Description of capability
Joseph V Minervini, John Brisson, et al. have developed a thermal switch for cryocoolers that lets you cool things down a lot quicker.
- The thermal switch could be mounted on a commercial cryocooler unit, or a new cryocooler could be developed.
- Cryocoolers are sold by the thousands per year, mostly for MRI devices.
- Next steps: need more development money and need to work with an established cryocooler company like Sumitomo Corporation, or Cryomech.
Key people
Joseph V Minervini, John Brisson, Leslie Bromberg, Novum Industria LLC
Technology Readiness Level (1-9)
2
Needs that this could potentially address
Unknown
Tech specs
Vague (“lets you cool things down a lot quicker”)
Estimated time & cost to commercialize
Unknown
Outstanding risks
Unknown