Abstract: A wall covering assembly comprising a front layer of a vinyl coated fabric or paper, a rear ceramic layer, and an intermediate layer made of an acrylic compound containing finely divided phase change material such as crystalline acryl hydrocarbons or salt hydrates. The wall covering assembly facilitates thermo-regulation due to latent heat absorption and latent heat release in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which enhances the thermal comfort of rooms and leads to energy savings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textile heat accumulator consisting of a textile carrier material to which a plurality of thin capillaries for water transportation are attached and which is coated with an elastomeric compound comprising finely divided phase change materials such as salt hydrates or crystalline alkyl hydrocarbons. The textile heat accumulator arranged in a roofing structure of a building facilitates the control of the heat flux into the building and the utilization of the latent heat stored within phase change material for hot water generation.

Abstract: Membrane materials for fabric structures consisting of a woven fabric which is coated on one or both sides with an elastomeric compound comprising finely divided phase change materials such as crystalline alkyl hydrocarbons or salt hydrates. The membrane materials facilitate thermo-regulation due to latent heat absorption and latent heat release in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which enhances the thermal comfort of the enclosed structure, they are applied to and leads to energy savings.

Abstract: Non-woven protective garments consisting of multi-layer composite barrier fabrics where at least one of the layers is made of an elastomeric material comprising finely divided phase change materials such as crystalline alkyl hydrocarbons or salt hydrates facilitate thermo-regulation due to latent heat absorption and latent heat release in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which improves the thermal performance and enhances the comfort of non-woven protective garments significantly.

Abstract: A wall covering assembly comprising a front layer of a vinyl coated fabric or paper, a rear ceramic layer, and an intermediate layer made of an acrylic compound containing finely divided phase change material such as crystalline acryl hydrocarbons or salt hydrates. The wall covering assembly facilitates thermo-regulation due to latent heat absorption and latent heat release in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which enhances the thermal comfort of rooms and leads to energy savings.

Abstract: The technique comprises the utilization of phase change materials to control the heat flux into and out of a building through the roof components. In order to effectively control the heat flux through the roof components, phase change materials are arranged in two locations inside the roof structure. A first phase change material is used in the upper part of the roof above the insulation. A second phase change material is used in the lower part of the roof below the insulation. The melting point of the first phase change material is higher than the crystallization point of the second phase change material. The phase change materials are incorporated into an elastomeric compound which is applied to one or both sides of a carrier fabric. The phase change materials are preferable non-combustible salt hydrates in order to meet fire-resistant requirements of building materials.

Abstract: Silicone rubber materials comprising finely divided phase change materials such as crystalline alkyl hydrocarbons or salt hydrates facilitate thermo-regulation due to latent heat absorption and latent heat release in the phase transition range of the phase change material, which improves the thermal performance and enhances the comfort sensation when using the silicon rubber material in item such as car seats, bicycle saddles, diving suits, building materials or medical devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane gel materials containing finely-dispersed phase change materials (PCMs), (e.g. crystalline saturated hydrocarbons). Said materials permit a thermal regulation by means of thermal absorption and thermal dissipation in the phase transition range of the PCMs, which becomes apparent in terms of improved comfort in the use of the novel material for shoe soles, bicycle saddles, chair cushions or similar.

Abstract: Polyurethane gel materials comprising finely divided Phase Change Materials (PCMs)—for example crystalline saturated hydrocarbons—facilitate heat regulation due to heat absorption and heat release in the phase transition range of the PCM, which improves comfort when using the gel material in items such as shoe soles, bicycle seats, chair cushions and the like.

Abstract: The technique of the present invention for minimizing the floor-to-ceiling temperature gradient of a room containing a ceiling, a floor, walls and at least one door and one window, includes the utilization of a phase change material adjacent the ceiling surface and a phase change material adjacent the floor surface. In order to effectively minimize the floor-to-ceiling temperature gradient of the room, first and second phase change materials may be either the same or different, or may be blends of phase change materials. Most preferably, the melting temperature of the first phase change material adjacent the ceiling is greater than the crystallization temperature of the second phase change material adjacent the floor. Preferably, the melting temperature of the first phase change material is 25° C. plus or minus 1° C. and the crystallization temperature of the second phase change material is 22° C. plus or minus 1° C.

Abstract: An interactive thermal insulating system of the present invention includes at least three layers. The first layer is a high density layer comprising a substrate is coated with a polymer binder in which a plurality of microspheres containing a phase change material are dispersed. The second layer is a low density fibrous mesh in which individual fibers contain a plurality of microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed therein. A third layer is a flexible substrate. The fibrous mesh is sandwiched between the coated layer and the third layer. The layers are bonded together by stitching at regular intervals, lamination, or other methods of connection. Most preferably, the phase change materials contained in the microspheres include paraffinic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: An interactive thermal insulating system of the present invention includes at least three layers. The first layer is a high density layer comprising a substrate is coated with a polymer binder in which a plurality of microspheres containing a phase change material are dispersed. The second layer is a low density fibrous mesh in which individual fibers contain a plurality of microspheres containing a phase change material dispersed therein. A third layer is a flexible substrate. The fibrous mesh is sandwiched between the coated layer and the third layer. The layers are bonded together by stitching at regular intervals, lamination, or other methods of connection. Most preferably, the phase change materials contained in the microspheres include paraffinic hydrocarbons.