PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160117844 | Pigment Identification of Complex Coating Mixtures with Sparkle Color - A method that includes obtaining, using a processor, image data from a target coating. The method also includes performing, using the processor, an image analysis to determine at least one sparkle point from the image data, and performing, using the processor, a hue analysis to determine a sparkle color from the sparkle point. The method further includes calculating, using the processor, a sparkle color distribution, and generating, using the processor, a coating formulation that is the same or substantially similar in appearance to the target coating. | 04-28-2016 |
20160108276 | COATED FOOD-CONTACTING CONTAINERS - Containers comprising a food-contacting surface and a coating thereon are disclosed. The coating comprises a polymer derived from benzene dimethanol having segments of the following structure: | 04-21-2016 |
20160107818 | POLYETHERS DERIVED FROM BENZENE DIMETHANOL - Containers comprising a food-contacting surface and a coating thereon are disclosed. The coating comprises polyethers derived from benzene dimethanol. | 04-21-2016 |
20160068706 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES - A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polyester is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance. | 03-10-2016 |
20160020455 | Methods of Coating an Electrically Conductive Substrate and Related Electrodepositable Compositions - Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed into an electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles. | 01-21-2016 |
20150357079 | Methods of Coating an Electrically Conductive Substrate and Related Electrodepositable Compositions - A method of producing an electrode for a lithium ion battery is disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed into an electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as the electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic (meth)acrylic polymer; and (c) solid particles comprising: (i) lithium-containing particles, and (ii) electrically conductive particles, wherein the composition has a weight ratio of solid particles to ionic (meth)acrylic polymer of at least 4:1. | 12-10-2015 |
20150316686 | RETROREFLECTIVE COLORANTS - A reflective material comprising a multilayered array of particles encapsulated by a matrix material, the reflective material defining a primary surface, the reflective material exhibiting: (i) visible retroreflection of incident radiation, wherein a wavelength of visible retroreflected radiation decreases from a first visible wavelength at a first angle to the primary surface to a second, shorter wavelength of visible retroreflected radiation as the viewing angle to the primary surface increases; and (ii) Bragg diffraction of the incident radiation, wherein the wavelength of radiation Bragg diffracted normal to the primary surface is longer than the wavelength of visible radiation, such that no visible radiation is retroreflected or Bragg diffracted in a direction normal to the primary surface. | 11-05-2015 |
20150315718 | METAL PRETREATMENT MODIFICATION FOR IMPROVED THROWPOWER - A pretreatment composition and a method for pretreating a metal substrate is disclosed. The method comprises:
| 11-05-2015 |
20150307738 | WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOFT TOUCH COATINGS - A waterborne coating composition includes an aqueous polyurethane resin, a reactive silicone component, and a crosslinker. The aqueous polyurethane resin can have urethane linkages, hydrazinecarboxamide linkages, and reactive hydrazide functional groups. The polyurethane resin can have a glass transition temperature of less than 25° C. Methods of preparing waterborne coating compositions and substrates at least partially coated with waterborne coating compositions are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
20150299502 | PRIMER COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a primer coating composition that includes, (a) a (meth)acrylic polymer that includes hydroxyl groups, and which has a Tg of at least 30° C. The primer coating composition further includes, (b) a polyester that includes hydroxyl groups, and which has a weight average molecular weight of less than 3000, and a hydroxyl value of at least 100. The primer coating composition also includes, (c) a crosslinking agent having at least two isocyanate groups. The present invention also relates to a coated article that includes a repaired area that includes a primer coating formed from the primer coating composition of the present invention. The primer coating compositions, in accordance with some embodiments, provide reduced or minimal ringing defects. | 10-22-2015 |
20150280239 | AQUEOUS BINDER COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM ION ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICES - An electrode binder of a lithium ion secondary battery comprising:
| 10-01-2015 |
20150280238 | ELECTRODE BINDER COMPOSITION FOR LITHIUM ION ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICES - An electrode binder of a lithium ion battery comprising:
| 10-01-2015 |
20150275027 | WATERBORNE ACRYLIC COATING COMPOSITIONS - A waterborne coating composition includes latex particles and a crosslinker. The latex particles can be prepared from a mixture of reactants including: (a) a monomer represented by formula (I): | 10-01-2015 |
20150274877 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS BASED ON POLYURETIDIONES, POLYTHIOLS AND PHOTOACTIVABLE BASES AND GENERATION OF ISOCYANATES FROM URETIDIONES - Curable compositions based on polyuretidiones, polythiols and photoactivable bases are disclosed. Also a process for generating isocyanate groups by exposing uretidiones to radiation in the range of 100-315 nm is disclosed. The process can be used in a dual curing system for curing compositions that comprise groups that under go photoinduced polymerizations and active hydrogen groups that react with the generated isocyanates. | 10-01-2015 |
20150267856 | METHOD FOR COATING PIPE SEGMENTS - A method for coating a segment of pipe is disclosed. The method comprises applying by electrodeposition a coating composition to the segment of pipe wherein the coating composition comprises: | 09-24-2015 |
20150267077 | COATED METAL SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF PREPARING THEM - The present invention is directed to a method for forming a composite coating on a bare, untreated metal substrate comprising:
| 09-24-2015 |
20150232695 | ABRASION RESISTANT POLYURETHANE COATING, COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A coated substrate including a 1 to 3 mils thick coating layer has a Bayer abrasion resistance value of less than 1% Haze after 600 cycles. The coating layer includes a reaction product of a coating composition including a polyester diol, a di-isocyanate, and a fluorocarbon-based additive. A method of forming the coating layer on the substrate includes mixing reactants including a polyester diol, a di-isocyanate and a flurocarbon-based additive to form a polyurethane coating composition; depositing the polyurethane coating composition on the substrate; and curing the polyurethane coating composition to form an abrasion resistant coating on the substrate. | 08-20-2015 |
20150232671 | PRETREATMENT OF MAGNESIUM SUBSTRATES - A method and corn position for pretreating magnesium substrates prior to the application of a protective and/or decorative surface coating is disclosed. The pretreatment composition comprises (a) a compound containing at least 4 phosphorus acid groups and (b) a soluble alkaline earth salt. | 08-20-2015 |
20150225855 | ZIRCONIUM PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM, ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR TREATING METAL SUBSTRATES, AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are pretreatment compositions and associated methods for treating metal substrates with pretreatment compositions, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The pretreatment composition includes: a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal; free fluoride; and molybdenum. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with the pretreatment composition. | 08-13-2015 |
20150225600 | GRAFTED ACRYLIC COMPRISING WATER SOLUBLE AND WATER INSOLUBLE PORTIONS AND LATTICES AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A latex comprising of two stage grafted acrylic is disclosed. The acrylic comprises a water soluble portion and a water insoluble portion that are grafted together. A method for making the latex, a coating comprising the latex, and substrates coated with the coating are also disclosed. | 08-13-2015 |
20150218407 | ACRYLIC AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS FOR CONTAINER COATINGS - Acrylic aqueous dispersions useful in coating compositions for coating food and beverage containers are disclosed. The aqueous dispersion is the reaction product of:
| 08-06-2015 |
20150210883 | COATING PROCESSES USING WATERBORNE CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYMERS DERIVED FROM NATURAL GAS RAW MATERIALS - A method is provided for forming a composite coating on a substrate comprising:
| 07-30-2015 |
20150210587 | METHOD OF FORMING A COATED GLASS SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a coated glass substrate is described, which involves: (a) applying a first composition that includes a hydrolysable silane to a surface of a glass substrate, thereby forming a treated surface of the glass substrate; (b) applying to the treated surface a second composition that includes a fluorinated polyether modified silane, thereby forming an intermediate coated glass substrate; and (c) subjecting the intermediate coated glass substrate to elevated temperature, thereby curing the second composition and forming the coated glass substrate. The method of the present invention results in the formation, with some embodiments, of coated glass substrates that possess anti-fouling properties. | 07-30-2015 |
20150205010 | Highly Reflective Crystalline Colloidal Arrays with Radiation Absorbing Particles - A radiation-scattering composition, comprising a plurality of colloidal crystals or aggregates of colloidal crystals, each said crystal comprising radiation reflecting particles in a colloidal array and radiation absorbing particles dispersed in the crystals. The composition scatters radiation in a wavelength band in substantially all directions and absorbs radiation. | 07-23-2015 |
20150203716 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS DEMONSTRATING BURNISH RESISTANCE AND LOW GLOSS, AND METHODS OF IMPROVING BURNISH RESISTANCE OF A SUBSTRATE - The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising: (i) a polysiloxane having reactive functional groups and in which is dispersed protonated silica particles having an average particle size of 2 to 20 microns; and (ii) optionally, at least one additional polymeric resin different from the polysiloxane (i), having reactive functional groups; and (b) a curing agent containing functional groups that are reactive with the reactive functional groups of (i) and/or (ii). After application to a substrate as a coating and after curing, the curable film-forming composition demonstrates an initial 85° gloss of less than 30 and an increase in 85° gloss of no more than 10 gloss units when subjected to various ABRASION TEST METHODS as defined herein. | 07-23-2015 |
20150203706 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS PREPARED FROM POLYMERS DERIVED FROM BENZOIC ACID - The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising:
| 07-23-2015 |
20150197667 | POLYESTER POLYMERS COMPRISING LIGNIN - Disclosed is a polyester polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising a polyacid component and a polyol component that comprises lignin. Residues of lignin are incorporated into the backbone of the polyester polymer. Coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed. | 07-16-2015 |
20150141588 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE HYDRAZIDE FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS - The present invention relates to curable compositions that include a hydrazide functional material (a) represented by the following Formula (I), | 05-21-2015 |
20150137837 | TRANSPARENCY HAVING MOISTURE SENSORS - A transparency, e.g. an aircraft laminated windshield, includes one or more moisture sensors to monitor moisture penetration to monitor performance of the moisture barrier. The moisture sensor includes a moisture corrodible article or sensor element, e.g. a strip or wire, which changes resistance as a function of corrosion. The sensor element can also include two dissimilar metals, e.g. a bimetal sensor element, or two similar metals having different physical dimensions. With the information provided by the moisture sensors performance of the windshield is available to schedule timely repair or replacement of the windshield that is performing outside of acceptable limits. | 05-21-2015 |
