Patents by Inventor Burt Dole

Burt Dole 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).

  • Active thermal insulation system utilizing phase change material and a cool air source
    Patent number: 7797950
    Abstract: An active thermal insulation system is disclosed. The system utilizes a cool air source in conjunction with a phase change material and/or conventional insulation. In a controlled manner, the cool air source facilitates the transition of the phase change material from a substantially liquid state to a substantially solid state allowing the solid phase change material to absorb heat. Cool air may be directed to the phase change material via a duct, plenum or other suitable passageway capable of introducing the cool air to the phase change material. A system outlet allows heat created during the phase change material's transition from a liquid state to a solid state to be exhausted to the atmosphere or elsewhere. The system is ideal for desert and other warm weather climates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Neal Energy Management LLC
    Inventors: Keith R. Brower, Burt Dole, Thomas Neal
  • Active thermal insulation system utilizing phase change material and a cool air source
    Patent number: 7735327
    Abstract: An active thermal insulation system is disclosed. The system utilizes a cool air source or ambient air below a threshold temperature in conjunction with a phase change material and/or conventional insulation. In a controlled manner, the cooled air or ambient air facilitates the transition of the phase change material from a substantially liquid state to a substantially solid state allowing the solid phase change material to absorb heat. Cooled air or ambient air may be directed to the phase change material via a gap or plenum capable of introducing the cooled air or ambient air adjacent to the phase change material. A fan, blower or air intake device may be used to direct ambient air to the gap or plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Neal Energy Management LLC
    Inventors: Keith R. Brower, Burt Dole, Thomas Neal, Daniel J. Shramo
  • ACTIVE THERMAL INSULATION SYSTEM UTILIZING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AND A COOL AIR SOURCE
    Publication number: 20080034774
    Abstract: An active thermal insulation system is disclosed. The system utilizes a cool air source or ambient air below a threshold temperature in conjunction with a phase change material and/or conventional insulation. In a controlled manner, the cooled air or ambient air facilitates the transition of the phase change material from a substantially liquid state to a substantially solid state allowing the solid phase change material to absorb heat. Cooled air or ambient air may be directed to the phase change material via a gap or plenum capable of introducing the cooled air or ambient air adjacent to the phase change material. A fan, blower or air intake device may be used to direct ambient air to the gap or plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Keith Brower, Burt Dole, Thomas Neal, Daniel Shramo
  • ACTIVE THERMAL INSULATION SYSTEM UTILIZING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AND A COOL AIR SOURCE
    Publication number: 20080017352
    Abstract: An active thermal insulation system is disclosed. The system utilizes a cool air source in conjunction with a phase change material and/or conventional insulation. In a controlled manner, the cool air source facilitates the transition of the phase change material from a substantially liquid state to a substantially solid state allowing the solid phase change material to absorb heat. Cool air may be directed to the phase change material via a duct, plenum or other suitable passageway capable of introducing the cool air to the phase change material. A system outlet allows heat created during the phase change material's transition from a liquid state to a solid state to be exhausted to the atmosphere or elsewhere. The system is ideal for desert and other warm weather climates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Keith R. Brower, Burt Dole, Thomas Neal