Patents by Inventor George L. Gould
George L. Gould has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220081532Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R. Evans, Kathryn E. deKrafft, Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20220069290Abstract: Nanoporous carbon-based scaffolds or structures, and specifically carbon aerogels and their manufacture and use thereof are provided. Embodiments include a silicon-doped anode material for a lithium-ion battery, where the anode material includes beads of a polyimide-derived carbon aerogel. The carbon aerogel may further include silicon particles and accommodates expansion of the silicon particles during lithiation. The anode material provides optimal properties for use within the lithium-ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos, Roxana Trifu, Redouane Begag, Harris R. Miller, Wendell E. Rhine, Nicholas Leventis, George L. Gould, Alexei A. Erchak
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Patent number: 11208539Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R Evans, Kathryn E deKrafft, Nicholas A Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20210163303Abstract: Aerogel-based components and systems for electric vehicle thermal management are provided. Exemplary embodiments include a heat control member. The heat control member can include reinforced aerogel compositions that are durable and easy to handle, have favorable performance for use as heat control members and thermal barriers for batteries, have favorable insulation properties, and have favorable reaction to fire, combustion and flame-resistance properties. Also provided are methods of preparing or manufacturing such reinforced aerogel compositions. In certain embodiments, the composition has a silica-based aerogel framework reinforced with a fiber and including one or more opacifying additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R. Evans, George L. Gould, Kathryn Elizabeth DeKrafft, David J. Mihalcik, David E. Baur
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Publication number: 20210167438Abstract: Components and systems to manage thermal runaway issues in electric vehicle batteries are provided. Exemplary embodiments include a heat control member. The heat control member can include reinforced aerogel compositions that are durable and easy to handle, have favorable performance for use as heat control members and thermal barriers for batteries, have favorable insulation properties, and have favorable reaction to fire, combustion and flame-resistance properties. Also provided are methods of preparing or manufacturing such reinforced aerogel compositions. In certain embodiments, the composition has a silica-based aerogel framework reinforced with a fiber and including one or more opacifying additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R. Evans, George L. Gould, Kathryn Elizabeth DeKrafft, David J. Mihalcik
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Publication number: 20200303723Abstract: Nanoporous carbon-based scaffolds or structures, and specifically carbon aerogels and their manufacture and use thereof. Embodiments include a sulfur-doped cathode material within a lithium-sulfur battery, where the cathode is collector-less and is formed of a binder-free, monolithic, polyimide-derived carbon aerogel. The carbon aerogel includes pores that surround elemental sulfur and accommodate expansion of the sulfur during conversion to lithium sulfide. The cathode and underlying carbon aerogel provide optimal properties for use within the lithium-sulfur battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos, George L. Gould
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Publication number: 20200303793Abstract: Nanoporous carbon-based scaffolds or structures, and specifically carbon aerogels and their manufacture and use thereof. Embodiments include a cathode material within a lithium-air battery, where the cathode is formed of a binder-free, monolithic, polyimide-derived carbon aerogel. The carbon aerogel includes pores that improve the oxygen transport properties of electrolyte solution and improve the formation of lithium peroxide along the surface and/or within the pores of the carbon aerogel. The cathode and underlying carbon aerogel provide optimal properties for use within the lithium-air battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos, George L. Gould
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Publication number: 20200269207Abstract: Nanoporous carbon-based scaffolds or structures, and specifically carbon aerogels and their manufacture and use thereof are provided. Embodiments include a silicon-doped anode material for a lithium-ion battery, where the anode material includes beads of polyimide-derived carbon aerogel. The carbon aerogel includes silicon particles and accommodates expansion of the silicon particles during lithiation. The anode material provides optimal properties for use within the lithium-ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos, Roxana Trifu, Redouane Begag, Wendell E. Rhine, George L. Gould, Alexei A. Erchak, Harris R. Miller, Nicholas Leventis
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Publication number: 20200247720Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a method for manufacture of a gel material comprising the steps of: forming a gel sheet by dispensing a gel precursor mixture; allowing gelation to occur to the gel precursor mixture; and cooling the formed gel with a cooling system to control reaction rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: George L. Gould, Kevin A. Schmidt, Christopher L. Marlette, Shahrooz Zaghi
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Patent number: 10590043Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a method for continuous manufacture of a gel material comprising the steps of: forming a gel sheet by dispensing a gel precursor mixture onto a moving element; allowing gelation to occur to the gel precursor mixture; and cooling the formed gel with a cooling system, thereby reducing the rate of solvent evaporation therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.Inventors: George L Gould, Kevin A Schmidt, Christopher L Marlette, Shahrooz Zaghi
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Publication number: 20190374921Abstract: The current disclosure provides reinforced aerogel compositions that are durable and easy to handle, have favorable performance in aqueous environments, have favorable insulation properties, and have favorable, reaction to fire, combustion and flame-resistance properties. Also provided are methods of preparing or manufacturing such reinforced aerogel compositions. In certain embodiments, the composition has a silica-based aerogel framework, reinforced with an open-cell macroporous framework, and includes one or more fire-class additives, where the silica-based aerogel framework comprises at least one hydrophobic-bound silicon and the composition or each of its components has desired properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: David J. Mihalcik, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Owen Richard Evans, George L. Gould, Wibke Lölsberg
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Publication number: 20190203014Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Owen R Evans, Kathryn E deKrafft, Nicholas A Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10253159Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10233303Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10233302Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10227472Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180134867Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180112057Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180112058Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180094114Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova