Metal Base Patents (Class 427/388.1)
  • Patent number: 7074852
    Abstract: Blocked polyisocyanates and one-component stoving systems containing these blocked polyisocyanates, and the preparation thereof and their use for the preparation of lacquers, paints, adhesives and elastomers. The blocked polyisocyanates are derived from polyisocyanates reacted with secondary amines and cationic, anionic and/or nonionic hydrophilizing agents such that they are incorporated into the polyisocyanate at a ratio of from 20:1 to 1:1, wherein the blocking agents correspond to the formula R1–R4 can be identical or different and independently of one another denote hydrogen, C1–C6-alkyl or C3–C6-cycloalkyl, R5 denotes C1–C10-alkyl, C3–C10-cycloalkyl, and B represents ?wherein R6–R8 can be identical or different and independently of one another denote C1–C6-alkyl and/or C1–C6-cycloalkyl, R9 denotes hydrogen or C3–C6-alkyl or C3–C6-cycloalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Jan Mazanek, Christoph Thiebes, Jürgen Meixner, Olaf Fleck, Heino Müller
  • Patent number: 7060327
    Abstract: Compositions for bonding galvanized surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include either (i) a first part that includes at least one (meth)acrylate component in combination with a free radical inhibitor component and a phosphate ester component and a second part that includes at least one accelerator component or (ii) a first part that includes at least one (meth)acrylate component in combination with an accelerator and a phosphate ester component and a second part that includes a carrier component and a free radical initiator component. Methods for preparing and methods for using these compositions also are disclosed, as are processes for inhibiting corrosion on galvanized surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Bo Xia, James Murray, Doug Frost, Charles Schuft
  • Patent number: 7011869
    Abstract: A process for coating a substrate is provided which includes the following steps: (a) applying a waterborne base coat composition to a surface of the substrate; (b) applying infrared radiation at a power density of 1.5–30.0 kW/m2 and a first air stream simultaneously to the base coat composition such that a pre-dried base coat is formed upon the surface of the substrate; and (c) applying a second air stream in the absence of infrared radiation to the base coat composition such that a dried base coat is formed upon the surface of the substrate. Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed including continuous, batch, and semi-batch processes, which may include additional process steps, such as subsequent application of a topcoat. The process may be used to coat a variety of metal and polymeric substrates, for example, those associated with the body of a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventor: Donaldson J. Emch
  • Patent number: 7011719
    Abstract: A method, a composition and a method for making the composition for increasing the corrosion resistance of a magnesium or magnesium alloy surface is disclosed. The composition is a water/organic solution of one or more hydrolyzed silanes. By binding silane moieties to the magnesium surface, an anti-corrosion coating on a magnesium workpiece is produced. A complementary method, composition and method for preparing the composition for treating a metal surface to increase corrosion resistance is disclosed. The composition is an aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution with a non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Alonim Holding Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
    Inventor: Ilya Ostrovsky
  • Patent number: 6979478
    Abstract: A paint and method are divulged for protecting the silver film of mirrors. The paint in its preferred embodiment includes a metal carboxylate which will contribute metal ions, namely stannous octoate for the contribution of stannous(II) ions in an amount of 0.5% or greater by weight. Alternate methods of the invention utilize an additional coating over the paint, such as an acrylic, epoxy or blend thereof which is UV curable. In another form of the paint, copper octoate is utilized in a minimum amount of 0.5% by weight for contribution of copper(II) ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hilemn, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald J. DeNuccio
  • Patent number: 6972098
    Abstract: The invention provides coatings useful for preventing corrosion of metals. The coatings comprise a film-forming resin and conductive polymers comprising linearly conjugated ?-systems and residues of sulfonated lignin or a sulfonated polyflavonoid or derivatives of sulfonated lignin or a sulfonated polyflavonoid. The invention also provides a latex formulation of the coatings, and articles of manufacture comprising a metal substrate and a coating in contact with the metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: Tito Viswanathan
  • Patent number: 6933012
    Abstract: A surface of an article is protected by coating the surface with a silicon-containing coating by preparing a coating mixture of silicon, a halide activator, and an oxide powder, positioning the surface of the article in gaseous communication with the coating mixture, and heating the surface of the article and the coating mixture to a coating temperature of from about 1150° F. to about 1500° F. The article is preferably a component of a gas turbine engine made of a nickel-base superalloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Nripendra Nath Das, Bangalore Aswatha Nagaraj, Matthew David Saylor, Jackie Lee King
