Patents by Inventor Natasha C. Wright

Natasha C. Wright 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).

  • Convection enhanced evaporation
    Patent number: 11951416
    Abstract: A system includes an evaporator having sensors and selectable operational parameters and a controller configured to receive data and determine operational configuration for the evaporator. Selectable parameters relate to system heating, liquid flow rate, air flow rate, and environmental data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Mustafa F. Kaddoura, Natasha C. Wright
  • CONVECTION ENHANCED EVAPORATION
    Publication number: 20230082501
    Abstract: A system includes an evaporator having sensors and selectable operational parameters and a controller configured to receive data and determine operational configuration for the evaporator. Selectable parameters relate to system heating, liquid flow rate, air flow rate, and environmental data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Prakash Bhalekar, Mustafa F. Kaddoura, Natasha C. Wright
  • Electrodialysis systems and methods for desalination
    Patent number: 10570032
    Abstract: Described are improved electrodialysis (ED) desalination systems and methods comprising voltage regulation and/or improved stack geometries. The systems and methods provide product water concentrations suitable for drinking (having a total dissolved solids concentration of less than 500 mg/L or 500 ppm) and have a high product recovery ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Sahil Rajesh Shah, Amos G. Winter, V, Natasha C. Wright
  • ELECTRODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DESALINATION
    Publication number: 20180362370
    Abstract: Described are improved electrodialysis (ED) desalination systems and methods comprising voltage regulation and/or improved stack geometries. The systems and methods provide product water concentrations suitable for drinking (having a total dissolved solids concentration of less than 500 mg/L or 500 ppm) and have a high product recovery ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Sahil Rajesh Shah, Amos G. Winter, V, Natasha C. Wright