Patents by Inventor Jeremy D. Hurst
Jeremy D. Hurst 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: 8314325Abstract: A luminescent solar collector comprises a sheet and a light energy converter operatively connected to the sheet, the sheet comprising a thermoplastic polymer and dispersed therein at least two dyes A and B; wherein dye A is a fluorescent dye of Formula (I) and dye B is either a perylene dye of Formula (II) or a diketopyrrolopyrrole dye of Formula (III): wherein R, m, R1, R2, R3, R4, and k are as described herein. The luminescent solar collector has improved output.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, George Kuriakose, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Meerakani Mohamed Ali Sait, Vinodkumar Vasudevan
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Patent number: 8304647Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent dye compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and G are as described herein. The fluorescent dyes are suitable for use in luminescent solar collectors or as a colorant. Methods of making the fluorescent dyes and luminescent solar collectors comprising them are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Patent number: 8304645Abstract: A luminescent solar collector contains a first fluorescent dye and a dye compound of Formula (I) or (II): where R, R?, m, and k are as described herein. The luminescent solar collector has improved output.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: SABIC Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Patent number: 8299354Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent dye compounds of Formula (I) or (II): where R, R?, m and k are as described herein. The dye compounds are suitable for use in luminescent solar collectors. Methods of making the dye compounds and luminescent solar collectors comprising them are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Publication number: 20100043875Abstract: A luminescent solar collector comprises a sheet and a light energy converter operatively connected to the sheet, the sheet comprising a thermoplastic polymer and dispersed therein at least two dyes A and B; wherein dye A is a fluorescent dye of Formula (I) and dye B is either a perylene dye of Formula (II) or a diketopyrrolopyrrole dye of Formula (III): wherein R, m, R1, R2, R3, R4, and k are as described herein. The luminescent solar collector has improved output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, George Kuriakose, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Meerakani Mohamed Ali Sait, Vinodkumar Vasudevan
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Publication number: 20100043879Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent dye compounds of Formula (I) or (II): where R, R?, m and k are as described herein. The dye compounds are suitable for use in luminescent solar collectors. Methods of making the dye compounds and luminescent solar collectors comprising them are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Publication number: 20100043880Abstract: A luminescent solar collector contains a first fluorescent dye and a dye compound of Formula (I) or (II): where R, R?, m, and k are as described herein. The luminescent solar collector has improved output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Publication number: 20100043878Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent dye compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and G are as described herein. The fluorescent dyes are suitable for use in luminescent solar collectors or as a colorant. Methods of making the fluorescent dyes and luminescent solar collectors comprising them are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.Inventors: Kankan Bhaumik, Jeremy D. Hurst, Pradeep Jeevaji Nadkarni, Nedumbamana Sankaran, Suresh Velate
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Publication number: 20090205701Abstract: A luminescent solar collector is provided comprising a sheet and a light energy converter, such as a photocell. The sheet comprises two polymer layers. One polymer layer comprises a polymer and a fluorescent dye or quantum dot. The other polymer layer comprises a polymer and a non-fluorescent dye, and may further comprise an organic diffuser. The luminescent solar collector can be customized to any desired viewing color and provides a high level of edge emission.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Luc C. Govaerts, Theodorus Lambertus Hoeks, Jeremy D. Hurst, Marcus Zettl
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Publication number: 20080149164Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a fluorescent dye or quantum dot, and a diffuser. When molded into an article, the composition has a haze level less than 55 at an article thickness, according to ASTM D1003-00. The composition has increased energy efficiency and enhances the emission of light at the edges of the article. The composition is particularly suited for use as a component of a luminescent solar collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jan-Willem Goedmakers, Theodorus Lambertus Hoeks, Jeremy D. Hurst, Marcus Zettl
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Publication number: 20080149165Abstract: A luminescent solar collector is provided comprising a substrate and a light energy converter, such as a photocell, operatively connected thereto. The substrate is molded from a thermoplastic composition comprising a polymer and a fluorescent dye or quantum dot dispersed therein. The polymer comprises a polycarbonate unit and a polyester unit derived from the reaction of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and resorcinol (ITR). In further embodiments, the substrate comprises two or more layers including a fluorescent layer and an overcoat layer. The fluorescent layer comprises the fluorescent dye or quantum dot and a polycarbonate polymer. The overcoat layer comprises the ITR unit. The substrate, in single layer or multiple layer form, has reduced haze levels over a prolonged period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Theodorus Lambertus Hoeks, Jeremy D. Hurst, Robert Dirk van de Grampel
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Publication number: 20080103267Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprises an aromatic polycarbonate; a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer; and a dye combination comprising a dark color dye, wherein the siloxane domains in the composition have an average domain size of between 15 and 45 nanometers, wherein a molded article having a thickness of 1.0 millimeters comprising the thermoplastic composition has a percent transmission of infrared light of greater than or equal to 65%, when measured at a wavelength of 800 nm, and a dE flop of less than 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jeremy D. Hurst, Robert Puyenbroek, Zhaohui Qu, Wayne Yao
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Patent number: 7166687Abstract: A thermoplastic composition comprising a matrix of a polycarbonate polymer in which are embedded polysiloxane domains with an average domain size between 20 and 45 nanometers. Said compositions can be obtained by combining a first polycarbonate/poly(diorganosiloxane) copolymer; with a second polycarbonate/poly(diorganosiloxane) copolymer. A range of translucencies are obtainable by varying the relative amounts of the two copolymers without substantial loss in impact properties.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Robert W. Venderbosch, Jan-Willem Goedmakers, Jeremy D. Hurst
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Patent number: 6676852Abstract: Polymer composition comprising 50-99% by weight of a thermoplastic resin or a blend of thermoplastic resins, 1-50% by weight of a graft copolymer comprising a rubbery graft base upon which one or more monomers have been grafted, the quantities of (a) and (b) being calculated with respect to the sum of (a) and (b) taken together; and a phosphorescent pigment with an aluminate matrix expressed by M-Al, in which M is at least one metal element selected from calcium, strontium and barium and Al represents an aluminate group. The aluminate group can be for example a Al2O4-group. The invention also relates to concentrates that are suitable for making the polymer composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael W. Brown, Jeremy D. Hurst, Steven Richard Peak, Philippe Schottland, Theodorus J. M. Timmerman
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Publication number: 20030227002Abstract: Polymer composition comprising 50-99% by weight of a thermoplastic resin or a blend of thermoplastic resins, 1-50% by weight of a graft copolymer comprising a rubbery graft base upon which one or more monomers have been grafted, the quantities of (a) and (b) being calculated with respect to the sum of (a) and (b) taken together; and a phosphorescent pigment with an aluminate matrix expressed by M-Al, in which M is at least one metal element selected from calcium, strontium and barium and Al represents an aluminate group. The aluminate group can be for example a Al2O4-group. The invention also relates to concentrates that are suitable for making the polymer composition of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Michael W. Brown, Jeremy D. Hurst, Steven Richard Peak, Philippe Schottland, Theodorus J.M. Timmerman