Donald J Albert

US Patent:

7005181, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Oct 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/972163

Inventors:

Donald F. Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg R. Andrews - Middletown CT, US
Joseph W. Bruno - Higganum CT, US

Assignee:

American Aerogel Corporation - Cromwell CT

International Classification:

B32B 3/26

US Classification:

4283157, 4283179, 521180, 521181

Abstract:

Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs.

US Patent:

7521485, Apr 21, 2009

Filed:

Nov 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/281696

Inventors:

Donald F Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg R Andrews - Middletown CT, US
Joseph W Bruno - Higganum CT, US

Assignee:

American Aerogel Corporaition - Rochester NY

International Classification:

C08J 9/28
B01J 20/02
B01J 21/18

US Classification:

521 61, 521 64, 521181, 521184, 502416, 502418, 502437

Abstract:

Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs.

US Patent:

8071657, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Mar 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/403947

Inventors:

Donald F. Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg R. Andrews - Middletown CT, US
Joseph W. Bruno - Higganum CT, US

Assignee:

American Aerogel Corporation - Rochester NY

International Classification:

C08J 9/28
B01J 20/02

US Classification:

521 64, 521 61, 521 97, 521181, 521187, 502416, 502418, 502437

Abstract:

Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs.

US Patent:

8436061, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/218415

Inventors:

Donald F. Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg R. Andrews - Monterey CA, US
Joseph W. Bruno - Higganum CT, US

Assignee:

American Aerogel Corporation - Rochester NY

International Classification:

C08J 9/28
C04B 38/00

US Classification:

521 61, 521 64, 521181, 502416, 502437

Abstract:

Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs.

US Patent:

20020009585, Jan 24, 2002

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/809793

Inventors:

Donald Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg Andrews - Middletown CT, US
Joseph Bruno - Higganum CT, US

International Classification:

C08J009/00

US Classification:

428/315700, 521/050000

Abstract:

Organic, low density microcellular materials (“LDMMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These LDMMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing LDMMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of an hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic LDMMs.

US Patent:

20020114937, Aug 22, 2002

Filed:

Nov 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/997582

Inventors:

Donald Albert - Higganum CT, US
Greg Andrews - Middletown CT, US
Joseph Bruno - Higganum CT, US
Robert Mendenhall - Middlefield CT, US

International Classification:

B32B001/04
B32B003/02
B32B003/26
B32B003/00

US Classification:

428/304400, 428/069000

Abstract:

An insulated barrier comprising first and second gas impermeable rigid walls, preferably of a composite of an organic substrate, such as plastic, coated with an inorganic matrix, such as a metal oxide, adjoining surfaces between the first and second walls in order to create an entirely closed and substantially hermetically sealed structure, a core material between the walls comprising an open-cell structure and an optional vacuum breach sensor within the insulated barrier by which the presence of atmospheric oxygen may be detected. Also disclosed is a process by which insulated barriers may be manufactured in accordance with the present invention.

US Patent:

49806076, Dec 25, 1990

Filed:

Jun 17, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/207858

Inventors:

Donald Albert - Higganum CT
Anthony M. Tremaglio - Waterbury CT

Assignee:

Miracle Products, Inc. - Watertown CT

International Classification:

H01J 744
H05B 3700
H02M 100

US Classification:

315 71

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is an improved light bulb life extender device made in a small disc-like form and designed to be removably insertable into an Edison-type light bulb socket. The inventive device is operative to place in series with a source of electrical power a silicon bilateral voltage triggered switch specifically designed to allow a voltage output of a predetermined percentage of the voltage inputted thereto. Through this reduction in voltage, the associated light bulb will burn slightly less brightly but with significantly extended life span.

US Patent:

42532574, Mar 3, 1981

Filed:

Jul 23, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/059693

Inventors:

Donald F. Albert - Higganum CT

International Classification:

E01H 502

US Classification:

37195

Abstract:

A snow-removal device includes a frame having a handle at one end and a blade at the other. The frame rests on the ground at the blade end, and a flexible sheet extends from the blade end back toward the handle end. The sheet is attached at either end but is free to bend lengthwise so that the length of the sheet resting on the ground varies as the handle is lifted. This arrangement permits the device to be emptied with a minimum of strain on the user.