United States Technology Consortium

Company Profile

Since 1997, USTC solutions have been integrated into microprocessor tests, validation processes, and design debugging, and have been deployed to all major
development centers in the United States and abroad, including to China, the United Kingdom, Israel, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Kerner organized USTC with a vision to build a world-class team of experts to deal with Moore’s Law: as processor speed increases, power and heat will also
increase, and at a certain point, processors cannot continue to operate with increased speeds unless thermals are managed. A unique team of scientists and
engineers are organized to focus on research and design, as well as the application of new technologies in thermal management.

The USTC team includes Ph.D. scientists and other specialists with core expertise in thermal management, amplified by a wide spectrum of experience in areas
including thermophysics, aero and fluid dynamics, porous materials, capillary structures, microchannels, and refrigeration systems. USTC has received over 30
U.S.- and foreign-issued patents and pending patent applications on new methods and devices.

Leadership

USTC has a mission to develop, design and manufacture thermal management and control systems in a wide spectrum of applications based on research and
development of next generation micro-parts including heat sinks, radiators, fans, compressors, insulations, valves, throttles, pumps and heat pipes.

The USTC leadership team has decades of experience in thermal management and control systems which are the core focus for the science, engineering and
manufacturing teams.

James M. Kerner, Founder and President/CEO

Sheryl Kerner, COO and Vice President of Corporate Development

Dr. Michael Spokoiny, Chief Technical Director

Ronald Roback, Product Engineering Manager

Volodymyr Zrodnikov, Ph.D. Science Director

Dr. Xinliang Qiu, Senior Scientist

Integrating Science with Application

Jim Kerner has integrated creative thinking with practical product solutions in a wide range of applications with interdisciplinary technologies. With specialization in
Product Design, Stanford University , 1974, Kerner has since incorporated a variety of ingredients for successful USTC product cycles from concept to fruition. To
attain a leadership position in the science of thermal management, Kerner has recruited a global team engaged in significant technological advances in heat and mass
transfer and fluid dynamics.

One of the main directions in USTC is focused on cooling systems for dissipating high power energy including thermal management of rack systems and their
configurations.

The director of the science team is Michael Spokoiny, Ph.D., St. Petersburg Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics, Thermo Physics, 1984; B.S., Odessa Technological
Institute, Physics, 1977; many years was a member and Deputy Director of Russian Centre of ICHMT. With many accomplishments in thermal management and applied
physics, Dr. Spokoiny leads with a broad spectrum of strengths. Spokoiny’s research and application expertise includes: lead supervision in the research of heat and
mass transfer in porous materials in heat regenerators; the design and control system integration for cooling and thermal stabilization equipment for Lenin’s Mausoleum;
design and manufacture of micro devices based on pimples and microchannels structures.

The jet cooling team is lead by Senior Scientist, Xinliang Qiu, Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Physics, 1998; M.S., University of Science and Technology
of China, 1991; B.S., Physics, LanZhou University, 1984; with specialization in non-linear physics and fluid dynamics. Qiu has published more than 30 papers in Phys.
Rev. Lett., Phys. Rev. E, Physics of Fluids and other professional journals. He reached the main achievements in research areas of analyzing Turbulent Thermal
Convection in large Ra numbers, and analyzing fluctuations below bifurcation in non-linear non-equilibrium electro-convection system. He also developed a light
scattering technique for fluid measurement.

The USTC team is augmented by a distinguished group of research specialists with contributions in both academic and commercial enterprise. Fields of expertise focus
on technology of microelectronics production, design of new concepts of microcompressors and micropumps, methods of mathematical modeling and simulation.

The Diverse Experience Range of USTC Team Member Projects

A unique, rocket fuel analyzer integrating a thermoelectric hydrocarbon precipitator system for NASA Lewis Research Center .
Biological, precision temperature chambers for the US/Soviet COSMOS project and NASA shuttle programs: Columbia & Discovery.
Thermal management, test and validation solutions for leaders in microprocessor products.
Thermal control system for thermal management of microwaves and radar system.
Low-weight mirrors, thermoelectric cooling system for Galley comet exploration.
Thermoelectric egg incubator for propagation of endangered species of crocodiles for the Smithsonian Institute.
Thermoelectric food system to extend optimal culinary properties by precision control of temperature and humidity for PepsiCo.
Therapeutic thermoelectric enclosure for treatment of obstetric and accident traumas to the head.
Turbulent Rayleity-Benard Convection, light scattering techniques for flow measurement and a non-linear dynamic pattern system.

Strategic Milestones

1983 Developed the first, comprehensive consumer market for a thermoelectric refrigerator/warmer using the Brinsdon™ brand.
1987 Introduced the first temperature controlled, high purity, drinking water system for commercial applications.
1989 “Approved Design” conferred by Batelle Memorial Institute for two drinking water system designs.
1992 Introduced a slide-in, solid-state, heating/cooling system for a portable thermoelectric refrigerator/warmer.
1993 Completed the installation and began manufacturing with the first hybrid robotic manufacturing cell for a thermoelectric power system.
1995 Introduced the first known, active cooling, solid-state thermal management solution for a micro-processor.
1997 Designed and built the integrated thermal management system for an ISSCC showcase demonstration of a processor running at a clock
speed of 400-MHz.
2000 Introduced advanced thermal management solutions using liquid loop systems.
2004 Introduced miniature thermal management.
Patents Issued, over 30 US and Foreign.
Pending Applications, seven US and Foreign Patent Applications pending in fields of semiconductors to telecommunications.
NASA Spin-off Annual, 1988 featured product innovations.
AUTOMATION FORUM, 1993 Renewal Award.
1st Place for Engineering Excellence and Contribution to California Economy, California Governor’s New Product Award, 1988 for a Water Delivery
System, 1993 for Thermoelectric Heating/Cooling Module used as a Power System.



