Methods For Producing Seed And Transformation Of Seeds Into Hollow Structures

    公开(公告)号:US20240082804A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US18234856

    申请日:2023-08-16

    CPC classification number: B01J13/02

    Abstract: An example method for producing a seed capable of transforming into a hollow structure includes providing a core, forming a coating around the core to create a coated core, forming an exterior layer surrounding the coated core, forming a layer of release agent surrounding the exterior layer, and heating the core, the coating and the exterior layer. Heating the core, the coating, and the exterior layer to a particular temperature transforms the exterior layer to a fixed shell and produces a seed with the coated core surrounded by the fixed shell. The particular temperature is sufficient to fuse or sinter the exterior layer, but too low to fuse the coating, and too low to cause the core to generate a gas.

    Methods for Producing and Products Including Hollow Silica or Hollow Glass Spheres

    公开(公告)号:US20220212939A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-07

    申请号:US17468138

    申请日:2021-09-07

    Abstract: Methods for producing a hollow spheres, optionally with a vacuum inside, are disclosed. An example method includes providing a seed with a core and a coating. The seed is heated to a temperature sufficient to transform the coating into a continuous shell having an interior and an exterior. The shell isolates the core from the exterior of the shell. The temperature is also sufficient to cause a reaction with the materials of the core, and the reaction converts the core to a gas within said shell. Controlling the rate of heating and the pressure surrounding the shell allows the shell to expand responsive to gas pressure within the shell. Cooling the shell causes the gases within the shell to revert to a solid form, thereby creating a vacuum within the shell. Products incorporating the hollow spheres are also disclosed.

    System and method for generating and containing a plasma

    公开(公告)号:US11044800B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-22

    申请号:US16287271

    申请日:2019-02-27

    Inventor: Jack A. Hunt

    Abstract: A novel plasma generation and containment system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and an electromagnet. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically coupled via a wire to form an open circuit. The voltage is asserted on the open circuit to form a spark between the first electrode and the second electrode to form a closed circuit. Then, a current is asserted on the closed circuit to form a plasma between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electromagnet provides a magnetic field to contain and compress the plasma.

    METHODS FOR PRODUCING HOLLOW CERAMIC SPHERES

    公开(公告)号:US20210078866A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US17002645

    申请日:2020-08-25

    Abstract: A method is presented for producing hollow microspheres of metal oxides (HMOMS) and/or hollow metal silicates microspheres (HMSMS) in a transforming solution. The transforming solution contains an atom M, or an M-ion, or a radical containing M. M in the transforming solution has the thermodynamic ability to replace silicon atoms in hollow silica microspheres (HSMS) and/or hollow glass microspheres (HGMS). The maximum temperature for transformation is set by the chemical physical properties of the transforming solution, and the viscosity of the silica in the walls of the HSMS and/or the glass in the walls of the HGMS. Viscosity, of enough magnitude, helps retain the desired shape of the hollow sphere as it is transformed to HMOMS and/or HMSMS. Non-spherical shapes can be produced by increasing the transformation temperature whereby the viscosity of the walls of the HSMS and/or the HGMS is reduced. Transformation can take place at a single temperature or at several temperatures, each temperature for a separate hold time.
    Methods are presented for: 1. production of micro composite castings and continuous production of sheets of micro composites, both consisting of hollow spheres in a matrix, 2. harvesting of HMOMS and HMSMS, and 3. specialty castings for anisotropic properties using 3-dimensional printing

    Methods for Producing Hollow Ceramic Spheres

    公开(公告)号:US20250051171A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-13

    申请号:US18607281

    申请日:2024-03-15

    Abstract: A method is presented for producing hollow microspheres of metal oxides (HMOMS) and/or hollow metal silicates microspheres (HMSMS) in a transforming solution. The transforming solution contains an atom M, or an M-ion, or a radical containing M. M in the transforming solution has the thermodynamic ability to replace silicon atoms in hollow silica microspheres (HSMS) and/or hollow glass microspheres (HGMS). The maximum temperature for transformation is set by the chemical physical properties of the transforming solution, and the viscosity of the silica in the walls of the HSMS and/or the glass in the walls of the HGMS. Viscosity, of enough magnitude, helps retain the desired shape of the hollow sphere as it is transformed to HMOMS and/or HMSMS. Non-spherical shapes can be produced by increasing the transformation temperature whereby the viscosity of the walls of the HSMS and/or the HGMS is reduced. Transformation can take place at a single temperature or at several temperatures, each temperature for a separate hold time.
    Methods are presented for: 1. production of micro composite castings and continuous production of sheets of micro composites, both consisting of hollow spheres in a matrix, 2. harvesting of HMOMS and HMSMS, and 3. specialty castings for anisotropic properties using 3-dimensional printing

    System And Method For Generating And Containing A Plasma

    公开(公告)号:US20210410265A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-30

    申请号:US17244072

    申请日:2021-04-29

    Inventor: Jack A. Hunt

    Abstract: A novel plasma generation and containment system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and an electromagnet. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically coupled via a wire to form an open circuit. The voltage is asserted on the open circuit to form a spark between the first electrode and the second electrode to form a closed circuit. Then, a current is asserted on the closed circuit to form a plasma between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electromagnet provides a magnetic field to contain and compress the plasma.

    System And Method For Generating And Containing A Plasma

    公开(公告)号:US20240414833A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-12

    申请号:US18612019

    申请日:2024-03-21

    Inventor: Jack A. Hunt

    Abstract: A novel plasma generation and containment system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and an electromagnet. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically coupled via a wire to form an open circuit. The voltage is asserted on the open circuit to form a spark between the first electrode and the second electrode to form a closed circuit. Then, a current is asserted on the closed circuit to form a plasma between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electromagnet provides a magnetic field to contain and compress the plasma.

    System and method for generating and containing a plasma

    公开(公告)号:US11968770B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-23

    申请号:US17244072

    申请日:2021-04-29

    Inventor: Jack A. Hunt

    CPC classification number: H05H1/36 H05H1/40 H05H1/48

    Abstract: A novel plasma generation and containment system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and an electromagnet. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically coupled via a wire to form an open circuit. The voltage is asserted on the open circuit to form a spark between the first electrode and the second electrode to form a closed circuit. Then, a current is asserted on the closed circuit to form a plasma between the first electrode and the second electrode. The electromagnet provides a magnetic field to contain and compress the plasma.

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