Patents by Inventor Wylie H. Wetzel

Wylie H. Wetzel 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).

  • Publication number: 20200215570
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system that can be used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions suitable to form primer coats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, William C. Nowack, James A. Prevost, Feng Zhang, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 10556251
    Abstract: A method for applying a water-based coating and/or coating system to a metallic substrate to form sag resistant coatings is described. The method is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. The water-based coating includes an aqueous carrier, a resin component in admixture with the aqueous carrier and a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, William C. Nowack, James A. Prevost, Feng Zhang, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20190201932
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for monitoring and controlling an industrial paint operation, where a five-sided intermodal shipping container is painted with a water-based coating composition. The system includes a paint application system, a drying system with a chamber configured to handle one or more intermodal shipping containers, and modules for monitoring and controlling the application of paint and the drying of the applied paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Joseph John Hromadka, Jason R. Bala, Michael A. Bauer, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20180318874
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system that can be used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions suitable to form primer coats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, William C. Nowack, James A. Prevost, Feng Zhang, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20180142103
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: SWIMC, LLC
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, Howard T. Killilea, Wylie H. Wetzel, Walter J. Blatter, Zhang Feng, Donald W. Boespflug, David J. Fouquette, Douglas T. Mueller
  • Patent number: 9815083
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions as primer coats on substrates, and methods for applying the same to substrates. The method includes steps of applying a water-based paint to the interior surfaces of a substrate and drying the substrate by continuously forcing heated air onto the substrate as it moves through a drying chamber. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, William C. Nowack, James A. Prevost, Feng Zhang, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Patent number: 9371453
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing C. Beaudry, Donald W. Boespflug, Wylie H. Wetzel, Walter J Blatter, Feng Zhang, T. Howard Killilea
  • Publication number: 20160167085
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system that can be used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions suitable to form primer coats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing Charles Beaudry, William C. Nowack, James A. Prevost, Feng Zhang, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20150267062
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Channing C. Beaudry, Donald W. Boespflug, Wylie H. Wetzel, Walter J. Blatter, Feng Zhang, T. Howard Killilea
  • Patent number: 9080060
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing C. Beaudry, Donald W Boespflug, Wylie H Wetzel, Walter J Blatter, Feng Zhang, T. Howard Killilea
  • Publication number: 20140324234
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for monitoring and controlling an industrial paint operation, where a five-sided intermodal shipping container is painted with a water-based coating composition. The system includes a paint application system, a drying system with a chamber configured to handle one or more intermodal shipping containers, and modules for monitoring and controlling the application of paint and the drying of the applied paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph John Hromadka, Jason R. Bala, Michael A. Bauer, Wylie H. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20130245183
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates. The coating system advantageously has excellent adhesion properties and can be directly coated onto stainless steel surfaces without requiring an intervening primer layer. Primer layers or other types of coatings can be used in combination with the coating system of the present invention if desired, however. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates such as intermodal, refrigerated cargo containers. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant. Being water-based, the coating compositions have lower VOC emissions and less residual odor than solvent-based compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Channing C. Beaudry, Donald W Boespflug, Wylie H Wetzel, Walter J Blatter, Feng Zhang, T. Howard Killilea
  • Publication number: 20120263961
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.
    Inventors: Channing C. Beaudry, David J. Fouquette, James A. Prevost, Donald W. Boespflug, Wylie H. Wetzel, Walter J. Blatter, T. Howard Killilea, Feng Zhang, Douglas T. Mueller
  • Patent number: 8133588
    Abstract: A coated article and method of employing a water-based coating composition on a fiber cement composite substrate is provided. The coating composition contains: an epoxy resin, a crosslinker having epoxide-reactive functional groups, a latex polymer distinct from the epoxy resin, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: T Howard Killilea, Kevin W. Evanson, Wylie H Wetzel, Archie W. Garner, Glen Otto Vetter, John W Mittelsteadt, Stephen M. Carlson, Larry B. Brandenburger
  • Patent number: 6509417
    Abstract: A multi-component coating composition having a hard, glossy, and tack-free finish is described. The coating composition comprises a fatty acid modified glycidyl-containing component and a hydroxy-functional polymer. The coating composition can be used to originally finish or to refinish such articles as farm, industrial, and construction equipment, automobiles, and trucks, and to paint structures such as bridges, buildings, appliances, metal furniture, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Lilly Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wylie H. Wetzel, William G. O'Dell