| PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Patent applications |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20120200929 | LIGHT EXTRACTING SUBSTRATE FOR ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light extraction substrate includes a glass substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A first light extraction region can be defined on and/or adjacent the first surface. The first light extraction region includes nanoparticles. A second light extraction region can be defined on at least a part of the second surface. The second light extraction region has a surface roughness of at least 10 nm. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120193233 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR A COATING PROCESS - A protective coating is applied to the electrically conductive surface of a reflective coating of a solar mirror by biasing a conductive member having a layer of a malleable electrically conductive material, e.g. a paste, against a portion of the conductive surface while moving an electrodepositable coating composition over the conductive surface. The moving of the electrodepositable coating composition over the conductive surface includes moving the solar mirror through a flow curtain of the electrodepositable coating composition and submerging the solar mirror in a pool of the electrodepositable coating composition. The use of the layer of a malleable electrically conductive material between the conductive member and the conductive surface compensates for irregularities in the conductive surface being contacted during the coating process thereby reducing the current density at the electrical contact area. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120184645 | RESINOUS DISPERSIONS INCLUDING AN EPOXY AMINE ADDUCT FOR FLATTING AND RELATED ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are resinous dispersions suitable for use in an electrodepositable coating composition. The resinous dispersions include: (a) an epoxy-amine adduct formed as the reaction product of reactants comprising (i) an epoxy-containing compound having at least one active hydroxyl group; and (ii) an amine-containing compound having a primary and a tertiary amine group; (b) an acid; (c) a second epoxy-containing compound; and (d) water. The resinous dispersion may be introduced into cationic electrodepositable coating compositions. Coated substrates formed with such cationic electrodepositable coating compositions may achieve 60° gloss readings of 3 or less at conventional film builds. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120178869 | POLYSILOXANE COATING WITH HYBRID COPOLYMER - A coating includes the reaction product of (a) a hybrid copolymer incorporating (i) a first monomer including a hydroxy-functional organoacrylate and (ii) a second monomer including an organoalkoxysilane and (b) a second material including an organofunctional alkoxysilane. The first monomer can be a hydroxy functional acrylate and/or a hydroxyalkylacrylate. The second monomer can be a trialkoxysilane. The second material can be a trialkoxysilane. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175908 | BALLISTIC TRANSPARENCY - A ballistic transparency includes a first ply having a peripheral edge; a second ply spaced from the first ply and having a peripheral edge; a polymeric layer located between the first ply and the second ply; and at least one flexible mounting member having a first end extending within the polymeric layer and a second end extending beyond the peripheral edges of the first and second plies. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120173438 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF A TRANSPARENCY - Repair or replacement of a transparency mounted in body of a vehicle, e.g. an aircraft when one or more properties of the transparency is (are) operating outside of an acceptable limit(s) is arranged by monitoring operating performance of a property of the transparency, e.g. by mounted a sensor, e.g. a sensor for detecting moisture; a sensor for detecting impacts and vibrations; a sensor for detecting fractures; a sensor for detecting electric arcing, and a sensor for measuring temperature of an electrically conductive coating, on the transparency. Scheduling repair or replacement of the transparency at a geographical area when the operating performance of the property is outside an acceptable operating performance limit, and forwarding the schedule to the vehicle and to a maintenance location to prepare for the repair or replacement of the transparency at the geographical work area. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172209 | UNDERCOATING LAYERS PROVIDING IMPROVED PHOTOACTIVE TOPCOAT FUNCTIONALITY - A coated article includes a substrate and a first coating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a mixture of oxides including oxides of at least two of P, Si, Ti, Al and Zr. A photoactive functional coating is formed over at least a portion of the first coating. In one embodiment, the functional coating includes titanic. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171380 | Pre-Conversion Coating Composition - The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising (i) a corrosion inhibitor and the (ii) reaction product of a calcium compound with an acid compound. The coating composition is deposited onto a substrate prior to the application of a pre-treatment coating composition (conversion coating) onto the substrate. The present invention is also directed to a substrate that comprises a coating system that comprises such a coating composition. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171098 | METHOD OF CONSOLIDATING ULTRAFINE METAL CARBIDE AND METAL BORIDE PARTICLES AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - Ultrafine metal carbide or metal boride particles are consolidated by a method including sintering at intermediate pressures. A green body comprising the ultrafine metal carbide or metal boride particles may be preheated under vacuum and then pressurized to the intermediate sintering pressure. After sintering, the article may be densified at an intermediate temperature below the sintering temperature, and at an elevated pressure above the intermediate sintering temperature. The resultant consolidated metal carbide or metal boride article may then be cooled and used for such applications as armor panels, abrasion resistant nozzles, and the like. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120170840 | WEB-BASED ARCHITECTURAL COLOR SELECTION SYSTEM - A computer implemented method includes: providing a database of digital images of colors and metadata related to the colors; using one or more search criteria to identify one or more of the digital image colors; displaying the digital images of the identified colors; selecting a color of interest from the displayed colors; using the metadata to identify additional information related to the color of interest; displaying the digital image of the selected color and the additional information; and using the displayed digital image of the selected color and the additional information to make a final color selection. An apparatus that can be used to implement the method is also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120170836 | WEB-BASED COLOR SELECTION SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a database having a plurality of digital color images and a neutral gray background value for each of the images; a processor configured to receive search criteria and to identify one or more of the digital color images meeting the search criteria; and a display configured to display at least one of the identified digital color images on a neutral gray background, wherein the brightness of the neutral gray background is determined by the neutral gray background value for the image being displayed. A method performed by the apparatus is also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120165430 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A NONLINEAR ACRYLIC STABILIZER - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer wherein the polymerization reaction product comprises epoxy functionality is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120160685 | COATING LINE AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A MULTILAYER COMPONENT COATING ON A SUBSTRATE - A process for forming a multilayer composite coating on a substrate is provided. The process includes forming an electrodeposition coating layer on the substrate by electrodeposition of a curable electrodepositable coating composition over at least a portion of the substrate. Optionally, the coated substrate is heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to cure the electrodeposition coating layer. A basecoating layer is formed on the electrodeposition coating layer by depositing an aqueous curable basecoating composition directly onto at least a portion of the electrodeposition coating layer. Optionally, the basecoating layer is dehydrated. A top coating layer is formed on the basecoating layer by depositing a curable top coating composition which is substantially pigment-free directly onto at least a portion of the basecoating layer. The top coating layer, the basecoating layer, and, optionally, the electrodeposition coating layer are cured simultaneously. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120149820 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A NONLINEAR ACRYLIC STABILIZER - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120148846 | COLOR PLUS CLEAR COATING SYSTEMS EXHIBITING DESIRABLE APPEARANCE AND FINGERPRINT RESISTANCE PROPERTIES AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are methods of forming a multi-component composite coating on a substrate. The methods include applying a transparent radiation curable film-forming composition onto a colored base coat deposited upon a substrate to form a transparent top coat over the basecoat. The colored base coat includes a colorant and a film-forming resin, and the transparent radiation curable film-forming composition includes a fluorine-containing radiation curable compound. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120145219 | CORROSION RESISTANT SOLAR MIRROR - A reflective article includes a transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. A base coat is formed over at least a portion of the second major surface. A primary reflective coating having at least one metallic layer is formed over at least a portion of the base coat. A protective coating is formed over at least a portion of the primary reflective coating. The article further includes a solar cell and an anode, with the solar cell connected to the metallic layer and the anode. