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).
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Patent number: 11732618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Luke David Simoni
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Patent number: 11679291Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Mark L. Robin, Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Ernest Byron Wysong, Jeffrey B. Sowder
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Publication number: 20220235192Abstract: This invention relates to the use of HFO-1336mzz-Z/cyclopentane blends as blowing agents for thermoplastic polymers (e.g., polystyrene).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Publication number: 20220235193Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Publication number: 20220213369Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: VIACHESLAV A. PETROV, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, LUKE DAVID SIMONI
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Publication number: 20220203149Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: MARK L. ROBIN, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Patent number: 11311761Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Mark L. Robin, Konstantinos Kontomaris
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Publication number: 20220090521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, LUKE DAVID SIMONI
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Publication number: 20220033607Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: LUKE DAVID SIMONI, ERNEST BYRON WYSONG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, VIACHESLAV A PETROV
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Publication number: 20220025146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Patent number: 11220932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Luke David Simoni
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Publication number: 20210340421Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: LUKE DAVID SIMONI, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, VIACHESLAV A PETROV
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Patent number: 11161955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventor: Konstantinos Kontomaris
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Publication number: 20210261747Abstract: This invention relates to the use of HFO-1336mzz-Z blends as blowing agents for thermoplastic polymers (e.g., polystyrene).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventor: KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Publication number: 20210253817Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: MARK L. ROBIN, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, ERNEST BYRON WYSONG
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Publication number: 20210221972Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, XUEHUI SUN, IVAN SERGEYEVICH BALDYCHEV, SHENG PENG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, JOSEPH ANTHONY CREAZZO
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Publication number: 20210139441Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Viacheslav A. Petrov, Drew Richard Brandt, Barbara Haviland Minor, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Mark L Robin, Emest Byron Wysong, Harrison K Musyimi, Christine M Glatt
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Patent number: 10975279Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Konstantinos Kontomaris, Robert Daniel Lousenberg
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Patent number: 10975216Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Mario Joseph Nappa, Xuehui Sun, Ivan Sergeyevich Baldychev, Sheng Peng, Konstantinos Kontomaris, Barbara Haviland Minor, Joseph Anthony Creazzo
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Publication number: 20200354538Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: MARIO JOSEPH NAPPA, XUEHUI SUN, IVAN SERGEYEVICH BALDYCHEV, SHENG PENG, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS, BARBARA HAVILAND MINOR, JOSEPH ANTHONY CREAZZO