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    THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM
    191.
    发明申请
    THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20190194515A1

    公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

    申请号：US16197698

    申请日：2018-11-21

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Steven Van Dessel ,  Mingjiang Tao ,  Sergio Granados-Focil

    IPC: C09K5/04 ,  B01J20/16 ,  C08F220/56 ,  C08F220/44 ,  C08F220/18

    CPC classification number: C09K5/047 ,  B01J20/165 ,  C08F220/18 ,  C08F220/44 ,  C08F220/56 ,  C08L33/20 ,  C08L33/26

    Abstract: A thermal storage composition is defined by a polymer having thermally responsive absorption or passage capabilities based on an Upper Critical Solution Temperature (UCST) or Lower Critical Solution Temperature (LCST), and a sorbent in fluidic communication with the polymer. A fluid such as water conveys thermal energy between the polymer and the sorbent based on an identified target temperature that acts as a thermostat for synergistic fluid release and transfer between the polymer and sorbent that stores and releases heat energy in a cyclic manner. The composition includes a synergistic integration of a sorbent and selectively hydrophilic polymer to alternately hydrate according to a target temperature based on the UCST of the water/sorbent combination.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER INTERVENTIONS
    192.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER INTERVENTIONS 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20190108770A1

    公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

    申请号：US16214873

    申请日：2018-12-10

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Gregory S. Fischer ,  Hao Su ,  Laurie Dickstein-Fischer ,  Kevin Harrington ,  Elizabeth V. Alexander

    IPC: G09B19/00

    Abstract: Methods and systems for observing/analyzing interactive behavior are presented. In one instance, the method for observing/analyzing interactive behavior includes interacting, using a robot, with a subject and obtaining data from interaction between the subject and the robot, the data from the data acquisition components, the data being used for diagnosis and/or charting progress. In one instance, the robot includes data acquisition components, interaction inducing components (such as, but not limited to, movable eyelids, movable appendages, sound generating components), a control component operatively connected to the interaction inducing components and a processing component operatively connected to the control component and the data acquisition components, the processing component being configured to obtain data from the data acquisition components, the data being used for diagnosis and/or charting progress. In one instance, the robot is integrated with a computer-aided system for diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy.

    Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) refrigerant pump
    195.
    发明授权
    Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) refrigerant pump 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10132527B2

    公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

    申请号：US15279852

    申请日：2016-09-29

    Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

    Inventor： Jamal S. Yagoobi

    IPC: F25B1/10 ,  F25B31/00 ,  H02N11/00 ,  F04B19/00 ,  F25B1/00 ,  H02K44/02

    Abstract: An electrohydrodynamic (EHD) pump increases refrigerant flow rate and the resulting pressure in a vapor compression based cooling system for permitting reduced compressor sizes and power demands. The EHD pump disposes electrodes in a liquid path of the refrigerant flow, and increases fluid flow and resulting pressure by an induced liquid flow between a pair of asymmetric electrodes. Voltage applied to these electrodes results in a conduction pumping mechanism associated with heterocharge layers in the vicinity of the electrodes based on disassociation of a neutral electrolyte species in the refrigerant fluid and recombination of the generated ions. The induced flow draws the liquid due to a net fluid flow toward one of the electrodes based on the asymmetry of the electrode pair. Electrodes are disposed on an inner surface of a refrigerant vessel, in communication with an annular liquid film that forms around the inner circumference in two-phase fluid systems.

    Methods and Systems for Burning Liquid Fuels
    197.
    发明申请
    Methods and Systems for Burning Liquid Fuels 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20170343210A1

    公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

    申请号：US15674722

    申请日：2017-08-11

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Ali S. Rangwala ,  Xiaochuan Shi ,  Kemal S. Arsava ,  Glenn Mahnken

    IPC: F23G7/05 ,  F23D5/12 ,  F23K5/12

    CPC classification number: F23G7/05 ,  F23D5/123 ,  F23G2900/50213 ,  F23K5/12

    Abstract: Methods and systems for clean-up of hazardous spills are provided. In some aspects, there is provided a system for burning an water-oil emulsion that includes an enclosure configured to hold a water-oil emulsion; one or more conductive rods disposed throughout the enclosure, each rod of the one or more roads having a heater portion to be submerged in the water-oil emulsion and a collector portion to project above the water-oil emulsion, wherein the collector portion is longer than the heater portion; and a delivery system for supplying an water-oil emulsion to the enclosure, the delivery system is configured to maintain a constant level of the water-oil emulsion in the enclosure as the water-oil emulsion is burned. The enclosure may further include one or more adjustable air inlets.

