Exterior Deep Base Paint Formulation with Three-Binder System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional latex paints require a primer coat to prevent bleed-through and ensure adhesion, but this can lead to color alteration and multiple coat applications, and they struggle with tannin blocking and corrosion resistance on certain substrates.

Innovation Solution

A paint system with a three-binder composition, including inorganic nanoparticle pigments and titanium dioxide, which replaces the traditional primer and topcoat system, providing improved tannin blocking, stain removal, and corrosion resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional latex paint is applied without a primer, then application process is simplified, but bleed-through occurs and adhesion is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication processVSAvoidadhesion and bleed-through prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the primer and topcoat into a single integrated paint formulation that simultaneously provides adhesion promotion, bleed-through blocking, and aesthetic finish. This unified system eliminates the need for separate primer application while maintaining all necessary functional properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The paint formulation is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it adheres to substrates, blocks tannin bleed-through, provides corrosion resistance, and delivers the desired aesthetic finish. This multi-functional approach replaces the traditional two-coat system with a single versatile product.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If conventional latex paint requires a primer coat, then adhesion and durability are improved, but multiple coats are required leading to increased time and labor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion and durabilityVSAvoidnumber of coats required
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the functions of primer and topcoat into a single paint product that delivers both adhesion promotion and aesthetic finish in one application, eliminating the need for multiple coats and reducing total application time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The paint formulation incorporates preliminary adhesion-promoting and bleed-through blocking properties within the single coat itself, so that the adhesion enhancement normally provided by a separate primer is already built into the topcoat formulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional latex paint is used on substrates like cedar, then water-soluble dyes and pigments diffuse through the paint layers, but increasing paint layers does not prevent bleed-through

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebleed-through preventionVSAvoidnumber of paint layers
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent addresses the water-soluble nature of tannins by incorporating binders and additives that specifically counteract water-soluble pigment diffusion. The formulation converts the potential harm of water-soluble tannins into a controlled interaction where the paint's chemical composition prevents bleed-through while maintaining aesthetic properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the chemical parameters of the paint formulation by using specific binder compositions and additives that change the interaction between the paint and water-soluble tannins, preventing diffusion and bleed-through while maintaining the desired finish.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Reliability

If 100% acrylic binder is used, then adhesion and resistance to blistering and peeling are improved, but formulation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance to blistering and peelingVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite binder systems that combine 100% acrylic resin with other compatible polymers and additives to achieve enhanced adhesion and blister/peel resistance. This composite approach allows the formulation to meet performance requirements while managing complexity through synergistic material combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS7947763B2Exterior deep base paint formulation
Publication Date: 2011.05.24 BEHR PROCESS CORP
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AI summary

The present invention provides increased stain resistance, tannin blocking, adhesion, and various other properties. A composition in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises at least three binders, nanoparticle pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a coating on a substrate wherein the coating has three binders, nanoparticle metal oxide pigment, and pigmentary titanium dioxide. Various additives may be included to formulate paint as known in the art.