20150133595 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING THEM - A catalyst composition is provided. The composition comprises at least 30 percent by weight of a catalyst compound based on the total weight of solids in the catalyst composition; and a polymer prepared from ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The polymer either (i) has a backbone derived from substantially hydrophilic monomers and/or monomers containing groups that may be rendered substantially hydrophilic after polymerization, and a plurality of side chains along the backbone derived from substantially hydrophobic monomers, or (ii) has a backbone derived from substantially hydrophobic monomers and a plurality of side chains along the backbone derived from substantially hydrophilic monomers and/or monomers containing groups that may be rendered substantially hydrophilic after polymerization. The catalyst compound is contained within or encapsulated by the polymer. Methods of preparing the catalyst composition and curable compositions containing the catalyst composition are also provided. | 05-14-2015 |
20150132592 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CATALYST ASSOCIATED WITH A CARRIER AND METHODS FOR COATING A SUBSTRATE - Coating compositions comprising a film-forming resin and catalyst associated with a carrier, wherein at least some of the catalyst can be released from the carrier upon application of shear force is disclosed. Methods of coating a substrate and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed | 05-14-2015 |
20150132580 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE INTERLAYER - A composition includes an isocyanate, a polyether diol, a branched short chain diol having a backbone including carbon atoms in a range of 1 to 9 and at least one branching group, and a cross-linker having a hydroxyl functionality in a range of 2.2 to 4. A films includes the composition and an interlayer includes the film. Transparencies including the interlayer and methods of making the same are further disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
20150132497 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITION COMPRISING CATALYST ASSOCIATED WITH A CARRIER - A coating composition is disclosed comprising a film-forming resin and a catalyst component. The catalyst component comprises a catalyst contained within or encapsulated by a carrier; at least some of the catalyst is capable of being released from the carrier via diffusion through the carrier and into the coating composition. Methods of controlling the rate of cure of a curable film-forming composition and increasing the pot life of the composition by adding such catalyst components are also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
20150122409 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING TRANSFER COATINGS TO SUBSTRATES - The present invention is directed to various processes for applying a coating composition to a substrate such as an exterior automotive substrate, comprising:
| 05-07-2015 |
20150110981 | CONTAINER COATING COMPOSITIONS - A coating composition for application to the surface of a container comprising:
| 04-23-2015 |
20150105518 | POLYESTERS AND COATINGS CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed is a polyester prepared from a mixture of reactants including: a) an aromatic monoacid, where the aromatic monoacid includes from 25 to 60 weight % based on the total weight of reactants; b) a polyacid, where the polyacid includes less than 90 mole % isophthalic acid; and c) a polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups. The mixture of reactants is substantially free of a non-aromatic monoacid, and said polyester has a dynamic viscosity of greater than 15,000 centipoise at 40° C. as measured by a Physica MCR 301 rheometer with 25 mm parallel plate and 0.1 mm gap as a function of increasing shear rate (0.1 to 10 s | 04-16-2015 |
20150072154 | POLYUREA COATINGS CONTAINING SILANE - The present invention is directed to a polyurea coating composition formed from an amine-functional component and an isocyanate-functional component. The amine-functional component can include an aspartic ester-based amine-functional resin and a blocked primary amine The isocyanate-functional component can include a polyisocyanate having a functionality greater than 2.0 and an isocyanate equivalent weight of greater than 300, and a silane. | 03-12-2015 |
20150060472 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Compositions for coating food or beverage containers comprising a resinous binder and 10 to 30 percent by weight of a polysilicone resin. | 03-05-2015 |
20150050439 | AQUEOUS-BASED COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN OLEORESINOUS COMPONENT - An aqueous-based coating composition suitable as a container coating comprising:
| 02-19-2015 |
20140377468 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES - A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. A hydrophobic polymer is present in the aqueous composition to improve its humidity resistance. | 12-25-2014 |
20140322465 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING 2,2'-BIPHENOL - A coating composition comprising a polyglycidyl ether of a 2,2′-biphenol that is substantially free of bisphenol A, bisphenol F and their derivatives and residues is disclosed. Food packages coated at least in part with such coatings are also disclosed. | 10-30-2014 |
20140312327 | Transparent Conductive Oxide Coatings For Organic Light Emitting Diodes And Solar Devices - A transparent conductive oxide (TCO) electrode for an organic light emitting diode (OLED) has a first layer of a crystalline material and a second layer of an amorphous material. The material of the second layer can include one or more dopant materials. | 10-23-2014 |
20140311573 | Solar Cell With Selectively Doped Conductive Oxide Layer And Method Of Making The Same - A method of making a coated substrate having a transparent conductive oxide layer with a dopant selectively distributed in the layer includes selectively supplying an oxide precursor material and a dopant precursor material to each coating cell of a multi-cell chemical vapor deposition coater, wherein the amount of dopant material supplied is selected to vary the dopant content versus coating depth in the resultant coating. | 10-23-2014 |
20140309099 | LOW IRON, HIGH REDOX RATIO, AND HIGH IRON, HIGH REDOX RATIO, SODA-LIME-SILICA GLASSES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A glass has a basic soda-lime-silica glass portion, and a colorant portion including total iron as Fe | 10-16-2014 |
20140278251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-FLUX COLOR MATCHING - A computer implemented method. The method includes generating, using a processor, a set of calibration data relating to a plurality of pigments that are present in a collection of coatings. Generating includes calculating an absorption/reflectance relationship of a plurality of samples coated with a plurality of the pigments, wherein calculating includes using a color matching calculation, and calculating a plurality of concentrations of a non-standard pigment. Generating also includes plotting a relationship between the concentrations and the absorption/reflectance relationships, and determining a correlation of the concentrations for a plurality of Fresnel coefficients relating to the samples. The method further includes determining, using the processor, a coating formulation of a target coating based on the correlation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275362 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF MICROGEL ENCAPSULATED PARTICLES UTILIZING HYPERBRANCHED ACRYLIC POLYMERS - An aqueous dispersion includes particles at least partially encapsulated in a microgel where the microgel is prepared from a hyperbranched acrylic polymer. In addition, a method for making an aqueous dispersion includes: (1) mixing in an aqueous medium: (a) particles, (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (c) a water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation; and (2) polymerizing the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and water-dispersible hyperbranched acrylic polymer having ethylenic unsaturation to at least partially encapsulate the particles in a microgel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275348 | METHOD OF RECOVERING INORGANIC PIGMENT - Disclosed is a method of recovering inorganic pigment such as TiO | 09-18-2014 |
20140272583 | PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING A BATTERY ELECTRODE - Disclosed is a cathode of a lithium-ion battery having a conductive substrate, a first layer covering at least a portion of the conductive substrate comprising a pretreatment composition comprising a Group IIIB and/or Group IV metal, and a second layer covering at least a portion of the conductive substrate and first layer, the second layer comprising a coating composition comprising a lithium-containing compound. Also disclosed is method for treating a battery cathode and a battery having the treated cathode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272453 | Solar Control Coatings Providing Increased Absorption Or Tint - A coated article includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer, a subcritical metallic layer having discontinuous metallic regions, a primer over the subcritical layer, and a second dielectric layer over the primer layer. The primer can be a nickel-chromium alloy. The primer can be a multilayer primer having a first layer of a nickel-chromium alloy and a second layer of titania. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272438 | LOW GLOSS COATINGS - A low-gloss coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a unique blend of particles, including untreated silica and organic treated silica and wax treated silica. The use of these particles in combination provides for a significant reduction in the weight percent of certain particles that can impart a suitable level of gloss to a coating. The particles can be included, for example, in a urethane acrylate binder that can be cured using UV radiation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272434 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CYCLIC CARBONATE AMINE RESINS - The present disclosure describes cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating compositions including an amino functional silicon resin component, where the cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating displays improved oxidation resistance and durability. The coating compositions are isocyanate free and may be cured a low temperatures to provide a durable coating. In specific embodiments, the described coating compositions may be used as a mono-coat on a surface of an article, without any undercoating or primer layers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272419 | HEAT SENSITIVE SUBSTRATES COATED WITH WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising:
| 09-18-2014 |
