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2021-217 Air-Breathing Electric Thruster
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed air-breathing electric thrusters that would allow satellites to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for a wide array of applications. BACKGROUND: The majority of spacecraft operate in low Earth orbit (LEO) due to the many advantages of operating...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz, Patrick Crandall
Keywords(s): Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Entry, Communications Satellite, Drag (Physics), Propulsion, Spacecraft, Telecommunication, Transportation
Category(s): Mechanical, Energy & Environment > Water Monitoring & Treatment, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace
2020-804 COLD PLASMA SANITIZER
UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel sanitizer that is easy to use, safe, portable, and rechargeable, providing an innovative approach for infectious disease control. BACKGROUNDSurface and hand sanitizing is one of the most critical measures to control the spread of infectious diseases. Hands...
Published: 9/5/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz, Zhitong Chen
Keywords(s): Infectious Diseases
Category(s): Medical Devices
2020-499 Plasma Source for Oral Health
INTRO SENTENCE:UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a plasma source which overcomes the large size constraints and operating difficulty of existing plasma sources by integrating an ambient air source and portable design that allows for at-home implementation of the technology in fields such as dental...
Published: 9/5/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz
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Category(s): Therapeutics > Dental
2016-585 Multi-Point, Multi-Access Energy Storage
SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel multi-point, multi-access thermal energy storage system.BACKGROUNDAs renewable energy sources become more prevalent on the grid, much more energy storage will be needed to meet electric demands during times of low generation capacity. For example,...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz
Keywords(s): Energy & Water, Energy Generation & Storage, Energy Generation, Transmission, or Storage, zzenergy storage
Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage
2015-671 Underground Shafts for Hydrogen Storage
SummaryResearchers at UCLA have developed an underground drilled shaft concept for storage of hydrogen or other gases.BackgroundOne challenge in creating a hydrogen economy is developing hydrogen gas storage solutions. Increased interest has helped the global hydrogen storage market grow to $2.6 billion in 2016, and it is expected to reach over $5...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Adrienne Lavine, Hossein Kavehpour, Dante Simonetti, Richard Wirz, Chen Chen, Gabriela Bran, Gopinath Warrier, Hamarz Aryafar, Jonathon Kennedy, Joshua Jordan, Keith Lovegrove
Keywords(s): Energy & Water
Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage
2020-178 COLD ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT FOR CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY
UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel cancer treatment using a combination of microneedle patch-assisted cold atmospheric plasma and checkpoint blockade.BACKGROUND: Immunotherapy revolutionizes cancer treatment by harnessing the power of the immune system for fighting cancer. Among all immunotherapeutic strategies,...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Zhen Gu, Richard Wirz, Guojun Chen, Zhitong Chen
Keywords(s): Medical Devices and Materials, Oncology, Oncology Immunotherapy, Therapeutics & Vaccines
Category(s): Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Oncology > Oncology Immunotherapy
Advanced Electrospray Emitter
UC Case No. 2019-862SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel electrospray emitter with improved emitter geometry, extended operational stability, and improved thrust efficiencies.BACKGROUNDElectrospray devices use electricity to disperse charged molecules for a variety of applications including...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz, Peter Wright
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Category(s): Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace
2010-540 DESIGN FOR VIABLE INTEGRATED WIND TURBINES
Design for Viable Integrated Wind TurbinesTech ID: 30292 / UC Case 2010-540-0SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have demonstrated improved aerodynamic and mechanical performance of wind turbines with a parafoil design that reduces wind turbine rotor weight along with a “drag start” method for rotation of...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Richard Wirz, Sebastian Aspe
Keywords(s): Energy & Water, Turbines
Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Wind
2012-752 High-Strength Wind Turbine Blades and Wings
-name: TableNormal;border-collapse: collapse; } SUMMARY UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel biplane blade configuration that optimizes aero-structural performance for wind turbine blades and other airfoil applications. BACKGROUND Modern wind turbine blades utilize a single element from...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Perry Roth-Johnson, Richard Wirz
Keywords(s): Aeronautics, Robotics, Turbines
Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Wind, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace