Patents by Inventor Todd Otanicar
Todd Otanicar 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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Publication number: 20260153272Abstract: A material flow control system. In one embodiment, the flow control system includes an elongated flow control body, the body having an axial passage therethrough, wherein the axial passage is in communication with a heat exchanger and in communication with low temperature storage. Each of a plurality of fingers are received in an opening passing through the flow control body into the axial passage, each opening at an angle to the axial passage, wherein the plurality of fingers together form a nozzle for passage of heat transfer material therethrough. A mechanism actuates movement of each of said plurality of fingers in said elongated flow control body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: June 4, 2026Applicants: The University of Tulsa, Western Washington University, Boise State UniversityInventors: Soroor Karimi, Nipun Goel, Todd Otanicar
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Publication number: 20250325920Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2024Publication date: October 23, 2025Applicant: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd OTANICAR, John GALBRAITH
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Patent number: 12151195Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith
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Patent number: 12151194Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith
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Patent number: 11901859Abstract: A photovoltaic retrofit device for a concentrating solar thermal power plant having a parabolic trough reflector, and a fluid receiver with working fluid therein spaced from the reflector and positioned at a focal point of the reflector. The photovoltaic device includes a plurality of adjustable angle dichroic mirrors positioned between the parabolic trough reflector and the fluid receiver. A photovoltaic receiver assembly has multiple photovoltaic panels in angular relationship to each other. A photovoltaic temperature regulating system includes a fluid medium to regulate temperature of the photovoltaic panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: The University of TulsaInventors: Todd Otanicar, Matthew Orosz
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Publication number: 20230398469Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Todd OTANICAR, John GALBRAITH
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Publication number: 20230398468Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Todd OTANICAR, John GALBRAITH
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Publication number: 20230158423Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith
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Patent number: 11338220Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith
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Patent number: 11326326Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Exaeris Water Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith
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Publication number: 20200171407Abstract: An atmospheric water generator apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid cooling device. A water condensing surface is thermally connected to the fluid cooling device, the water condensing surface having a superhydrophobic condensing surface, a highly hydrophobic condensing surface, a superhydrophilic condensing surface, a highly hydrophilic condensing surface, or a combination thereof. An air-cooled heat rejection device is in fluid communication with a fluid cooling device. An air fan is configured to induce airflow across the water condensing surface in order to condense and extract water from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: The University of TulsaInventors: Todd Otanicar, John Galbraith