20140272414 | ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF METAL OXIDES - Disclosed is a method of producing metal oxides, comprising electrodepositing a metal oxide from an electrolyte solution onto a substrate to coat at least a portion of the substrate, whereby metal oxide seed particles are released into the solution, and precipitating metal oxide particles from the solution. The precipitated metal oxide particles have a maximum particle size of less than 1 micron. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272405 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AND TREATING A STEEL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with a conditioning composition including a free fluoride source and then depositing a pretreatment composition including a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal on a portion of the substrate contacted with the conditioning composition. Also disclosed are electrophoretically coated substrates treated by the methods. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268331 | Patterns On Glass For Increased Light Transmission And/Or Light Trapping - In one non-limiting embodiment, a transparency for use as a cover plate for a solar collector, window and/or room divider includes a major surface of a glass substrate having Brewster tetrahedrons to convert s-polarized light waves to converted p-polarized light waves to reduce the percent of light wave reflectance of the substrate. In another non-limiting embodiment, the transparency includes a major surface of the substrate having pyramidal tetrahedrons to capture light waves within the body of the substrate to reduce the percent of visible light reflection. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268291 | Thermochromic Glazings - A thermochromic window system includes at least one substrate and a thermochromic layer applied onto the at least one substrate. The thermochromic layer includes at least two thermochromic films and at least one non-thermochromic colored film positioned between the thermochromic films. The at least one substrate can be selected from glass, plastic, or mixtures thereof. The at least one non-thermochromic colored film can also include light absorbers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140267227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEXTURE ANALYSIS OF A COATED SURFACE USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRIES - A computer implemented method. The method includes generating, using a processor, a multi-dimensional object from a plurality of data obtained from a spectrophotometric measurement of a target coating. The method also includes calculating, using the processor, at least one geometric property of the multi-dimensional object. The method further includes correlating, using the processor, the at least one value with a plurality of known values to identify at least one pigment effect in the target coating, and outputting, using the processor, the at least one pigment effect. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264416 | Organic Light Emitting Diode With Light Extracting Layer - A light extraction substrate includes a glass substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A light extraction layer is formed on at least one of the surfaces. The light extraction layer is a coating, such as a silicon-containing coating, incorporating nanoparticles. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261664 | Photovoltaic Cell Having An Antireflective Coating - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic cell that includes a transparent substrate that has a first surface and a second surface. A transparent conductive oxide coating resides over the second surface of the transparent substrate. A photovoltaic coating resides over the transparent conductive oxide coating. The photovoltaic cell also includes an antireflective coating that resides over the first surface of the transparent substrate. The antireflective coating includes, in order from the first surface of the transparent substrate: a first layer that includes one or more metal oxides, for example, zinc stannate; a second layer that includes one or more metal oxides, for example, silica and alumina; a third layer that includes one or more metal oxides, for example, zinc stannate; and a fourth layer that includes one or more metal oxides, for example, silica. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261663 | High Haze Underlayer For Solar Cell - A solar cell has a substrate and an undercoating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The undercoating includes a continuous first layer of tin oxide and a second layer having oxides of Sn, P, and Si. A transparent conductive coating is formed over at least a portion of the undercoating. The second layer includes protrusions on an upper surface that cause uneven crystal growth of the conductive coating. | 09-18-2014 |
20140256874 | CURABLE SOLID PARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to curable solid particulate compositions that include: (a) a first reactant having at least two cyclic carbonate groups; and (b) a second reactant having at least two active hydrogen groups that are reactive with the cyclic carbonate groups of the first reactant. With some embodiments, the first reactant is a polyol residue having at least two cyclic carbonate groups, such as bisphenol A that has been reacted with epichlorohydrin, and in which the oxirane groups thereof have been converted to cyclic carbonate groups. The active hydrogen groups of the second reactant, with some embodiments, are each independently selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and amine groups. The curable solid particulate compositions, with some embodiments, are in the form of curable powder coating compositions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256849 | SILICATE ENCLOSED PIGMENT PARTICLES - Disclosed is a silicate-enclosed pigment composition comprising hollow silicate shells each defining a core and pigment particles received in the cores. Silicate-enclosed pigments may be produced by dispersing pigment particles in an aqueous solution of an alkali silicate and spray drying the dispersion to yield a plurality of silicate shells each defining a hollow core, wherein the pigment particles are received within the hollow cores. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255702 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS CAPABLE OF FORMING STRATIFIED FILMS, AND THEIR USE IN COMPACT PROCESSES - An electrodepositable film-forming composition is provided, comprising a resinous phase dispersed in an aqueous medium. The resinous phase comprises: (1) an ungelled active hydrogen-containing, cationic resin derived from a polyepoxide; (2) a cationic acrylic resin containing urethane functional groups; and (3) an at least partially blocked polyisocyanate curing agent. Also provided is a coated metal substrate comprising: A) a metal substrate having at least one coatable surface, and B) a cured coating layer deposited on at least one surface of the substrate and having a coating/air interface and a coating/substrate interface, wherein the cured coating layer is deposited from the electrodepositable film-forming composition described above. Further provided is a process for coating an electroconductive substrate, comprising electrophoretically depositing on the substrate the curable, electrodepositable coating composition described above. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255608 | COATINGS THAT EXHIBIT A TRI-COAT APPEARANCE, RELATED COATING METHODS AND SUBSTRATES - Processes for forming a multilayer composite coating on a substrate to provide a coating system exhibiting a tri-coat effect in fewer coating layers. | 09-11-2014 |
20140249241 | OPACIFYING PARTICLES WITH INTERNAL VOID AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention includes a method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of particles at least partially encapsulated by a polymer, the method comprising dispersing inorganic particles in an aqueous phase; functionalizing at least a portion of the surfaces of the inorganic particles with a coupling agent, the coupling agent having pendent reactive groups; polymerizing the reactive groups on the functionalized particles with a first polymerizable component to produce inner polymer shells surrounding the inorganic particles; polymerizing a second polymerizable component to form outer polymer shells at least partially encapsulating the inner polymer shells; and producing voids within the outer polymer shells, such that the inorganic particles are received within the voids. | 09-04-2014 |
20140242281 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES - A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles containing carboxylic acid functionality and prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and (2) a polycarbodiimide. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242280 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES - A method for applying a multilayer coating comprising a basecoat and a clearcoat is disclosed. The basecoat is a curable aqueous composition comprising (1) polymeric particles prepared from ethylenically unsaturated compounds including a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a keto or aldo-functional monomer, and (2) a polyhydrazide. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242270 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING DEFECTS IN AUTOMOTIVE COATINGS - A method of repairing defects in automotive coatings is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of repairing defects in color-clear composite coatings. | 08-28-2014 |
20140220354 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS AND SOFT TOUCH COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A crosslinkable, branched polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of unsaturated polyester prepolymers, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 08-07-2014 |
20140212597 | SCRATCH AND STAIN RESISTANT COATINGS - The present invention relates to a coating composition that provides improved scratch and stain resistance. The coating composition includes a curable film-forming resin having at least two multi-functional (meth)acrylates and a plurality of particles dispersed within the resin, said particles comprising (i) inorganic nanoparticles and (ii) wear resistant mineral particles. The wear resistant mineral particles have an average particle size of greater than 3.5 microns. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212584 | METHOD OF MITIGATING ICE BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate curable film-forming compositions comprising isocyanate-functional curing agents, film-forming compositions with functional groups reactive with the isocyanates, acrylic polymers having polysiloxane side chains, and polysiloxanes. | 07-31-2014 |
20140199524 | Polyurethanes, Articles and Coatings Prepared Therefrom and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one isocyanate functional prepolymer including a reaction product of: (1) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (2) about 0.01 to about 0.5 equivalent of at least one polycarbonate polyol; and (b) about 0.01 to about 1 equivalent of at least one branched polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same. | 07-17-2014 |
20140195189 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STATISTICAL MEASUREMENT CONTROL OF SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC DATA - A computer implemented method. The method includes obtaining, using a processor, spectral reflectance data from a coated surface having a target coating theron; and determining, using the processor, whether the data includes any outlier data points. The method also includes removing, using the processor, at least one of the outlier data points to produce final spectral reflectance data; and calculating, using the processor, a characteristic of the target coating based at least in part on the final spectral reflectance data. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193616 | Tempered And Non-Tempered Glass Coatings Having Similar Optical Characteristics - Temperable and non-temperable coatings are provided which have similar optical characteristics. The non-temperable coating is placed on glass that is not to be tempered and provides certain optical characteristics. The temperable coating is placed on a glass substrate and the coated substrate is then tempered. After tempering, the coated tempered glass sheet and the coated non-tempered glass sheet have similar optical characteristics. Both coatings have a plurality of metal layers, with at least one of the metallic layers being a discontinuous layer with a primer layer over the discontinuous metal layer. For the non-temperable coating, the discontinuous metal layer has an effective thickness in the range of 1.5 nm to 1.7 nm. For the temperable coating, the discontinuous metal layer has an effective thickness in the range of 1.7 nm to 1.8 nm. The primer layer of the temperable coating is thinner than the primer layer of the non-temperable coating. | 07-10-2014 |
20140186633 | Color Match Verification of Multi-Layer Coatings Utilizing Precoated Color Chips - Precoated color chips having a reference colored basecoat and at least one reference effect appearance midcoat partially covering a portion of the basecoat are used to verify the colors of multi-layer automotive coatings when they are applied to automotive components. Visual characteristics of multi-layer automotive coatings may be verified by comparing an applied colored basecoat to the corresponding reference colored basecoat of the precoated color chips, followed by comparing an applied effect appearance midcoat to the corresponding reference effect appearance midcoat of the precoated color chips. Methods of making the precoated color chips are also disclosed. | 07-03-2014 |
20140178616 | POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS FOR COATING CONTAINERS - A food or beverage container coated with a coating composition comprising an aqueous polyurethane dispersion being substantially free of vinyl monomers and polymers and having an iodine value less than 5. | 06-26-2014 |
20140165653 | BENDING DEVICE FOR SHAPING GLASS FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCIES - A sheet bending device includes a sheet shaping rail having a stationary shaping rail portion mounted on a support member and an articulating shaping rail portion pivotally mounted on the support member for movement from a non-shaping position to a shaping position. A retention member limits movement of a sheet to be shaped relative to the stationary shaping rail portion when the articulating shaping rail portion moves to the shaping position. A “cut-to-size” method is also disclosed to shape a sheet for use in making an aircraft transparency. | 06-19-2014 |
