公开(公告)号：US20090056305A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11545037

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Michael Keidar ,  Louis Musinski ,  Thomas M. Liu

Inventor： Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Michael Keidar ,  Louis Musinski ,  Thomas M. Liu

IPC: F02D11/10

CPC classification number: F42B10/661 ,  B64G1/405 ,  F03H1/005

Abstract: A scalable flat-panel nano-particle MEMS/NEMS thruster includes a grid having a plurality of electrodes to establish electrical fields. A liquid is disposed in a liquid reservoir of the grid. The liquid is positioned within the electrical fields. A plurality of nano-particles are suspended in the liquid. A plurality of MEMS and NEMS micron-size vias are disposed in the grid. The electrical fields extract the plurality of nano-particles from the liquid and accelerate the nano-particles in the vias to provide propulsion system thrust.

Abstract translation: 可扩展的平板纳米颗粒MEMS / NEMS推进器包括具有多个电极以建立电场的格栅。 液体设置在电网的液体储存器中。 液体位于电场内。 多个纳米颗粒悬浮在液体中。 多个MEMS和NEMS微米尺寸通孔设置在电网中。 电场从液体中提取多个纳米颗粒，并加速通孔中的纳米颗粒，以提供推进系统推力。

公开(公告)号：US07516610B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11545037

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Michael Keidar ,  Louis Musinski ,  Thomas M. Liu

Inventor： Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Michael Keidar ,  Louis Musinski ,  Thomas M. Liu

IPC: F03H1/00 ,  H05H1/00

CPC classification number: F42B10/661 ,  B64G1/405 ,  F03H1/005

Abstract: A scalable flat-panel nano-particle MEMS/NEMS thruster includes a grid having a plurality of electrodes to establish electrical fields. A liquid is disposed in a liquid reservoir of the grid. The liquid is positioned within the electrical fields. A plurality of nano-particles are suspended in the liquid. A plurality of MEMS and NEMS micron-size vias are disposed in the grid. The electrical fields extract the plurality of nano-particles from the liquid and accelerate the nano-particles in the vias to provide propulsion system thrust.

Abstract translation: 可扩展的平板纳米颗粒MEMS / NEMS推进器包括具有多个电极以建立电场的格栅。 液体设置在电网的液体储存器中。 液体位于电场内。 多个纳米颗粒悬浮在液体中。 多个MEMS和NEMS微米尺寸通孔设置在电网中。 电场从液体中提取多个纳米颗粒，并加速通孔中的纳米颗粒，以提供推进系统推力。

公开(公告)号：US08453427B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12506526

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Thomas M. Liu ,  Louis Musinski ,  Joanna Mirecki Millunchick

Inventor： Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Thomas M. Liu ,  Louis Musinski ,  Joanna Mirecki Millunchick

IPC: H05H1/00

CPC classification number: F03H1/0012

Abstract: A nano-particle field extraction system comprising a grid having a plurality of electrodes each defining an electrical field, wherein the grid has a plurality of vias extending therethrough. The system further comprises a reservoir having a generally dry mixture disposed therein, a plurality of particles suspended in the generally dry mixture, a biasing member applying a biasing force to the generally dry mixture in the reservoir, and a sieve electrode system in electrical communication with the grid. The sieve electrode system has a plurality of through-holes extending from the reservoir to the grid, such that the sieve electrode system cooperates with the biasing member to extract at least one particle from the generally dry mixture and into the grid whereby the electrical fields charge and accelerate the particle in the vias.

Abstract translation: 一种纳米粒子场提取系统，包括具有多个电极的栅格，每个电极限定电场，其中所述栅格具有穿过其中延伸的多个通孔。 该系统还包括一个储存器，其中设置有大体上干燥的混合物，悬浮在通常干燥的混合物中的多个颗粒，向贮存器中的一般干燥的混合物施加偏置力的偏置构件，以及与 电网。 筛电极系统具有从储存器延伸到栅格的多个通孔，使得筛网电极系统与偏置构件协作以从至少一个颗粒从一般干燥的混合物中提取至电网，由此电场充电 并加速通孔中的颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20100018184A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12506526

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Thomas M. Liu ,  Louis Musinski ,  Joanna Mirecki Millunchick

Inventor： Brian E. Gilchrist ,  Alec D. Gallimore ,  Thomas M. Liu ,  Louis Musinski ,  Joanna Mirecki Millunchick

IPC: F03H1/00 ,  H05H1/00

CPC classification number: F03H1/0012

Abstract: A nano-particle field extraction system comprising a grid having a plurality of electrodes each defining an electrical field, wherein the grid has a plurality of vias extending therethrough. The system further comprises a reservoir having a generally dry mixture disposed therein, a plurality of particles suspended in the generally dry mixture, a biasing member applying a biasing force to the generally dry mixture in the reservoir, and a sieve electrode system in electrical communication with the grid. The sieve electrode system has a plurality of through-holes extending from the reservoir to the grid, such that the sieve electrode system cooperates with the biasing member to extract at least one particle from the generally dry mixture and into the grid whereby the electrical fields charge and accelerate the particle in the vias.

Abstract translation: 一种纳米粒子场提取系统，包括具有多个电极的栅格，每个电极限定电场，其中所述栅格具有穿过其中延伸的多个通孔。 该系统还包括一个储存器，其中设置有大体上干燥的混合物，悬浮在通常干燥的混合物中的多个颗粒，向贮存器中的一般干燥的混合物施加偏置力的偏置构件，以及与 电网。 筛电极系统具有从储存器延伸到栅格的多个通孔，使得筛网电极系统与偏置构件协作以从至少一个颗粒从一般干燥的混合物中提取至电网，由此电场充电 并加速通孔中的颗粒。