Valve incorporating temporary phase change material

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11964422
APP PUB NO 20210245420A1
SERIAL NO

17245140

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Described herein are various embodiments of a valve that may be opened and closed using a thixotropic or “stress yield” material, or other material that temporarily changes phase upon application of energy to the material. More particularly, some embodiments may include a valve that is opened and closed using a granular gel that is a temporary phase change material.

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC223 GRINTER HALL GAINESVILLE FL 32611

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Angelini, Thomas Ettor Gainesville, US 23 44
Bhattacharjee, Tapomoy Gainesville, US 11 25
Crane, Carl David Gainesville, US 2 1
Hughes, Meghan Gainesville, US 2 1
Muse, Joshua Gainesville, US 2 1
Sawyer, Wallace Gregory Gainesville, US 52 174
Schulze, Kyle D Gainesville, US 3 2
Taylor, Curtis Gainesville, US 128 903

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