A method for forming an article coated with an antimicrobial coating includes a step of depositing a mixed metal layer over a substrate. Characteristically, the mixed metal layer includes copper and an oxidizable metal. The mixed metal layer is oxidized in an electrolyte solution by anodization or by applying a sufficient voltage to a surface of the mixed metal layer sufficient to form an electrical discharge that oxidizes at least a portion of the mixed metal layer to form an antimicrobial copper-containing layer that includes a mixture of oxides of copper and the oxidizable metal.
A coated article having an antimicrobial coating is provided. The coated article includes a substrate and at least one adhesion layer disposed over the substrate. The at least one adhesion layer includes a component selected from the group consisting of a copper oxide, a zirconium oxide, and combinations thereof. Advantageously, an antimicrobial copper suboxide layer disposed over the at least one adhesion layer.
A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients
A61L 2/232 - Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets layered or coated
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, a first interlayer disposed over the base substrate, an outermost bioactive layer disposed on the first interlayer, and a topcoat layer disposed on the outermost bioactive layer. Characteristically, a plurality of microscopic openings extending through the topcoat layer and the outermost bioactive layer expose the first interlayer and the outermost bioactive layer. A method for forming the bioactive coated substrate is also provided.
A method for making a coated article is provided. The method includes a step in which a liquid silicon-containing composition is applied onto a surface of an article to form an uncured silicon-containing layer. The uncured silicon-containing is cured (or allowed to cure) to form a silicon-containing quasi-ceramic layer disposed over and optionally contacting the surface of the article. Characteristically, the silicon-containing quasi-ceramic layer includes a plurality of siloxane units. Advantageously, the silicon-containing quasi-ceramic layer can also include a plurality of metallosiloxane units. A metal-containing layer is applied by physical vapor deposition onto the silicon-containing quasi-ceramic layer.
An arc deposition system includes a coating chamber and a central cathode target disposed within the coating chamber. At least two anodes surround the central cathode target. Each anode is positively biased with respect to the central cathode target such that each anode independently induces an associated racetrack erosion profile on the central cathode target. At least two magnetic components are located within the central cathode target. The magnetic components guide an associated arc that forms its associated racetrack erosion profile. Characteristically, each anode of the at least two anodes has an associated magnetic component.
An arc deposition system includes a coating chamber and a central cathode target disposed within the coating chamber. At least two anodes surround the central cathode target. Each anode is positively biased with respect to the central cathode target such that each anode independently induces an associated racetrack erosion profile on the central cathode target. At least two magnetic components are located within the central cathode target. The magnetic components guide an associated arc that forms its associated racetrack erosion profile. Characteristically, each anode of the at least two anodes has an associated magnetic component.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, a first interlayer disposed over the base substrate, an outermost bioactive layer disposed on the first interlayer, and a topcoat layer disposed on the outermost bioactive layer. Characteristically, a plurality of microscopic openings extending through the topcoat layer and the outermost bioactive layer expose the first interlayer and the outermost bioactive layer. A method for forming the bioactive coated substrate is also provided.
A die-cast mold for die casting aluminum includes a first die having a first mold surface, a first multilayer coating disposed over the first mold surface, a second die having a second mold surface, and a second multilayer coating disposed over the second mold surface. The first multilayer coating includes a first base layer and the second multilayer coating includes a second base layer. The first die and the second die mate to form a mold cavity. Characteristically, the first base layer and the second base layer are each independently composed of a zirconium nitride or a zirconium carbide.
C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
C23C 28/04 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of inorganic non-metallic material
B22D 17/22 - Dies; Die plates; Die supports; Cooling equipment for dies; Accessories for loosening and ejecting castings from dies
A die-cast mold for die casting aluminum includes a first die having a first mold surface, a first multilayer coating disposed over the first mold surface, a second die having a second mold surface, and a second multilayer coating disposed over the second mold surface. The first multilayer coating includes a first base layer and the second multilayer coating includes a second base layer. The first die and the second die mate to form a mold cavity. Characteristically, the first base layer and the second base layer are each independently composed of a zirconium nitride or a zirconium carbide.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, an indicator layer disposed over the base substrate, and a bioactive layer disposed on the indicator layer. Characteristically, the indicator layer has color sufficiently different from the bioactive layer to be visually perceived by a user when the bioactive layer wears away.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, an indicator layer disposed over the base substrate, and a bioactive layer disposed on the indicator layer. Characteristically, the indicator layer has color sufficiently different from the bioactive layer to be visually perceived by a user when the bioactive layer wears away.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, a bioactive metal- containing layer disposed over the base substrate, and an electroplated chromium layer disposed on the bioactive metal- containing layer. The electroplated chromium layer defines a plurality of cracks or pores that expose the bioactive metal-containing layer. 19
C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, a bioactive metal-containing layer disposed over the base substrate, and an electroplated chromium layer disposed on the bioactive metal-containing layer. The electroplated chromium layer defines a plurality of cracks or pores that expose the bioactive metal-containing layer.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, an outermost bioactive layer disposed over the base substrate, and a topcoat layer disposed on the outermost bioactive layer. Characteristically, the topcoat layer defines a plurality of pinholes that expose the outermost bioactive layer. A method for forming the bioactive coated substrate is also provided.
