Patents by Inventor Rusi Taleyarkhan
Rusi Taleyarkhan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10442966Abstract: New adhesives and methods for preparing them are disclosed that include polylactic acid irradiated with gamma radiation, such as by a Co60 source. Irradiation times are used that improve the characteristics of the adhesive materials. Generally, the dose of radiation is from about 5 kGy to about 200 kGy of gamma irradiation. The adhesives generally have melting temperatures in the range of at least about 140 to about 148° C. such that they can be conveniently used in conventional glue guns and other glue equipment. The disclosed adhesives can provide bond strengths in the range of about 1,600 psi or more to about 2,500 psi or more. The disclosed adhesives can include a crosslinking agents. They can be used to join a wide range of substrates including wood, metal, plastic, ceramic, glass or combinations of substrates. They can be conveniently prepared by heating a polylactic acid (polylactic acid) preparation and mixing the molten polylactic acid with one or more crosslinkers when present.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Rusi Taleyarkhan, Alexander Charles Bakken, Kevin F. Fisher, Alexander R. Hagen, Neal P. Kostry
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Patent number: 10281598Abstract: Compositions and methods for monitoring the quantity of actinides present in a test sample are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring the motion of special nuclear materials through space are also described. Compositions and methods for monitoring the quantity of a fissile special nuclear material present in a test sample are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring actinides during reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel after 30-year cool down are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring actinides during reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel after 180 day cool down are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Patent number: 10233843Abstract: A method for generating cavitation resistance in a liquid, a portion of which can be in contact with a surface is disclosed. The disclosed method can be carried out by pressure-treating the liquid, the liquid portion in contact with the surface, and/or the surface for a sufficient time to develop resistance to cavitation. The disclosed method can be carried out when the surface is made of a material having a surface roughness that is greater than the rc of the liquid. Suitable surfaces include borosilicate glass, drawn glass, copper, lead, steel, cast iron, metal alloys and concrete. The surfaces can be ship and boat propeller surfaces, the interior of fuel lines and fuel storage containers or any other surface where cavitation can occur.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20160032839Abstract: A method for generating cavitation resistance in a liquid, a portion of which can be in contact with a surface is disclosed. The disclosed method can be carried out by pressure-treating the liquid, the liquid portion in contact with the surface, and/or the surface for a sufficient time to develop resistance to cavitation. The disclosed method can be carried out when the surface is made of a material having a surface roughness that is greater than the rc of the liquid. Suitable surfaces include borosilicate glass, drawn glass, copper, lead, steel, cast iron, metal alloys and concrete. The surfaces can be ship and boat propeller surfaces, the interior of fuel lines and fuel storage containers or any other surface where cavitation can occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20160025872Abstract: Compositions and methods for monitoring the quantity of actinides present in a test sample are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring the motion of special nuclear materials through space are also described. Compositions and methods for monitoring the quantity of a fissile special nuclear material present in a test sample are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring actinides during reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel after 30-year cool down are disclosed. Compositions and methods for monitoring actinides during reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel after 180 day cool down are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: Rusi TALEYARKHAN
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Patent number: 9194966Abstract: A system to detect ionizing particles includes an enclosure which holds a fluid in a tensioned metastable state. The interaction of a particle with the liquid creates a respective vapor pocket that can be seen and recorded, and also results in a shock wave that can be heard and recorded. The level of tension metastability in combination with agents, such as Be and B atoms, and surfactants that minimize evaporation losses is associated with a particular type of particle.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Sagamore/Adams Laboratories LLCInventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20150322310Abstract: New adhesives and methods for preparing them are disclosed that include polylactic acid irradiated with gamma radiation, such as by a Co60 source. Irradiation times are used that improve the characteristics of the adhesive materials. Generally, the dose of radiation is from about 5 kGy to about 200 kGy of gamma irradiation. The adhesives generally have melting temperatures in the range of at least about 140 to about 148° C. such that they can be conveniently used in conventional glue guns and other glue equipment. The disclosed adhesives can provide bond strengths in the range of about 1,600 psi or more to about 2,500 psi or more. The disclosed adhesives can include a crosslinking agents. They can be used to join a wide range of substrates including wood, metal, plastic, ceramic, glass or combinations of substrates. They can be conveniently prepared by heating a polylactic acid (polylactic acid) preparation and mixing the molten polylactic acid with one or more crosslinkers when present.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Rusi TALEYARKHAN, Alexander Charles BAKKEN, Kevin F. FISHER, Alexander R. HAGEN, Neal P. KOSTRY
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Publication number: 20090296871Abstract: A system to detect ionizing particles includes an enclosure which holds a fluid in a tensioned metastable state. The interaction of a particle with the liquid creates a respective vapor pocket that can be seen and recorded, and also results in a shock wave that can be heard and recorded. The level of tension metastability in combination with agents, such as Be and B atoms, and surfactants that minimize evaporation losses is associated with a particular type of particle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20060269033Abstract: A system to detect or generate nuclear particles includes an enclosure which holds a fluid in a metastable state. The interaction of a nuclear particle with the fluid creates a respective vapor pocket that can be seen, and results in a shock wave that can be heard and recorded. The level of tension metastability in combination with agents, such as Be and B atoms, and surfactants that minimize evaporation losses is associated with a particular type of nuclear particle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20050135532Abstract: A nuclear fusion reactor including a structure for placing at least a portion of a liquid into a tension state, the tension state being below a cavitation threshold of the liquid. The tension state imparts stored energy into the liquid portion. A cavitation initiation source provides energy to the liquid portion sufficient to nucleate at least one bubble having a bubble radius greater than a critical bubble radius of the liquid. A structure for imploding the bubbles produces imploded cavities. The temperature generated by the implosion process can be sufficient to induce a nuclear fusion reaction involving the liquid. A method of providing nuclear fusion tensions a liquid, cavitates the tensioned to form at least one bubble, then implodes the bubble, wherein a resulting temperature is generated that is sufficient to induce a nuclear fusion reaction involving the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Rusi Taleyarkhan, Colin West
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Patent number: 6603122Abstract: A neutron detection system for detection of contaminants contained within a bulk material during recycling includes at least one neutron generator for neutron bombardment of the bulk material, and at least one gamma ray detector for detection of gamma rays emitted by contaminants within the bulk material. A structure for analyzing gamma ray data is communicably connected to the gamma ray detector, the structure for analyzing gamma ray data adapted. The identity and concentration of contaminants in a bulk material can also be determined. By scanning the neutron beam, discrete locations within the bulk material having contaminants can be identified.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan
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Publication number: 20020175288Abstract: A neutron detection system for detection of contaminants contained within a bulk material during recycling includes at least one neutron generator for neutron bombardment of the bulk material, and at least one gamma ray detector for detection of gamma rays emitted by contaminants within the bulk material. A structure for analyzing gamma ray data is communicably connected to the gamma ray detector, the structure for analyzing gamma ray data adapted. The identity and concentration of contaminants in a bulk material can also be determined. By scanning the neutron beam, discrete locations within the bulk material having contaminants can be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Rusi Taleyarkhan