  • Patent number: 6924005
    Abstract: A sprayable protective coating for preventing excessive aircraft and aircraft engine component deterioration caused by environmental variations comprises a water borne latex-based mixture, an additive for controlling the dielectric constant of the cured coating, and a catalyst for enabling the chemical reaction between the additive, de-ionized water for thinning material and the latex-based liquid. The process for applying and curing the coating uses a robotic spraying device and an iterative heating and soaking curing procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew D. Saylor, Timothy R. Lattire
  • Patent number: 6914115
    Abstract: Polyurethane powder coating compositions containing uretdione groups and curing at low temperatures are provided, along with processes for preparing such compositions, and their use as powder coatings, wherein the compositions generally contain: A) a uretdione-containing powder coating hardener derived from aliphatic, (cyclo)aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates and hydroxyl-containing compounds, and having a melting point from 40 to 130° C., a free NCO content of less than 5% by weight, and a uretdione content of 6-18% by weight; B) a hydroxyl-containing polymer having a melting point from 40 to 130° C., and an OH number between 20 and 200 mg KOH/gram, and C) a catalyst of the formula [NR1R2R3R4]+[R5]?, in which R1-R4 simultaneously, or independently of one another, are alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl or alkoxyalkyl radicals, and each R1-R4 is aromatic, linear or branched, unbridged or bridged with other radicals, R1-R4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Degussa AG
    Inventors: Emmanouil Spyrou, Holger Loesch, Andreas Wenning
  • Patent number: 6902766
    Abstract: A two-part metal protection composition includes: an aqueous metal treatment conversion coating component that includes an admixture of an acid and a coating forming component; and an aqueous protective coating component that is applied over metal treated with the aqueous metal treatment conversion coating component and includes an admixture of a blister suppressing agent and an organic film forming protective component. The aqueous metal treatment conversion coating component may contain an accelerator, such as hydroxylamine. In a preferred embodiment, the blister suppressing agent is an organic oxidizing agent that includes one or more of nitroguanidine; aromatic nitrosulfonates, Naphthol Yellow S; and picric acid (trinitrophenol).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventor: Helmut W. Kucera
  • Patent number: 6903161
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating polar substrates. This invention particularly relates to a low-density polyethylene composition useful for coating metal foils, wherein the composition comprises an ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer having a low acid content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Barry Alan Morris
  • Patent number: 6884331
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depositing an adhesive PVC copolymer layer on a substrate, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: formation of a mixture of copolymer precursors in an organic solvent, whereby said mixture comprises PVC and 0.1-2 wt. % organotrialkoxysilane of formula H(HN—R1)x—R2—Si—(OR3)3, wherein R1 and R2 are alkyl groups or intermediate aromatic groups, R3 is an aryl group, the three substituents R3 cannot be the same and x is 0-2; a layer of said mixture is deposited on the substrate; the mixture is dried in order to evaporate the solvent; the aggregate thus obtained is heated to a temperature of 70-170° C. for a duration that respectively ranges from 3 hours and 5 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Universite de Neuchatel
    Inventor: Peter Douwe Van Der Wal
  • Patent number: 6881491
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy article is cleaned to remove oxides and organic matter from a coatable surface, coated with a composition comprising an organic resin and a fluorine compound, and then heated to an elevated temperature to decompose the organic resin and at least a portion of the fluorine compound. After heating the coated surface is left with a protective oxyfluoride film that prevents blistering and hydrogen pickup and promotes hydrogen degassing from the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Sally A. Jankosky, Susanne M. Opalka, Paula L. Kolek, Joseph P. Harenski, Roger W. Kaufold, Larry F. Wieserman
  • Patent number: 6872792
    Abstract: An adhesive or coating composition prepared by mixing together at least one metathesizable highly-reactive cycloolefin (e.g., a norbornadiene) and a metathesis catalyst. The use of highly-reactive cycloolefins can provide exceptional adherence to a low-surface-tension substrate. Another embodiment is a two-part adhesive or coating system wherein the first part includes at least one first metathesizable material, and the second part includes at least one liquid metathesis oligomer or polymer and a metathesis catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Kendall, Kenneth C. Caster
