Fabrication of a phase change material (PCM) integrated insulation

    公开(公告)号:US11352783B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-07

    申请号:US16774936

    申请日:2020-01-28

    摘要: A method of making an insulated material comprises melting a phase change material to form liquid phase change material, combining the liquid phase change material with an insulating material, and forming a composite insulation material in response to the combining. The insulating material can be a porous material that comprises a plurality of pores, and the liquid phase change material is disposed in the plurality of pores. The phase change material can also be stored in a container and used as layer in an insulation system.

    BUILDING ELEMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20220127837A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:US17296514

    申请日:2019-11-25

    申请人: ANCON LIMITED

    摘要: A building element adapted to provide thermal insulation between two building parts such as a floor or ceiling slab and a balcony slab is described. The element comprises: an elongate insulating body; a plurality of reinforcing elements passing through and projecting on either side beyond the insulating body so as to be disposed in use within and serve to reinforce each of the two building parts; at least one through apertured formation extending transversely through the insulating body so as to be able to receive in use a post-tensioning tendon member. A building system including at least one such building element, a building structure incorporating such a building system and a method of building are also described.

    Spray foam building insulation for exterior applications

    公开(公告)号:US11214648B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-04

    申请号:US16464387

    申请日:2017-11-28

    摘要: An open cell polyurethane foam is provided which has a cell size and structure which allows the foam to act as an air and water barrier while still having acceptable water vapour permeability. The foam preferably is produced using water as a blowing agent, and includes a mixture of open cell-promoting, and closed-cell-promoting surfactants so as to provide an open cell foam structure having a cell size of about 1 μm, a density of about 1.05 lb per cubic foot, and wherein the cell structure includes randomly occurring solid walls on some cells. The open cell polyurethane foams of the present invention are suitable for use as insulation on the exterior surfaces of a building.

    INSULATABLE, INSULATIVE FRAMEWORK APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20210285206A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-16

    申请号:US17218560

    申请日:2021-03-31

    发明人: John David Wright

    IPC分类号: E04B1/78 E04B1/14

    摘要: A building framework is disclosed herein comprising a first structural member, a second structural member, and a third structural member disposed between the first and second structural members, a first web member connecting the first and third structural members in a spaced apart relationship, and a second web member connecting the second and third structural members in a spaced apart relationship. The first web member is positioned relative to the second web member such that the shortest distance between the first web member and second web member is greater than or equal to 5 times the thickness of the third structural member. Additional products, systems, and methods also are disclosed.

    Insulatable, insulative framework apparatus and methods of making and using same

    公开(公告)号:US11066826B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-20

    申请号:US16547326

    申请日:2019-08-21

    申请人: John David Wright

    发明人: John David Wright

    摘要: A building framework is disclosed herein comprising a first structural member, a second structural member, and a third structural member disposed between the first and second structural members, a first web member connecting the first and third structural members in a spaced apart relationship, and a second web member connecting the second and third structural members in a spaced apart relationship. The first web member is positioned relative to the second web member such that the shortest distance between the first web member and second web member is greater than or equal to 5 times the thickness of the third structural member. Additional products, systems, and methods also are disclosed.

    Starch and carboxylic acid binder compositions and articles made therewith

    公开(公告)号:US10988643B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-27

    申请号:US16012220

    申请日:2018-06-19

    申请人: JOHNS MANVILLE

    摘要: Fiber-containing composites are described that include woven or non-woven fibers, and a binder that holds the fibers together. The binder may include the reaction product of a starch and a polycarboxylic acid. The starch has a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons. The fiber-containing composite has an unaged tensile strength of greater than 4.0 and an aged tensile strength greater than 3.0. Also described are methods of making the fiber-containing composites. The methods may include applying a binder composition to fibers to form coated fibers, measuring a moisture content of the coated fibers, and curing the coated fibers in a curing oven to form the fiber-containing composite. The binder composition may include a starch having a weight average molecular weight that ranges from 1×106 Daltons to 1×107 Daltons, and a polycarboxylic acid.