20140162005 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Compositions for coating food or beverage containers comprising a resinous binder and 10 to 30 percent by weight of a polysilicone resin. | 06-12-2014 |
20140155572 | EPOXIDE AND THIOEPOXIDE FUNCTIONAL, POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING OPTICAL ARTICLES THEREFROM - Provided is a thioepoxide functional polymerizable composition comprising a reaction product of thiourea and an epoxide functional, polymerizable composition. The epoxide functional, polymerizable composition comprises a reaction product prepared from a reaction mixture comprising:
| 06-05-2014 |
20140154513 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE INTERLAYER - A composition including an isocyanate, a polyether polyol and a low molecular weight polyester polyol having a weight average molecular weight in a range of about 200 g/mol to about 1000 g/mol is disclosed. Films including the composition and interlayers including the film are also disclosed. Transparencies including the interlayer and methods of making the same are further disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
20140144778 | METHODS OF COATING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE AND RELATED ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COMPOSITIONS - Methods are disclosed in which an electrically conductive substrate is immersed hit electrodepositable composition, the substrate serving as an electrode in an electrical circuit comprising the electrode and a counter-electrode immersed in the composition, a coating being applied onto or over at least a portion of the substrate as electric current is passed between the electrodes. The electrodepositable composition comprises: (a) an aqueous medium; (b) an ionic resin; and (c) solid particles. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144498 | HIGH STRAIN POINT GLASS - The present invention relates to a glass composition that includes: 57 to 75 percent by weight of SiO | 05-29-2014 |
20140131353 | COATED CONTAINERS - A coated container and a method for coating a container are disclosed. The coating on the container is derived from a composition comprising:
| 05-15-2014 |
20140131213 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DIALKYLTIN CATALYST - An electrodepositable composition comprising:
| 05-15-2014 |
20140131212 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DIMETHYL CATALYST - An electrodepositable composition comprising;
| 05-15-2014 |
20140130423 | PAINT MIXING ROOM - The invention relates to a paint mixing room ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140128508 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING AN ACRYLIC POLYMER STABILIZER AND AN ALIPHATIC POLYESTER STABILIZED SEED POLYMER - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising a continuous phase and a dispersed phase, wherein the dispersed phase comprises the dispersion polymerization reaction product prepared from a reaction mixture comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an acrylic polymer stabilizer, and an aliphatic polyester stabilized seed polymer, is disclosed. Related coatings and coated substrates are also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140118736 | TEXTURE ANALYSIS OF A PAINTED SURFACE USING SPECULAR ANGLE DATA - A computer implemented method. The method includes obtaining, using a processor, spectral reflectance data from a spectrophotometric measurement of a target coating on a surface, wherein the measurement was taken at a specular angle, and removing, using the processor, at least a portion of the specular reflectance data that is attributable to a glossy coating of the surface. The method also includes constructing, using the processor, at least one spectral reflectance curve, and identifying, using the processor, at least one type of pigmentation effect of the target coating based at least in part on the at least one spectral reflectance curve. | 05-01-2014 |
20140113120 | ANTI-COLOR BANDING TOPCOAT FOR COATED ARTICLES - A coated article includes a functional coating, e.g. an electroconductive low emissivity coating over a surface of a glass substrate and a chemical and/or mechanical protective coating, e.g. a coating of oxides of silicon and aluminum over the functional coating. The protective coating exhibits color banding when viewed under a light source having spectrally narrow emissions, e.g. a fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode, and adjacent ones of the color banding of the protective coating have a Delta E of greater than 5. An anti-banding coating layer of the invention is applied over the protective layer, wherein the anti-banding coating layer exhibits a Delta E of less than 3. | 04-24-2014 |
20140093696 | CONDUCTIVE MULTILAYER STACK, COATED SUBSTRATES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An electrically conductive multilayer stack including a first metal oxide layer including titanium oxide, a metal layer on the first metal oxide layer, and a second metal oxide layer including titanium oxide on the metal layer, at least one of the first metal oxide layer and the second metal oxide layer including a first region, a second region on the first region, and a third region on the second region, the first region and the third region each having a higher oxygen concentration than that of the second region is disclosed. Methods of manufacturing an electrically conductive multilayer stack are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140087098 | TRIPLE-GLAZED INSULATING UNIT WITH IMPROVED EDGE INSULATION - An insulating unit includes a first spacer frame between first and second sheets, e.g. glass sheets, and a second spacer frame between the second sheet and a third sheet. A first surface of the first spacer frame is adhered to inner surface of the first sheet, and an opposite second surface of the first spacer frame is adhered to a first surface of the second sheet, by a moisture impervious adhesive layer. A first outer surface of the second spacer frame is adhered to a second surface of the second sheet, and an opposite second outer surface of the second spacer frame is adhered to an inner surface of the third sheet, by the adhesive layer. The first spacer frame and the second spacer frame have an offset of greater than zero. | 03-27-2014 |
20140080972 | PIGMENTED POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS AND OPTICAL ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - Provided is a polymerizable composition including: (a) a polymerizable component; and (b) a pigment component the pigment component includes: (i) an ionic or amphoteric dispersant material; and (ii) pigment nanoparticles uniformly dispersed in the dispersant material (i). The nanoparticles have a particle size of up to 500 nanometers. Also provided is a polymerizable composition of: (a) a polymerizable component including: (i) diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate); and (ii) a radical initiator; and (b) a pigment component which includes: (i) an ionic or amphoteric dispersant material derived from polycaprolactone; and (ii) pigment nanoparticles of ultramarine blue having an average particle size of up to 500 nanometers, uniformly dispersed in the dispersant material. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080931 | LIGHTWEIGHT PARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - Disclosed are particles that have an exterior surface coated with a thin polymeric coating, such as a coating that includes a sulfur-containing polymer. Also disclosed are compositions, such as fuel-resistant sealant and coating compositions, which include such particles. Aerospace vehicles having an aperture at least partially sealed with a sealant deposited from such a sealant composition are also disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
20140078293 | MULTI-ANGULAR COLOR, OPACITY, PIGMENT CHARACTERIZATION AND TEXTURE ANALYSIS OF A PAINTED SURFACE VIA VISUAL AND/OR INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES - A computer implemented method. The method includes performing at least one of a visual evaluation and an instrument measurement of a target coating on a target sample to generate colorimetric information, and identifying, using a processor, a bulk toner that is present in the target coating by determining a color and a color intensity at different viewing angles relative to the target sample. The method also includes identifying, using the processor, at least one specific toner that is present in the target coating by detecting a presence and an orientation of colored and/or non-colored pigmentation effects that are present in the target coating, and outputting, using the processor, a formulation of the target coating that includes at least the at least one specific toner. | 03-20-2014 |
20140072815 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS DEMONSTRATING BURNISH RESISTANCE AND LOW GLOSS - The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising:
| 03-13-2014 |
20140072797 | COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING ICE BUILD-UP - Multilayer coating systems for mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, methods of applying and related substrates are disclosed. The coating system may comprise a first coating, and a second coating deposited on at least a portion of the first coating, wherein the first coating and/or second coating comprises a near-IR absorber. Methods of applying a multilayer coating composition to a substrate may comprise applying a first coating, and applying a second coating over at least a portion of the first coating, wherein the first coating and/or second coating comprises a near-IR absorber. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072717 | POLYEPOXIDE-POLYACID COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED COATING PROCESSES AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Described are film-forming compositions comprising a polyepoxide and a curing agent comprising an acid functional acrylic polymer, as well as coating systems comprising a coating deposited from such compositions and related processes and coated substrates. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072716 | POLYEPOXIDE-POLYACID COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED COATING PROCESSES AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Described are film-forming compositions comprising a polyepoxide and a curing agent comprising an acid functional acrylic polymer, as well as coating systems comprising a coating deposited from such compositions and related processes and coated substrates. | 03-13-2014 |
20140072442 | NEAR-INFRARED RADIATION CURABLE MULTILAYER COATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING SAME - Multilayer coating systems, methods of applying and related substrates are disclosed. The coating system may comprise a first coating comprising a near-IR absorber, and a second coating deposited on a least a portion of the first coating. Methods of applying a multilayer coating composition to a substrate may comprise applying a first coating comprising a near-IR absorber, applying a second coating over at least a portion of the first coating and curing the coating with near infrared radiation. | 03-13-2014 |
20140067199 | AEROSPACE INTELLIGENT WINDOW SYSTEM - A network system for monitoring and storing data of aircraft intelligent windows or windshields to provide useable life of, provide real life performance of, and/or measure characteristics and/or properties of, the windshields forwards the data from sensors mounting the windshield to a window sensing hub having a microprocessor programed to receive and process the data to determine the performance of the windshield and formatting the data in accordance to a preset program, wherein the program includes providing data from the sensors that measures characteristics and properties of the windshield that are active during the period in which the data is taken. An aircraft central maintenance system connected to the window sensing hub receives the formatted information from the window sensing hub and unfiltered or unformatted information, wherein the unfiltered information from the windshield is acted on by the central maintenance system to provide an estimated useable life of the windshield. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060625 | SOLAR MODULE FRAME - A framed solar module includes a solar module having solar cells between a pair of sheets. The solar module is mounted in a frame, preferably a closed frame having a continuous base, and V-shaped cut outs or partially V-shaped in the upright legs where corners of the solar module are expected. A layer of a pliable moisture resistant sealant is provided between inner surface of the frame and the peripheral edge, and the marginal edge portions, of the solar module. A spacer, e.g. but not limited to a plurality of spaced protuberances formed on the inner surface of the dosed frame engage the outer surface of the solar module to provide the layer with a uniform thickness between the frame and the solar module. | 03-06-2014 |