  • Patent number: 6867318
    Abstract: A composition of matter of formula TG13-R and a composition of matter of formula TG14-R where R is H or C1-C6 alkyl, is described and claimed. These compositions of matter have been found to be useful in a Coating Mixture that is applied to aluminum or aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventor: Ji Cui
  • Patent number: 6846039
    Abstract: A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a urethane adhesive to attach a dynamic load-bearing attachment member to a glass substrate to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. Related methods of forming, and methods of attaching components to glass are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lewno
  • Patent number: 6835422
    Abstract: A method of producing an adhesive article including the steps of applying release coating compound(s) to a second side of a liner backing; applying an adhesive onto a first side of said coated liner backing; crosslinking said adhesive with E-Beam radiation applied through the second side of said liner backing; and winding said article into a roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James J. Kobe, Junkang Jacob Liu, Jolin A. Harrison, Bradley S. Momchilovich, Raymond R. Rivera
  • Patent number: 6827980
    Abstract: Solid extrusion coating compositions for metal substrates, a method of extrusion coating a metal substrate, and a metal article are disclosed. The extrusion coating composition is a thermoplastic material and comprises: (a) a polyester having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 50,000, and optionally, (b) a modifying resin, such as an epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of about 500 to about 15,000. The extrusion coating composition is applied to a metal substrate in an extrusion process to provide a composition film having a thickness of about 1 to about 40 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Valspar Corporation
    Inventors: Christina Schmid, Rolf Jung, Hans Widmer, Martin Lu, Artemia Jimenez, Louis Sharp, Stephen Postle
  • Patent number: 6827981
    Abstract: A method of treating a metal surface by application of a solution containing at least one vinyl silane and at least one bis-silyl aminosilane. A solution composition having at least one vinyl silane and at least one bis-silyl aminosilane is also provided, along with a silane coated metal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Wim J. van Ooij, Wei Yuan
  • Patent number: 6808751
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the corrosion resistance of chrome plated materials that provides for heating the chrome plated materials above the melting point of a buffing compound, and then buffing the heated materials with the buffing compound applied. An induction heater is used, before or after the buffing compound is applied. Computer controls, responsive to operator input of the cross-sectional size, composition and/or speed of movement of the chrome plated materials, to in turn regulate the power to an induction coil heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Industrial Hard Chrome
    Inventor: Charles G. Therkildsen
  • Patent number: 6805906
    Abstract: A process of coating a refractory turbine part with a protective coating which is ultimately diffusion bonded to the part. A slurry coating material is prepared from a mixture of a silicon alkyd paint and suspended particles of an aluminum or aluminum alloy powder. Parts may be dipped in the slurry and subsequently be heat treated in selected atmospheres and temperatures to diffuse the coating into the surface of the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Liburdi Engineering Limited
    Inventors: Vladimir Moravek, Paul Lowden, Joseph Liburdi
  • Patent number: 6800326
    Abstract: A method for treating surfaces of titanium or titanium alloys which includes the steps of applying a treatment for removing surface adhesion substances from the surface and then forming a transparent protective layer on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Akira Uchiyama
  • Patent number: 6800328
    Abstract: A process for impregnating a porous part is provided. In one embodiment, the process comprises impregnating the part with an impregnant that is not water soluble, and curing the impregnated part in a water bath. In another embodiment, the process comprises impregnating a part with an impregnant that is not water soluble, washing the impregnated part in a washing solution, and then curing the impregnated part in a water bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Ballard Power Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Po Hang Fong, Emerson R. Gallagher, Svetlana Loif
  • Patent number: 6777032
    Abstract: Painting a vehicle body comprising an exterior body portion, engine and cargo compartments and an interior door portion all of which are applied with an undercoat is completed by applying a gray intermediate coat to the exterior body portion, an intermediate coat to the engine and/or cargo compartments, a base coat comprising a single color base coat or a color base coat and a bright base coat to the interior door portion, a base coat comprising either a single color base coat or a color base coat and a bright base coat to the exterior body portion, a clear coat to the interior door portion and a clear coat to the exterior body portion in this order, each of the applications of coat being performed while coat layers formed preceding the each application of coat remain wet, and then baking and drying the coat layers all together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Toshifumi Ogasahara, Teruo Kanda, Yusuke Kamesako, Toshiyuki Sakoda
