Hector J Belmares

US Patent:

6547868, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

May 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/580692

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA
Kenneth G. Caldwell - Mountville PA

Assignee:

AWI Licensing Company - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

C09D 500

US Classification:

1062173, 1062172, 10628717, 106DIG 3, 524423, 524425, 524431, 524445, 524446, 524449

Abstract:

The present invention provides for both a composition and method for producing a scratch resistant coating applied to an acoustical panel. The coating primarily comprises binder, filler and mica and is typically applied as a spray. The coating can be characterized as a discontinuous film, whereby sound can pass through the coating to the panel for attenuating sound. The coating is thus enabled to provide a finish and color without compromising the acoustical performance of the substrate. The process primarily comprises combining and mixing the dry components of filler, binder and mica and then combining the same with water and mixing to create an aqueous mix that can be applied to the acoustical panel and dried.

US Patent:

6869680, Mar 22, 2005

Filed:

Oct 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/698123

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
Alejandrino Vazquez - Lancaster PA, US
Kenneth G. Caldwell - Mountville PA, US

Assignee:

AWI Licensing Company - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

D02G003/00

US Classification:

428364, 4283044, 4283179

Abstract:

A stain resistant acoustical panel which incorporates within its structure a relatively small quantity of latex which forms an ultra thin coating within the panel such that water may pass through the inner structure of the panel. The panel may further include a primer coating applied to the facing side of the panel to prevent water stains. The coating contains a chelating agent which provides stain resistance to the coated face of the panel. Additionally, the panel may incorporate both latex within its structure and a primer coating comprising a chelating agent.

US Patent:

6906132, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Dec 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/033625

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
Kenneth G. Caldwell - Mountville PA, US

Assignee:

AWI Licensing Company - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

C08L089/00
C08L061/00

US Classification:

525 541, 525400

Abstract:

Disclosed is a low formaldehyde emission coating from formaldehyde-based resins that can be applied to a panel for reducing sag and enhancing the strength of the panel. Formaldehyde emissions are reduced by the inclusion of polymeric formaldehyde reactive materials comprising a polyamide scavenger into the coating formula. These formulations are useful as coatings or binders.

US Patent:

20030087103, May 8, 2003

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/280928

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
Kenneth Caldwell - Mountville PA, US

International Classification:

B32B027/00

US Classification:

428/421000, 428/510000, 428/522000

Abstract:

Disclosed is both a method and apparatus related to coated panels. The panels are coated with an ultra thin coating of fluoropolymer. The coating imparts resistance to staining, washability, scrubbability, and soiling, as well as long durability. Furthermore, excellent adhesion is obtained with the ultra thin fluoropolymer when applied to panels.

US Patent:

20030124330, Jul 3, 2003

Filed:

Dec 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/033626

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
Alejandrino Vazquez - Lancaster PA, US
Kenneth Caldwell - Mountville PA, US

International Classification:

B32B025/02

US Classification:

428/295100

Abstract:

Disclosed is a stain resistant acoustical panel. The panel may incorporate within its structure a relatively small quantity of latex which forms an ultra thin coating within the panel such that water may pass through the inner structure of the panel. Furthermore, the panel may have a coating or primer applied to the facing side of the panel to prevent water stains. The coating contains a chelating agent which provides stain resistance to the coated face of the panel. Additionally, the panel may incorporate both latex within its structure and a primer coating comprising a chelating agent.

US Patent:

20040039098, Feb 26, 2004

Filed:

Aug 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/225892

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
Kenneth Caldwell - Mountville PA, US

International Classification:

C08K003/34
C08K003/40

US Classification:

524/449000, 524/494000

Abstract:

Disclosed are polymeric or polymerizable non-formaldehyde containing materials including a crosslinked grid and hydrophilic group chemically attached to the crosslinked grid. The composition further includes a compound having a modulus of elasticity of between about 40 GPa and about 250 GPa, such as mica. The composition, applied as a back coating on to a panel provides a substantial degree of sag resistance under humid conditions.

US Patent:

20040048531, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Sep 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/238074

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Lancaster PA, US
David Brown - Lancaster PA, US
Gourish Sirdeshpande - Lancaster PA, US
Larry Line - Lancaster PA, US

International Classification:

B32B027/04
D04H001/00
B32B027/12
B32B011/02
B32B015/14

US Classification:

442/020000, 442/033000, 442/149000, 442/054000, 442/043000, 442/048000

Abstract:

Disclosed is both a method and composition for making a low formaldehyde emission panel. The panel includes a scrim that is typically formed from fiberglass bound together in a mat by a substantially formaldehyde free resin. The scrim is applied to the facing side of the panel by an adhesive that is also substantially formaldehyde free. The adhesive may also contain a formaldehyde scavenger. The formed panel has a low rate of formaldehyde emittance and can used as an acoustical ceiling panel.

US Patent:

49545914, Sep 4, 1990

Filed:

Nov 6, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/118116

Inventors:

Hector Belmares - Petaluma CA

Assignee:

Pilkington Visioncare Holdings, Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

C08F 2608

US Classification:

526264

Abstract:

Polymerizable and cross-linkable, radiation curable coating compositions particularly designed for deposition as an abrasion resistant, tintable coating poly (bis phenyl A) carbonates. The formulation is a mixture including: (a) 25-94% by weight of a polyfunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomer having at least three acrylate functional groups per molecule or a mixture of such monomers; (b) 3-50% by weight of a monomer selected from N-vinyl derivatives of linear or cyclic secondary amides, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate or methacrylate, N,N-di(lower alkyl) acrylamide ethylenically unsaturated monosilane, or a mixture of such monomers; and (c) 3-40% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a Tg less than 80. degree. C. or 3-30% of an ethylenically unsaturated copolymer with a Tg less than 100. degree. C.