	Company Profile Since 1997, USTC solutions have been integrated into microprocessor tests, validation processes, and design debugging, and have been deployed to all major development centers in the United States and abroad, including to China, the United Kingdom, Israel, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Kerner organized USTC with a vision to build a world-class team of experts to deal with Moore’s Law: as processor speed increases, power and heat will also increase, and at a certain point, processors cannot continue to operate with increased speeds unless thermals are managed. A unique team of scientists and engineers are organized to focus on research and design, as well as the application of new technologies in thermal management. The USTC team includes Ph.D. scientists and other specialists with core expertise in thermal management, amplified by a wide spectrum of experience in areas including thermophysics, aero and fluid dynamics, porous materials, capillary structures, microchannels, and refrigeration systems. USTC has received over 30 U.S.- and foreign-issued patents and pending patent applications on new methods and devices. Leadership USTC has a mission to develop, design and manufacture thermal management and control systems in a wide spectrum of applications based on research and development of next generation micro-parts including heat sinks, radiators, fans, compressors, insulations, valves, throttles, pumps and heat pipes. The USTC leadership team has decades of experience in thermal management and control systems which are the core focus for the science, engineering and manufacturing teams. James M. Kerner, Founder and President/CEO Sheryl Kerner, COO and Vice President of Corporate Development Dr. Michael Spokoiny, Chief Technical Director Ronald Roback, Product Engineering Manager Volodymyr Zrodnikov, Ph.D. Science Director Dr. Xinliang Qiu, Senior Scientist Integrating Science with Application Jim Kerner has integrated creative thinking with practical product solutions in a wide range of applications with interdisciplinary technologies. With specialization in Product Design, Stanford University , 1974, Kerner has since incorporated a variety of ingredients for successful USTC product cycles from concept to fruition. To attain a leadership position in the science of thermal management, Kerner has recruited a global team engaged in significant technological advances in heat and mass transfer and fluid dynamics. One of the main directions in USTC is focused on cooling systems for dissipating high power energy including thermal management of rack systems and their configurations. The director of the science team is Michael Spokoiny, Ph.D., St. Petersburg Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics, Thermo Physics, 1984; B.S., Odessa Technological Institute, Physics, 1977; many years was a member and Deputy Director of Russian Centre of ICHMT. With many accomplishments in thermal management and applied physics, Dr. Spokoiny leads with a broad spectrum of strengths. Spokoiny’s research and application expertise includes: lead supervision in the research of heat and mass transfer in porous materials in heat regenerators; the design and control system integration for cooling and thermal stabilization equipment for Lenin’s Mausoleum; design and manufacture of micro devices based on pimples and microchannels structures. The jet cooling team is lead by Senior Scientist, Xinliang Qiu, Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Physics, 1998; M.S., University of Science and Technology of China, 1991; B.S., Physics, LanZhou University, 1984; with specialization in non-linear physics and fluid dynamics. Qiu has published more than 30 papers in Phys. Rev. Lett., Phys. Rev. E, Physics of Fluids and other professional journals. He reached the main achievements in research areas of analyzing Turbulent Thermal Convection in large Ra numbers, and analyzing fluctuations below bifurcation in non-linear non-equilibrium electro-convection system. He also developed a light scattering technique for fluid measurement. The USTC team is augmented by a distinguished group of research specialists with contributions in both academic and commercial enterprise. Fields of expertise focus on technology of microelectronics production, design of new concepts of microcompressors and micropumps, methods of mathematical modeling and simulation. The Diverse Experience Range of USTC Team Member Projects A unique, rocket fuel analyzer integrating a thermoelectric hydrocarbon precipitator system for NASA Lewis Research Center . Biological, precision temperature chambers for the US/Soviet COSMOS project and NASA shuttle programs: Columbia & Discovery. Thermal management, test and validation solutions for leaders in microprocessor products. Thermal control system for thermal management of microwaves and radar system. Low-weight mirrors, thermoelectric cooling system for Galley comet exploration. Thermoelectric egg incubator for propagation of endangered species of crocodiles for the Smithsonian Institute. Thermoelectric food system to extend optimal culinary properties by precision control of temperature and humidity for PepsiCo. Therapeutic thermoelectric enclosure for treatment of obstetric and accident traumas to the head. Turbulent Rayleity-Benard Convection, light scattering techniques for flow measurement and a non-linear dynamic pattern system. Strategic Milestones 1983 Developed the first, comprehensive consumer market for a thermoelectric refrigerator/warmer using the Brinsdon™ brand. 1987 Introduced the first temperature controlled, high purity, drinking water system for commercial applications. 1989 “Approved Design” conferred by Batelle Memorial Institute for two drinking water system designs. 1992 Introduced a slide-in, solid-state, heating/cooling system for a portable thermoelectric refrigerator/warmer. 1993 Completed the installation and began manufacturing with the first hybrid robotic manufacturing cell for a thermoelectric power system. 1995 Introduced the first known, active cooling, solid-state thermal management solution for a micro-processor. 1997 Designed and built the integrated thermal management system for an ISSCC showcase demonstration of a processor running at a clock speed of 400-MHz. 2000 Introduced advanced thermal management solutions using liquid loop systems. 2004 Introduced miniature thermal management. Patents Issued, over 30 US and Foreign. Pending Applications, seven US and Foreign Patent Applications pending in fields of semiconductors to telecommunications. NASA Spin-off Annual, 1988 featured product innovations. AUTOMATION FORUM, 1993 Renewal Award. 1st Place for Engineering Excellence and Contribution to California Economy, California Governor’s New Product Award, 1988 for a Water Delivery System, 1993 for Thermoelectric Heating/Cooling Module used as a Power System.
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