    Coated Cell Culture Apparatus and Methods of Use
    198.
    发明申请
    Coated Cell Culture Apparatus and Methods of Use 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20170166884A1

    公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

    申请号：US15380374

    申请日：2016-12-15

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Amy Peterson ,  Marsha Rolle ,  Ivan Ding

    IPC: C12N13/00 ,  C12N5/00 ,  C12M1/12 ,  C12M1/00 ,  C12M3/00

    Abstract: Device, and methods of using or making the device, for engineering cells in vitro are disclosed. In some aspects, a cell culture device comprises at least one glass or polymer surface configured for incubating cells in a culture medium; a charged molecule electrostatically bound to the surface; and a polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) electrostatically bound to the charged molecule, the PEM comprising one or more bi-layers of oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, and the PEM having a sufficient thickness to permit release of the charged molecule into the culture medium in a controlled released manner.

    MOLTEN SALT PYROLYSIS FOR BIO-OIL AND CHEMICALS
    199.
    发明申请
    MOLTEN SALT PYROLYSIS FOR BIO-OIL AND CHEMICALS 审中-公开
    生物油和化学品的盐溶解

    公开(公告)号：US20170009141A1

    公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

    申请号：US15202864

    申请日：2016-07-06

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Ravindra Datta ,  James P. Dittami

    IPC: C10B49/14 ,  C10B57/14 ,  C10B53/02

    CPC classification number: C10B49/14 ,  C10B53/02 ,  C10B57/06 ,  C10B57/14 ,  C10C5/00 ,  Y02E50/14

    Abstract: A bio-oil reactor leverages chemically recalcitrant lignocellulosic biomass using a moderate temperature molten-salt based process to unlock hydrocarbon content having the potential to substantially supplement demand for petroleum based fuels and chemicals. Bio-oil is a precursor to production of other chemicals and hydrocarbons, and can be refined as an effective replacement to conventional petroleum products and fossil fuels. A disclosed approach employs Molten-Salt Pyrolysis (MSP), for the efficient and economical production of such precursor chemicals directly from whole biomass under moderate conditions (˜400° C., 1 atm.). Lignocellulosic biomass, freely available in renewable wood and plant products, undergoes a moderate temperature heating process in a eutectic molten salt mixture to generate a condensable vapor of the precursor or platform chemicals.

    Abstract translation: 生物油反应器利用中等温度的基于熔盐的方法利用化学上顽固的木质纤维素生物质来解除具有基本上补充对石油基燃料和化学品需求的潜力的烃含量。 生物油是生产其他化学品和碳氢化合物的前体，可以被精炼为有效替代传统的石油产品和化石燃料。 所公开的方法采用熔融盐裂解（MSP），在中等条件（〜400℃，1大气压）下直接从整个生物质中高效和经济地生产这些前体化合物。 在可再生木材和植物产品中自由获得的木质纤维素生物质在共晶熔盐混合物中进行中等温度的加热过程，以产生前体或平台化学品的可冷凝蒸气。

    SOFT-BODY DEFORMATION AND FORCE SENSING
    200.
    发明申请
    SOFT-BODY DEFORMATION AND FORCE SENSING 有权
    软体变形和力传感

    公开(公告)号：US20160265985A1

    公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

    申请号：US15064872

    申请日：2016-03-09

    Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Inventor： Cagdas D. Onal ,  Selim Ozel

    IPC: G01L1/12 ,  B25J13/08

    CPC classification number: G01L1/122 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J15/12 ,  G01L5/226 ,  Y10S901/46

    Abstract: A robotic sensing and touch apparatus detects gradual deformations in a resilient surface, in contrast to conventional rigid member displacement. Hall effect sensors coupled to rare-earth magnets in a deformable base allow sensing of surface curvature and compression against grasped objects. The deformable base, such as a silicone mold or other resilient encapsulation, fixes a magnetic source and an opposed Hall effect sensor. Calibration of a received magnetic field is defined by a sensor element voltage in an “at rest” (undeformed) state, and at successive degrees of deformation resulting from compression of the deformable base that draws the magnet in different orientations relative to the Hall effect sensor. An array of magnet and sensor element pairs allows relative sensing over an area for detecting curvature of a translated or articulated member, or engagement with a curved surface.

    Abstract translation: 与传统的刚性构件位移相比，机器人感测和触摸装置检测弹性表面中的逐渐变形。 耦合到可变形基座中的稀土磁体的霍尔效应传感器允许感测表面曲率和对被抓住物体的压缩。 可变形基座，例如硅树脂模具或其他弹性封装，固定磁源和相对的霍尔效应传感器。 接收磁场的校准由“静止”（未变形）状态的传感器元件电压定义，并且由相对于霍尔效应传感器以不同取向拉动磁体的可变形基座的压缩引起的连续变形程度 。 磁体和传感器元件对的阵列允许在用于检测平移或铰接构件的曲率的区域上相对感测，或者与弯曲表面接合。

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