Aydin K Sunol

6426116, Jul 30, 2002

Oct 26, 2000

09/529568

Aydin K. Sunol - Tampa FL

University of South Florida - Tampa FL

B05D 700

427217, 427212, 427215, 427213, 427216

A method for preparing coatings of thin films onto solid particle has been achieved by in-situ simultaneous nucleation and deposition of dissolved material out of supercritical fluid, resultant film formation on the solid particles suspended in the supercritical fluid, and subsequent thermal conditioning of the coating in the particles. The coating method involves an enclosed system that provides: 1) for suspension of the solid particles to be coated; 2) for dissolution of the coating material in the supercritical fluid solvent; 3) for temperature or pressure swing operations causing film deposition/coating of the suspended solid particles and; 4) additional chemical addition and/or thermal cycles providing for any additional reactions required (such as polymerization).

20070289720, Dec 20, 2007

Dec 13, 2006

11/610192

Aydin Sunol - Lutz FL, US
Brandon Smeltzer - Lutz FL, US
Sermin Sunol - Lutz FL, US
Raquel Carvallo - Tampa FL, US

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - Tampa FL

F28F 7/00
F28D 21/00

165080500, 165132000, 252067000

A self-heating chemical system using one or more primary components for exothermic reactions (such as calcium oxide), one or more porous components that can serve as a heat sink and conductor of heat as well as under going chemical transformations that release heat (zeolite), a weak acid (citric acid) for sustained modulation of temperature and pH. Exothermic reactions, mixing of some chemicals, sorption of certain chemicals, phase changes in chemicals, and dissolution of some chemicals in solvents release heat during these operations. The rate of heat generation coupled with mass and energy transfer rates to or from system(s) allows modulation of the temperature of systems. The modulation can be further enhanced by controlled release and availability of some of the components. This method provides with a class of self-heating product applications and focuses on the modulation of temperature through sequestering of reactions with different rates, heat release through dissolution, heat release through mixing, heat release through sorption, heat release through phase change as well as controlling mass and heat transfer rates.

20090090351, Apr 9, 2009

Jul 22, 2008

12/220146

Aydin K. Sunol - Lutz FL, US
Sermin Sunol - Lutz FL, US
Tobi W. Ferguson - Lutz FL, US

F24J 1/00
B65D 81/34
B65D 81/38

12626308, 12626301, 165 46, 22059201

A heater device that includes an outer container formed from a vapor impervious material and holds a quantity of heat generating material. A second container is positioned inside the outer container and hold an activation material. A seal on the second container is adapted to be opened to transfer the activation material into contact with the heat generating material to generate heat. The device is useful in heating food such as military field rations.

20120006314, Jan 12, 2012

Jul 7, 2011

13/178078

Sermin G. Sunol - Lutz FL, US
Aydin K. Sunol - Lutz FL, US

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - Tampa FL

F24J 1/00
C09K 5/16

12626309, 12626306, 252 71

Exothermic reactions are used in self heating products, such as food, beverages, and clothing. Temperature peaks are important as heat can cause user injuries or increase pressures within the heating container to unsafe levels. Disclosed is a composition that modulates chemical reactions by control of the reaction initiation. Solid exothermic reactants, like calcium oxide and zeolite, are wetted with a combination of water and at least one surfactant, such as polyethylene glycol. The use of surfactants limits the initial rate of wetting, and also provides modulation of the reaction by changing phase. Optional addition of weak acids or acid salts modulated temperature and pH.

20130119301, May 16, 2013

Dec 17, 2012

13/716915

University of South Florida - Tampa FL, US
Aydin K. Sunol - Lutz FL, US

University of South Florida - Tampa FL

C09K 5/06

252 76, 252 71, 252 74

The chemical reactions modulation of temperature and dissipate heat through using phase change materials (PCM). Hydration of a mixture composed of encapsulated and/or non-encapsulated oxides such as calcium oxide and/or magnesium oxide and dehydrated and/or hydrated zeolite coupled with control of pH of mixture through compounds such as Citric acid, or combination exothermic mixes, such as Cao and Mg—Fe, provide sustained heat release and heat retention tailored by addition of PCMs. The modulation may include timed/controlled release from encapsulated reactants and may include particles with tailored size distribution and different burn characteristics. The phase change materials used include organics (paraffins, non paraffins and fatty acids) and inorganics (salt hydrates). The selection of PCM is based on compatibility with the reacting mix, added reacting aqueous medium, and the desired temperature the system is to be held constant or temperature range it is desired to be modulated.

50411926, Aug 20, 1991

Sep 16, 1988

7/245844

Aydin K. Sunol - Port Richey FL
Shan L. Chen - Secane PA

University of South Florida - Tampa FL

D21C 302

162 63

An improved wood pulping process for the delignification of wood in a solvent wherein the solvent is a supercritical fluid under supercritical conditons and contains a delignification agent such as sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and/or sodium bisulfate.

51696878, Dec 8, 1992

Mar 27, 1990

7/499862

Aydin K. Sunol - Port Richey FL

University of South Florida - Tampa FL

B05D 300

427297

Method and process using a supercritical fluid, with or without the aid of entrainers 1) to solubilize a monomer, monomer mixture or polymer which may or may not include additives and entrainers, 2) to carry the supercritical solvent mixture thereby created into the wood matrix, 3) to remove extractives from the wood, 4) to precipitate the monomer or polymer within the wood, and 5) to polymerize the monomer in situ in the wood.

49923080, Feb 12, 1991

Sep 16, 1988

7/245858

Aydin K. Sunol - Port Richey FL

University of South Florida - Tampa FL

B05D 300

427297

Method and process using a supercritical fluid, with or without the aid of entrainers (1) to solubilize a monomer, monomer mixture or polymer which may or may not include additives and entrainers, (2) to carry the supercritical solvent mixture thereby created into the wood matrix, (3) to remove extractives from the wood, (4) to precipitate the monomer or polymer within the wood, and (5) to polymerize the monomer in situ in the wood.