Patents by Inventor Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos
Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos 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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Patent number: 11870084Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Publication number: 20230357504Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to aerogel materials, including polyimide-based aerogels. In particular, aerogel materials optimized to have certain physical and chemical properties such as flexural and compressive strength are provided. In some embodiments, the aerogel materials can be at least partially carbonized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Shannon Olga White, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Jimmy Lee Clark
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Publication number: 20230294061Abstract: 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: April 5, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Roxana Trifu, Redouane Begag, Wendell E. Rhine, George L. Gould, Alexei A. Erchak, Harris R. Miller, Nicholas Leventis
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Patent number: 11760837Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to aerogel materials, including polyimide-based aerogels. In particular, aerogel materials optimized to have certain physical and chemical properties such as flexural and compressive strength are provided. In some embodiments, the aerogel materials can be at least partially carbonized.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Jimmy Lee Clark
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Publication number: 20230170556Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Patent number: 11658361Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Publication number: 20230085627Abstract: 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: November 16, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: David Mihalcik, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Owen Richard Evans, George L. Gould, Wibke Lolsberg
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Patent number: 11588196Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Publication number: 20230017608Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Patent number: 11547977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: David J. Mihalcik, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Owen Richard Evans, George L. Gould, Wibke Lölsberg
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Publication number: 20220271375Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Patent number: 11380953Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Publication number: 20210371592Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to aerogel materials, including polyimide-based aerogels. In particular, aerogel materials optimized to have certain physical and chemical properties such as flexural and compressive strength are provided. In some embodiments, the aerogel materials can be at least partially carbonized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Jimmy Lee Clark
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Patent number: 11046815Abstract: The present invention provides articles and methods related to insulation panels made from aerogels, and specifically polyimide based aerogels. Such insulation panels have a wide variety of applications, including specifically in aerospace applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Shannon Olga White, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Jimmy Lee Clark
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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: 20190225753Abstract: The present invention provides articles and methods related to insulation panels made from aerogels, and specifically polyimide based aerogels. Such insulation panels have a wide variety of applications, including specifically in aerospace applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Shannon Olga White, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Jimmy Lee Clark
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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: 10246554Abstract: The present invention provides articles and methods related to insulation panels made from aerogels, and specifically polyimide based aerogels. Such insulation panels have a wide variety of applications, including specifically in aerospace applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Shannon Olga White, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Jimmy Lee Clark
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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: 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