Roger Allen Kisner

Roger Allen Kisner is a respected inventor from Knoxville, TN (US) who has made a name for himself in the world of innovations and patents. With a remarkable 26 patents, his contribution to the industry is highly regarded. Two of his latest patents involve the creation of conductors for use in heating systems, particularly in induction systems.

The first patent includes the use of conductive material with a surface that faces an induction coil of an oscillating circuit. The surface features a predetermined pattern of peaks and valleys, providing a non-linear current path for the induced current when exposed to an electromagnetic field manufactured by the oscillating circuit. This allows for increased resistance for more efficient heating. A heat pipe may also be used, and it has walls whose thickness varies over its length, alternating between two thicknesses. The heat pipe can be utilized in an induction or directly contacting heating system with alternating current - a highly innovative approach to heating systems.

In his second patent, Kisner developed a heating system with induction power supply with an electromagnetic acoustic transducer. The system comprises a porous graphite foam conductor exposed to an electromagnetic field generated by an oscillating circuit. The foam conductor leads induced electric current to heat it and the fluid in contact with it. The EMAT system features at least one magnet set to produce a static magnetic field, an oscillating circuit, and a working element. The working element vibrates against a load when exposed to the static magnetic field and the electromagnetic field produced by the oscillating circuit, drying the load.

Kisner has worked for notable companies, including UT-Battelle, Inc. and Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. Some of his coworkers include Gerard Michael Ludtka and John B. Wilgen.

Overall, Roger Allen Kisner’s patents demonstrate his deep understanding and dedication to innovation in the heating systems industry. His work has pushed boundaries and paved the way for efficient and innovative heating technologies.