduced cross linker amount may be employed, thereby reducing formaldehyde evolution in compositions made with methylated amino resin cross linkers such as methylated melamine resins.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventors: Shaobing Wu, Thomas J. Melnyk, William E. Hale
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Publication number: 20110262759Abstract: Soak-in and strike through on the exposed end grain portions of low density or porous wood substrates including alder, birch, pine, poplar, and soft maple are reduced by applying to the end grain a solvent-borne coating composition containing an (i) alkyd resin having a hydroxyl number less than about 150, (ii) acid catalyst and (iii) cross linker. The resin desirably has a number average molecular weight greater than about 2000, and may have a Gardner coloration less than about 3 or may be a short oil alkyd based on coconut oil. By using a reduced hydroxyl number alkyd resin, a reduced cross linker amount may be employed, thereby reducing formaldehyde evolution in compositions made with methylated amino resin cross linkers such as methylated melamine resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Shaobing Wu, Thomas J. Melnyk, William E. Hale