A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, an outermost bioactive layer disposed over the base substrate, and a topcoat layer disposed on the outermost bioactive layer. Characteristically, the topcoat layer defines a plurality of pinholes that expose the outermost bioactive layer. A method for forming the bioactive coated substrate is also provided.
A coated substrate includes a base substrate and a base layer disposed over the substrate. Typically, the base layer is composed of a component selected from the group consisting of zirconium carbonitrides, zirconium oxycarbides, titanium carbonitrides, titanium oxycarbides, and combinations thereof. One or more copper-containing antimicrobial layers are disposed over the base layer such that each of the one or more copper-containing antimicrobial layers includes copper atoms in the +1 oxidation state and/or the +2 oxidation state.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
A coated substrate includes a base substrate and a base layer disposed over the substrate. Typically, the base layer is composed of a component selected from the group consisting of zirconium carbonitrides, zirconium oxycarbides, titanium carbonitrides, titanium oxycarbides, and combinations thereof. One or more copper-containing antimicrobial layers are disposed over the base layer such that each of the one or more copper-containing antimicrobial layers includes copper atoms in the +1 oxidation state and/or the +2 oxidation state.
A rotary cathode assembly includes a cathode having a tube shape and defining a hollow center, a shield surrounding the cathode, the shield defining an access opening that exposes a portion of the cathode, and a rotary magnet subassembly disposed within the hollow center of the cathode. The rotary magnet subassembly includes a first magnetic component having a first magnetic field strength and a second magnetic component having a second magnetic field strength. The first magnetic field strength is greater than the second magnetic field strength. Characteristically, the first magnet component and the second magnetic component are rotatable between a first position in which the first magnetic component faces the access opening and a second position in which the second magnetic component faces the access opening. A coating system including the rotary cathode assembly is also provided.
A rotary cathode assembly includes a cathode having a tube shape and defining a hollow center, a shield surrounding the cathode, the shield defining an access opening that exposes a portion of the cathode, and a rotary magnet subassembly disposed within the hollow center of the cathode. The rotary magnet subassembly includes a first magnetic component having a first magnetic field strength and a second magnetic component having a second magnetic field strength. The first magnetic field strength is greater than the second magnetic field strength. Characteristically, the first magnet component and the second magnetic component are rotatable between a first position in which the first magnetic component faces the access opening and a second position in which the second magnetic component faces the access opening. A coating system including the rotary cathode assembly is also provided.
An arc coating system includes a coating chamber having a peripheral chamber wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The peripheral chamber wall, the top wall, and the bottom wall define a coating cavity and a chamber center. A plasma source is positioned at the chamber center wherein the plasma source comprises a central cathode rod and a plurality of cathode rods surrounding the central cathode rod. The coating system also includes a sample holder that holds a plurality of substrates to be coated. Characteristically, the sample holder rotatable about the chamber center at a first distance from the chamber center.
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
A coating system includes a coating chamber having a peripheral chamber wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The peripheral chamber wall defines a chamber center. A plasma source is positioned at the chamber center. The coating system also includes a sample holder that holds a plurality of substrates to be coated which is rotatable about the chamber center at a first distance from the chamber center. A first isolation shield is positioned about the chamber center at a second distance from the chamber center, the first isolation shield being negatively charged.
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
A coating system includes a coating chamber having a peripheral chamber wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The peripheral chamber wall defines a chamber center. A plasma source is positioned at the chamber center. The coating system also includes a sample holder that holds a plurality of substrates to be coated which is rotatable about the chamber center at a first distance from the chamber center. A first isolation shield is positioned about the chamber center at a second distance from the chamber center, the first isolation shield being negatively charged.
An arc coating system includes a coating chamber having a peripheral chamber wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The peripheral chamber wall, the top wall, and the bottom wall define a coating cavity and a chamber center. A plasma source is positioned at the chamber center wherein the plasma source comprises a central cathode rod and a plurality of cathode rods surrounding the central cathode rod. The coating system also includes a sample holder that holds a plurality of substrates to be coated. Characteristically, the sample holder rotatable about the chamber center at a first distance from the chamber center.
