PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
• Anti-clog cold spray nozzles
ADVANTAGES
• Longer operating life of the cold spray nozzles, resulting in time and cost savings
• Compatible with commercial cold spray systems globally
• Adaptable to cold spray systems used for a variety of applications, such as dimensional restoration, wear- and corrosion-resistant coatings, and/or near net shaped parts
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
Cold Spray technology is a deposition process in which metal powder particles are accelerated by injection into a high-velocity stream of gas at temperatures below their melting point through a de Laval nozzle. However, clogging in the inside of the nozzle during the deposition process presents a significant challenge for this technology. This UMass Amherst invention provides a new method, device and system for active cooling of cold spray nozzles that can effectively prevent clogging and increase the operating life of the nozzles.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
Dr. James Watkins is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a prolific inventor. His research interests include macromolecular templates for functional device structures, materials synthesis and processing in supercritical fluids, phase behavior and transport in multi-component polymer systems, scalable fabrication of nanostructured materials.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 18-044
PATENT STATUS:
U.S. Patent 11,148,153 Issued
NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE
LEAD INVENTOR:
James Watkins, Ph.D.
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