Location History:
- Fontaine l'Eveque, BE (1980)
- Chatelineau, BE (1976 - 1981)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1976-1981
Title: **Innovations by Inventor Marcel De Boel**
Introduction
Marcel De Boel is a notable inventor based in Chatelineau, Belgium, credited with a total of seven patents. His innovative work primarily focuses on fire safety materials, particularly intumescent materials that expand when exposed to heat, providing critical fire protection.
Latest Patents
Among his latest contributions to the field are two significant patents. The first is focused on the **Drying Intumescent Material**. In this invention, water is removed from a body of wet intumescent material by heating it, which helps evaporate the water. During this process, microbubbles can form. To mitigate this issue, the invention introduces gases into the atmosphere surrounding the intumescent material, enhancing the drying process. The preferred solvent vapor for this process is steam, with other less soluble gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄), nitrogen (N₂), and cyclohexane also being used.
The second patent, which revolves around the **Fire-Screening Glazing Panels and Method of Manufacturing Same**, describes a detailed method to manufacture fire-screening glazing panels. This involves creating a layer of intumescent material sandwiched between two structural plies. To tackle drying issues associated with this layer, the invention employs a design where the structural plies encase the intumescent material, which is granulated to facilitate the drying process. Additionally, a degassing method using suction at the edges is included, enabling the grains to merge into a cohesive intumescent body.
Career Highlights
Marcel has worked with reputable companies during his career, including BFG Glassgroup and Glaverbel-Mecaniver S.A.. His expertise and innovations in fire-safety materials have paved the way for important advancements in the field.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Marcel has collaborated with distinguished colleagues, including Pol Baudin and Hans-Henning Nolte. These collaborations have fostered innovation and further development of fire safety technologies, highlighting the importance of teamwork in the invention process.
Conclusion
Marcel De Boel's contributions to the field of fire safety through his innovative patents are noteworthy. His work not only emphasizes the importance of intumescent materials but also showcases the role of collaboration and expertise in developing solutions for pressing safety concerns. His inventions will undoubtedly continue to influence the industry for years to come.