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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8008394 | Low-VOC primer for plastic coating The invention is directed to coating compositions for direct coating of plastic substrates, comprising the following components: A) a hydroxy-functional binder component, comprising at least one branched hydroxy-functional polyester having a hydroxyl va... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7976903 | Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one epoxy-functional binder A and at least one carboxyl-functional cross-linking resin B, wherein the at least one cross-linking resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 180... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7968151 | Process for the production of multi-layer coatings A process for the production of special effect multi-layer coatings, comprising the successive steps: (1) applying a 10 to 30 μm thick base coat layer onto a substrate provided with an EDC primer, (2) applying a clear coat layer onto the base coat layer, (3) jointl... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7943197 | Process for producing two-tone coated substrates A process for producing two-tone coated substrates, comprising the successive steps: a) providing a non-color-imparting pre-coated substrate, b) applying a color-imparting coating of Color 1 at least to one or more... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7910169 | Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A and at least one carboxyl-functional cross-linking component B, wherein the at least one epoxy-functional polyurethane resin A is present as particles having a ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7858692 | Two component coating compositions and coatings produced therefrom The present invention is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those having low VOC (volatile organic content) that are suitable for use in automotive refinish and Original Equipment Manufacturing ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7825173 | Process for the production of aqueous binder latices A process for the production of aqueous binder latices by multistage emulsion polymerization in the aqueous phase, comprising the successive steps: 1) free-radical polymerization of a mixture A of olefinically unsaturated, free-rad... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7822845 | Monitoring device used for producing compositions The present invention is directed to a monitoring device for producing a target composition, such as an automotive paint or an architectural paint. The device includes a client computer in communication with a host computer and means for dispensing required items fo... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7714062 | Thermal curable powder coating composition A powder coating composition comprising (A) at least one hydroxyl functional polyurethane resin binder, and (B) at least one polyurethane resin as cross-linking agent containing blocked isocyanate groups, ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7700160 | Process for the production of a scratch resistant vehicle coating The invention is directed to a process for the production of a scratch-resistant vehicle coating comprising the following steps: I. applying a top coat layer of colour- and/or special effect-imparting base coat and a transparent clear coat or of a pigmented o... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7662875 | Aqueous coating compositions The invention is directed to aqueous coating compositions with improved rheology performance, comprising A) at least one water-dilutable binder, optionally, at least one cross-linking agent B), at least one sagging control agent C)... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7585924 | Pressurized high temperature polymerization process and polymerization system used therein The present invention is directed to a novel high temperature polymerization process operating at high pressures for producing a polymer. The process includes conveying hybrid reactor mixtures, which include one or more hybrid reactor monomers and one or more hybrid... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7572506 | Aqueous primer surfacer compositions The invention relates to aqueous coating compositions for producing primer and/or filler layers in a multi-layer coating, in particular in vehicle coating, comprising the following components: A) at least one water-dilutable epoxy resin, B)... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7491419 | Process for vehicle repair coating A process for repairing a vehicle coating, comprising the following steps: I) applying a UV radiation coating composition onto a coated vehicle or vehicle part, having a blemished area on the coated surface to be repaired, wherein the coating compositio... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7470467 | Silica nanoparticles modified with organometallic compounds of zirconium and/or titanium The invention relates to modified nanoparticles based on pyrogenic silica which are produced by treating pyrogenic silica with compounds of the general formula I Me(OR1)4, and/or of the general formula II Me(OCOR1)4, where... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7466415 | Method of producing matched coating composition and device used therefor The present invention is directed to a method and device that use spectral measurements of the color of a target coating on a substrate, such as auto body being matched. The method utilizes pigment mixture models to produce a matched coating composition that when ap... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7395722 | Mechanical property measurement of thin films by micro plane-strain compression This invention is directed to the measurement of stress-strain relationships in thin films using substantially flat, parallel test surfaces with minimal width. This invention is further directed to the measurement of stress-strain relationships in thin films at cont... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7276288 | Durable coating compositions containing aspartic compounds A coating composition comprising a binder of a. polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; b. an isocyanate-reactive component having at least one compound having the following formula: ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273530 | Process for the production of decorative coatings on substrates The invention relates to a process for the production of decorative coatings, comprising the following steps: A) providing a substrate to be coated and a backing film coated on one side with an uncured or only partially cured coati... