Micro thruster uses and improvements

    公开(公告)号:US09863364B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US14407814

    申请日:2013-06-14

    CPC classification number: F02G1/043 F03H99/00 F04B19/24 H02S99/00

    Abstract: NMSET and related device uses and improvements to the forces generated. Laminar flow control systems benefit from NMSET and related devices as they simplify installation and are easier to retrofit on existing aircraft. Necessary temperature gradients can me generated by using a heated material with the sides at different energy accommodation coefficients. Surface geometries can be used to increase the force generated. Photovoltaic film can be embedded into the membrane, providing a source of energy that can offset the power required for desired thrust. Intake scoops improve the air flow through the micro thrusters and surface geometries, and airflow diffusers increase air flow interaction with the hotter surface resulting in higher thrust outputs.

    MICROFLUIDIC PUMP
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170167481A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:US14966194

    申请日:2015-12-11

    CPC classification number: F04B49/065 F04B19/006 F04B19/24 F04B43/046

    Abstract: A microfluidic pump on a monolithic chip. A closed length of channel is disposed on the chip, with a plurality of energizers disposed along the length of the channel. Each energizer is associated with a unique energizer designation. An onboard controller and energizer fire control lines are also disposed on the chip. One each of the energizer fire control lines is electrically connecting one each of the energizers to the onboard controller. Inputs are electrically connected to the onboard controller, for connecting the onboard controller to an external controller that is not disposed on the chip. The inputs include a power input, a ground input, and an enable input. The onboard controller has circuitry to (a) receive from the external controller an enable on the enable input, (b) send a timed sequence of fire commands on the energizer fire control lines to a selected number of energizers that is greater than one, starting with a stored starting energizer and ending with an ending energizer, and (c) update the stored starting energizer with the designation for the energizer next following the ending energizer.

    Electrochemically Actuated Pump
    8.
    发明申请
    Electrochemically Actuated Pump 审中-公开
    电化学泵

    公开(公告)号:US20160333872A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-17

    申请号:US15221176

    申请日:2016-07-27

    Applicant: Lynntech, Inc.

    Abstract: An electrochemically actuated pump and an electrochemical actuator for use with a pump. The pump includes one of various stroke volume multiplier configuration with the pressure of a pumping fluid assisting actuation of a driving fluid bellows. The electrochemical actuator has at least one electrode fluidically coupled to the driving fluid chamber of the first pump housing and at least one electrode fluidically coupled to the driving fluid chamber of the second pump housing. Accordingly, the electrochemical actuator selectively pressurized hydrogen gas within a driving fluid chamber.

    Abstract translation: 电化学驱动的泵和用于泵的电化学致动器。 泵包括各种行程体积乘数配置中的一个,其中泵送流体的压力辅助致动驱动流体波纹管。 电化学致动器具有流体耦合到第一泵壳体的驱动流体室的至少一个电极和流体耦合到第二泵壳体的驱动流体室的至少一个电极。 因此,电化学致动器选择性地加压驱动流体室内的氢气。

    MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
    9.
    发明申请
    MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS 审中-公开
    微流体系统和网络

    公开(公告)号:US20160318015A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-03

    申请号:US15205900

    申请日:2016-07-08

    Abstract: A network of microfluidic channels may include at least three loops interconnected at a junction. Each of the loops may include a fluid channel having a length extending from the junction to a second end; and a fluid actuator along the fluid channel and located at a first distance from junction along the length of the fluid channel and at a second distance less than the first distance from the second end. Activation of the fluid actuator of selected ones of the at least three loops may selectively produce net fluid flow in different directions about the loops. In one implementation, a fluid channel having a fluid actuator may have a bridging portion that extends over another fluid channel.

    Abstract translation: 微流体通道的网络可以包括在连接处互连的至少三个回路。 每个环可以包括具有从连接点延伸到第二端的长度的流体通道; 以及沿所述流体通道的流体致动器,并且沿着所述流体通道的长度位于距离结点的第一距离处,并且在距离所述第二端小的第一距离处的第二距离处。 激活至少三个循环中选定的循环的流体致动器可选择性地围绕回路产生不同方向的净流体流动。 在一个实施方案中,具有流体致动器的流体通道可具有在另一流体通道上延伸的桥接部分。

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