Abstract:
Materials for coating, coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system or employing the same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of inanimate hard surfaces are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to modified hard surfaces. These surface modifications can produce long lasting or semi-permanent multi-use benefits that include at least one of the following improved surface properties: wetting and sheeting, quick drying, uniform drying, soil removal, self-cleaning, anti-spotting, anti-soil deposition, cleaner appearance, enhanced gloss, enhanced color, minor surface defect repair, smoothness, anti-hazing, modification of surface friction, release of actives and transparency, relative to hard surfaces unmodified with such nanoparticle systems. In some embodiments, actively curing the coating composition on the hard surfaces, including, but not limited to by radiative heating the air surrounding the hard surface with the coating thereon can be used to increase the durability of the hard surface coating.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a container of thermoplastic material. The container preferably has a bucket-form including a bottom-part with a lower and upper surface and a wall-part with an external and an inner surface wherein at least a part of the inner surface of the wall-part is coated. In a second aspect the invention relates to a lid of thermoplastic material. The lid is substantially disc-shaped with an upper and a lower side and optionally with a sealing device along the rim wherein at least a part of the lower side of the lid is coated. In a further aspect the invention relates to a method for treatment of thermoplastic material constituting a container or a lid. The invention also relates to the use of a container optionally in combination with a lid, for storing and transporting liquid paint and relates to the use of a method for manufacturing containers and/or lids for storage and transporting of liquid paint.
Abstract:
A method for preheating golf ball covers prior to painting. The process comprises forming a golf ball with a cover, then heating the cover from about 90null F. to about 150null F. for 1 to 3 hours in a heated enclosure prior to applying a coat of primer or paint to the ball. This is done to accelerate the evaporation of paint solvents, immediately after the paint is applied. The painted balls are subsequently dried in a heated enclosure at about 105null F. to 108null F. All additional coats of primer or paint are applied in a similar fashion, wherein the balls are painted while still in the heated state and not cooled down.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a binder composition comprising a low molecular weight polycarboxylic acid, such as maleic anhydride, and a low molecular weight poly alcohol, such as polyvinyl alcohol, that exhibits improved cure performance with reduced emissions without sacrificing the performance of the final product or complication the manufacturing process. The binder composition may also incorporate a cure catalyst or accelerant such as sodium hypophosphite.
Abstract:
A mixture of particulate silicone based material and small hollow elements, such as spheres and/or fibers, is provided. The particulate silicone based material is heated to a temperature between about 200null F. and about 400null F. The particulate silicone based material is cooled until a solid body is formed. The solid body is resistant to melting and thermal decomposition when heated to temperatures of at least 3000null F. The solid body may contain cavities formed by the small hollow elements. The solid body may contain reinforcing fibers. The solid body may contain both small hollow elements and fibers.
Abstract:
Molding compositions particularly useful in coating electronic devices such as integrated circuits are disclosed. The molding compositions include an epoxy resin; a hardener for the epoxy resin, a flame retardant compound such as melamine cyanurate, and a quaternary organophosphonium salt for catalyzing a reaction between the epoxy resin and the hardener, such as ethyl triphenyl phosphonium acid acetate. The molding compositions exhibit improved flame retardancy. Also, when multifunctional epoxy resins and multifunctional phenolic hardeners such as those derived from phenol with a degree of branching of at least three are used, the molding compounds including the quaternary organophosphonium salt as a catalyst exhibit long flow and low shrinkage and warpage.
Abstract:
A coated article comprising a substrate and a copper oxide and manganese oxide coating over the substrate, the coating having the molar ratio of copper to manganese in the range of about 6.8 to 1.2 and a blue color in transmission is disclosed.
Abstract:
An artificial stone veneer product has a thin substrate covered by a stone veneer having a pitted, uneven surface having an appearance similar to travertine. To make the product, layers of polymer resin and particulate matter are applied to a substrate. A thin layer of polymer resin is first applied to the substrate, followed by a layer of fine particulate matter that at least partially settles into the resin, and the resin is allowed to set partially. Another layer of polymer resin is applied to the underlying layers in a nonuniform manner over the underlying layers, resulting in a moderately porous layer having randomly located voids of varying size and shape. A final layer of particulate matter is then applied over the polymer layer, and the resin is allowed to set completely. In an optional step, the surface of the final product is finished to smooth it, during which some of the larger particulate matter is dislodged and removed, enhancing the uneven rough appearance of the veneer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a flexible sheet having a composite structure for stabilizing coatings, comprising a first layer of fiber material and a second layer of fiber material impregnated by a first and a second impregnating material, respectively, and a body layer set between said first layer and said second layer according to a general sandwich structure, where the body layer consists of a third material. The first and the second impregnating materials and the third material constituting the body layer are polymeric materials presenting a substantial affinity, so that the flexible sheet has a physically heterogeneous and chemically homogeneous structure.
Abstract:
A coating composition comprising at least one hydroxyl functional polymer, a crosslinker capable of crosslinking with said hydroxyl functional polymer (a) to form a film, and a reactive diluent comprising 1,3-cyclohexane dimethanol and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol.