Patents by Inventor Alan M. Gilbert

Alan M. Gilbert 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).

  • Patent number: 10703975
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20180023002
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 9719019
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with at least one porosity therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosity, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. A sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. The matrix may also function as the sealant. The sealant is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or flame or other selected conditions. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 9017584
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with a plurality of porosities formed therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosities, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. It provides a sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. At least one of the matrix and the particles is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water. At least one of the matrix and the particles is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of flame. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20100076116
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition has a plurality of particles with a plurality of porosities formed therein, a flame retardant gas occupying the porosities, and a matrix material in which said particles are dispersed. It provides a sealant applied to at least a portion of the particles, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities. The matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to various surfaces. At least one of the matrix and the particles is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water. At least one of the matrix and the particles is formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of flame. The sealant may be a polymer material. This solves the problem of applying flame-retardant qualities to various surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20080111114
    Abstract: A flame-retardant composition comprises a nanocube or metal organic framework having a plurality of porosities formed therein; a flame retardant material occupying the porosities; and a matrix material in which said nanocubes are dispersed. The flame retardant may further comprise a sealant applied to at least a portion of the nanocube, wherein the sealant substantially prevents the gas from escaping the porosities in the nanocube. It may also include a composition wherein the matrix is a flame-retardant composition adapted to be applied to fabric. The invention may also include nanocubes formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of water or nanocubes formed of a material that will break down and release the gas in the presence of flame. The nanocubes containing the flame retardant material may also be sealed with a sealant that is a polymer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Alan M. Gilbert