公开(公告)号：US20230319954A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US18008888

申请日：2021-06-11

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Timothy Allen ,  Carl Swanson

IPC分类号： H05B3/34

CPC分类号： H05B3/34

摘要： A heating pad having at least one heating element positioned within an encapsulation layer. Each heating element has a carbon fiber tape layer and a conductive sheath surrounding the carbon fiber tape layer. Within each heating element, an insulation layer can be positioned between the carbon fiber tape layer and the conductive sheath. The carbon fiber tape layer of each heating element can have opposing ends to which electrodes can be secured. Systems and methods of using and making the heating pad are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20230365916A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18319032

申请日：2023-05-17

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Philippe Amstislavski ,  Zhaohui Yang ,  Maria D. White

IPC分类号： C12N1/14 ,  E04B1/82 ,  G10K11/162 ,  E04B1/76

CPC分类号： C12N1/14 ,  E04B1/82 ,  G10K11/162 ,  E04B1/76 ,  E04B2001/745

摘要： Disclosed are biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. Also disclosed are methods of making and using biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. For example, disclosed are methods of insulating an infrastructure comprising administering the disclosed biodegradable insulation materials to an infrastructure.

公开(公告)号：US11555658B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US14946210

申请日：2015-11-19

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Simon Evans ,  Gregory McConnell

IPC分类号： F28D20/00 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F24T10/15 ,  F24T10/17 ,  F24T10/40

摘要： Provided are methods and systems for converting a passive cooling system into an active hydronic ground cooling system. In an aspect, an existing passive cooling device can be first discharged of working fluid. An existing pipe of the passive cooling system can then be cut to a predetermined height. A top portion of the existing pipe can be threaded and fitted with a cap base. Tubing can then be installed within the existing pipe. A cap can be attached to the cap base. The tubing can be attached to a chiller system and filled with coolant. Similar procedure can be applied to convert a thermopile or traditional pipe pile to into an active cooling system.

公开(公告)号：US20200255794A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-13

申请号：US16795031

申请日：2020-02-19

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Philippe Amstislavski ,  Zhaohui Yang ,  Maria D. White

IPC分类号： C12N1/14 ,  E04B1/82 ,  G10K11/162 ,  E04B1/76

摘要： Disclosed are biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. Also disclosed are methods of making and using biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. For example, disclosed are methods of insulating an infrastructure comprising administering the disclosed biodegradable insulation materials to an infrastructure.

公开(公告)号：US09829202B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14024152

申请日：2013-09-11

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage ,  University of Houston System

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Ting Yang ,  Gangbing Song ,  Mithun Singla ,  Christiana Chang

IPC分类号： F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/26 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H05B3/14 ,  H05B3/28 ,  G05D23/19

CPC分类号： F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/265 ,  F24D13/022 ,  F24D19/1096 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/286 ,  H05B2203/002 ,  H05B2203/014 ,  H05B2203/026 ,  Y02B30/26

摘要： A system and method for heating concrete structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on a top surface of the concrete structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a concrete structure to apply thermal energy to the top surface of the concrete structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber tape. Following formation of the concrete structure, the heating assembly is configured for unified movement with the concrete structure. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the concrete structure.

公开(公告)号：US20160223270A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14946210

申请日：2015-11-19

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Simon Evans ,  Gregory McConnell

IPC分类号： F28F1/00 ,  F28F13/18

CPC分类号： F28D20/0052 ,  F24T10/15 ,  F24T10/17 ,  F24T10/30 ,  F28D15/00 ,  Y02E10/125 ,  Y02E60/142

摘要： Provided are methods and systems for converting a passive cooling system into an active hydronic ground cooling system. In an aspect, an existing passive cooling device can be first discharged of working fluid. An existing pipe of the passive cooling system can then be cut to a predetermined height. A top portion of the existing pipe can be threaded and fitted with a cap base. Tubing can then be installed within the existing pipe. A cap can be attached to the cap base. The tubing can be attached to a chiller system and filled with coolant. Similar procedure can be applied to convert a thermopile or traditional pipe pile to into an active cooling system.

