Abstract:
A continuous web having a first surface and a second surface is coated with a coating powder by allowing the web to move between a first and a second electrode, which are in different potentials and are located on the opposite sides of the web, applying the coating powder on the surface of the web by utilizing the difference in the electric potential, and finishing the coated surface of the web. Both surfaces of the web are coated essentially simultaneously by using oppositely charged electrodes.
Abstract:
A process for applying an opaque, corrosion resistant, 100% solids, UV curable finish to parts for underhood use in motor vehicles with the steps of: 1. Prepare a UV curable, 100% solids, opaque, corrosion resistant coating. 2. Apply the coating to underhood motor vehicle parts by the use of HVLP or electrostatic spray. 3. Cure the coating with single or a combination of ultra-violet lights containing an array ultraviolet frequencies sufficient to provide both a surface cure and to penetrate the opaque pigment to provide curing and adhesion to the substrate. Lights must be configured in such a way that every surface of the parts must be struck by the necessary array of frequencies of light. Use no heat. 4. Parts are ready to handle or ship immediately. This process cuts the time, energy, and space needed to coat and cure opaque, corrosion resistant parts. It also eliminates the need for pollution control technology.
Abstract:
Uniform portions of fine powders are deposited on a substrate by electrostatic attraction in which the charge of the electric field and polarity of the charged particles are varied repeatedly to form a buildup of powder on the carrier surface.
Abstract:
A method of producing an iridescent reflecting surface on an object is presented. Flakes of dry non metallic reflecting material such as cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) material are applied to the surface so that the flakes are parallel with the surface and bound with a binder to the surface.
Abstract:
A method for preliminary treatment of particles of a powder in a dry surface treatment process before applying the powder particles on a surface of a substrate by utilizing an electric field created by electrodes. The Electrodes are located at opposite sides of the substrate in such a way that at least one first electrode is located at the side of the substrate to be coated, and at least one second electrode is located at the opposites side of the substrate. The particles of the powder are pre-charged before bringing them into the electric field.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method for covering an object with a film resulting from the melting of a thin layer of powder, in which method comprises: (a) having a bed of electrified fluidized powder in a tank, this powder being charged by a forced-circulation tribocharging device; (b) dipping the object, connected to zero or sufficient potential, into the tank in order to cover it with powder; (c) placing the object, covered with the powder, in an oven at a temperature high enough to obtain the coating film by melting the powder. According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention, the oven includes electrodes raised to a high electrical potential so as to cause a corona effect which compensates for the relaxation of the charge on the powder particles while they are being heated. The charge on the particles is maintained and therefore they remain on the object and thus can form the film by melting. The present invention also relates to the apparatus for implementing the method.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for depositing a coating onto an implantable medical component using electrohydrodynamics (“EHD”). The method utilizes EHD to comminute a suitable liquid which then form fibers or particles. The thus-formed fibers or particles are electrically attracted to the medical component and coat at least one surface of the medical component. A wide-variety of liquid formulations can be utilized to deliver a wide-variety of, for example, therapeutic substances, either alone of in combination. Fiber-based and particle-based coatings may be applied as well as combinations thereof. Also disclosed are medical components comprising such coatings, particularly stents.
Abstract:
A coated substrate and methods for making the coated substrate are disclosed. The method entails depositing an undercoating over at least a portion of the substrate; fluidizing a precursor for nanostructures; and forcing the fluidized precursor toward the substrate to coat the undercoating with a layer of nanostructures. Coated substrates according to the present invention exhibit improved durability and increased photocatalytic activity.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for electrostatically attaching a polymeric polymer powder adhesive to a non-metallic substrate. The invention also relates to the substrate having deposited thereon by electrostatic means a polymer powder adhesive, which can be activated for adhesion or cohesion. The method is especially useful for depositing powdered adhesive onto paper or plastic, which can be activated by heat, water, radiation, or other means. The activated adhesive allows the non-metallic substrate to then adhere to another substrate, or to itself.
Abstract:
An apparatus for applying powder to at least an interior surface of a hollow object includes a powder discharge device adapted to receive powder and discharge the powder through an outlet. An object holder is configured to hold the object such that the outlet is positioned within the hollow object adjacent the interior surface. A rotating mechanism is configured to engage and rotate the hollow object such that the powder discharged from the outlet coats the interior surface as the interior surface rotates past the outlet. The powder discharge device may be a powder fluidizing bed unit including a chamber with a powder discharge opening in the form of an elongate slot.