Ohio State Innovation Foundation

University of Cincinnati

Mehmet Tomac

James W Gregory

Ephraim J Gutmark

Liran Oren

Various implementations include a feedback type and jet interaction-type fluidic oscillator devices with atomized output. The device includes first and second fluidic oscillators. Each of the first and second fluidic oscillators include an interaction chamber, a fluid supply inlet, an outlet nozzle, and first and second feedback channels. The first feedback channel of the first fluidic oscillator share a common intermediate portion such that the first feedback channels are in fluid communication with each other, causing the fluid streams exiting the outlet nozzles of the first fluidic oscillator and second fluidic oscillator to oscillate in phase with each other. The outlet nozzle of the first fluidic oscillator and the outlet nozzle of the second fluidic oscillator are structured such that the fluid streams exiting the outlet nozzle of the first fluidic oscillator and the outlet nozzle of the second fluidic oscillator collide with each other, creating an atomized spray.

Fluidic oscillator device with atomized output

Various implementations include a sweeping jet device with multidirectional output. The device includes an interaction chamber defined by a chamber wall. The chamber wall defines first and second inlet ports and first and second outlet ports. First and second fluid supply inlets are configured to introduce first and second inlet fluid streams through the first and second inlet ports, respectively, and into the interaction chamber. First and second outlet nozzles are configured to discharge first and second outlet fluid streams from the interaction chamber through the first and second outlet ports and the first and second outlet nozzles, respectively. The first and second inlet fluid streams collide within the interaction chamber causing the first and second outlet fluid streams to sweep as the first and second outlet fluid streams are discharged from the first and second outlet nozzles, respectively.

Sweeping jet device with multidirectional output

Methods and systems for delivery of pulsated air to a user using a device including a flow generator to generate a continuous air flow, a first actuator comprising a pulsated flow delivery mechanism configured to generate a pulsated air flow from the continuous air flow based on a pre-determined duty cycle to vary a frequency of the pulsated air flow, a user interface configured to generate and deliver vortices of pulsated air to the user at the frequency of the pulsated air flow, and a set of tubing to couple the flow generator, the first actuator, and the user interface.

Pulsating positive airway pressure devices and methods of use

Various implementations include a fluidic oscillator having at least one control port. The at least one control port is for introducing a control fluid into the fluidic oscillator or suctioning the fluid stream from the fluidic oscillator. The introduction of a control fluid into the fluidic oscillator or suction of the fluid stream from the fluidic oscillator alters the frequency and sweeping angle of the oscillating fluid stream as it exits the fluidic oscillator. Various other implementations include a fluidic oscillator having a first control port defined by the first portion of the outlet nozzle and a second control port defined by the second portion of the outlet nozzle. The introduction of a control fluid into the fluidic oscillator or suction of the fluid stream from the fluidic oscillator through the control ports alters the exit angle of the oscillating fluid stream as it exits the fluidic oscillator.

Variable characteristics fluidic oscillator and fluidic oscillator with three dimensional output jet and associated methods

Various implementations include a fluidic oscillator array including at least two fluidic oscillators, each including an interaction chamber, fluid supply inlet, outlet nozzle, and feedback channels. The interaction chambers have a first and second attachment wall. Fluid streams flow from the fluid supply inlets, into the interaction chambers, and exit through the outlet nozzles. A feedback channel is coupled to each of the first and second attachment walls. Each feedback channel is in fluid communication with the interaction chamber and has an intermediate portion disposed between a first and second end of the feedback channels. Fluid from the fluid stream flows into the first ends of the respective feedback channels, causing the fluid stream to oscillate between the first and second attachment walls. Adjacent feedback channels of adjacent fluidic oscillators share a common intermediate portion, causing the exiting fluid streams of each fluidic oscillator to oscillate at the same frequency.

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