摘要翻译： 提供了将被动冷却系统转换成主动的水力地面冷却系统的方法和系统。 在一个方面，现有的被动冷却装置可以首先从工作流体排出。 然后将被动冷却系统的现有管道切割成预定高度。 现有管道的顶部可以是带螺纹的并且具有帽基座。 然后可以将管道安装在现有管道内。 帽子可以附着在帽子底座上。 管道可以连接到冷却器系统并充满冷却剂。 可以应用类似的过程将热电堆或传统管桩转换成主动冷却系统。

公开(公告)号：US10604734B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US15418018

申请日：2017-01-27

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Philippe Amstislavski ,  Zhaohui Yang ,  Maria D. White

IPC分类号： C12N1/14 ,  E04B1/82 ,  G10K11/162 ,  E04B1/76 ,  E04B1/74 ,  E01C3/00 ,  E01C3/06

摘要： Disclosed are biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. Also disclosed are methods of making and using biodegradable insulation materials comprising a structural scaffold; and at least one temperature resilient fungus. For example, disclosed are methods of insulating an infrastructure comprising administering the disclosed biodegradable insulation materials to an infrastructure.

公开(公告)号：US10036560B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15809183

申请日：2017-11-10

申请人： UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE ,  UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Ting Yang ,  Gangbing Song ,  Mithun Singla ,  Christiana Chang

IPC分类号： F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/26 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H05B3/28 ,  H05B3/14 ,  G05D23/19

CPC分类号： F24D13/02 ,  E01C11/265 ,  F24D13/022 ,  F24D19/1096 ,  F24D2200/08 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/286 ,  H05B2203/002 ,  H05B2203/014 ,  H05B2203/026 ,  Y02B30/26

摘要： A system and method for heating structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on an exposed outer surface of the structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a structure to apply thermal energy to the exposed outer surface of the structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the structure. Optionally, the structure is a concrete structure.

公开(公告)号：US09829203B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14946230

申请日：2015-11-19

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Benjamin Still

IPC分类号： H05B1/02 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D13/02 ,  H05B3/14 ,  H05B3/26 ,  H05B3/28

CPC分类号： F24D19/1096 ,  F24D13/02 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/26 ,  H05B3/28 ,  H05B2214/04 ,  Y02B30/26

摘要： Provided is a self-heated enclosure with carbon fiber. An example system can comprise an enclosure defining an interior chamber. The system can comprise at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member configured in relation to the enclosure to provide a thermal output to the interior chamber when a voltage is applied to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member. The system can further comprise a power source electrically coupled to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member. The power source can be configured to selectively apply the voltage to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member.

公开(公告)号：US20160138814A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14946230

申请日：2015-11-19

申请人： University of Alaska Anchorage

发明人： Zhaohui Yang ,  Benjamin Still

IPC分类号： F24D19/10 ,  H05B3/14 ,  F24D13/02

CPC分类号： F24D19/1096 ,  F24D13/02 ,  H05B3/145 ,  H05B3/26 ,  H05B3/28 ,  H05B2214/04 ,  Y02B30/26

摘要： Provided is a self-heated enclosure with carbon fiber. An example system can comprise an enclosure defining an interior chamber. The system can comprise at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member configured in relation to the enclosure to provide a thermal output to the interior chamber when a voltage is applied to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member. The system can further comprise a power source electrically coupled to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member. The power source can be configured to selectively apply the voltage to the at least one electrically conductive carbon fiber member.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种具有碳纤维的自热式外壳。 示例性系统可以包括限定内部室的外壳。 该系统可以包括至少一个相对于外壳配置的导电碳纤维构件，以在向至少一个导电碳纤维构件施加电压时向内室提供热输出。 该系统还可以包括电耦合到至少一个导电碳纤维构件的电源。 电源可以被配置为选择性地将电压施加到至少一个导电碳纤维构件。