A coated substrate includes a substrate, a zirconium-containing layer disposed over the substrate, and one or more copper alloy layers disposed over the substrate. Variations include coated substrate with a single copper alloy layer, alternating copper layers, or a combined copper alloy/zirconium-containing layer.
B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
C23C 28/02 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of metallic material
C23C 14/18 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on other inorganic substrates
C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
A coated substrate includes a substrate, a zirconium-containing layer disposed over the substrate, and one or more copper alloy layers disposed over the substrate. Variations include coated substrate with a single copper alloy layer, alternating copper layers, or a combined copper alloy/ zirconium-containing layer.
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
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APPLYING PROTECTIVE COATINGS TO METAL, PLASTICS AND CERAMICS METAL FINISHING SERVICES FOR OTHERS; APPLYING PROTECTIVE COATINGS TO METAL BY MEANS OF VAPOR DEPOSITION
Dryers for the removal of water vapor from compressed air and gases; Emission control systems comprised primarily of indirect contact heat exchangers and ozone-based control devices using gas and vapor condensing to control and treat emissions; Evaporators for chemical processing; Gas scrubbers; Air exchangers for cleaning and purifying air; Cryogenic vaporizers; Dryers used for the removal of solid, liquid and vapor contaminants from compressed air and gases; Gas scrubbing apparatus; Gas scrubbing installations; Industrial air filter machines; Industrial scrubbers IN THE NATURE OF venturi scrubbers AND vapor scrubbers, for removing hazardous and odorous chemical products from the air during industrial processing; Power-operated vaporizers for industrial or commercial purposes; Separators for the cleaning and purification of air; Separators for the cleaning and purification of gases; Separators for the cleaning and purification of liquids; Water purification, sedimentation and filtration apparatus for clarification, thickening and filtration of water, waste water and industrial water
An electrode for an ozone generator or chlorine generator includes an electrically conductive substrate, a doped-Si layer disposed over the conductive substrate, and a boron-doped diamond (BDD) layer disposed over the doped-silicon layer. The doped-silicon layer defines a discrete architecture that maintains adhesion throughout a high temperature CVD boron-doped diamond process. Another electrode having a PVD nitrogen-doped diamond (ta-C:N) layer disposed over a conductive substrate is also provided.
C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
C02F 1/461 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating
C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
C23C 14/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
An electrode for an ozone generator or chlorine generator includes an electrically conductive substrate, a doped-Si layer disposed over the conductive substrate, and a boron-doped diamond (BDD) layer disposed over the doped-silicon layer. The doped-silicon layer defines a discrete architecture that maintains adhesion throughout a high temperature CVD boron-doped diamond process. Another electrode having a PVD nitrogen-doped diamond (ta- C:N) layer disposed over a conductive substrate is also provided.
An electrode for an ozone generator or chlorine generator includes an electrically conductive substrate, a doped-Si layer disposed over the conductive substrate, and a boron-doped diamond (BDD) layer disposed over the doped-silicon layer. The doped-silicon layer defines a discrete architecture that maintains adhesion throughout a high temperature CVD boron- doped diamond process. Another electrode having a PVD nitrogen-doped diamond (ta-C:N) layer disposed over a conductive substrate is also provided.
An electrode for an ozone generator or chlorine generator includes an electrically conductive substrate, a doped-Si layer disposed over the conductive substrate, and a boron-doped diamond (BDD) layer disposed over the doped-silicon layer. The doped-silicon layer defines a discrete architecture that maintains adhesion throughout a high temperature CVD boron-doped diamond process. Another electrode having a PVD nitrogen-doped diamond (ta- C:N) layer disposed over a conductive substrate is also provided.
An article is coated with a coating having a dark color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a first color layer comprised of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides, a second color layer comprising oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides and a top layer of refractory metal oxides.
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
C23C 28/04 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of inorganic non-metallic material
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects produced; Filling pastes
C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
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LOW PRESSURE ARC PLASMA IMMERSION COATING VAPOR DEPOSITION AND ION TREATMENT
A coating system includes a vacuum chamber and a coating assembly. The coating assembly includes a vapor source, a substrate holder, a remote anode electrically coupled to the cathode target, and a cathode chamber assembly. The cathode chamber assembly includes a cathode target, an optional primary anode and a shield which isolates the cathode target from the vacuum chamber. The shield defines an opening for transmitting an electron emission current of a remote arc discharge from the cathode target to the remote anode that streams along the target face long dimension. A primary power supply is connected between the cathode target and the primary anode while a secondary power supply is connected between the cathode target and the remote anode. Characteristically, a linear remote anode dimension and a vapor source short dimension are parallel to a dimension in which an arc spot is steered along the cathode target.
