Carrier systems for coating panels
AssigneePPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
InventorsMark D. Lewis, Walter J. Robertson, Mary Park, Nathan Goodnow, Joseph S. Szul, JR., Jason DeWeese
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A panel carrier system and method for coating panels with the carrier system are disclosed. The carrier comprises a base and protective cover with an enclosure that protects the base when coating compositions are applied to the panels. The carrier system and coated panels may be transported to a curing location, followed by removal and evaluation of the coated panels.
Claims45
A carrier for coating panels comprising:
- a base including at least one support pedestal structured and arranged to support a panel, and a grip region;
- and
- a protective cover comprising a protective enclosure adjacent the grip region.
A protective cover for a coating panel carrier comprising a self-supporting protective enclosure structured and arranged to cover a grip region of the carrier.
A method of coating panels comprising:
- mounting at least one panel on a carrier having a protective cover;
- applying a coating composition to the at least one panel;
- and
- curing the coating composition while the at least one panel is mounted on the carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.