  • Patent number: 6777096
    Abstract: An aqueous dispersion that comprises: (A) a polyolefin terpolymer resin obtained from (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof, (b) an ethylenic hycrocarbon, and (c) a specific compound, the proportion of (a) being 0.01 to 5 wt %, excluding 5 wt %, and the ratio of (b) to (c) being from 55/45 to 99/1 (wt %); (B) a basic compound; and (C) an aqueous medium, that the polyolefin terpolymer resin (A) dispersed in the aqueous medium has a number-average particle diameter of 1 &mgr;m or smaller, and that the dispersion contains substantially no nonvolatile water-compatibilizing agent. Also provided are a coated film obtained by applying this aqueous dispersion to a thermoplastic resin and a coated metal material obtained by applying this aqueous dispersion to a metal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Unitika Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenjin Shiba, Shoji Okamoto, Hayami Onishi, Hiroshi Kajimaru
  • Patent number: 6777094
    Abstract: A method, a composition and a method for making the composition for increasing the corrosion resistance of a magnesium or magnesium alloy surface is disclosed. The composition is a water/organic solution of one or more hydrolyzed silanes. By binding silane moieties to the magnesium surface, an anti-corrosion coating on a magnesium workpiece is produced. A complementary method, composition and method for preparing the composition for treating a metal surface to increase corrosion resistance is disclosed. The composition is an aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution with a non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Alonim Holding Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
    Inventor: Ilya Ostrovsky
  • Patent number: 6776918
    Abstract: The invention provides a titanium composite material comprising a bonded laminate having a layer of macromolecular material bonded to the modified surface of a titanium sheet or a titanium alloy sheet, and a process for preparing a titanium composite material, the process comprising the step of bonding a macromolecular material to a titanium sheet or a titanium alloy sheet having a modified surface to be bonded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignees: Showa Co., Ltd., Japan as represented by Secretary of Agency of Industrial Science and Technology
    Inventors: Susumu Yoshikawa, Yuko Tanaka, Teruki Takayasu, Hiromasa Ogawa, Kinji Onoda, Masatada Makino, Takashi Nishiyama
  • Patent number: 6764768
    Abstract: An alkanethiol of formula (1): HS—L—Q1—T—Q2—M—G—Z  (1), may for a SAM. Under application of a potential to the surface, the leaving group —Z is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Arch Development Corporation
    Inventors: Milan Mrksich, Christian Hodneland
  • Patent number: 6753037
    Abstract: A method for coating free-standing micromechanical devices using spin-coating. A solution with high solids loading but low viscosity can penetrate the free areas of a micromachined structure. Spinning this solution off the wafer or die results in film formation over the devices without the expected damage from capillary action. If an organic polymer is used as the solid component, the structures may be re-released by a traditional ash process. This method may be used as a process in the manufacture of micromechanical devices to protect released and tested structures, and to overcome stiction-related deformation of micromechanical devices associated with wet release processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Miller, Vincent C. Lopes, Michael F. Brenner
  • Patent number: 6746778
    Abstract: The invention relates to a metal substrate with a corrosion-proofing bond coating containing adhesion-conferring polymers, based on organic compounds, as well as a method for applying the bond coating. The metal substrate may be that of a vehicle body. The bond coating contains polybismaleimides as the adhesion-conferring polymers, which may be homopolymers or copolymers of bismaleimides and/or maleimide-terminated oligomers or polymers, which can be copolymers of these compounds and organic compounds with polymerizable functional groups. The bond coating is applied as a solution, emulsion, or dispersion, and fixed by heating or irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Ut Negele, Chris Becher
  • Patent number: 6740361
    Abstract: A method for coating zinc or zinc plated article with a polymerized molybdate protective coating by coating a cleaned zinc or zinc plated article with a chromium-free polymerized molybdate composition having a pH of about 1.0 to 5.0. A passified zinc or zinc plated article having coated thereon a polymerized molybdate composition that will allow the article to be painted with an appropriate paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Sanchem, Inc.