20140050869 | AQUEOUS-BASED COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING HYDROXY-TERMINATED POLYBUTADIENE - An aqueous-based coating composition suitable as a container coating comprising: | 02-20-2014 |
20140043321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING AN OBJECT IN A SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT - A computer-implemented method for visualizing an object includes the steps of providing a simulated environment; rendering, with at least one processor, at least one virtual object based at least partially on the simulated environment, a viewable angle of the at least one virtual object, and object characteristics associated with the at least one virtual object, the object characteristics comprising at least one of the following: reflectance, transmittance, attenuation, or any combination thereof, and changing a viewable angle of the at least one virtual object in response to user input. A system and a computer program product for implementing the aforementioned method includes appropriately communicatively connected hardware components. | 02-13-2014 |
20140037988 | METHOD OF DEPOSITING NIOBIUM DOPED TITANIA FILM ON A SUBSTRATE AND THE COATED SUBSTRATE MADE THEREBY - A coated article includes an applied transparent electrically conductive oxide film of niobium doped titanium oxide. The article can be made by using a coating mixture having a niobium precursor and a titanium precursor. The coating mixture is directed toward a heated substrate to decompose the coating mixture and to deposit a transparent electrically conductive niobium doped titanium oxide film on the surface of the heated substrate. In another coating process, the mixed precursors are moved toward the substrate positioned in a plasma area between spaced electrodes to coat the surface of the substrate. Optionally, the substrate can be heated or maintained at room temperature. The deposited niobium doped titanium oxide film has a sheet resistance greater than 1.2 ohms/square and an index of refraction of 1.00 or greater. The chemical formula for the niobium doped titanium oxide is Nb:TiO | 02-06-2014 |
20140037922 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Microporous materials that include thermoplastic organic polyolefin polymer (e.g., ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, such as polyethylene), particulate filler (e.g., precipitated silica), and a network of interconnecting pores, are described. The microporous materials of the present invention possess controlled volatile material transfer properties. The microporous materials can have a density of at least 0.8 g/cm | 02-06-2014 |
20140029088 | LITHIUM CONTAINING GLASS WITH HIGH OXIDIZED IRON CONTENT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A low infrared absorbing lithium glass includes FeO in the range of 0.0005-0.015 wt %, more preferably 0.001-0.010 wt %, and a redox ratio in the range of 0.005-0.15, more preferably in the range of 0.005-010. The glass can be chemically tempered and used to provide a ballistic viewing cover for night vision goggles or scope. A method is provided to change a glass making process from making a high infrared absorbing lithium glass having FeO in the range of 0.02 to 0.04 wt % and a redox ratio in the range of 0.2 to 0.4 to the low infrared absorbing lithium glass by adding additional oxidizers to the batch materials. A second method is provided to change a glass making process from making a low infrared absorbing lithium glass to the high infrared absorbing lithium glass by adding additional reducers to the batch material. In one embodiment of the invention the oxidizer is CeO | 01-30-2014 |
20140023866 | Polyurethanes, Articles and Coatings Prepared Therefrom and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.05 to about 1 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; (c) about 0.01 to about 0.3 equivalents of at least one polycarbonate diol; and (d) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from the branched polyol and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyether polyol and the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021051 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE AQUEOUS RESINOUS DISPERSIONS AND LOW GLOSS COATINGS PRODUCED THEREFROM - Disclosed are aqueous resinous dispersions that are electrodepositable and exhibit good anti-settling properties, as well as to their use to produce smooth, low gloss coatings. The aqueous resinous dispersions include an active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing polymer; a curing agent; and oxidized polyolefin particles. | 01-23-2014 |
20140017392 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION, APPLICATION AND EVALUATION OF COATING COMPOSITIONS - Systems and methods for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. The amounts of components contained in the coating compositions may be monitored, along with processing parameters when the coating compositions are applied to various substrates. In certain embodiments, the characteristics of a produced sample coating are compared with the characteristics of a target or reference coating to determine if they are sufficiently matched. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014524 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING RESISTANCE TO CRATERING - The present invention relates to electrodepositable coating compositions that produce cured coatings that exhibit resistance to cratering. The coating compositions include an active hydrogen-containing cationic salt group-containing polymer; and 0.1 to 20 percent by weight, based on the total weight of resin solids in the coating composition, of an ungelled acrylic polymer. | 01-16-2014 |
20140013864 | COATING COMPOSITION HAVING MECHANOCHROMIC CRYSTALS - A mechanochromic coating composition is disclosed comprising a binder composition and a crystalline mechanophore. The mechanophore changes color upon application of a mechanical load to the coating composition. | 01-16-2014 |
20140011015 | Multilayer Article Including Microporous Material Derived From Renewable Polymers - The present invention is directed to a multilayer article including at least one layer of microporous material including:
| 01-09-2014 |
20130344231 | AQUEOUS RESINOUS DISPERSIONS THAT INCLUDE A ZINC (II) AMIDINE COMPLEX AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein are stable aqueous resinous dispersions and methods for forming such dispersions that include a zinc (II) amidine complex. | 12-26-2013 |
20130337258 | COATED SHEET MATERIALS HAVING HIGH SOLAR REFLECTIVE INDEX AND CORROSION RESISTANCE, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Coated sheet materials having high solar reflective index and corrosion resistance, and methods of making such coated sheet materials, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the sheet materials comprise metal such as galvanized steel roofing sheets, and the coating is deposited from a latex resin. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333752 | Photovoltaic Solar Cell With High-Haze Substrate - A solar cell includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A haze coating is provided over at least a portion of the first surface, the haze coating comprising an oxide coating incorporating nanoparticles. A first conductive layer is provided over at least a portion of the second surface. A semiconductor layer is provided over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is provided over at least a portion of the semiconductor layer. | 12-19-2013 |
20130316140 | Silicon Thin Film Solar Cell Having Improved Underlayer Coating - A silicon thin film solar cell includes a substrate and an undercoating formed over the substrate. The undercoating includes first layer of tin oxide or titania and a second layer having a mixture of oxides of at least two of Sn, P, Si, Ti, Al, and Zr. A conductive coating is over the first coating. The conductive coating includes oxides of one or more of Zn, Fe, Mn, Al, Ce, Sn, Sb, Hf, Zr, Ni, Zn, Bi, Ti, Co, Cr, Si, or In or an alloy of two or more of these materials. A coated article has a substrate and an anti-iridescent layer formed over the substrate. The anti-iridescent layer has a metal oxide film and a homogeneous mixed oxide film. A functional film is over the anti-iridescent layer. | 11-28-2013 |
20130306478 | ANIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS CAPABLE OF FORMING LOW GLOSS COATINGS - Disclosed herein are anionic electrodepositable coating compositions that are capable of providing cured coatings of low gloss. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306477 | CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS CAPABLE OF FORMING LOW GLOSS COATINGS - Disclosed herein are cationic electrodepositable coating compositions that are capable of providing cured coatings of low gloss. | 11-21-2013 |
20130302620 | BASECOAT WITH IMPROVED ADHESION TO BIOPLASTIC - A coating composition comprising the reaction product of an epoxy-functional backbone resin having free hydroxyl groups and a lactide is disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130296479 | RUBBER FORMULATIONS INCLUDING GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES - Rubber formulations comprising a base rubber composition, graphenic carbon particles, and non-conductive filler particles such as silica are disclosed. The formulations possess favorable properties such as relatively low surface resistivities, and are useful for many applications such as tire treads. | 11-07-2013 |
20130295290 | COMPOSITIONS WITH A SULFUR-CONTAINING POLYMER AND GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES - Disclosed are compositions, such as sealant compositions, that include a sulfur-containing polymer and graphenic carbon particles. | 11-07-2013 |
20130289273 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING 1,5,7-TRIAZABICYCLO[4.4.0]DEC-5-ENE BY REACTION OF A DISUBSTITUTED CARBODIIMIDE AND DIPROPYLENE TRIAMINE - Methods for producing 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene using a disubstituted carbodiimide, dipropylene triamine and optionally an ethereal solvent and/or an alcohol are disclosed. Use of 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene produced by this method in an electrodepositable coating composition, and electrophoretic deposition of such coating onto a substrate to form a coated substrate, are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289272 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING 1,5,7-TRIAZABICYCLO[4.4.0]DEC-5-ENE BY REACTION OF A DISUBSTITUTED CARBODIIMIDE AND DIPROPYLENE TRIAMINE - Methods for producing 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene using a disubstituted carbodiimide, dipropylene triamine and optionally an ethereal solvent and/or an alcohol are disclosed. Use of 1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene produced by this method in an electrodepositable coating composition, and electrophoretic deposition of such coating onto a substrate to form a coated substrate, are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130269445 | MECHANOCHROMIC COATING COMPOSITION - A mechanochromic coating composition is disclosed comprising a polymeric network incorporating a plurality of ring-opening mechanophores each bound at two positions thereof within said polymeric network. | 10-17-2013 |
20130257888 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING A SIMULATED APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE COATING TO A DIGITAL IMAGE - A computer implemented method that includes enabling, using a processor, a user to identify a first area of a digital image, wherein the first area will be colored with a first color. The method also includes segmenting, using the processor, the digital image into a first segment that represents the first area and a second segment that represents a second area of the digital image, wherein an original color of the second area will remain unchanged. The method further includes enabling, using the processor, the user to select the first color, wherein the first color corresponds a first coating color, and displaying, using the processor, the digital image with the first segment colored with the first color. | 10-03-2013 |
20130240019 | COATING-ENCAPSULATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic module comprises a front transparency, a potting material deposited on at least a portion of the front transparency, electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells applied to the potting material and a topcoat deposited on at least a portion of the electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells. Methods of making photovoltaic modules are also disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
