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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2007
Filed:
May. 05, 2004
Applicants:
Kang Lee, Sudbury, MA (US);
Daniel Louis Leeser, Framingham, MA (US);
Mark Krajewski, West Newton, MA (US);
Inventors:
Kang Lee, Sudbury, MA (US);
Daniel Louis Leeser, Framingham, MA (US);
Mark Krajewski, West Newton, MA (US);
Assignee:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Northborough, MA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16L 59/12 (2006.01); F16L 59/125 (2006.01); F16L 59/14 (2006.01); F16L 9/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A lightweight and compact super-insulation system that is also capable of supporting a high level of compressive load. The system utilizes spacers to provide structural support and utilize controlled buckling of a thin protective outer skin supported by spacers to form strong catenary surfaces to protect insulation material underneath. The spacers may comprise an aerogel, or an aerogel may provide insulation separate from the spacer yet contained within the thin outer skin.