Patents by Inventor Reyad I. Sawafta
Reyad I. Sawafta 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: 11945990Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Patent number: 11945991Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Publication number: 20240102744Abstract: Thermal energy management kits are described herein. A thermal energy management kit described herein includes one or more thermal storage cells. Individual thermal storage cells have a container. The container may be formed from a thermally conductive material and has an interior volume. The thermal storage cell further includes a phase change material disposed within the interior volume of the container. Thermal energy management kits described herein may optionally further include one or more mounting structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Jason Baker, Taylor Lawing, Byron Owens, A. Scott Queen, Rami M. Saeed, Michael Beatty
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Publication number: 20240093949Abstract: In one aspect, thermal energy storage systems are described herein. In some embodiments, such a system comprises a container, a heat exchanger disposed within the container, and a phase change material (PCM) disposed within the container. The heat exchanger comprises an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe; and a number n of plates in fluid communication with the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, wherein n is at least 2. The inlet pipe, outlet pipe, and plates are arranged and connected such that a fluid flowing from the inlet pipe and to the outlet pipe flows through the plates in between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe. The PCM disposed within the container is also in thermal contact with the plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2020Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: PHASESTOR LLCInventors: A. Scott Queen, Reyad I. Sawafta, Rami M. Saeed, Domenico FEO, Byron Owens
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Publication number: 20240010897Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Najih NASER
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Publication number: 20230408162Abstract: In one aspect, systems for storing and/or transporting a payload are described herein. In some embodiments, systems have a portable storage vessel having an internal cavity, the internal cavity having: a central zone for receiving the payload; a first cooling zone disposed radially outward from the central recess, with a first phase change material disposed in the first cooling zone; a second cooling zone disposed radially outward from the first cooling zone, with a second phase change material disposed in the second cooling zone, wherein the first phase change material has a first phase transition temperature; wherein the second phase change material has a second phase transition temperature; and wherein the second phase transition temperature is between 10° C. and 15° C. higher than the first phase transition temperature; and wherein each of the first phase transition temperature and the second phase transition temperature are below 0° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Venu Gopal R. Kuturu, Brian Steven Chapman
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Patent number: 11846465Abstract: Product transport containers are disclosed. Such containers can provide one or more advantages compared to existing containers. For example, product transport containers described herein can maintain a product at a desired temperature for an extended period of time, including without the use of an active heating or cooling component. Such product transport containers described herein may also provide improved breathability, thermal insulation, and/or mechanical strength or dimensional stability. Such containers can include a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a selectively openable side permitting movement of the product into and out of the interior volume of the container. The walls can be formed from a thermoformed non-woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: VESTURE LLCInventors: Byron Craig Owens, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Publication number: 20230250327Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition: comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Najih NASER
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Publication number: 20230227704Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Najih NASER
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Publication number: 20230160626Abstract: Product transport containers are disclosed. Such containers can provide one or more advantages compared to existing containers. For example, product transport containers described herein can maintain a product at a desired temperature for an extended period of time, including without the use of an active heating or cooling component. Such product transport containers described herein may also provide improved breathability, thermal insulation, and/or mechanical strength or dimensional stability. Such containers can include a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a selectively openable side permitting movement of the product into and out of the interior volume of the container. The walls can be formed from a thermoformed non-woven fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Byron Craig OWENS, Reyad I. SAWAFTA
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Publication number: 20230130589Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein which include a first phase change material (PCM) component comprising an organic PCM, a second PCM component comprising an inorganic PCM, and a crosslinker linking the first PCM component to the second PCM component. In another aspect, a thermal energy storage system is described herein which comprises a container, a heat exchanger disposed within the container, and a composition described herein disposed within the container. The heat exchanger and the composition of such thermal energy storage systems are in thermal contact with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Venu Gopal Kuturu, Brian S. Chapman, Rami M. Saeed
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Patent number: 11634619Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Najih Naser
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Publication number: 20230060274Abstract: In one aspect, temperature control sheets are described herein. In some embodiments, such a sheet comprises a first film; a second film facing opposition to the first film; and a phase change material (PCM) component disposed in between the first film and the second film. The sheet comprises one or more PCM-containing zones in a lateral plane of the sheet and also comprises one or more PCM-free fold or cut zones or lines in the lateral plane of the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Venu Gopal Kuturu, Rami M. Saeed, Firas R. Sawafta, Anne McLean
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Publication number: 20230061277Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments of a temperature control cart (100) are disclosed. The temperature control cart (100) comprises a top portion (116) with one or more wells (202), wherein the one or more wells (202) is operable to receive one or more pans (102). The wells (202) are configured to hold pans (102), wherein the pans (102) often contain a payload, such as food or medicine, that requires temperature control. Further, the top portion (116) is disposed in a tank (108) that contains phase change material (PCM). In another aspect, a method for controlling temperature of a payload is disclosed. A temperature control cart (100) is further provided with one or more heat exchangers. Wherein the one or more heat exchangers circulate a heat exchange fluid, thereby heating or cooling the PCM disposed in the tank (108) of the temperature control cart (100) to above or below a transition temperature of the PCM.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Byron Craig OWENS, A. Scott QUEEN, Reyad I. SAWAFTA, Brian S. CHAPMAN, Venu Gopal R. KUTURU, John A. GERIG, Christopher M. LEE, Rami M. SAEED
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Publication number: 20230050014Abstract: In one aspect, thermal energy storage compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises 0.5-10 wt. % polysaccharide and 88-99.5 wt. % water, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. Moreover, in some cases, the composition is shape stable at 20° C. and 1 atm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: PHASE CHANGE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Venu Gopal Kuturu
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Publication number: 20230023819Abstract: In one aspect, thermal management units are described herein which, in some embodiments, offer one or more advantages compared to other units for managing or controlling thermal energy. In particular, units and systems described herein incorporate one or more phase change materials (PCMs), such as one or more PCMs having a certain phase transition temperature, latent heat, and/or phase transition type. The PCMs are contained in equipment housing with the application of various components to provide management or controlling of thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Rami M. Saeed
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Publication number: 20230016666Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for thermally regulating and dispensing beverages are described herein. More particularly, in one aspect, jackets for thermally regulating a beverage container are described. Such a jacket can comprise an interior temperature control layer defining an interior space for receiving the beverage container, and an exterior fabric layer disposed over the interior temperature control layer. The interior temperature control layer comprises a first phase change material (PCM) having a first phase transition temperature corresponding to a desired service temperature of a beverage contained in the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Byron Craig OWENS, Reyad I. SAWAFTA
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Patent number: 11549745Abstract: Product transport containers are disclosed. Such containers can provide one or more advantages compared to existing containers. For example, product transport containers described herein can maintain a product at a desired temperature for an extended period of time, including without the use of an active heating or cooling component. Such product transport containers described herein may also provide improved breathability, thermal insulation, and/or mechanical strength or dimensional stability. Such containers can include a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a selectively openable side permitting movement of the product into and out of the interior volume of the container. The walls can be formed from a thermoformed non-woven fabric.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: VESTURE LLCInventors: Byron Craig Owens, Reyad I. Sawafta
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Patent number: 11519171Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Ken Farrish, Byron C. Owens, Peter F. Horwath, James D. Thornsberry
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Patent number: D977619Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Byron Craig Owens