    Inventor: John W. Bibber
  • Patent number: 6737163
    Abstract: Low-cure powder coating compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polyepoxide and a material having the structure wherein R1 is an organic radical having 6 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 is an organic radical having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently alkyl or phenyl groups having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; Z is oxygen or nitrogen, and when Z is oxygen R5 is absent and when Z is nitrogen R5 is hydrogen or is and n is 1 to 4. The material can optionally be reacted with an acidic hydrogen-containing compound. The compositions are curable without the use of crosslinking agents or accelerators. Methods for coating a substrate using these compositions, and substrates coated thereby, are also disclosed, as are additional catalysts useful for the same purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasser, Shawn P. Duffy, Ronald R. Ambrose
  • Patent number: 6736908
    Abstract: A metal treating composition comprising at least a specific type of dissolved and/or dispersed organic resin, a dissolved vanadium compound in which the valence of vanadium is from 3 to 5, and a dissolved compound that contains at least one of the metals Zr, Ti, Mo, W, Mn, and Ce can provide metal surfaces with superior corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, and fingerprint resistance. The composition contains no chromium to cause pollution problems and/or require pollution abatement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Ryosuke Sako, Keiichi Ueno, Takumi Honda
  • Patent number: 6737109
    Abstract: A method for coating an ink jet printhead with an ink-phobic coating includes applying the coating to an outer surface of the printhead and then drawing or forcing the coating through the apertures of the printhead, preferably with a vacuum. The method coats and renders ink-phobic not only the outer surface, but also the inside surfaces of the apertures. The ink-phobic coating may contain an amorphous fluoropolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Donald S. Stanton, David H. Pan
  • Patent number: 6722014
    Abstract: In a machining sequence a flow of coating fluid is applied, such as through a nozzle, to wet at least the cutting surface of a tool to be engaged with a part to perform a machining operation thereon. The fluid is applied quickly and dried or cured to form an adherent coating layer on the tool. Propylene glycol is an example of a suitable fluid. After the tool is wetted an energy source is placed in appropriate proximity to the wetted tool The energy source is energized to heat the tool, thereby raising its surface temperature sufficiently to dry the coating layer. This process, and the apparatus performing it, can be incorporated into the machining operation and the tool coating can be refurbished in situ, on a regular basis, before or after a machining operation as appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Camax Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventor: David P. Newman
  • Patent number: 6715196
    Abstract: A method of coating metallic substrates with weldable primer and at least one powder coating is provided by the present invention. The base powder coating contains flake pigments that align parallel to the surface when the powder coating is heated. Optionally, a clear top coating is applied over the base powder coating. Substrates coated by the method of coating are also provided. The method of coating allows substrates coated with weldable primer to be assembled into assemblies or finished parts by welding, and then to be coated with the powder basecoat and clear coat. The parts prepared have striking visual effects and performance comparable to conventional automotive parts but are prepared more efficiently and economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: John Reising, Richard S. Tansey, Gregory J. McCollum, Ronald J. Isger
  • Patent number: 6716531
    Abstract: Spray on polyurethaneurea coatings provide corrosion resistance over long periods of time to marine fixtures, particularly of active metals such as aluminum and steel. Radar arches, fishing platforms, railing systems, etc. can maintain their aesthetics over extended periods of time, even in salt water environments, when the coating has been penetrated to the metal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Scott J. McKeand
  • Patent number: 6709708
