This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Kevin R. Murphy and Planar Bridging-Droplet Thermal Diodes.
Introduction
Kevin R. Murphy is an inventor associated with Blacksburg, Virginia, and Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc. His work includes an invention for a planar thermal diode that uses a phase-change liquid to manage heat transfer.
Latest Patents
Murphy is credited with 1 patent: “Planar Bridging-Droplet Thermal Diodes.” The disclosure describes a thermal diode with a first plate featuring a wick structure and a second plate with a smooth surface. Together, these surfaces form a chamber that accommodates a phase-change liquid. A separator maintains a gap between the wick structure and the smooth surface that is smaller than the liquid’s capillary length.
Career Highlights
Murphy’s listed patent is associated with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc., which supports the development and commercialization of innovations connected with Virginia Tech.
Collaborations
Murphy’s listed coworker is Mojtaba Edalatpour. Their shared association is with the planar bridging-droplet thermal diode invention.
Conclusion
Kevin R. Murphy’s patent describes a compact thermal diode that uses a carefully spaced wick structure and phase-change liquid to support heat management.
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