20130237638 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate are described. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236649 | EPOXY SILOXANE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Epoxy-polysiloxane based coating and flooring compositions exhibiting improved flexibility, and excellent weatherability and corrosion resistance after curing are described. The epoxy-polysiloxane polymer coating composition may be prepared by combining a polysiloxane, an epoxide resin material and a cure system including a blend of compounds selected from a dialkoxy functional aminosilane, a trialkoxy functional aminosilane, and an amino functional polysiloxane resin, where the blend has an average alkoxy functionality value ranging from 2.0 to 2.8 | 09-12-2013 |
20130234070 | EPOXY SILOXANE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Epoxy-polysiloxane based coating and flooring compositions exhibiting improved flexibility, and excellent weatherability and corrosion resistance after curing are described. The epoxy-polysiloxane polymer coating composition may be prepared by combining a polysiloxane, an epoxide resin material and a cure system including a blend of compounds selected from a dialkoxy functional aminosilane, a trialkoxy functional aminosilane, and an amino functional polysiloxane resin, where the blend has an average alkoxy functionality value of 2.0 to 2.8. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233711 | RESIN BASED POST RINSE FOR IMPROVED THROWPOWER OF ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS ON PRETREATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include (a) contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition including a group IIIB or IVB metal and an electropositive metal, (b) contacting the substrate with a post rinse composition and (c) electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition to the substrate, wherein the post rinse composition improves the throwpower of the subsequently applied electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced thereby. | 09-12-2013 |
20130230425 | TWO-STEP ZINC PHOSPHATING PROCESS - Described are methods for treating a multi-metal assembly. The assembly has a first portion that includes an aluminum substrate and a second portion that includes a non-aluminum metal substrate. The methods include treating the multi-metal assembly by contacting the assembly with a zinc-phosphate composition and contacting the treated assembly with a composition that includes a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal and free fluoride. | 09-05-2013 |
20130228529 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL HAVING FILTRATION AND ADSORPTION PROPERTIES AND THEIR USE IN FLUID PURIFICATION PROCESSES - The present invention is directed to microfiltration membranes comprising a microporous material, said microporous material comprising:
| 09-05-2013 |
20130228521 | PRECIPITATED SILICA SORBENTS - The present invention is directed to a separation medium comprising rotary dried or spray dried precipitated silica. The silica has a pore surface area P wherein log | 09-05-2013 |
20130228519 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL HAVING FILTRATION AND ADSORPTION PROPERTIES AND THEIR USE IN FLUID PURIFICATION PROCESSES - The present invention is directed to ultrafiltration membranes comprising a microporous material, said microporous material comprising:
| 09-05-2013 |
20130215489 | OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE AND AN APERTURE BODY FORMING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE - An optical element includes an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance through a clear aperture area in response to an applied electrical current. The apodized aperture includes an aperture body including an area defining the clear aperture area, the body having a fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area, and includes at least one fill passage extending from the fluid containment area to at least one fill port outside of the clear aperture area; an electrochromic fluid within the fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area and having variable light transmittance in response to an applied electrical current; a cover attached with the electrochromic fluid between the cover and body; electrical contacts electrically coupled to the electrochromic fluid for supplying electrical current thereto; and at least one passage seal in each said fill passage positioned outside of the clear aperture area. | 08-22-2013 |
20130213896 | METHODS FOR TREATING A FERROUS METAL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating and coating a ferrous metal substrate, such as cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, and electrogalvanized steel. These methods include contacting the ferrous metal substrate with an aqueous pretreatment composition comprising: (a) a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal compound; (b) phosphate ions; and (c) water. Also disclosed are off-shift methods of removing iron from the pretreatment bath. | 08-22-2013 |
20130206323 | METHOD OF MAKING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN ELECTROCHROMIC APODIZED APERTURE - A method of forming an optical element which includes an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance through a clear aperture area in response to an applied electrical current is disclosed. The apodized aperture includes a body including an area defining the clear aperture area wherein a fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area, and includes at least one fill passage extending from the fluid containment area to at least one fill port outside of the clear aperture area; an electrochromic fluid within the fluid containment area substantially overlapping the clear aperture area and having variable light transmittance in response to an applied electrical current; a cover attached with the electrochromic fluid between the cover and body; electrical contacts electrically coupled to the electrochromic fluid for supplying electrical current thereto; and at least one passage seal in each said fill passage positioned outside of the clear aperture area. | 08-15-2013 |
20130202825 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester/acrylic graft copolymer, a polyester resin, and a crosslinker. Methods for coating cans using the compositions of the invention are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201476 | OPTIMAL TINT IDENTIFIER/SELECTOR - A method for determining a paint formulation includes: obtaining target color information for a target color, identifying a plurality of toners and corresponding concentrations of the toners in a paint formula that can be used to produce a paint having a color that is similar to the target color, and modifying the paint formula by removing one of the identified toners having a lowest concentration to produce a modified paint formula that can be used to produce a paint having a color that is similar to the target color, and determining if the modified paint formula meets user specified acceptance criteria. An apparatus that can be used to perform the method is also described. | 08-08-2013 |
20130174892 | COATED GLASSES HAVING A LOW SHEET RESISTANCE, A SMOOTH SURFACE, AND/OR A LOW THERMAL EMISSIVITY - A glass sheet has an electrically conductive film having a sheet resistance in the range of 9.5 to 14.0 ohms/square; an emissivity in the range of 0.14 to 017 and an absorption coefficient of greater than 1.5×10 | 07-11-2013 |
20130165550 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES, RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES, AND METHODS - Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163075 | REFLECTIVE ARTICLE HAVING MULTIPLE REFLECTIVE COATINGS - A reflective article, such as a solar mirror, includes a highly transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. At least one reflective coating is formed over at least a portion of one of the surfaces, e.g., the second major surface (or, alternatively, the first major surface). The reflective coating includes at least one metallic layer. An encapsulation structure can be formed over at least a portion of the second reflective coating. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160920 | Polyurethanes, Articles and Coatings Prepared Therefrom and Methods of Making The Same - The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same. | 06-27-2013 |
20130156957 | CARRIER SYSTEMS FOR COATING PANELS - A panel carrier system and method for coating panels with the carrier system are disclosed. The carrier comprises a base and protective cover with an enclosure that protects the base when coating compositions are applied to the panels. The carrier system and coated panels may be transported to a curing location, followed by removal and evaluation of the coated panels. | 06-20-2013 |
20130149931 | Multilayer Laminated Articles Including Poly(ureaurethane) Layers and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention provides laminates including: (a) at least one layer of at least one polyurethane including a reaction product of components including: (i) at least one polyisocyanate; (ii) at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (iii) at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms wherein the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; and (b) at least one layer of a substrate selected from the group consisting of paper, glass, ceramic, wood, masonry, textile, metal or organic polymeric material and combinations thereof; and methods of making the same. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146460 | RESIN BASED POST RINSE FOR IMPROVED THROWPOWER OF ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS ON PRETREATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include (a) contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition including a group IIIB or IVB metal and an electropositive metal, (b) contacting the substrate with a post rinse composition and (c) electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition to the substrate, wherein the post rinse composition improves the throwpower of the subsequently applied electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced thereby. | 06-13-2013 |
20130142959 | METHOD OF MITIGATING ICE BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, such as a wind blade, comprising applying to the substrate curable film-forming compositions comprising isocyanate-functional curing agents, film-forming compositions with functional groups reactive with the isocyanates, and polysiloxanes. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or onto a primer coat and/or topcoat on the substrate. | 06-06-2013 |
20130142958 | METHOD OF MITIGATING ICE BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate applying to the substrate a curable film-forming composition comprising:
| 06-06-2013 |
20130142957 | METHOD OF MITIGATING ICE BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE - The present invention is directed to a method of mitigating ice build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate combinations of curable film-forming compositions. The curable film-forming compositions may comprise functional film-forming polymers and curing agents or any of various polysiloxanes and optionally silanes with reactive groups. The film-forming compositions can be applied directly to the surface of the substrate or to a primer coat on the substrate. | 06-06-2013 |
20130130045 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PARTICLES BY PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION IN AN IONIC LIQUID - A method for forming a coating on an ionic liquid includes placing an ionic liquid on a surface of a substrate, thereby forming an ionic liquid coated substrate. The ionic liquid coated substrate is introduced into a physical deposition chamber having a physical deposition target. One or more materials are directed from the physical deposition target onto the ionic liquid of the ionic liquid coated substrate by physical vapor deposition to form a coating on the ionic liquid of the ionic liquid coated substrate. | 05-23-2013 |
