Patents by Inventor KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS

KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS 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: 11732618
    Abstract: A process is provided for converting heat energy from a heat source to mechanical work or electricity by utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. The process comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to generate mechanical work. Also provided is an organic Rankine power cycle system utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. Further provided is a method of replacing the working fluid of an Organic Rankine Power Cycle System designed and configured to utilize a working fluid comprising HFC-245fa with a working fluid comprising of a perfluoroheptene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Luke David Simoni
  • Patent number: 11679291
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound Z-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez; mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa; and azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mark L. Robin, Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Ernest Byron Wysong, Jeffrey B. Sowder
  • Publication number: 20220235192
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of HFO-1336mzz-Z/cyclopentane blends as blowing agents for thermoplastic polymers (e.g., polystyrene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Publication number: 20220235193
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use blends comprising HFO-1336mzz-Z, methyl formate, and optionally, HFC-152a as blowing agents for thermoplastic polymers (e.g., polystyrene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Publication number: 20220213369
    Abstract: A process for transferring heat including providing an article and contacting the article with a heat transfer media. The heat transfer media includes a composition formed by the process of, contacting a compound of formula (1), RfCH?CHF, with a fluorinated ethylene compound of formula (2), CX1X2?CX3X4 in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. In the compound of formula (1) Rf is a C1-C10 perfluorinated alkyl group. In the compound of formula (2) X1, X2, X3, and X4 are each independently H, Cl, or F and at least one of X1, X2, X3, and X4 is F. The resulting composition comprises a compound of formula (3), RfCF3(CX5X6CX7X8)nCH?CHCX9X10CX11X12F. In the compound of formula (3), X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, X11, and X12 are each independently H, Cl, or F, and n is an integer of 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: VIACHESLAV A. PETROV, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, LUKE DAVID SIMONI
  • Publication number: 20220203149
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez, mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2, mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2, and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: MARK L. ROBIN, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Patent number: 11311761
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez; mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2; and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mark L. Robin, Konstantinos Kontomaris
  • Publication number: 20220090521
    Abstract: A process is provided for converting heat energy from a heat source to mechanical work or electricity by utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. The process comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to generate mechanical work. Also provided is an organic Rankine power cycle system utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. Further provided is a method of replacing the working fluid of an Organic Rankine Power Cycle System designed and configured to utilize a working fluid comprising HFC-245fa with a working fluid comprising of a perfluoroheptene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, LUKE DAVID SIMONI
  • Publication number: 20220033607
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in foam blowing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: LUKE DAVID SIMONI, ERNEST BYRON WYSONG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, VIACHESLAV A PETROV
  • Publication number: 20220025146
    Abstract: Disclosed are azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions containing Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and methyl perfluoropropyl ether. Also disclosed is process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as blowing agents for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as a refrigerant for producing cooling or heating. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as propellants for producing an aerosol. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Patent number: 11220932
    Abstract: A process is provided for converting heat energy from a heat source to mechanical work or electricity by utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. The process comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to generate mechanical work. Also provided is an organic Rankine power cycle system utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. Further provided is a method of replacing the working fluid of an Organic Rankine Power Cycle System designed and configured to utilize a working fluid comprising HFC-245fa with a working fluid comprising of a perfluoroheptene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Luke David Simoni
  • Publication number: 20210340421
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1,2-dichloro-1,2-difluoroethylene (i.e., CFO-1112) and an additional component. The compositions described herein may be useful, for example, in heat transfer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: LUKE DAVID SIMONI, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, VIACHESLAV A PETROV
  • Patent number: 11161955
    Abstract: Disclosed are azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions containing Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and methyl perfluoropropyl ether. Also disclosed is process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as blowing agents for preparing a thermoplastic or thermoset foam. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as a refrigerant for producing cooling or heating. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as solvents. Also disclosed is a process of using the azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition as propellants for producing an aerosol. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as heat transfer media. Also disclosed is a process of extinguishing or suppressing a fire by using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions. Also disclosed is a process of using such azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions as dielectrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: Konstantinos Kontomaris
  • Publication number: 20210261747
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of HFO-1336mzz-Z blends as blowing agents for thermoplastic polymers (e.g., polystyrene).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
  • Publication number: 20210253817
    Abstract: This application provides azeotropic and near-azeotropic compositions of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene (Z-HFO-1336mzz) and a second component selected from the group consisting of n-butane and isobutane. The inventive compositions are useful as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for thermoplastic and thermoset foams, solvents, heat transfer media, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: MARK L. ROBIN, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, ERNEST BYRON WYSONG
  • Publication number: 20210221972
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, XUEHUI SUN, IVAN SERGEYEVICH BALDYCHEV, SHENG PENG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, JOSEPH ANTHONY CREAZZO
  • Publication number: 20210139441
    Abstract: This application relates to compositions comprising one or more partially fluorinated epoxides and/or one or more perfluorinated epoxides which may be useful in applications including refrigerants, air conditioning, heat transfer media, high-temperature heat pumps, organic Rankine cycles, fire extinguishing/fire suppression, propellants, foam blowing, solvents, dielectrics, and/or cleaning fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Viacheslav A. Petrov, Drew Richard Brandt, Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Mark L Robin, Emest Byron Wysong, Harrison K Musyimi, Christine M Glatt
  • Patent number: 10975279
    Abstract: A method is provided for converting heat from a heat source to mechanical energy. The method comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to lower pressure of the working fluid and generating mechanical energy as the pressure of the working fluid is lowered. The method is characterized by using a working fluid comprising (2E)-1,1,1,4,5,5,5-heptafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pent-2-ene (HFO-153-10mzzy). Also provided is a power cycle apparatus. The apparatus is characterized by containing a working fluid comprising HFO-153-10mzzy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Robert Daniel Lousenberg
  • Patent number: 10975216
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Xuehui Sun, Ivan Sergeyevich Baldychev, Sheng Peng, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Barbara Haviland Minor, Joseph Anthony Creazzo
  • Publication number: 20200354538
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form, and in methods for detecting leaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, XUEHUI SUN, IVAN SERGEYEVICH BALDYCHEV, SHENG PENG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, JOSEPH ANTHONY CREAZZO