Rajan Vaidyanathan, Ph.D.

Found 3 technologies involving researcher Rajan Vaidyanathan, Ph.D.
An exemplary thermal conduction switch in a parallel setup according to an embodiment of the invention

Shape Memory Alloy Based Thermal Conduction Switch for on Demand Heat Transfer

31191 – This invention embodies a thermal conduction switch based on shape memory alloy material to provide on-demand heat transfer between reservoirs kept at different temperatures Thermal conduction switches play an important role in heat management for numerous systems. They are used in spacecraft and satellites for applications such as cooling of reservoirs and equipment, and long-term... Read More

Release mechanism including an actuator, design (a) and implementation (b)

Debris-Less and Spark-Free Shape Memory Alloy Based Release Mechanism

31171 – This invention embodies a shape memory alloy based mechanism for releasing a load without any electrical sparks and with no debris released utilizing a specific temperature as its trigger Shape memory alloys are materials that are able to return to their original shape when heated. This shape recovery can occur against large forces, leading researchers to develop the next generation of... Read More

Laser modified rectangular and/or square patches along the circumference and length of the wire

Material Reduces Electrical Conductivity in MRI, Sensor, and Energy Applications

32399 – Induction heating occurs when eddy currents heat conductive material due to the inherent electrical resistance. The traditional use of a highly conductive metallic material slightly reduces induction heating by reducing the amount of energy introduced into the material via the skin effect, but the resulting induction heating may still be too high for certain applications. For example,... Read More