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US 2003/0203149 A1Published application
Microsphere insulation systems
AssigneeTechnology Applications, Inc.
InventorsMark S. Allen, Gary S. Willen, Robert A. Mohling
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Abstract
A new insulation system is provided using microspheres. This insulation system can be used to provide insulated panels, clamshells, and insulate annular spaces around objects. This insulation system provides better performance than current insulation systems.
Claims31
An insulation system comprising an evacuated form filled with microsphere particles.
A method of making an insulation form comprising:
- filling a form with microsphere particles;
- evacuating the form to a pressure below ambient or backfilling with a dry gas.
A pipe insulation system comprising:
- one or more evacuated curved forms filled with microspheres, wherein when assembled, the forms encircle a cylindrical opening.
A flat panel insulator comprising:
- top and bottom sides separated by four edge sides fixably connected to the top and bottom sides, wherein said top and bottom sides are positioned approximately equidistant from each other, said sides forming an inner portion, said inner portion filled with microspheres.
A curved insulator comprising:
- a curved top and curved bottom side, said top and bottom sides positioned approximately equidistant from each other;
- two edge sides connecting said top and bottom sides, wherein an inner portion is formed;
- said inner portion filled with microspheres.
An insulated annular space comprising:
- a pre-existing annular space filled with microspheres.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.