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264161 | Process for monitoring production of compositions The present invention is directed to a process for monitoring production of a target composition, such as an automotive paint or an architectural paint and a monitoring device used therein. The process includes (a) identifying one or more formulas associated with id... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263777 | Panel scribing device An apparatus for scribing the coating on a coated panel; comprising a base, at least one linear guide affixed to the base, a moveable table, a pivotable bracket mounted on the base, a cutter element mounted on the bracket; a loading mechanism positioned on top of th... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264160 | Process for monitoring production of compositions The present invention is directed to a process for monitoring production of a target composition, such as an automotive paint or an architectural paint and a monitoring device used therein. The process includes (a) identifying one or more formulas associated with id... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7250479 | Polymerization with living characteristics This invention concerns a free radical polymerization process, selected chain transfer agents employed in the process and polymers made thereby, in which the process comprises preparing polymer of general Formula (A) and Formula (B) comprising contacting: (i) a mono... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7248350 | Non-destructive method of determining the refractive index of clear coats The invention is directed to a method for determining repairability of an original clear coat applied over a darkly pigmented substrate with a corresponding repair clear coat used in repairing damaged original vehicle coatings. The method non-destructively determine... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7199194 | Two component coating compositions containing highly branched copolyester polyol This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a binder component that contains a novel highly branched copolyester polyol, and a crosslinking co... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7158672 | Recipe calculation method for matt color shades The present invention provides a color recipe calculation method for matt finished, solid color shades, by means of which it is possible to determine the proportion of matting agents in a color recipe in a manner decoupled from the actual calculation of the recipe a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148310 | Multiple component coating composition utilizing dilution stable polyisocyanates The present invention is directed to a multiple component coating composition comprising (a) a film forming binder component having isocyanate reactive groups; (b) a stable polyisocyanate solution comprising organic liquid and up to 30% by weight, based on the weigh... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148297 | Catalytic polymerization process This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degre... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7129290 | Polymeric crosslinkable compositions containing spiroorthocarbonates Polymeric compositions containing spiroorthocarbonate groups and another functional group which reacts with hydroxyl groups are readily crosslinked on contact with water. These compositions are useful as sealants, coatings and encapsulants. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7109282 | Catalytic polymerization process This invention relates to a process for controlling the architecture of copolymers of at least two unsaturated monomers, made by free-radical polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing chain transfer agent, including the control of molecular weight, degre... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7071264 | Branched polymers and coating compositions made therefrom This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a crosslinkable component that contains a novel highly branched acrylic polymer, and a crosslinkin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7029618 | Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating a... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7015288 | Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7001958 | Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers and curable coating compositions made therefrom The present invention relates to curable coating compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998154 | Two component coating compositions containing highly branched copolyester polyol This invention relates to rapid curing coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive OEM and refinish applications. The coating composition includes a binder component that contains a novel highly branched copolyester polyol, and a crosslinking co... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6989421 | Two component coating compositions and coatings produced therefrom The present invention is directed to two component coating compositions that cure under ambient conditions and more particularly to those having low VOC (volatile organic content) that are suitable for use in automotive refinish and Original Equipment Manufacturing ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984693 | Two stage cure two component coating composition containing hydroxylbutyl acrylate polymers A two-stage cure coating composition of a binder and a crosslinking component; the binder comprises and acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 3,000 to 50,000 and hydroxyl moieties in the range of 7.0 to 40.0 weight; wherein at least 40.0 weight... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6952265 | Method of characterization of surface coating containing metallic flakes and device used therein The method of present invention and the device used therein is directed for characterizing unknown metallic flakes present in an existing coating on a substrate such that a matching metallic paint composition can be formulated and applied over the substrate to produ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6919416 | Acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers The present invention relates compositions containing acetoacetylated polyvinyl polymers obtained from polyvinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl butyrals. These coating compositions are especially suitable for use as wash primers in automotive OEM and refinish coating a... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6914613 | Color selection method The present invention is directed to a color selection method, which includes the steps of selecting colors in accordance with identification criteria supplied, for example, by a vehicle manufacturer; displaying the colors in the form of color reference chips on the... | 07/05/2005 |
