Patents by Inventor Wenting Dong
Wenting Dong 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: 11208539Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R Evans, Kathryn E deKrafft, Nicholas A Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20210309527Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, David J. Mihalcik, Kathryn Elizabeth DeKrafft, Wenting Dong
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Patent number: 10577473Abstract: Methods and materials are described for preparing organic-inorganic hybrid gel compositions where a sulfur-containing cross-linking agent covalently links the organic and inorganic components. The gel compositions are further dried to provide porous gel compositions and aerogels. The mechanical and thermal properties of the dried gel compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen R Evans, Wenting Dong, Kiranmayi Deshpande
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Publication number: 20200010635Abstract: Methods and materials are described for preparing organic-inorganic hybrid gel compositions where a sulfur-containing cross-linking agent covalently links the organic and inorganic components. The gel compositions are further dried to provide porous gel compositions and aerogels. The mechanical and thermal properties of the dried gel compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Owen R Evans, Wenting Dong, Kiranmayi Deshpande
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Publication number: 20190203014Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Owen R Evans, Kathryn E deKrafft, Nicholas A Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10253159Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10233303Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10233302Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 10227472Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180134867Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180112058Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J. Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180112057Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L. Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20180094114Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Patent number: 9931612Abstract: The current invention describes methods and compositions of various sorbents based on aerogels of various silanes and their use as sorbent for carbon dioxide. Methods further provide for optimizing the compositions to increase the stability of the sorbents for prolonged use as carbon dioxide capture matrices.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Inventors: Redouane Begag, Wendell E Rhine, Wenting Dong
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Patent number: 9868843Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: ASPEN AEROGELS, INCInventors: Owen Richard Evans, Kathryn Elizabeth deKrafft, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Wenting Dong, David J Mihalcik, George L Gould, Irene Melnikova
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Publication number: 20170283517Abstract: Methods and materials are described for preparing organic-inorganic hybrid gel compositions where a sulfur-containing cross-linking agent covalently links the organic and inorganic components. The gel compositions are further dried to provide porous gel compositions and aerogels. The mechanical and thermal properties of the dried gel compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Owen R. Evans, Wenting Dong, Kiranmayi Deshpande
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Patent number: 9771462Abstract: Methods and materials are described for preparing organic-inorganic hybrid gel compositions where a sulfur-containing cross-linking agent covalently links the organic and inorganic components. The gel compositions are further dried to provide porous gel compositions and aerogels. The mechanical and thermal properties of the dried gel compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: ASPEN AEROGEL, INCInventors: Owen R Evans, Wenting Dong, Kiranmayi Deshpande
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Publication number: 20160380244Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used in thermal battery applications. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a thermal battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the thermal battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Owen Richard Evans, Nicholas Anthony Zafiropoulos, Shannon Olga White, Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine
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Patent number: 9527977Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are hybrid aerogels which are compositions of tetraalkoxysilanes and bis-(trialkoxysilyl) imides that exhibit low thermal conductivities and high compressive strengths. Methods for their preparation are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.Inventors: Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine, Decio Coutinho
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Publication number: 20160152788Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are hybrid aerogels which are compositions of tetraalkoxysilanes and bis-(trialkoxysilyl) imides that exhibit low thermal conductivities and high compressive strengths. Methods for their preparation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Wenting Dong, Wendell E. Rhine, Decio Coutinho