Enos Ayers Axtell

20060246277, Nov 2, 2006

Apr 27, 2005

11/115946

Enos Axtell - Washington PA, US
George Sakoske - Washington PA, US
Daniel Swiler - Washington PA, US
Michael Hensel - Pittsburgh PA, US
Martin Baumann - Frankfurt, DE
David Matalka - Heidelberg PA, US
Gary Nuccetelli - Scenery Hill PA, US

Ferro Corporation - Cleveland OH

B32B 17/06
B05D 3/02

428331000, 428428000, 427372200, 427162000, 427299000, 427402000

The present invention involves growing diatoms on a surface for the purpose of forming nanoscale-sized siliceous structures on the surface. In accordance with the invention, diatom films are grown on various substrates, which are then fired to remove all organic material from the diatoms and produce a surface coated with intricate, nanoscale-sized structures. The nanoscale-sized structured surface is subsequently treated with a hydrophobic film-forming agent to form a structured self-cleaning surface.

20060246297, Nov 2, 2006

Apr 27, 2005

11/115945

George Sakoske - Washington PA, US
Martin Baumann - Frankfurt, DE
Enos Axtell - Washington PA, US

Ferro Corporation - Cleveland OH

B05D 1/08
C23C 4/00
B32B 17/06
B32B 15/00

428426000, 427446000, 428432000

A plasma spray process for structuring self-cleaning glass surfaces and self-cleaning glass surfaces formed according to the process. Molten or heat softened particles of inorganic material are plasma spray deposited onto the surface of a substrate to create a micro-rough surface. If desired, a hydrophobic top coating layer can optionally be applied to the micro-rough surface. The micro-structured surface formed according to the invention is durable and self-cleaning.

62388479, May 29, 2001

Oct 16, 1997

8/951411

Enos Ayres Axtell - Bridgeville PA
David C. Kapp - Gibsonia PA
Timothy A. Knell - McMurray PA
Miroslav Novotny - Denville NJ
George Emil Sakoske - Mayfield Heights OH

DMC Degussa Metals Catalysts Cerdec AG - Frankfurt

G03F 700

430322

A method of laser marking substrates such as glass, ceramic, metal and plastic is disclosed. A marking material is applied to the surface of the substrate, followed by irradiation of a portion of the marking material to form a permanent marking on the substrate. The non-irradiated portion of the marking material is then removed from the substrate. The marking material may comprise glass frit or precursors thereof, inorganic pigments or precursors thereof, silicates, metal oxides, sulfides, nitrides and carbides, organometallic materials or metal powders. The marking method is highly versatile, can be performed quickly, and produces permanent marks of high resolution and contrast without damage to the substrate.

20020034644, Mar 21, 2002

Jun 14, 2001

09/881481

Daniel Swiler - Washington PA, US
Terry Detrie - Cecil PA, US
Enos Axtell - Washington PA, US

B32B017/06

428/432000, 428/408000, 428/702000

Rare earth-transition metal oxides are used as pigments. The rare earth-transition metal oxide pigments are preferably of the formula (ReTm)O, where Re is at least one rare earth element, Tm is at least one transition metal, x ranges from 0.08 to 12, and y ranges from x+1 to 2x+2. The pigments are useful as colorants, and possess good stability.