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120145039 | REPLENISHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF REPLENISHING PRETREATMENT COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are replenisher compositions and methods of replenishing pretreatment compositions. The methods include adding a replenisher composition to a pretreatment composition wherein the replenisher composition includes (a) a zirconium complex and also optionally includes: (b) a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal ion comprises a Group IIIA metal, Group IVA metal, Group IVB metal, or combinations thereof; (c) a component comprising an oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate of Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals; or combinations thereof; and/or (d) a dissolved metal ion comprising a Group IB metal, Group IIB metal, Group VIIB metal, Group VIII metal, Lanthanide Series metal, or combinations thereof. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120142818 | WATERBORNE, RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are waterborne, radiation-curable coating compositions. These coating compositions include a water-dispersible polymer and a hydrophobic multi-functional ethylenically unsaturated compound. The compositions are characterized by being viscosity stable at elevated temperatures and alkaline conditions. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120142817 | ONE COMPONENT EPOXY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITION PREPARED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Curable, one-package, stable adhesive compositions are provided comprising:
| 06-07-2012 |
| 20120138502 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A coated food can is disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120130039 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS THAT FORM A POLYUREA DEMONSTRATING ELONGATION PROPERTIES OVER A LARGE TEMPERATURE RANGE - Curable compositions are provided comprising:
| 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129980 | STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are compositions including (a) a first component comprising (1) an epoxy-adduct that is the reaction product of reactants comprising a first epoxy compound, a polyol, and an anhydride and/or a diacid and (2) a second epoxy compound; (b) rubber particles having a core/shell structure and/or graphenic carbon particles; and (c) a second component that chemically reacts with the first component at ambient or slightly thermal conditions. Also disclosed herein are compositions including (a) an epoxy-capped flexibilizer; (b) a heat-activated latent curing agent; and optionally (c) rubber particles having a core/shell structure and/or graphenic carbon particles; (d) an epoxy/CTBN adduct; and/or (e) an epoxy/dimer acid adduct. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120120984 | TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE COMPOSITE FOR PHOTONIC CRYSTALS - A composite photonic crystal comprising an inverse opal structure defining an ordered array of voids with a filler composition received within the voids. A property of the filler composition changes in response to a stimulus, such as a temperature change, thereby changing the band gap of radiation that is reflected by the composite photonic crystal. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120114846 | COATED SUBSTRATES HAVING UNDERCOATING LAYERS THAT EXHIBIT IMPROVED PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY - A coated substrate is disclosed. The coated substrate includes a substrate; an undercoating layer comprising at least one layer selected from a mixture of silica and zirconia; a mixture of silica and alumina; or a mixture of silica, alumina and titania overlaying at least a portion of the substrate; and a functional coating overlaying at least a portion of the undercoating. The coated substrates of the invention exhibit improved properties such as increased durability, photocatalytic activity, etc. as a result of the undercoating layer. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112006 | 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 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. A mask is also provided to coat one section of the foam mount while covering the other section. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108750 | Organic-Inorganic Electrospun Fibers - Organic-inorganic hybrid fibers and methods for the preparation of such fibers are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103211 | METHOD OF IMAGING IN CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAYS - A method of printing an image that diffracts radiation is disclosed. The method includes assembling an ordered periodic array of particles on a substrate, wherein the array of particles diffracts radiation in a wavelength band dependent on viewing angle; printing an imaging composition onto a portion of the array in a configuration of an image; shifting the wavelength band of radiation diffracted and changing the refractive index by the printed portion of the array so that the printed portion diffracts radiation at a different wavelength band and reflectivity intensity from a remaining portion of the array; and fixing the printed portion of the array, such that the printed portion of the array diffracts radiation and exhibits the image. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120101189 | THERMOSETTING FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS THAT PRODUCE ATRANE-CONTAINING CURED COATINGS - The invention includes a thermosetting film-forming composition comprising a polytrialkanolamine reacted with a crosslinking agent composition. The composition forms a three-dimensional crosslinked network having atrane-containing linkages. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100375 | RADIATION DIFFRACTION COLORANTS - A radiation diffraction material comprising an ordered periodic array of particles held in a polymeric matrix is disclosed; the particles each comprise a core surrounded by a shell of a non-film forming composition that is different from the matrix. Methods for using the material are also disclosed. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097546 | ELECTROCURTAIN COATING PROCESS FOR COATING SOLAR MIRRORS - An electrically conductive protective coating or film is provided over the surface of a reflective coating of a solar mirror by flowing or directing a cation containing liquid and an anion containing liquid onto the conductive surface. The cation and the anion containing liquids are spaced from, and preferably out of contact with one another on the surface of the reflective coating as an electric current is moved through the anion containing liquid, the conductive surface between the liquids and the cation containing liquid to coat the conductive surface with the electrically conductive coating. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120088895 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF CATALYZING CHEMICAL REACTIONS - Methods of catalyzing chemical reactions are provided. A tri-substituted phosphine having at least one substituent that is an alkyl group is added as a catalyst to reaction mixtures. Reaction mixtures contain uretdiones, anhydrides, or isocyanate functional materials including isocyanurates, in various combinations with hydroxyl, thiol, and/or amine functional materials. Curable compositions comprising these catalysts and reaction mixtures are also provided. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120082843 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES AND RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES - 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. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082795 | METHOD FOR USING A PRIMER COMPRISING A SELF-EMULSIFIED POLYESTER MICROGEL - A method for coating a substrate comprising applying to at least a portion of the substrate a primer coating composition comprising a self-emulsified polyester microgel is disclosed. Multilayer coating systems comprising such a primer are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120076940 | 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. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120064305 | LAMINATED TRANSPARENCY WITH CONTROLLED FAILURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A laminated transparency includes a first ply having a No. 1 surface and a No. 2 surface. A second ply is spaced from the first ply and has a No. 3 surface and a No. 4 surface, with the No. 2 surface facing the No. 3 surface. A polymeric interlayer is positioned between the first and second plies. At least one failure strip is incorporated into the interlayer to provide a predetermined failure orientation for the transparency. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120058880 | HIGH TRANSMITTANCE GLASS - A high transmittance glass includes: SiO | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120037034 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYUREA AND A PHOSPHOROUS-CONTAINING POLYOL - The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising isocyanate, wherein said isocyanate comprises an isocyanate functional prepolymer formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and a material comprising a phosphorus-containing polyol; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120031655 | Multi-Layer Circuit Assembly And Process For Preparing The Same - A process for fabricating a multi-layer circuit assembly is provided. The process includes (a) providing a substrate at least one area of which comprises a plurality of vias area(s) having a via density of 500 to 10,000 holes/square inch (75 to 1550 holes/square centimeter); (b) applying a dielectric coating onto all exposed surfaces of the substrate to form a conformal coating thereon; (c) removing the dielectric coating in a predetermined pattern to expose sections of the substrate; (d) applying a layer of metal to all surfaces to form metallized vias through and/or to the electrically conductive core; (e) applying a resist to the metal layer to form a photosensitive layer thereon; (f) imaging resist in predetermined locations; (g) developing resist to uncover selected areas of the metal layer; and (h) etching uncovered areas of metal to form an electrical circuit pattern connected by the metallized vias. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120024703 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR ELECTROCOATING METAL SUBSTRATES AND ELECTRODEPOSITION PROCESSES USING THE COATINGS - A curable, electrodepositable coating composition is provided, comprising:
