Newark, Delaware Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Supercritical Fluid Technologies Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for advancing high-pressure fluid control systems. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11913685, titled ‘Cooling loop with a supercritical fluid system using compressed refrigerant fluid flow with a positive Joule Thomson coefficient’, uses a novel pressure regulator design that enhances performance in supercritical fluid applications.
This patent introduces an innovative valve and diaphragm assembly that improves pressure stability during operation. It’s built to handle fluids at extremely high pressures and temperatures – common in scientific, pharmaceutical, and materials processing environments. The system ensures smoother pressure transitions and reduces fluctuations that could disrupt sensitive experiments or manufacturing steps.
By enabling more precise control of supercritical fluids, the technology supports critical tasks such as extraction, chemical reactions, and chromatography. These applications demand consistent pressure to ensure accuracy and repeatability. The improved regulator design also helps reduce maintenance and increases overall system durability.
Supercritical Fluid Technologies Inc. has long been a leader in fluid dynamics for research and industry. This invention highlights their commitment to solving real-world problems with smart, reliable engineering. With growing interest in sustainable and high-efficiency processing methods, this new pressure control solution arrives at a pivotal time for science and technology.