C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
An article is coated with a coating having a dark color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, a first metal oxycarbide color layer comprised of 15 atomic percent carbon, 25 to 30 atomic percent oxygen, and 55 to 60 percent atomic percent refractory metal, a second metal oxycarbide color layer comprised of 10 atomic percent carbon, 50 to 60 atomic percent oxygen, and 30 to 40 atomic percent refractory metal, and a top layer of refractory metal oxides.
An article is coated with a coating having a dark color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a first color layer comprised of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides, a second color layer comprising oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides and a top layer of refractory metal oxides.
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
A vacuum coating and plasma treatment system includes a magnetron cathode with a long edge and a short edge. The magnetic pole of the magnetron results in an electromagnetic barrier. At least one remote arc discharge is generated separate from the magnetron cathode and in close proximity to the cathode so that it is confined within a volume adjacent to the magnetron target. The remote arc discharge extends parallel to the long edge of the magnetron target and is defined by the surface of the target on one side and the electromagnetic barrier on all other sides. There is a remote arc discharge cathode hood and anode hood extending over the arc discharge and across the short edge of the magnetron cathode. Outside of the plasma assembly is a magnetic system creating magnetic field lines which extend into and confine the plasma in front of the substrate.
A coating system includes a vacuum chamber and a coating assembly positioned within the vacuum chamber. The coating assembly includes a vapor source that provides material to be coated onto a substrate, a substrate holder to hold substrates to be coated such that the substrates are positioned in front of the vapor source, a cathode chamber assembly, and a remote anode. The cathode chamber assembly includes a cathode, an optional primary anode and a shield which isolates the cathode from the vacuum chamber. The shield defines openings for transmitting an electron emission current from the cathode into the vacuum chamber. The vapor source is positioned between the cathode and the remote anode while the remote anode is coupled to the cathode.
C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
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Low pressure arc plasma immersion coating vapor deposition and ion treatment
A coating system includes a vacuum chamber and a coating assembly. The coating assembly includes a vapor source, a substrate holder, a remote anode electrically coupled to the cathode target, and a cathode chamber assembly. The cathode chamber assembly includes a cathode target, an optional primary anode and a shield which isolates the cathode target from the vacuum chamber. The shield defines an opening for transmitting an electron emission current of a remote arc discharge from the cathode target to the remote anode that streams along the target face long dimension. A primary power supply is connected between the cathode target and the primary anode while a secondary power supply is connected between the cathode target and the remote anode. Characteristically, a linear remote anode dimension and a vapor source short dimension are parallel to a dimension in which an arc spot is steered along the cathode target.
An article is coated with a coating having a black color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a first color layer comprised of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides, a second color layer comprising oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides and a top layer of refractory metal oxides.
An apparatus for generating plasma includes a cathode having an evaporable surface configured to emit a material comprising plasma and macroparticles; oppositely directed output apertures configured to direct the plasma; a filter configured to transmit at least some of the plasma to the output apertures while preventing transmission of at least some of the macroparticles, the filter comprising at least one deflection electrode disposed generally parallel to and facing at least a portion of the evaporable surface; a first element for generating a first magnetic field component having a first polarity between the cathode and the at least one deflection electrode; and a second element for generating a second magnetic field component having a second polarity at the evaporable surface of the cathode that is opposite that of the first polarity such that a low-field region is created between the evaporable surface and the at least one deflection electrode.
An article is coated with a coating having a dark gray or bronze color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a color and protective stack layer comprised of layers of oxygen- rich refractory metal oxycarbides. The preferred dark grey, oxygen rich color layer is zirconium oxycarbide. A refractory metal adhesion layer and a refractory metal oxide top coat layer also may be used.
An article is coated with a coating having a dark gray or bronze color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a color and protective stack layer comprised of layers of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides. The preferred dark grey, oxygen rich color layer is zirconium oxycarbide. A refractory metal adhesion layer and a refractory metal oxide top coat layer also may be used.
An article is coated with a coating having a dark gray or bronze color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a color and protective stack layer comprised of layers of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides. The preferred dark grey, oxygen rich color layer is zirconium oxycarbide. A refractory metal adhesion layer and a refractory metal oxide top coat layer also may be used.
C04B 35/48 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on zirconium or hafnium oxides or zirconates or hafnates
An article is coated with a multi-layer coating having a bronze color. The coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer (130) and a color and protective stack composed of alternating carbon-rich refractory metal or metal alloy carbides or carbonitrides (36) nitrogen-rich refractory metal or metal alloy nitrides or carbonitrides (38).
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B05D 1/36 - Successively applying liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. without intermediate treatment
