Douglas T Mueller

US Patent:

20120263961, Oct 18, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/452538

Inventors:

Channing C. Beaudry - Elk River MN, US
David J. Fouquette - Foley MN, US
James A. Prevost - Prior Lake MN, US
Donald W. Boespflug - Lino Lakes MN, US
Wylie H. Wetzel - Woodbury MN, US
Walter J. Blatter - Woodbury MN, US
T. Howard Killilea - North Oaks MN, US
Feng Zhang - Shanghai, CN
Douglas T. Mueller - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

VALSPAR SOURCING, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

C09D 127/08
C09D 163/00
B32B 15/082
C08K 3/30
C08K 3/26
C08K 3/34
B05D 1/36
C08K 5/36

US Classification:

428463, 4274071, 524568, 524502, 524392, 524423, 524425, 524456, 524450, 524451, 524445, 524449

Abstract:

The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.

US Patent:

20130105472, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/716695

Inventors:

Feng Zhang - Shanghai, CN
David J. Fouquette - Foley MN, US
Donald W. Boespflug - Lino Lakes MN, US
Wylie H. Wetzel - Woodbury MN, US
Walter J. Blatter - Woodbury MN, US
Howard T. Killilea - North Oaks MN, US
Douglas T. Mueller - Minneapolis MN, US
James A. Prevost - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

VALSPAR SOURCING, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

C09D 5/08

US Classification:

220 15

Abstract:

The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.

US Patent:

47470410, May 24, 1988

Filed:

Jun 27, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/508296

Inventors:

Gary L. Engel - Wyoming MN
Paul J. Georgeson - Minneapolis MN
Douglas R. Mueller - Shoreview MN
John M. Quernemoen - New Brighton MN
Bruce C. Todd - Blaine MN

Assignee:

Unisys Corporation - Blue Bell PA

International Classification:

G06F 1556
G06F 900

US Classification:

364200

Abstract:

A selective, non-manual power controller provides the selective, non-manual power control of various components of a data processing equipment from and reports the power status of such components to a central location. As opposed to pass power controllers which were limited to powering on or off all of the computer equipment controlled by a given controlling element, this invention provides a non-manual capability for remotely powering on or off any one or more components of a system or systems in a selective manner and providing the power status thereof. By being able to selectively activate or deactivate any or all of the components of a data processing system, the ability to conserve electrical energy is optimized. In many cases, a single component or a set of components are not used for extended periods of time, such as an entire production period or at least a large portion of a production period. For example, a peripheral subsystem or a particular peripheral device may be used solely for a certain type of job which is active for only a portion of a production period.

US Patent:

20210116015, Apr 22, 2021

Filed:

Oct 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/657166

Inventors:

- Fort Worth TX, US
Douglas Robert MUELLER - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Bell Textron Inc. - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

F16H 57/04
F16N 29/02
B64D 35/00

Abstract:

An example of an emergency lubrication system for an aircraft includes a lubricant tank configured to supply a lubricant to a gearbox of the aircraft, a tube coupled between the lubricant tank and the gearbox and comprising a check ball disposed within the tube, a first lubricant line coupled to the tube and a first inlet of the gearbox, and a second lubricant line coupled to the tube and a second inlet of the gearbox.

US Patent:

20210116016, Apr 22, 2021

Filed:

Oct 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/657331

Inventors:

- Fort Worth TX, US
Douglas Robert MUELLER - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Bell Textron Inc. - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

F16H 57/04
F16N 29/02
B64D 35/00

Abstract:

A lubrication system includes a primary lubrication system for a gearbox of the aircraft, the primary lubrication system comprising a first lubricant tank, and an emergency lubrication system for the gearbox. The emergency lubrication system includes a second lubricant tank coupled to a gearbox of an aircraft, a passive thermostat coupled between the second lubricant tank and the gearbox via a lubricant line, a conductor coupled between the passive thermostat and the gearbox and configured to conduct heat from the gearbox to the passive thermostat, and wherein the passive thermostat is configured to open in response to the conductor being exposed to a temperature that exceeds a threshold temperature.

US Patent:

20180142103, May 24, 2018

Filed:

Jan 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/875387

Inventors:

Channing Charles Beaudry - Elk River MN, US
Howard T. Killilea - North Oaks MN, US
Wylie H. Wetzel - Woodbury MN, US
Walter J. Blatter - Woodbury MN, US
Zhang Feng - Shanghai, CN
Donald W. Boespflug - Elk River MN, US
David J. Fouquette - Foley MN, US
Douglas T. Mueller - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

SWIMC, LLC - CLEVELAND OH

International Classification:

C09D 5/08
B05D 7/00
C09D 127/08
C09D 163/00

Abstract:

The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form durable, abrasion resistant, corrosion resistant, protective barriers on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based primer compositions suitable to form primer coats and topcoats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates one or more chlorinated resins for excellent corrosion protection. These polymers not only provide excellent corrosion protection and but also show excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrate materials. The system also includes topcoat compositions enhance compatibility and adhesion to the primer and to provide enhanced application.

US Patent:

20150014207, Jan 15, 2015

Filed:

Sep 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/496608

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Douglas Mueller - Minneapolis MN, US
David Fouquette - Foley MN, US

Assignee:

VALSPAR SOURCING, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B65D 90/06
C08K 3/34
C08K 5/01
C09D 195/00

US Classification:

2065243, 427403

Abstract:

The present invention provides a water-based coating system that can be used to form a durable, abrasion resistant, tough, protective coating on a wide range of substrates, including the underbody of transport vehicles, storage units, and the like. The coating composition includes an asphaltic component and advantageously has excellent adhesion properties when coated onto metal surfaces, including the underbody of transport vehicles, storage units and the like. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal or metal-containing substrates forming the underbody of an intermodal cargo container. The resultant coatings are flexible and impact resistant.