| 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024578 | Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposite Materials And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - The present invention relates to materials comprising organic-inorganic polymeric networks. In some embodiments, the present invention provides an organic-inorganic composite material comprising an inorganic metal oxide matrix interpenetrating with a polymeric phase. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of producing organic-inorganic composite materials. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120006683 | ELECTRODEPOSITION OF DIELECTRIC COATINGS ON SEMICONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - A composition for use in electrodeposition includes a resin blend, a coalescing solvent, a catalyst, water, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. Another composition for use in electrodeposition includes a surfactant blend, a low ion polyol, phenoxypropanol, a catalyst, water, a flexibilizer, and a highly cross-linked migrogel, wherein at least 20 percent by weight of resin solids in the composition is the highly cross-linked microgel. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110313084 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYUREA AND GRAPHITE - The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea or, polyurea and polyurethane, and flame retardant. The polyurea is formed from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate component; an amine component; and a flame retardant material comprising graphite in the isocyanate and/or amine components. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110291436 | BLUE GLASS COMPOSITION - A blue colored, infrared and ultraviolet absorbing glass composition uses a standard soda-lime-silica glass base composition and additionally iron, cobalt, and additional colorants selected from the group of Er | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110288233 | 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. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110278177 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DIAPHRAGM ELECTROLYTIC CELL - Described is a method for improving the operation of an electrolytic cell having an anolyte compartment, a catholyte compartment and a synthetic diaphragm separating the compartments, wherein liquid anolyte is introduced into the anolyte compartment and flows through the diaphragm into the catholyte compartment, which method involves introducing particulate material comprising halocarbon polymer short fiber, e.g., fluorocarbon polymer short fiber, into the anolyte compartment in amounts sufficient to lower the flow of liquid anolyte through the diaphragm into the catholyte compartment. In the case of an electrolytic cell wherein aqueous alkali metal chloride, e.g., sodium chloride, anolyte is introduced continuously into the anolyte compartment, thereby to produce a catholyte liquor containing alkali metal hydroxide and hypochlorite ion, the foregoing method is useful for decreasing the concentration of hypochlorite ion in the catholyte liquor and oftentimes increasing the concentration of alkali metal hydroxide in the catholyte liquor. Also describes adding at least one member chosen from halocarbon polymer microfibril, halocarbon polymer fiber, clay mineral, oxides and/or hydroxides of alkaline earth metals, and zirconium oxide/hydroxide in conjunction with the halocarbon polymer short fiber to the anolyte compartment, e.g., while the cell is operating. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110267677 | THERMALLY RESPONSIVE CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAYS - A thermally responsive material comprising an ordered periodic array of particles received in a substantially nonaqueous matrix composition. The material diffracts radiation in a first wavelength band when the material is at a first temperature and the material diffracts radiation in a second wavelength band when the material is at a second temperature. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266156 | METHOD OF FORMING SOLID BLIND VIAS THROUGH THE DIELECTRIC COATING ON HIGH DENSITY INTERCONNECT (HDI) SUBSTRATE MATERIALS - A method includes forming a first substrate by (a) applying an electrodepositable dielectric coating onto a conductive surface; (b) curing the dielectric coating; (c) depositing an adhesion layer and a seed layer onto the dielectric coating; (d) applying a layer of a first removable material to the seed layer; (e) forming openings in the first removable material to expose areas of the seed layer; (f) electroplating a first conductive material to the exposed areas of the seed layer; (g) applying a layer of a second removable material; (h) forming openings in the second removable material to expose areas of the first conductive material; (i) plating a second conductive material to the exposed areas of the first conductive material; (j) removing the first and second removable materials; (k) removing unplated portions of the seed layer; repeating steps (a) through (k) to form a second substrate; and laminating the first and second substrates together with a layer of dielectric material between the first and second substrates to form at least one interconnect between the first and second substrates. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110262757 | METHOD OF DEPOSITING NIOBIUM DOPED TITANIA FILM ON A SUBSTRATE AND THE COATED SUBSTRATE MADE THEREBY - A coated article includes a pyrolytic 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 one embodiment of the invention, the method is practiced using a vaporized coating mixture including a vaporized niobium precursor; a vaporized titanium precursor, and a carrier gas to deposit a niobium doped titanium oxide film having a sheet resistance greater than 1.2 and an index of refraction of 2.3 or greater. The chemical formula for the niobium doped titanium oxide is Nb:TiO | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259057 | Methods And Systems For Controlling Temperature Of A Bushing - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to glass fiber forming bushings, to methods of controlling the temperature of bushings having multiple segments, to systems of controlling the temperature of bushings having multiple segments, and to other systems and methods. In one embodiment, a method of controlling the temperature of a bushing having multiple segments comprises forming a plurality of filaments from a bushing comprising at least two segments, gathering the filaments into at least two ends, measuring the size of each of the at least two ends, comparing the measured size of the at least two ends to a desired end size, adjusting the amount of current passing through the at least two bushing segments in response to the end size comparisons. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110256364 | 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 | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110245415 | PROCESS FOR FORMING A WATERBORNE COMPOSITE POLYURETHANE/ACRYLIC POLYMER DISPERSION - The present invention provides a process for forming a waterborne composite polyurethane/acrylic polymer dispersion without the use of N-methyl pyrrolidone. The process includes polymerizing a reaction mixture of polyisocyanate, polyol, and a hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional reactant in an organic solvent medium of alkyl carbonate, then adding ethylenically unsaturated monomers and inverting the mixture into an aqueous medium. Addition polymerization is performed to yield a waterborne composite polyurethane/acrylic polymer dispersion, and any remaining alkyl carbonate is hydrolyzed. The resulting aqueous polymer dispersions are environmentally friendly and are suitable for use in coating compositions that conventionally contained similar dispersions prepared in the presence of N-methyl pyrrolidone. Comparable physical properties are observed. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244157 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, 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. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244156 | HIGH FUNCTIONALITY POLYESTERS AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation of said prepolymer is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coating. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110236715 | SOLAR CONTROL COATINGS WITH DISCONTINUOUS METAL LAYER - An architectural transparency includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate, a continuous metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the first metallic layer, and a subcritical metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the second dielectric layer such that the subcritical metallic layer forms discontinuous metallic regions. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110223220 | DISPERSIONS OF ENCAPSULATED PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE - Disclosed are dispersions of encapsulated particles and methods for their production and use. These dispersions include encapsulated particles and a liquid medium in which the encapsulated particles are dispersed. The encapsulated particles include a carrier particle and an encapsulant deposited on the carrier particle. The liquid medium and the encapsulant are selected so as to be capable of reacting with each other to form a reaction product having a boiling point of no more than 300° C. at atmospheric pressure. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110218286 | MOLYBDENUM COMPRISING NANOMATERIALS AND RELATED NANOTECHNOLOGY - Nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, methods of manufacturing nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, and nanotechnology applications of nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, such as electronics, optical devices, photonics, reagents for fine chemical synthesis, pigments and catalysts, are provided. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110212271 | HYDROPHILIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION, AND SUBSTRATES COATED WITH SUCH COMPOSITIONS - Liquid compositions are disclosed that include a photocatalytic material and a hydrophilic binder that includes an essentially completely hydrolyzed organosilicate. Also disclosed are methods of making such compositions, methods of coating a substrate with a hydrophilic composition, and substrates coated with such compositions. The compositions may, for example, be embodied as stable one-pack compositions. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110206935 | (METH)ACRYLATE/ASPARTATE AMINE CURATIVES AND COATINGS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - (Meth)acrylate/aspartate amine curatives comprising the reaction product of a polyamine, a dialkyl maleate and/or dialkyl fumarate, and a (meth)acrylate are disclosed, as are methods for making the same. A polyurea comprising the reaction product of the acrylate/aspartate amine curative and isocyanate is also disclosed, as are coatings comprising such a polyurea and substrates coated with the same. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110203578 | SOLAR REFLECTING MIRROR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A solar reflecting mirror having a curved reflective surface includes a plurality of transparent shaped segments held together by securing facilities to provide a shaped transparent substrate having a convex surface and an opposite concave surface, the concave surface having a focal area. A solar reflecting coating is provided over the convex surface of the shaped substrate to reflect visible and infrared waves of the electromagnetic scale to the focal area of the shaped transparent substrate. A method of making the solar mirror is also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110198837 | LASER MARKABLE MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Provided is a microporous material including a polyolefin matrix material; finely divided, substantially water-insoluble filler distributed throughout the matrix material, where the filler includes a positive amount of titanium dioxide; a network of interconnecting pores communicating throughout the microporous material; and optionally, a contrasting enhancing amount of a contrast enhancing material. The sum of the weight percent of the titanium dioxide and the weight percent of the optional contrast enhancing material is at least 3 weight percent based on total weight of the microporous material. Multilayer articles having a layer of the microporous material also are provided. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110177352 | ONE-COMPONENT, AMBIENT CURABLE WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are coating compositions that can be one-component, ambient curable, and waterborne. The coating compositions comprise acrylic copolymer resin particles comprising carbonyl functional groups and a crosslinking agent comprising functional groups, such as hydrazide groups, that are reactive with carbonyl groups. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110170176 | METAL BASED COATING COMPOSITION AND RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES - A coated substrate is disclosed. The coated substrate includes a substrate and a coating composition over the substrate comprising at least one metal based layer selected from tungsten, chromium, tantalum, molybdenum, aluminum, niobium, and mixtures and alloys thereof; and mixtures and alloys of cobalt and chromium; and at least one dielectric layer including Si | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110166289 | NANO-ENGINEERED INKS, METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - Nanoparticle dispersions, inks, pastes, lotions and methods of their manufacture are disclosed. Multifunctional, nanocomposite, hollow nanoparticles, and coated nanoparticle dispersions are also discussed. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110155685 | REFLECTIVE COATINGS FOR GLASS ARTICLES, METHODS OF DEPOSITION, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREBY - The present invention is directed toward a coating apparatus of the invention comprising at least one coating chamber having at least one makeup air conduit in flow communication with the coating chambers via a makeup air pathway connecting the makeup air conduit to the coating chamber. At least one coating member is positioned in the coating chamber. The coating member is in flow communication with a source of coating material including a titanium-containing coating material. At least one exhaust member is in flow communication with the coating chamber via an exhaust pathway for removing excess coating and air from the coating chamber. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110154860 | Methods Of Making Colored Glass By Surface Modification - A method of making colored glass in a float glass process includes the steps of: melting glass batch materials in a furnace to form a glass melt; transporting the glass melt into a float glass chamber having a flame spray device, the glass melt forming a float glass ribbon; supplying at least one coating material to the flame spray device to form a spray having coating particles; and directing the spray onto the float glass ribbon to diffuse the particles into the surface of the float glass ribbon to form a glass sheet of a desired color. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110151128 | ONE-COMPONENT, AMBIENT CURABLE WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are coating compositions that can be one-component, ambient curable, and waterborne. The coating compositions include a polymer that is the reaction product of a polycarbodiimide and a ketocarboxylic acid. Also disclosed are substrates coated with a coating deposited from such compositions, as well as methods for depositing a coating on a substrate, and coated substrates. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146768 | SILICON THIN FILM SOLAR CELL HAVING IMPROVED UNDERLAYER COATING - A silicon thin film solar cell includes a substrate and an undercoating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The undercoating includes first layer having 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 formed over at least a portion of the first coating, wherein 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. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110146767 | SILICON THIN FILM SOLAR CELL HAVING IMPROVED HAZE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of increasing the haze of a coating stack having a top layer and an undercoating layer using a chemical vapor deposition coating process includes at least one of: increasing a precursor flow rate; decreasing a carrier gas flow rate; increasing a substrate temperature; increasing a water flow rate; decreasing an exhaust flow rate; and increasing a thickness of at least one of the top layer or undercoating layer. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110143028 | AIRCRAFT ADHESIVE - A method, composition, and article are disclosed relating to the formation of a hump seal on an aircraft transparency. The method includes applying to the aircraft transparency an adhesive composition having a Part A and a Part B. Part A includes a plasticizer, a cross-linking agent, and an adhesion promoter. Part B includes a moisture resister and an abrasion resister, with the adhesive composition being substantially sulfide free. In one example, the moisture resister includes polybutadiene. In another example, the adhesion promoter includes an epoxy silane. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110135888 | CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAY OF PARTICLES BEARING REACTIVE SURFACTANT - A crystalline colloidal array of particles is disclosed, which includes reactive surfactant covalently bound to the particle surfaces. During formation of the array, the bound surfactant remains in position on the particles resulting in reduced quantity of defects compared to arrays of particles produced with non-reactive surfactants. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110127763 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL CONTAINING A SECURITY FEATURE - Provided is a microporous material, e.g., a microporous sheet material, having a matrix of polyolefin, finely-divided, substantially water insoluble particulate filler, a network of interconnecting pores communicating throughout the microporous material, and at least one retrospectively identifiable taggant material embedded within the matrix, optionally the at least one taggant being unique to an end user for the microporous material, wherein the polyolefin is present in the microporous material in an amount of 20 to 35 weight percent, based on the weight of the microporous material. The taggant material provides a marker, signature or code that is capable of retrospective identification by machine, instrument or by the naked eye. Articles including the microporous material and processes for preparing the microporous material also are provided. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110117300 | SOLAR CONTROL COATING WITH HIGH SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT - A coating provides a high solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and a low overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) to trap and retain solar heat. The coating and coated article are particularly useful for use in architectural transparencies in northern climates. The coating includes a first dielectric layer; a continuous metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the first dielectric layer, the metallic layer having a thickness less than 8 nm; a primer layer formed over at least a portion of the metallic layer; a second dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the primer layer; and an overcoat formed over at least a portion of the second dielectric layer. When used on a No. 3 surface of a reference IGU, the coating provides a SHGC of greater than or equal to 0.6 and a U-value of less than or equal to 0.35. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110110120 | INVERTER SYSTEM - An inverter system includes inverting circuitry for inverting an input DC signal into a square wave or quasi-square wave AC signal across a resistance, and a controller for causing the inverting circuitry to invert the input DC signal into the AC signal. The DC signal is a DC voltage having a value that ranges from 24-32 volts DC. The AC signal is an AC voltage having a value that ranges from 115-230 volts AC RMS. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110105645 | MATTE CLEAR COAT ENAMEL AND SUBSTRATES COATED THEREWITH - The present invention relates to a clear coat enamel composition comprising:
