Patents Assigned to PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Publication number: 20220136782Abstract: In one aspect, thermal energy storage systems are described herein. In some embodiments, such a system includes at least one active thermal storage battery and at least one passive thermal storage battery. The at least one active thermal storage battery includes a container, a heat exchanger disposed within the container, and a first phase change material disposed within the container and in thermal contact with the heat exchanger. The at least one passive thermal storage battery comprises a plurality of thermal storage cells, individual thermal storage cells comprising a container having an interior volume, and a second phase change material disposed within the interior volume of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad Sawafta, Jason Baker, Taylor Lawing, Byron Owens, Scott Queen, Rami Saeed, Manoj Raathor
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Patent number: 11199368Abstract: In one aspect, methods of managing the temperature of a room are described herein. In some embodiments, such a method described herein comprises disposing a fixture in an interior of the room, wherein the fixture comprises or contains a phase change material. Additionally, in some cases, the fixture is a decorative fixture, such as a piece of artwork.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Furat Sawafta
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Publication number: 20210139760Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Najih NASER
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Patent number: 10907080Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Publication number: 20200362216Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Najih NASER
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Patent number: 10745604Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Patent number: 10451335Abstract: Product transport containers are disclosed. Such containers can provide one or more advantages compared to existing containers. For example, product transport containers described herein can maintain a product at a desired temperature for an extended period of time, including without the use of an active heating or cooling component. Such product transport containers described herein may also provide improved breathability, thermal insulation, and/or mechanical strength or dimensional stability. Such containers can include a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a selectively openable side permitting movement of the product into and out of the interior volume of the container. The walls can be formed from a thermoformed non-woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron Craig Owens, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Patent number: 10119057Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Patent number: 10012451Abstract: A thermal energy storage system includes a container and a heat exchange apparatus disposed within the container. The heat exchange apparatus includes a tank, a manifold at least partially disposed within the tank, and a phase change material disposed within the tank and in thermal contact with the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron Craig Owens, Jeffrey Neal Cox, Peter Franz Horwath, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Patent number: 9914865Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Patent number: 9850415Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Publication number: 20150204618Abstract: In one aspect, thermal energy storage systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a thermal energy storage system comprises a thermal energy storage system comprising a container and a heat exchange apparatus disposed within the container. The heat exchange apparatus comprises a tank, a manifold at least partially disposed within the tank, and a phase change material disposed within the tank and in thermal contact with the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron Craig Owens, Jeffrey Neal Cox, Peter Franz Horwath, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Publication number: 20150056404Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, inc.Inventors: Reyad I Sawafta, Ken Farrish, Byron Owens, Peter F. Horwath, James D. Thornsberry
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Patent number: 8881480Abstract: A construction assembly for installation within new or existing residential or commercial building structures which increases the thermal efficiency of concrete construction panels while avoiding dangerous insulation materials and potential fire hazards. The construction assembly includes a first layer of concrete and a phase change material layer that efficiently retains heat when the phase change material melts and discharges heat as the phase change material crystallizes. Alternatively a support layer, a second phase change material layer and a second concrete layer can be included in a variety of combinations for increased efficiency. A method is disclosed for creating the construction assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Peter F. Horwath
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Publication number: 20100127000Abstract: The invention described here provides different embodiments of a component part which exhibits high heat insulation and high heat energy storage for use in residential and industrial constructions. It is based on a latent heat storage by phase changes of particular materials in a temperature range equal to room temperature. The component part can be packaged in mats which are similar to films with air chambers (known as bubble wrap) used for packaging sensitive and fragile articles. Moreover, the component part can be rendered fire-resistant. In its most simple embodiment, it can bring about significant energy savings for heating and cooling when incorporated in walls, ceilings and floors of buildings. By integrating the material with geothermal heat pumps and solar collectors, said energy savings for heating and cooling can be increased by up to 80 percent, compared to conventional construction methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Tibor G. Horwath
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Patent number: D808795Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron Craig Owens, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Patent number: D826040Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron Craig Owens, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Patent number: D934401Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Byron C. Owens, John A. Gerig