20130123419 | CLEARCOAT COMPOSITION FOR USE IN WATERBORNE BASECOAT-CLEARCOAT COMPOSITE COATINGS - A process for forming a color-clear multilayer coating on a substrate is disclosed. The basecoat is a waterborne coating and the clear topcoat is isocyanate containing and comprises a polyene and a polythiol. The isocyanate can be present as a separate component or can be an isocyanate-functional polyene. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123046 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR GOLF BALLS AND COATED GOLF BALLS - A coating composition for a golf ball and a coated golf ball are disclosed. The coating composition comprises a polyurethane and a boron-containing compound that improves the adhesion of the coating to a printed image. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122765 | POLYCARBODIIMIDES - Polycarbodiimides, processes for their preparation, water-borne coating compositions and the use of the water-borne coating compositions to coat flexible substrates such as leather, artificial leather, textile fabrics, fibers and nonwovens that are used in the manufacture of athletic footwear are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122229 | SUBSTRATES AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE COATED WITH A WATERBORNE 2K COATING COMPOSITION - A compressible substrate coated at least in part with a waterborne coating composition comprising at least one base neutralized active hydrogen containing film-forming resin and a water dispersible carbodiimide crosslinker capable of reacting with the film-forming resin to form a crosslinked film is disclosed. An article of manufacture having at least two different flexible substrates coated at least in part with such a coating is also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122223 | SUBSTRATES AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE COATED WITH A WATERBORNE 2K COATING COMPOSITION - A compressible substrate coated at least in part with a waterborne coating composition comprising at least one base neutralized active hydrogen containing film-forming resin and a water dispersible carbodiimide crosslinker capable of reacting with the film-forming resin to form a crosslinked film is disclosed. An article of manufacture having at least two different flexible substrates coated at least in part with such a coating is also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130108798 | LOW GLOSS UV-CURED COATINGS FOR AIRCRAFT | 05-02-2013 |
20130098418 | DEVICE FOR USE IN A FURNACE EXHAUST STREAM FOR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION - A device for generating voltage or electrical current includes an inner elongated member mounted in an outer elongated member, and a plurality of thermoelectric modules mounted in the space between the inner and the outer members. The outer and/or inner elongated members each include a plurality of passages to move a temperature altering medium through the members so that the device can be used in high temperature environments, e.g. the exhaust system of an oxygen fired glass melting furnace. The modules are designed to include a biasing member and/or other arrangements to compensate for differences in thermal expansion between the first and the second members. In this manner, the modules remain in contact with the first and second members. The voltage generated by the modules can be used to power electrical loads. | 04-25-2013 |
20130095714 | Poly(ureaurethane)s, Articles and Coatings Prepared Therefrom and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095316 | METHOD OF FORMING MULTI-COMPONENT COMPOSITE COATING COMPOSITIONS ON SUBSTRATES USING COMPACT PROCESSES - The present invention is directed to a method for forming a composite coating on a substrate. The method comprises:
| 04-18-2013 |
20130095311 | Polyurethanes, Articles and Coatings Prepared Therefrom and Methods of Making the Same - The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) an isocyanate functional urethane prepolymer comprising a reaction product of components including: (i) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (ii) about 0.1 to about 0.5 equivalents of at least one diol having 2 to 18 carbon atoms; and (b) about 0.05 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; and (c) up to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from branched polyol (b) and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyester polyol and polyether polyol; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same. | 04-18-2013 |
20130084466 | RHEOLOGY MODIFIED PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates that include contacting the metal with pretreatment compositions comprising: (a) a group IIIB metal, a group IVB metal and/or a group VB metal; and (b) a rheology modifier composition. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084425 | NEAR NEUTRAL BUOYANCY TEXTURE ADDITIVE FOR ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR FORMING TEXTURED COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed herein are electrodepositable coating compositions comprising a film forming resin and a textured additive, wherein the textured additive has a density (specific gravity) of no more than 4.5 g/cc and a melting point greater than the curing temperature of the electrodepositable coating composition. Also described are coated substrates having a cured coating layer comprising the electrodepositable coating composition, wherein the cured film layer has a texture of at least 250μ-in as measured by a profilometer at conventional cured film thicknesses. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084237 | PRODUCTION OF GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES UTILIZING METHANE PRECURSOR MATERIAL - A method is disclosed for making graphenic carbon particles. The method includes introducing a methane precursor material into a thermal zone, heating the methane precursor material in the thermal zone to form the graphenic carbon particles from the methane precursor material, and collecting the graphenic carbon particles. Apparatus for performing such a method, and graphenic particles produced by the method, are also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084236 | PRODUCTION OF GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES UTILIZING HYDROCARBON PRECURSOR MATERIALS - A method is disclosed for making graphenic carbon particles. The method includes introducing a hydrocarbon precursor material capable of forming a two-carbon-fragment species into a thermal zone, heating the hydrocarbon precursor material in the thermal zone to form the graphenic carbon particles from the hydrocarbon precursor material, and collecting the graphenic carbon particles. Apparatus for performing such a method, and graphenic particles produced by the method, are also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
20130082220 | POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING (METH)ACRYLATE MONOMERS HAVING SULFIDE LINKAGES - Provided is a polymerizable composition including (meth)acrylate monomers having at least two sulfide (—S—) linkages in the monomer. The polymerizable compositions include a first (meth)acrylate monomer represented by the following Formula (I), | 04-04-2013 |
20130082043 | HEATABLE TRANSPARENCY - An aircraft transparency has a heatable member to remove fog, ice and snow from the outer surface of the transparency. The heatable member includes a pair of spaced parallel bus bars with the ends of the bus bars offset from one another, and a coating including a plurality of spaced segments of an electrically conductive coating electrically connecting the bus bars. The ratio of the major diagonal to the minor diagonal is in the range of greater than 1 to 1.25 to more uniformly heat the coating and the outer surface of the transparency. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081950 | ACID CLEANERS FOR METAL SUBSTRATES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR CLEANING AND COATING METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for cleaning and coating metal substrates, and the coated substrate formed therein, that include contacting the substrate with an acid and then contacting the cleaned substrate with an electrodepositable coating composition comprising a film forming polymer and a corrosion inhibitor. | 04-04-2013 |
20130077169 | HOLLOW PARTICLE CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAYS - The invention includes a radiation diffracting member having a crystalline structure comprising an ordered periodic array of hollow particles. The radiation diffracting member also includes a matrix material in which the array of particles is received. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075676 | COMPOSITE CRYSTAL COLLOIDAL ARRAY WITH PHOTOCHROMIC MEMBER - The invention includes a composite material for use in a security device including a radiation diffracting component that exhibits a first optical effect and a photochromic component that exhibits a second optical effect. The composite material is particularly suited for use in authenticating articles, such as currency. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075531 | ELECTRIC CIRCUIT AND SENSOR FOR DETECTING ARCING AND A TRANSPARENCY HAVING THE CIRCUIT AND SENSOR - An electrical system responsive to overheating and/or electric arcing of an electrically conductive member, e.g. a heating member of an aircraft windshield, includes a first switch in a first current path, and a second switch in a second current path. The first current path is from an electrical power supply through the first switch, through an arc sensor to the heating member to the power supply. The second current path is from a temperature sensor monitoring the temperature of the heating member through the second switch to a temperature controller. When the temperature of the heating member is at or above a predetermined value, the temperature controller causes the first switch to open. When there is arcing, the second switch is moved to the open position. The temperature controller senses that the second switch is open and causes the first switch to open. | 03-28-2013 |
20130072371 | METHOD OF, AND APPARATUS FOR, USING A GLASS FLUXING AGENT TO REDUCE FOAM DURING MELTING OF GLASS BATCH - A foam and frothy glass mixture that forms on a pool of molten glass and inhibits heat transfer between the overhead flames and the pool of molten glass is decreased, if not eliminated, by spreading a glass fluxing agent, e.g. but not limiting to the invention, sodium sulfate over the foam and/or frothy glass mixture. | 03-21-2013 |
20130070340 | ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING AND SUBSTRATES COATED THEREWITH - An antireflective coating includes a first high index of refraction coating layer; a first low index of refraction coating layer over the first high index of refraction coating layer; a second high index of refraction coating layer over the first low index of refraction coating layer; and a second low index of refraction coating layer over the second high index of refraction coating layer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130056356 | COATING FOR DECORATIVE METALS WITH IMPROVED MAR AND SCRATCH RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF APPLICATION - Coated articles comprising a decorative metal substrate and a transparent cured coating thereon containing inorganic particles in which the concentration of particles in the exposed surface region of the cured coating is greater than the bulk region of the coating. Preferably, the transparent coating is applied by electrodeposition. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055951 | METHOD OF APPLYING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER TO SELECTED PORTIONS OF A MOUNTING FRAME - A foam mount of an aircraft window has a groove to receive an electro chromic window. The foam mount is painted by placing a blank in the groove to divide the foam mount into a first section designated to face the exterior of the aircraft and an opposite second section. The foam mount having the blank is placed in a mask or masking device to coat one section of the foam mount while covering the other section. The groove and the first section are coated with an electric conductive paint, and the second section is covered with a decorative paint. The conductive coating on the foam mount and the conductive coating of the electrodes of the electro chromic window provide an RF shielding to prevent electronic signals from personal electronic equipment from passing through the cabin and door windows of the aircraft. | 03-07-2013 |
20130052380 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Compositions for coating food or beverage containers comprising a resinous binder and 5 to 35 percent by weight of an epoxidized olefin-polyamide product. | 02-28-2013 |
20130038940 | METHOD OF REDUCING REDOX RATIO OF MOLTEN GLASS AND THE GLASS MADE THEREBY - A soda-lime-silica glass for solar collector cover plates and solar mirrors has less than 0.010 weight percent total iron as Fe | 02-14-2013 |