| 05-05-2011 |
| 20110097481 | COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME AS A SPOT BLENDER - A composition that includes a polymeric polyol, a (meth)acrylate, a photoinitiator and solvent is disclosed. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110081486 | NON-ORTHOGONAL COATER GEOMETRY FOR IMPROVED COATINGS ON A SUBSTRATE - A coating apparatus includes non-orthogonal coater geometry to improve coatings on a glass ribbon, and to improve yields of such coatings. The apparatus includes a first arrangement to move the ribbon along a first imaginary straight line through a coating zone provided in a glass forming chamber. The coater has a coating nozzle and an exhaust slot, each have a longitudinal axis. The coating nozzle directs coating vapors toward the coating zone, and the exhaust slot removes vapors from the coating zone. A second arrangement mounts the coater in spaced relation to the path with the coating nozzle and the exhaust slot facing the coating zone. A second imaginary straight line is normal to the longitudinal axis of the coating nozzle, and the first imaginary line and the second imaginary line subtend an angle in the range of greater than zero degrees to 90 degrees. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110079347 | PLASTISOL COATING CONTAINING REFLECTIVE PIGMENTS, METHOD OF PREPARING COATING ON A SUBSTRATE, AND PRODUCTS WITH SUCH COATINGS - A poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) based plastisol composition including a poly(vinyl chloride) polymer (homopolymer or copolymer), a plasticizer, and an infrared-reflective pigment is applied in a layer on a substrate and coalesced to produce a PVC layer including an infrared reflective pigment. The layer can be made into a free film and applied to an extruded vinyl or metal sheet to prepare vinyl or metal siding or trim pieces with an outer layer of the PVC including an infrared-reflective pigment. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110076485 | SUBSTRATES COATED WITH CLEAR POLYUREA FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to substrates coated with a transparent or translucent film-forming composition, prepared from a curable, two-package composition comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package contains a polyamine component comprising:
| 03-31-2011 |
| 20110070374 | 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 non-wovens that are used in the manufacture of athletic footwear are disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110054113 | WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are coating compositions that include a continuous phase that includes water and a dispersed phase that includes a microgel having a mean particle size of greater than 50 nanometers. The microgel is formed from reactants selected so as to provide a copolymer having a certain calculated Tg and includes a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110052724 | CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE COMPOSITIONS - Described are compositions containing a mixture of (a) particulate calcium hypochlorite and (b) an amount of aluminum hydroxide that is sufficient to increase the UN-burn time of the composition by a factor of at least 2.5 compared to that of the calcium hypochlorite, the composition having an available chlorine content of at least 35 weight percent. Further described are solid compositions of (a) granular calcium hypochlorite having a UN Packing Group oxidizer classification of II, and (b) an amount of aluminum hydroxide such that the composition is classified as a Packing Group III Division 5.1 oxidizer or as a non-Division 5.1 oxidizer, the composition having an available chlorine content of at least 40 weight percent. Further described are formed articles prepared from the above-described compositions. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110046337 | POLYSILOXANE COATING WITH HYBRID COPOLYMER - A coating includes the reaction product of (a) a hybrid copolymer incorporating (i) a first monomer including a hydroxy-functional organoacrylate and (ii) a second monomer including an organoalkoxysilane and (b) a second material including an organofunctional alkoxysilane. The first monomer can be a hydroxy functional acrylate and/or a hydroxyalkylacrylate. The second monomer can be a trialkoxysilane. The second material can be a trialkoxysilane. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110045725 | FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED PROCESSES AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Film-forming coating compositions are disclosed. The composition comprises a) an epoxy-containing polymer system; and b) a polyacid curing agent comprising two acid functional groups per molecule; wherein the epoxy-containing polymer system comprises: (i) an epoxy resin comprising at least two epoxy functional groups per molecule and which is different from (ii); and (ii) an epoxy functional silsesquioxane. Also disclosed are processes for applying the film-forming composition to a basecoat, and substrates coated in part by a coating deposited from the film-forming compositions. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110040020 | DUAL CURE COATING COMPOSITIONS, MULTI-COMPONENT COMPOSITE COATINGS, AND RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed herein are dual cure coating compositions that include a melamine group-containing polyethylenically unsaturated compound and a polysiloxane. Also disclosed are related multi-component composite coatings, coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110037013 | COATINGS COMPRISING ITACONATE LATEX PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Coatings comprising a latex particle comprising the reaction product of itaconic acid/anhydride and a monoalcohol, a monoepoxide, a monoamine or mixtures thereof are disclosed. Methods for using such coatings, particularly for inhibiting sound and/or vibration transmission through a substrate, are also disclosed. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110017487 | ENHANCED BUS BAR SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCIES - A bus bar system includes a non-conductive substrate having a major surface. At least one conductive bus bar is formed over at least a portion of the major surface. A conductive coating is formed over at least a portion of the bus bar and the major surface. An electrically conductive adhesive, such as an isotropically conductive tape or film, is applied over at least a portion of the film/bus bar junction. The system can optionally include a conductive metallic foil adhered to the isotropically conductive adhesive. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20100331454 | MODIFIED EPOXY RESINS COMPRISING THE REACTION PRODUCT OF A BIOMASS DERIVED COMPOUND AND AN EPOXY RESIN, AND AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS AND COATINGS COMPRISING SUCH RESINS - Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic, polycyclic and/or aromatic biomass derived compound and an epoxy resin are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these reaction products are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100328764 | RADIATION DIFFRACTION MATERIAL FOR REFLECTING INVISIBLE RADIATION - A method of controlling radiation reflected from a surface comprising: applying a composite material to a surface, where the composite material comprises an ordered periodic array of particles held in a polymeric matrix material; exposing the surface bearing the composite material to radiation; and reflecting invisible radiation from the composite material on the surface. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100316888 | PRE-CONVERSION COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising (i) a corrosion inhibitor and the (ii) reaction product of a calcium compound with an acid compound. The coating composition is deposited onto a substrate prior to the application of a pre-treatment coating composition (conversion coating) onto the substrate. The present invention is also directed to a substrate that comprises a coating system that comprises such a coating composition. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100316886 | AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCY WITH SOLAR CONTROL PROPERTIES - An aircraft transparency includes a first stretched acrylic ply and a second stretched acrylic ply. A coating stack having solar control properties is applied over at least a portion of one or more of the major surfaces. The coating stack includes a first primer layer comprising an epoxy amino siloxane-containing material. A solar coating having at least three metallic silver layers is formed over at least a portion of the first primer layer. A protective coating including silica and alumina is formed over at least a portion of the solar control coating. A topcoat including a polysiloxane material is formed over at least a portion of the protective coating. An overcoat is formed over at least a portion of the topcoat and includes a diamond-like carbon type coating. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100316867 | 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. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100316854 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL HAVING DEGRADATION PROPERTIES AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to biodegradable microporous materials and multi-layer articles containing them. The biodegradable microporous materials comprise:
| 12-16-2010 |
| 20100315703 | ANGLE SWITCHABLE CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAY FILMS - A radiation diffractive film is disclosed, which includes a viewing surface, with at least a portion of the viewing surface residing in a viewing plane. The film comprises an ordered periodic array of particles received in a matrix material, the array of particles having a crystalline structure, wherein the crystalline structure defines (i) a plurality of first crystal planes of the particles that diffract infrared radiation and (ii) a plurality of second crystal planes of the particles that diffract visible radiation. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314162 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE POLYMERS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to microporous materials comprising:
| 12-16-2010 |
| 20100294668 | 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. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294667 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF POLYMER-ENCLOSED PARTICLES, RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for making aqueous dispersions of polymer-enclosed particles, such as nanoparticles, polymerizable polymers useful in such a method, and cationic electrodepositable compositions comprising such aqueous dispersions. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100286307 | 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. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100285290 | UNDERCOATING LAYERS PROVIDING IMPROVED TOPCOAT FUNCTIONALITY - A coated article includes a substrate and a first coating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a mixture of oxides including oxides of at least two of P, Si, Ti, Al and Zr. A functional coating is formed over at least a portion of the first coating. In one embodiment, the functional coating includes fluorine doped tin oxide. In another embodiment, the functional coating includes titania. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100262551 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITAL COATING PROJECT PURCHASE - A method for selecting and purchasing a coating includes: selecting a desired color, comparing the desired color to a database of coating compositions to identify a coating composition having a color substantially matching the desired color, evaluating the suitability of the identified coating composition, and purchasing the identified coating composition. An apparatus for implementing the method is also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261029 | MULTI-PHASE PARTICULATES, METHOD OF MAKING, AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME - Provided is a multi-phase particulate having a dispersed phase component dispersed in and bound to a bulk phase component. The dispersed phase component includes a metal, a metal oxide, an organometallic compound, salts thereof, and/or mixtures thereof, and the bulk phase component includes an inorganic material different from the dispersed phase component. The dispersed phase component is present in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 60 percent by weight based on total combined weight of the dispersed phase component and the bulk phase component. Related methods, compositions and composites also are provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100247926 | RECOVERY OF MONOBUTYLTIN TRICHLORIDE - Monobutyltinchloride (“MBTC”) is recovered from an effluent vapor stream of a chemical vapor deposition coating process practiced to deposit a fluorine doped tin oxide layer over a glass ribbon. The vapor stream is condensed to a temperature to increase the ratio of MBTC to water in the liquid condensate. The condensed liquid is stored in a phase separation tank to separate the condensed liquid into at least two layers. The layers are individually removed from the phase separation tank, and the layer from the phase separation tank having a density equal to or greater than 80% the density of MBTC is further processed through a vacuum distilling operation to provide MBTC of an acceptable quality to use in the recovered MBTC in the coating process. The recovered MBTC is added to the coating precursors of the chemical deposition process. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100247785 | LOW TEMPERATURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED METHODS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are low temperature curable coating compositions that include a polymer comprising functional groups reactive with anhydride groups and a crosslinking agent that includes the ungelled hydrosilylation reaction product of a silicon hydride and an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid anhydride. Also disclosed are related coated substrates and methods for coating a substrate. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100243108 | METHOD FOR TREATING AND/OR COATING A SUBSTRATE WITH NON-CHROME MATERIALS - The present invention is directed to a method for coating a substrate comprising: (a) applying a caustic cleaner onto at least a portion of the substrate; (b) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (a) with water; (c) applying an acid cleaner onto at least a portion of the caustically cleaned substrate; (d) rinsing at least a portion of the substrate that was subjected to step (c) with water; and (e) applying a conversion coating comprising zirconium onto at least a portion of the acid cleaned substrate; and wherein at least one of the materials used in steps (c) and (e) is substantially chrome free. The present invention is also directed to a substrate, such as an aluminum substrate, that has been coated using the aforementioned method. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100242953 | SOLAR REFLECTING MIRROR HAVING A PROTECTIVE COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A solar reflecting mirror includes a shaped glass substrate having a focal area, a reflective coating over its convex surface and a sodium ion barrier layer over its concave surface. The shaped substrate has a strain pattern having a radial tension strain at the bottom area, and circumferential compression strain at the periphery of the substrate. As the distance from the periphery of the shaped substrate increases, the circumferential compression strain decreases to a “transition line” where circumferential tension strain begins. As the distance from the transition line in a direction toward the bottom area of the glass substrate increases, the circumferential tension increases. To compensate for the strain pattern in the shaped glass substrate to avoid buckling of, and surface cracks of, the barrier layer, the barrier layer including an oxide of silicon and aluminum thickness, among other things is varied on. A method of making the solar mirror from shaped sections is also discussed. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100233487 | 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. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233473 | VISIBLE-LIGHT-RESPONSIVE PHOTOACTIVE COATING, COATED ARTICLE, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An article includes a substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface. A coating is deposited directly on at least a portion of the substrate outer surface. The coating consists essentially of titania and at least one additional photoabsorption band modifying material selected from vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), scandium (Sc), yttrium (Y), niobium (Nb), molybdenum (Mo), ruthenium (Ru), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), rhenium (Re), and mixtures thereof. The coating is a substantially non-porous CVD or MSVD coating and an outer surface of the coating is exposed to the environment. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100233407 | AIRCRAFT TRANSPARENCY HAVING CHEMICALLY TEMPERED LITHIA-ALUMINA-SILICA CONTAINING GLASS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE CHEMICALLY TEMPERED GLASS - An aircraft transparency in a glass piece, wherein the glass piece includes a chemically tempered first major surface and a chemically tempered opposite second major surface, a first case depth begins at the first major surface, a second case depth begins at the second major surface, and a tensile stress zone is within the glass piece between the end points of the first and the second case depths. The glass between the end points of the first and second case depth has a glass composition including: | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100230543 | 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 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. A mask is also provided to coat one section of the foam mount while covering the other section. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100227169 | URETHANE POLYOL PRECURSORS FOR COATING COMPOSITIONS - Unsymmetrical polyurethane polyol prepolymers are disclosed for use in the formation of coating compositions. The prepolymers are prepared as a reaction product of a diisocyanate with a short chain aliphatic dial and a long chain polymeric diol. The prepolymers are intended as the first component for reaction with a second component polyisocyanate in a two-component coating composition. The coating compositions exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and weatherability, and are particularly useful as coatings for polymeric window transparencies. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100222505 | CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS DEMONSTRATING SELF-HEALING PROPERTIES - The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising:
| 09-02-2010 |