    Abstract: A coating process involving a hollow cylinder, a hollow shaft coaxial with the cylinder connecting a first and a second spacing device, mounting thereon on a vertical rod which is concentric to and mounted within a cylindrical coating vessel having a top and bottom, introducing coating liquid into the vessel adjacent to the bottom and withdrawing the liquid thereby depositing a layer of the coating liquid on the outside of the hollow cylinder and wherein a liquid seal is formed between the top and bottom of the cylinder and the hollow shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Kenny-tuan T. Dinh, Richard H. Nealey, John G. Matta
  • Patent number: 6686046
    Abstract: In order to make it possible to treat particles in such a manner that they are stabilized as disperse particles in liquid media, such as varnishes, a method of coating particles with LCST polymers is proposed which is characterized by the following steps: a) dissolution of an LCST polymers in a solvent at a temperature below the LCST; b) mixing the solution obtained in step a) with the particles to be coated; and c) increasing the temperature of the mixture obtained in step b) to or beyond the point at which the LCST polymer deposits onto the particle surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Forschungsinstitut fur Pigmente und Lacke e.V.
    Inventors: Thadeus Schauer, Marc Entenmann, Claus D. Eisenbach
  • Patent number: 6680356
    Abstract: A fast hardening clear coating composition for repairing a clearcoat/colorcoat finish of a vehicle, which composition is capable of being wet sanded, buffed or polished to a high gloss finish on the same day of application, comprising a film forming binder and an organic liquid carrier, where the binder contains a hydroxyl component comprising a hydroxyl-containing acrylic polymer and a hydroxyl-terminated polyester oligomer, and an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking component, at least portion of which comprises a trimer of isophorone diisocyanate, where the composition further contains, as a combined curing catalyst, at least one dialkyl tin aliphatic carboxylate, at least one tertiary aliphatic mono or diamine, and at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid, in an effective amount such that the clear coating composition on curing at ambient temperatures is in a water spot free and sufficiently hard state for sanding or buffing within about 4 hours after application or on cool down when baked under normal cond
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Gia Huynh-Ba
  • Patent number: 6667105
    Abstract: A coating composition for forming insulating films, a non-oriented electrical steel sheet with the coating composition coated thereon, and a method for forming the insulating films on the steel sheet, are disclosed. The coating composition includes the following ingredients for each 100 g of phosphoric acid of a primary aluminum phosphate solution. The coating composition comprises 28-98 g (solid weight) of an acid-soluble emulsion type acrylic-styrenic copolymer resin, 6-18 g of zinc nitrate, 4-13 g of a silicon additive, 18-35 g of ethylene glycol, and 3-11 g of non-ionic surfactant. The non-oriented electrical steel sheet is coated with the above coating composition. The coating composition is superior in roll coating workability and in film characteristics, and further, it is environmentally friendly and has superior aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Pohang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Jong Yoo, Sam-Kyu Chang, Seok-Joo Lee
  • Patent number: 6635221
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting a base metal from rusting which comprises applying to the metallic base a thermosetting fluororesin powder coating composition containing substantially no chlorine. Thus, the metallic base can be effectively prevented from rusting. This method is especially useful for coating in coastal regions where salt damage is a problem, in the outdoors where acid rain causes damage, and in kitchens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko Tsuda, Ryuji Iwakiri, Ryoichi Fukagawa, Keisuke Tano, Daisuke Tanizawa
  • Patent number: 6630198
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine wash process that facilitates reducing a formation of particulate matter within a gas turbine engine is described. The engine wash process includes injecting a first liquid into the engine to remove particulate matter formed within the engine and adversely affecting engine operation and performance. A second liquid is then injected into the engine to facilitate reducing a rate of formation of particulate matter within the gas turbine engine as the engine is operated in the future. More specifically, the second liquid is an anti-static liquid that coats compressor blades within the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: John Frederick Ackerman, William Randolph Stowell, Robert Alan Johnson
