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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152982 | 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 ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8148490 | Method of making a cyclic guanidine from a guanidinium salt and a weak acid and coating compositions containing the same The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cyclic guanidine comprising reacting (i) a guanidinium, (ii) a polyamine, and (iii) a weak acid. The present invention is also directed to a coating composition comprising the cyclic guanidine. ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8133938 | 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 usin... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8106128 | Preformed compositions in shaped form comprising polymer blends Preformed compositions in shaped form comprising polymer blends, and the use of these preformed compositions in shaped form to seal apertures are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the preformed compositions are electrically conductive and are capable of shielding E... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8092921 | 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 ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8076420 | Dimercaptan terminated polythioether polymers and methods for making and using the same Dimercaptan terminated polythioether polymers are disclosed, as are methods for making and using the same. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076001 | 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. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8071679 | Coating compositions comprising a polymer containing an oligomeric macromonomer The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising a polymer that comprises an oligomeric macromonomer and a core from which the oligomeric macromonomer extends, wherein the oligomeric macromonomer comprises reactive functional groups and has an a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057592 | Cationic electrodepositable coatings comprising rosin Cationic electrodepositable coatings comprising rosin, wherein the rosin forms part of the cationic resin backbone, are disclosed. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8039618 | Method for producing bicyclic guanidines by use of a cyclic urea The present invention is directed to a method for producing bicyclic guanidines comprising heating a cyclic urea to a temperature >200° C. to form the bicyclic guanidines. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8039551 | Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a linking molecule and aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising such resins Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a linking molecule, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these resins are also disclosed. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8030396 | Methods for preparing fluoropolymer powder coatings Methods for preparing pigmented and nonpigmented powder coating compositions are disclosed. The methods generally involve the use of dispersions comprising a fluoropolymer. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029894 | Multi-layer composites formed from compositions having improved adhesion Thermosetting compositions comprising an adhesion-promoting agent are disclosed. The adhesion-promoting agent is derived from boric acid or an equivalent and an ester having two or more functional groups that are derived at least in part from a 1,3-polyol. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7981515 | Bis epoxy polyesters and food cans coated with a composition comprising same Polyesters comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a bis-epoxy reacted with a mono- and/or di-phenolic carboxylic acid and/or ester are disclosed. Food cans coated at least in part on the interior with a composition comprising these polyesters are also discl... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7972701 | Substrates coated with a polyurea comprising a (meth)acrylated amine reaction product A metallic substrate coated at least in part with a multilayer coating composite, comprising at least one of an electrocoat layer, a base coat layer, and a clearcoat layer; and a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and a (meth)acrylated ami... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7968212 | Triamine/aspartate curative and coatings comprising the same The reaction product of a triamine and a dialkyl maleate and/or dialkyl fumarate, wherein the reaction product has a viscosity of less than 2000 cPs is disclosed. Polyurea coatings comprising this reaction product are also disclosed, as are substrates coated with th... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968198 | Polyurea coating comprising a polyamine/mono(meth)acrylate reaction product Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and a (meth)acrylated amine are disclosed. The (meth)acrylated amine is the reaction product of a polyamine and a mono(meth)acrylate; the ratio of equivalents of isocyana... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968197 | Polyurea coating comprising an amine/(meth)acrylate oligomeric reaction product Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising isocyanate and an acrylated amine are disclosed. The (meth)acrylated amine is the reaction product of a polyamine and a (meth)acrylate; when the (meth)acrylate comprises a poly(meth... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7960495 | (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/asp... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7960000 | Method and apparatus for removing paint and sealant A cost-effective and minimally destructive apparatus and method for removing paint and other coatings from a surface. The apparatus comprises a tape having a masking material adapted to adhere to the surface and a stripper, wherein applying the masking material and ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7928160 | Coating composition of polyurea, polyurethane and flame retardant The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea and polyurethane. Further, the present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea or, polyurea and polyurethane, and flame retardant. The polyurea is formed from a... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7906199 | Color harmonization coatings for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials Color harmonization is provided for articles of manufacture comprising different substrate materials. A coating composition is selected that can be applied to the different substrate materials while maintaining substantially uniform visual characteristics of the art... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7888436 | Compositions comprising thioether-functional oligomeric polythiols Sealant and potting formulations comprising a thioether-functional, oligomeric polythiol prepared by reacting together: (a) a compound having at least two thiol functional groups; and (b) a compound having triple b... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7872078 | Curable film-forming compositions demonstrating self-healing properties The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising: (a) a polymeric binder comprising a polyester having hydroxyl functional groups; and (b) a curing agent comprising a polyisocyanate... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7871708 | Metal and polymer substrates having a powder basecoat and liquid topcoat Composite coated metal and/or polymer substrates are provided having a powder basecoat thereon formed from at least one film-forming material comprising a thermosettable polyester and a curing agent; at least one reaction product of at least one cyclic carboxylic ac... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7871704 | 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 substra... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7868066 | Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a dienophile Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of rosin and a dienophile, further reacted with an epoxy resin, are disclosed. ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7860856 | Computer-implemented method and apparatus for matching paint A computer implemented method for matching paint on a vehicle, having the steps of receiving in a central computer, from a remote terminal, vehicle identifying information relating to a specific vehicle and a first set of paint color data from a portion of the body ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7858704 | Dimercaptan terminated polythioether polymers and methods for making and using the same Dimercaptan terminated polythioether polymers are disclosed, as are methods for making and using the same. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7858703 | Sealants and potting formulations including mercapto-terminated polymers produced by the reaction of a polythiol and polyvinyl ether monomer Sealant and potting formulations are provided which are prepared from components including ungelled mercapto-terminated polymer(s) prepared by reacting reactants comprising polyvinyl ether monomer(s) and polythiol material(s); curing agent(s) reactive with a mercapt... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7858162 | Food cans coated with a composition comprising an acrylic polymer Food cans coated at least in part on the interior with a composition comprising an acrylic polymer and a crosslinker are disclosed. The composition is substantially epoxy-free and substantially polyester-free. The acrylic polymer has a weight average molecular weigh... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7842762 | Electrodepositable coating composition containing a cyclic guanidine The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7834105 | Thiol-, hydroxyl-, amine- or vinyl-terminated polythioethers Curable compositions comprising polythioether polymers and polybasic acid-based polyepoxies, and methods of using curable compositions comprising polythioether polymers and polybasic acid-based polyepoxies are disclosed. Cured, curable compositions exhibit enhanced ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7816470 | Aqueous-based polymers for sound deadening applications Copolymers prepared in aqueous medium from macromonomers and one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers are disclosed. The copolymers are useful for sound and vibration dampening applications. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7816451 | Polymer additives for powder coatings Star polymers prepared by reacting a highly branched polymer and either a lactone or lactam are disclosed. These star polymers find particular application as additives for powder coating compositions, to improve various performance properties thereof. Powder coating... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7816418 | Universal primer A radiation-curable composition comprising a radiation-curable compounds a free acid and a halogenated polyolefin is disclosed. The compositions are useful in the repair of damaged motor vehicle body parts. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7812101 | 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. ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7786226 | Polymer blend and compositions and methods for using the same A polymer blend having at least one polysulfide component and at least one polythioether component is disclosed. The polymer blend offers numerous advantages, including the ability to compatibilize formulations based on either polysulfide chemistry or polythioether ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7776960 | Epoxy functional polymers comprising the reaction product of terpene and an epoxy functional monomer and coatings comprising such polymers Epoxy functional polymers comprising the reaction product of a terpene and a epoxy functional monomer are disclosed. Coatings comprising these polymers are also disclosed, including cationic electrodepositable coatings. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7776959 | Coatings comprising terpene Coatings comprising a polymer comprising a terpene and a monomer polymerized with terpene by free radical polymerization are disclosed. Coatings comprising terpene in greater than 30 wt % are also disclosed as are coatings comprising a terpene and a urea. Copolymers... | 08/17/2010 |