| 20100222493 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR COATING FOOD CANS - A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100210450 | TUNGSTEN COMPRISING NANOMATERIALS AND RELATED NANOTECHNOLOGY - Nanoparticles comprising tungsten, methods of manufacturing nanoparticles comprising tungsten, and applications of nanoparticles comprising tungsten, such as electronics, optical devices, photonics, reagents for fine chemical synthesis, pigments, and catalysts are provided. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100204515 | POLYCARBODIIMIDES HAVING ONIUM SALT GROUPS - Disclosed are polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as methods for their production. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204414 | COATING COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE ONIUM SALT GROUP CONTAINING POLYCARBODIIMIDES - Disclosed are coating compositions comprising polycarbodiimides having onium salt groups, as well as relating methods and coated substrates. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204357 | ANTIMICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITIONS, RELATED COATINGS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are antimicrobial coating compositions. These coating compositions comprise (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a porous solid comprising pores having anti-microbial metal ions disposed therein; and (c) an onium compound. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100203239 | COATING COMPOSITION WITH SOLAR PROPERTIES - A method of coating a substrate is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate; depositing an infrared reflecting layer over at least a portion of a substrate; depositing a primer layer over at least a portion of the infrared reflective layer; depositing a dielectric layer over at least a portion of the primer layer; and forming an absorbing layer. The absorbing layer includes an alloy and/or mixture of (a) a metal having an index of refraction at 500 nm less than or equal to 1.0 and (b) a material having a ΔG° | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100184911 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF POLYMER-ENCLOSED PARTICLES, RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for making aqueous dispersions of polymer-enclosed particles, such as nanoparticles, polymerizable polymers useful in such a method, and cationic electrodepositable compositions comprising such aqueous dispersions. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100184901 | TRANSPARENT, COLORLESS INFRARED RADIATION ABSORBING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed are compositions that include a binder and non-stoichiometric tungsten oxide particles dispersed in the binder. The tungsten oxide particles have an average primary particle size of no more than 300 nanometers. The compositions are transparent and colorless. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181198 | METHODS FOR PREPARING AN ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION - Methods for preparing an electrodepositable coating composition are provided comprising: (a) mixing a flatting agent with an electrodepositable resin; (b) combining the mixture of (a) with a pigment paste to form a flatting agent-pigment paste mixture; and (c) combining the flatting agent-pigment paste mixture of (b) with an electrodepositable resin. Methods of coating articles including electrodepositable coating compositions prepared by these methods, as well as processes for coating electroconductive substrates with compositions prepared by these methods are also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100174032 | Barrier Coating Comprising a Polyurethane Dispersion and Elastomeric Material - A barrier coating comprising a polyurethane dispersion and an elastomeric material is disclosed. The polyurethane comprises at least 30 weight percent of meta-substituted aromatic material. Methods for improving barrier using the coatings are also disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100173141 | COATED NON-METALLIC SHEET HAVING A BRUSHED METAL APPEARANCE, AND COATINGS FOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of making an article that exhibits a metallic appearance includes treating a surface of a non-metallic substrate, e.g. a glass sheet to have a textured surface, and applying an overlay, e.g. a coating over the pattern. The percent of visible light transmittance, and percent visible light reflectance, of the substrate and the overlay is selected such that the pattern is visible when the article is viewed through one of the surfaces of the substrate or overlay. Also provided is a heatable coating having a low emissivity that can be used as the overlay. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100168935 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF A TRANSPARENCY - Repair or replacement of a transparency mounted in body of a vehicle, e.g. an aircraft when one or more properties of the transparency is (are) operating outside of an acceptable limit(s) is arranged by monitoring operating performance of a property of the transparency, e.g. by mounted a sensor, e.g. a sensor for detecting moisture; a sensor for detecting impacts and vibrations; a sensor for detecting fractures; a sensor for detecting electric arcing, and a sensor for measuring temperature of an electrically conductive coating, on the transparency. Scheduling repair or replacement of the transparency at a geographical area when the operating performance of the property is outside an acceptable operating performance limit, and forwarding the schedule to the vehicle and to a maintenance location to prepare for the repair or replacement of the transparency at the geographical work area. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163675 | TRANSPARENCY HAVING SENSORS - A transparency, e.g. an aircraft laminated windshield, includes one or more sensors to monitor performance of one or more properties, e.g. a heating arrangement of the windshield, and to generate signals representative of the performance of the properties. One part of a connector, external of the transparency and connected to the sensors is connected to a system positioned in the aircraft. The system receives a signal from each of the sensors, and processes the signals to determine difference between performance of the property as indicated by the signal received and a preferred performance of the property to provide real time monitoring of the performance of the windshield. With this arrangement information regarding the performance of the windshield is available to schedule timely repair or replacement of the windshield that is performing outside of acceptable limits. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100160561 | COPOLYMERS OF ALPHA-OLEFIN TYPE MONOMERS AND CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - The present invention is directed to copolymers, which are polymerization products of:
| 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159258 | METHODS FOR PASSIVATING A METAL SUBSTRATE AND RELATED COATED METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for passivating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods comprise the steps of depositing an electropositive metal onto at least a portion of the substrate, followed immediately by electrophoretically depositing on the substrate a curable, electrodepositable coating composition. The present invention also relates to coated substrates produced by the above methods. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159251 | DEVICE FOR AND METHOD OF MAINTAINING A CONSTANT DISTANCE BETWEEN A CUTTING EDGE AND A REFERENCE SURFACE - A device for maintaining a cutting edge, e.g. a focused laser beam at a constant distance from a surface of the work piece as the cutting edge imposes a cut line in a coating on the surface of the work piece. The device includes a constant force spring connecting a tube to a support and a surface follower mounting an end of the tube. The positions of a surface of the surface follower and the cutting edge have a predetermined relationship to one another. Gas moving out of the tube provides a first gas bearing between the surface follower and inner surface of the tube, and gas moving through passageways in the surface follower provide a second gas bearing between the surface of the surface follower and a surface of the coating. The thicknesses of the bearings remain constant as the follower moves over the surface of the piece to maintain the cutting edge at a constant distance from the surface of the coating. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159238 | MULTI-LAYER AIRCRAFT ADHESIVE - A multi-layer aircraft adhesive composition is provided having a first layer prepared from a first composition having a Part A and a Part B. Part A contains a plasticizer, a crosslinking agent, and an adhesion promoter. Part B contains a moisture resister and an abrasion resister. The composition has a second layer formed over at least a portion of the first layer. The second layer is prepared from a second composition having a Part C and a Part D. Part C contains at least one polythiol functional polymer, at least one epoxy resin, at least one sulfur containing material that is different from the at least one polythiol functional polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one filler. Part D contains at least one plasticizer, at least one of manganese dioxide or lead oxide, and at least one alkaline agent. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100134866 | OPTICAL ELEMENT HAVING AN APODIZED APERTURE - Provided is an optical element with an electrochromic apodized aperture having variable light transmittance in response to the amplitude of an applied voltage. The apodized aperture includes (i) a first substrate having a planar inner surface and an outer surface, (ii) a second substrate having an outer surface and a non-planar inner surface opposing and spaced from the planar inner surface of the first substrate, wherein each of the planar inner surface of the first substrate and the non-planar inner surface of the second substrate has an at least partial layer of transparent conductive material thereover; and (iii) an electrochromic medium disposed between the planar inner surface of the first substrate and the non-planar inner surface of the second substrate. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100126218 | 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 | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100124643 | UNDERCOATING LAYERS PROVIDING IMPROVED PHOTOACTIVE TOPCOAT FUNCTIONALITY - A coated article includes a substrate and a first coating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a mixture of oxides including oxides of at least two of P, Si, Ti, Al and Zr. A photoactive functional coating is formed over at least a portion of the first coating. In one embodiment, the functional coating includes titania. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100124642 | UNDERCOATING LAYERS PROVIDING IMPROVED CONDUCTIVE TOPCOAT FUNCTIONALITY - A coated article includes a substrate and a first coating formed over at least a portion of the substrate. The first coating includes a mixture of oxides including oxides of at least two of P, Si, Ti, Al and Zr. A conductive functional coating is formed over at least a portion of the first coating. In one embodiment, the functional coating includes fluorine doped tin oxide. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100119834 | COLOR-PLUS-CLEAR COMPOSITE COATINGS - A multi-component composite coating composition comprising an aqueous-based film-forming composition serving as a color coat or a basecoat and a polyepoxide-polyacid clearcoat is disclosed. The polyacid is made from ring opening a polybasic anhydride with a polyester polyol formed from reacting a polyol with a polycarboxylic acid having at least 20 contiguous carbon atoms between the carboxylic acid groups. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119735 | METHODS FOR DEPOSITING ULTRA THIN COATINGS EXHIBITING LOW HAZE AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SUCH COATINGS - Disclosed are methods for depositing an ultra thin coating that exhibits both low haze (high transparency) and strong color (high optical density at a given film thickness). Also disclosed are methods for making radiation curable coating compositions comprising polymer-enclosed particles that are suitable for producing ultra thin coatings. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100109188 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYURETHANE UREA-CONTAINING FILMS - A method of preparing a polyurethane-containing film including:
| 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109187 | METHOD FOR PREPARING POLYURETHANE UREA-CONTAINING FILMS - Described is a method of preparing a cured, non-elastomeric polyurethane-containing film, the method including:
| 05-06-2010 |
| 20100103496 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE - An electrochromic device includes a first substrate spaced from a second substrate. A first conductive member is formed over at least a portion of the first substrate. A first electrochromic material is formed over at least a portion of the first conductive member. The first electrochromic material includes an organic material. A second conductive member is formed over at least a portion of the second substrate. A second electrochromic material is formed over at least a portion of the second conductive member. The second electrochromic material includes an inorganic material. An ionic liquid is positioned between the first electrochromic material and the second electrochromic material. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100080857 | HALOGEN-CONTAINING SANITIZING COMPOSITION - Compositions comprising a mixture of (a) a major amount of solid halogen-containing sanitizer material and (b) a minor amount of calcium oxide modified particulate boric acid, the amount of calcium oxide modified particulate boric acid being sufficient to enable the composition to be classified as a class 1 or class 2 NFPA oxidizer are described. Also described is particulate boric acid at least a portion of the particles thereof having on their surface at least a partial coating of calcium oxide, and a method for preparing such coated particulate boric acid. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100076143 | LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATION COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYUREA AND A PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYOL AND FOOTWEAR COMPRISING POLYUREA - Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ≦2000 centipoise at a temperature ≧7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100068393 | MICHAEL ADDITION CURING USING PHOSPHINE CATALYST - A method of applying a curable composition to a substrate is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyene and a active hydrogen-containing compound that are capable of undergoing a Michael Addition reaction. The reaction is conducted in the presence of a tertiary phosphine catalyst. The components of the composition are sprayed in separate streams whereby the streams overlap prior to contacting the substrate and the composition cures quickly on the substrate. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100063195 | USE OF NANOPARTICULATE ORGANIC PIGMENTS IN PAINTS AND COATINGS - A protective and decorative coating composition including about 2 to 10 different colorants which in combination with a resinous composition produce a desired visible coating. A majority of the colorants has a maximum haze of about 10% and exhibits an absorbance peak in the visible spectrum wherein at least about 50% of the total absorbance in the visible spectrum occurs at wavelengths within about 50 nm of the wavelength of the peak absorbance. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100060971 | MULTI-LAYER ELECTRODE FOR HIGH CONTRAST ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - An electrochromic device includes a first substrate spaced from a second substrate. A first transparent conductive electrode is formed over at least a portion of the first substrate. A polymeric anode is formed over at least a portion of the first conductive electrode. A second transparent conductive electrode is formed over at least a portion of the second substrate. In one aspect of the invention, a multi-layer polymeric cathode is formed over at least a portion of the second conductive electrode. In one non-limiting embodiment, the multi-layer cathode includes a first cathodically coloring polymer formed over at least a portion of the second conductive electrode and a second cathodically coloring polymer formed over at least a portion of the first cathodically coloring polymer. An ionic liquid is positioned between the anode and the cathode. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100056722 | MULTI-CURE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLYTHIOL - A composition comprising an unsaturated polyester polyol oligomer and an isocyanate are disclosed; the composition can further comprise a radiation-curable compound, such as a (meth)acrylic copolymer, and/or a polythiol. Methods for using the composition and substrates treated therewith are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056705 | BIOMASS DERIVED RADIATION CURABLE LIQUID COATINGS - A radiation curable coating comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a polycarboxylic acid/anhydride is disclosed. The reaction product may be made from at least some biomass derived compound. Coatings wherein this reaction product is further reacted with a hydroxyl-carboxylic acid and/or a compound having a radiation curable moiety are also disclosed, as are substrates coated with any of these coatings. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055483 | BIOMASS DERIVED RADIATION CURABLE LIQUID COATINGS - A radiation curable coating comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a polycarboxylic acid/anhydride is disclosed. The reaction product is made from at least some biomass derived compound. Coatings wherein this reaction product is further reacted with a hydroxyl-carboxylic acid and/or a compound having a radiation curable moiety are also disclosed, as are substrates coated with any of these coatings. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055473 | CROSSLINKED COATINGS COMPRISING LACTIDE - Crosslinked coatings comprising a reaction product of a compound containing two or more active hydrogen groups and a lactide are disclosed, as are substrates coated therewith. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055471 | WATERBORNE POLYURETHANE DISPERSION COMPRISING BIOMASS DERIVED POLYOL AND COATINGS COMPRISING SAME - A water-based polyurethane dispersion comprising the reaction product of a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, wherein the polyol component comprises at least some biomass derived polyol is disclosed. A coating comprising this dispersion is also disclosed, as are substrates coated with the coating. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055469 | RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A LACTIDE REACTION PRODUCT - A coating comprising the reaction product of a natural oil derived polyol, a lactide and a radiation curable moiety, such as a (meth)acrylate, are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055468 | RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A LACTIDE REACTION PRODUCT - A coating comprising the reaction product of a natural oil derived polyol, a lactide and a radiation curable moiety, such as a (meth)acrylate, are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055467 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE REACTION PRODUCT OF A BIOMASS DERIVED POLYOL AND A LACTIDE - A coating comprising the reaction product of a biomass derived polyol and a lactide are disclosed. Substrates coated at least in part with these coatings are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100055017 | METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ULTRAFINE METAL CARBIDE PARTICLES AND HYDROGEN - A method for producing ultrafine metal carbide particles and hydrogen is disclosed. The method includes introducing a metal-containing precursor and a carbon-containing precursor into a thermal reaction chamber, heating the precursors in the thermal reaction chamber to form the ultrafine metal carbide particles from the precursors and to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen, collecting the ultrafine doped metal carbide particles, converting at least a portion of the carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and generating additional hydrogen, and recovering at least a portion of the hydrogen. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100053722 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE - An electrochromic device includes a first substrate spaced from a second substrate. A first conductive member is formed over at least a portion of the first substrate. A first electrochromic electrode comprising a tungsten oxide coating is formed over at least a portion of the first conductive member. A second conductive member is formed over at least a portion of the second substrate. A second electrochromic electrode is formed over at least a portion of the second conductive member. An ionic liquid is positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. In one aspect of the invention, the ionic liquid can include nanoparticles of metals or metal oxides. In a further aspect of the invention, the second conductive member and second electrode can be formed by a single material. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100048852 | High impact poly(urethane urea) polysulfides - The present invention relates to a sulfur-containing polyureaurethane and a method of preparing the polyureaurethane. The sulfur-containing polyureaurethane has a refractive index of at least 1.57, an Abbe number of at least 32 and a density of less than 1.3 grams/cm | 02-25-2010 |