  • Patent number: 6623797
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is an apparatus and a method for coating both surfaces of a continuous processing aluminum strip by extruding thin polymeric film onto the aluminum strip. Generally, the aluminum strip is uncoiled, passed through a preheating unit, two extrusion heads, a post-heater, an air quench, a lubricator, and then it is recoiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Avalos
  • Patent number: 6624282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive compositions containing (A) NCO prepolymers based on (cyclo)aliphatic polyisocyanates having an NCO content of 1 to 8 wt. % and a monomeric polyisocyanate content of less than 2 wt. %, (B) amine-free chain extenders containing at least 50 equivalent percent of a compound melting between 50° and 160° C. having formula (I) HO—X—Y—X—OH  (I)  wherein Y denotes methylene, ethylene, —C≡C—, 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-cyclohexylene, or 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-phenylene, and X denotes methylene, —OCH2CH2— (wherein oxygen is bonded to group Y), or 1,4-, 1,3-, or 1,2-cyclohexylene, and (C) 0 to 20 wt. %, relative to component (A), of inert organic solvents, wherein the equivalent ratio of the free NCO groups of component (A) to the NCO-reactive groups of component (B) is 0.90 to 1.35.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Groth, Josef Pedain, Lutz Schmalstieg, Detlef-Ingo Schütze
  • Patent number: 6617042
    Abstract: A degassed polyester varnish is applied to the transduction driver to increase surface dielectric strength (insulation resistance), driver voltage breakdown, physical protection, and heat and water resistance. A vacuum chamber application process is used to apply the polyester varnish. The disclosed coating technique is applicable to all transducer drive materials and all transducer types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew M. DeAngelis
  • Patent number: 6617048
    Abstract: A prepainted steel sheet has a chemically conversion-treated zinc-plated steel sheet and a coating formed on the surface of said zinc-plated steel sheet. The coating is formed by painting and baking of a solvent-type-paint composition. The paint composition contains a polyester resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignees: NKK Corporation, Dai Nippon Toryo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiji Yoshida, Kazumi Ito, Masaaki Yamashita, Hiroyuki Kato, Yasuhiro Toyoda, Yasuyuki Kajita, Susumu Ogawa, Nobuyoshi Kato
  • Patent number: 6613389
    Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for forming a protective coating upon a substrate. The composition has been found particularly useful for forming a protective coating upon components of automotive vehicles, such as a bedliner for a pick-up truck. The composition may include, without limitation, an isocyanate component and an amine component and optionally includes one or more of a catalyst, stabilizer, pigment, fire retardant or other additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhicheng Li, Mark T. Anater, Gloria S. Hsu
  • Patent number: 6613439
    Abstract: An adhesion-promoting composition for bonds between plastic and other materials, such as metal, ceramic, glass ceramic and glass is described, which contains an alcoholate of titanium, of zirconium or of hafnium and allows production of strongly adhesive, moisture-stable and hydrolysis-resistant bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Ivoclar AG
    Inventor: Roland Goebel
  • Patent number: RE38850
    Abstract: The present invention provides a functional coated product having excellent adhesion properties of a coating to a substrate, hardly causing the deterioration of the substrate and the coating due to a photocatalyst, hardly having dirt because the smoothness of the surface coating is high, and having high photocatalytic action; a method for producing the same and the use thereof. The coated product of the present invention has the first coating layer comprising a cured coating made of an acryl-modified silicone resin coating material, which is formed on the surface of the substrate, and the second coating layer comprising a cured coating made of a functional coating material containing the photocatalyst, which is formed con the surface of the first coating layer. When producing such a coated product, the acryl-modified silicone resin coating material is applied to the surface of the substrate as the first coating layer and it is semi-cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Junko Ikenaga, Takeyuki Yamaki, Koichi Takahama, Toshiharu Sako, Hirotsugu Kishimoto