20130034742 | ZIRCONIUM PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A RARE EARTH METAL, ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR TREATING METAL SUBSTRATES, AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates that include contacting the substrate with a pretreatment composition comprising a rare earth metal and a zirconyl compound. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced thereby and further to substrates additionally coated with an electrophoretically applied coating composition. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034741 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS COMPRISING ISOPHTHALIC ACID AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A branched polyester prepared as the reaction product of a polyacid comprising at least 90 mole % isophthalic acid, including its ester and/or anhydride, and a polyol comprising a tri- or higher-functional polyol is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032482 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS FOR COATING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES IN AN ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING PROCESS - An electrode assembly for use in electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition onto a conductive substrate having a hollowed interior region therewithin includes a first counter electrode and an electrode assembly comprising a second counter electrode and a deployable primary electrode which are introduced within the hollowed out interior region during the electrodeposition process to provide a deposited electrodeposition coating on inner and outer surfaces. | 02-07-2013 |
20130004777 | POLYUREA COATINGS CONTAINING SILANE - The present invention is directed to a polyurea coating composition formed from an amine-functional component and an isocyanate-functional component. The amine-functional component can include an aspartic ester-based amine-functional resin and a blocked primary amine. The isocyanate-functional component can include a polyisocyanate having a functionality greater than 2.0 and an isocyanate equivalent weight of greater than 300, and a silane. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003206 | REFLECTIVE ARTICLE HAVING A SACRIFICIAL CATHODIC LAYER - The present invention relates to reflective articles, such as solar mirrors, that include a sacrificial cathodic layer. The reflective article, more particularly includes a substrate, such as glass, having a multi-layered coating thereon that includes a lead-free sacrificial cathodic layer. The sacrificial cathodic layer includes at least one transition metal, such as a particulate transition metal, which can be in the form of flakes (e.g., zinc flakes). The sacrificial cathodic layer can include an inorganic matrix formed from one or more organo-titanates. Alternatively, the sacrificial cathodic layer can include an organic polymer matrix (e.g., a crosslinked organic polymer matrix formed from an organic polymer and an aminoplast crosslinking agent). The reflective article also includes an outer organic polymer coating, that can be electrodeposited over the sacrificial cathodic layer. | 01-03-2013 |
20120315410 | LOW SOLAR ABSORBING BLUE GLASS, SOLAR REFLECTING COATED BLUE GLASS, AND INSULATING UNIT HAVING A LOW SOLAR HEAT GAIN - An insulating unit having a neutral grey color and a solar heat gain coefficient less than 0.40 includes a clear glass sheet spaced from a coated glass sheet. The coated glass sheet includes a colored glass substrate having a solar infrared reflective coating. The composition of the coated substrate includes a base glass portion and a glass colorant portion, the glass colorant portion including total iron in the range of 0.04 to less than 0.28 weight percent; CoO in the range of 32 to 90 parts per million, and Se in the range of greater than 0 to less than 5.5 parts per million. In one non-limiting embodiment of the invention the glass substrate at a thickness of 0.223 inches has a* chromaticity coordinates of −3.5 to +2.5 and b* chromaticity coordinates of −1 to −15, and a visible light transmittance of 40 to 80%. | 12-13-2012 |
20120302690 | GRAFTED ACRYLIC COMPRISING WATER SOLUBLE AND WATER INSOLUBLE PORTIONS AND LATTICES AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A latex comprising of two stage grafted acrylic is disclosed. The acrylic comprises a water soluble portion and a water insoluble portion that are grafted together. A method for making the latex, a coating comprising the latex, and substrates coated with the coating are also disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301738 | METHODS FOR COLORING A WOOD SUBSTRATE, RELATED COMPOSITIONS AND SUBSTRATES - Compositions are provided that include a film-forming resin, a colorant, and a plurality of organic solvents. The organic solvents have a weight average relative evaporation rate, relative to n-butyl acetate, of from 3.0 to 5.0. The compositions have a low level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) according to the definition set forth in 40 CFR Part 51.100(s) (as amended through Jan. 21, 2009). Also provided are methods for coloring a wood substrate with such compositions and multi-layer composite coating systems comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301647 | PHOSPHATIZED POLYESTERS AND COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts such as food and beverage containers, and the phosphatized polyester provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the container substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). | 11-29-2012 |
20120301645 | COATING COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION TO CONTAINERS - A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of the reaction product of (i) a phosphorus acid, and (ii) a polyglycidyl ether of cyclohexane dimethanol. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts, such as food and beverage containers, and the reaction product provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and derivatives thereof such as bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). | 11-29-2012 |
20120286435 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING MOLDED OPTICAL ARTICLES - Provided is a process for preparing a molded optical article that is essentially free of optical defects. The process comprises:
| 11-15-2012 |
20120282475 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A POLYESTER STABILIZER AND THEIR USE IN COATINGS - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a polyester stabilizer in solvent is disclosed, as are coatings comprising the same and substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 11-08-2012 |
20120275018 | COATED GLASSES HAVING A LOW SOLAR FACTOR - A glass transparency for an automotive roof window includes a solar control coating on a surface of a glass substrate to provide the coated glass with a solar factor in the range of equal to or less 30%, and an Lta in the range of greater than 0% to less than 50%. The solar factor is determined in accordance with ISO 13837 (2008). In another embodiment of the invention, the transparency is a laminated transparency having the solar control coating between two glass sheets. | 11-01-2012 |
20120251819 | METHODS OF CHANGING THE VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE OF COATED ARTICLES AND COATED ARTICLES MADE THEREBY - A method is provided for changing the visible light transmittance of a coated article having a functional coating having at least one anti-reflective material and at least one infrared reflective material. The anti-reflective material includes an alloying material capable of combining or alloying with the infrared reflective material. A protective coating is deposited over the functional coating to prevent or retard the diffusion of atmospheric gas and/or vapor into the functional coating. The coated article is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause at least some of the alloying material to combine with at least some of the infrared reflective material to form a substance having a different visible light transmittance than the infrared reflective material. | 10-04-2012 |
20120238703 | THERMOSETTING COMPOSITIONS CATALYZED WITH PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID - A thermosetting composition comprising (1) a resinous binder having hydroxyl groups and carboxylic ester groups, and (2) phosphotungstic acid. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237777 | PROCESS FOR FORMING AN ANTI-FOULING COATING SYSTEM - Provided is a process for forming a durable anti-fouling coating on a substrate including:
| 09-20-2012 |
20120237705 | METHOD FOR COATING CONTAINERS - A method for coating containers and the coated container is disclosed. The method uses a coating composition containing one or more ingredients containing beta-hydroxyester groups and a transesterification catalyst. | 09-20-2012 |
20120231279 | PROCESS FOR MAKING POLYMERS HAVING NANOSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED INTO THE MATRIX OF THE POLYMER - The present invention is directed toward a method for making a polymer that has nanostructures incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. The method of the present invention involves mixing a precursor solution for the polymer with a precursor for the nanostructures to form a mixture. Nanostructures are formed in the mixture from the precursor of the nanostructures, such that the nanostructures are surrounded by the precursor solution for the polymer. The polymer is formed from the precursor solution of the polymer, which results in the nanostructures being incorporated into the matrix of the polymer. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231242 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Microporous materials that include thermoplastic organic polyolefin polymer (e.g., ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, such as polyethylene), particulate filler (e.g., precipitated silica), and a network of interconnecting pores, are described. The microporous materials of the present invention possess controlled volatile material transfer properties. The microporous materials can have a density of at least 0.8 g/cm | 09-13-2012 |
20120228428 | HOOP LOAD BEARING AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCY - An aircraft transparency includes a first ply having a first major surface and a second major surface. A second ply is spaced from the first ply and has a third major surface and a fourth major surface. A polymeric interlayer is located between the first and second plies. At least one bore extends through the first and second plies and the interlayer. A high strength bushing is located in the bore, with an outer sidewall of the bushing in direct contact with the material of the first and second plies. In one embodiment, the bore is a tapered bore and the bushing has a tapered outer sidewall. In another embodiment, the bore is a cylindrical bore and the bushing has a cylindrical outer sidewall. | 09-13-2012 |
20120224139 | COMPOSITE OPTICAL ARTICLES - Provided is a composite optical article including (a) a polymeric base layer comprising a sulfur-containing urethane-based material having a refractive index of at least 1.57; and (b) a polymeric outer layer cast over a surface of the base layer (a) comprising (i) a poly(urea-urethane) material having a refractive index of less than 1.57, and (ii) a photochromic compound and/or a static dye. The thickness of the base layer (a) is greater than the thickness of the outer layer (b). | 09-06-2012 |
20120217346 | FOAM WINDOW MOUNT HAVING AN ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVE LAYER OVER A LIGHT BLOCKING LAYER - A foam mount has a shape of an enclosed frame surrounding an open area, the frame in cross section having a peripheral surface; an inside surface opposite to the peripheral surface, the inside surface defining the open area. The inside surface includes a groove having an open end and the open end of the groove faces the open area of the foam mount. A coating is applied over selected surfaces of the foam mount, wherein the coating has a visible light transmission of less than 15%. Also disclosed is a method of coating an electric conductive coating over the visible light blocking coating and a decorative coating over selected surfaces of the foam mount. | 08-30-2012 |
20120211160 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING GRAPHENIC CARBON PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are adhesive compositions comprising (a) a first component; (b) a second component that chemically reacts with said first component; and (c) graphenic carbon particles having a compressed density of 0.9 or less. Disclosed herein are associated methods for forming the adhesive compositions and applying the adhesive compositions to a substrate to form a bonded substrate. | 08-23-2012 |
20120207995 | DARK PRIVACY GLASS - A vehicle roof window includes an uncoated glass transparency having an Lta in the range of greater than 0% to 10%, and a solar factor in the range of equal to or less than 30%, measured at a thickness in the range of 3.6-4.1 millimeters (‘mm”), e.g. at a thickness of 3.6 mm, 3.9 mm or 4.1 mm. The solar factor is determined in accordance to International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) No. 13837. | 08-16-2012 |