Medical Devices | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
Pulse Width Modulated Periodic Backflush	Cheaper – Extends the usable lifespan of filters More Efficient – Improves recovery percentage by an average of 8.4-fold Versatile – Can be applied to both biological and non-biological systems	7793
Short Distance Gait Pace Meter	Accessible – Large-one-touch buttons, large results font, audible and visible sensor cues Inexpensive – Device components low-cost, installation standard wall-mount Convenient – As simple as recording weight or height: Press a button, walk, record speed.	7783
Glucose Regulation Via Electrical Stimulation Of Nerves	Needle-free blood glucose control. Potential to either eliminate or decrease use of blood glucose control medications. First demonstrated use of electrical stimulation to inhibit nerve activity to cause a decrease in measured blood glucose levels	6745
Sampling Interstitial Fluid Using Microneedle Patches	Novel biomarkers – access biomarkers found only in ISF Continuous monitoring – lack of clotting allows continuous ISF collection Minimally invasive – no hypodermic needles or large instrumentation needed	7766
Lithography-Free Nanowire Transistors	Scalable – Eliminating the cost and time associated with top-down patterning enables large-scale manufacturing High Performance – Achieves switching speeds well beyond 1 GHz at supply voltages near 0.5 V Adaptable – Device dimensions can be readily scaled as transistor fabrication techniques advance	7737
Wearable Technology for Joint Health Assessment	Sensitive bio-markers of knee healing process Can be used outside of clinical settings Provides quantitative measurements as opposed to qualitative ones	7000
Wearable Technology for Cardiovascular Activity	Non-invasive measure of cardiac function through wearable ballistocardiography Regular measurements of systolic time intervals during normal daily activities Could be used in harsh environmental conditions including underwater	6714
Chemotaxis Bacterial Cell Separation and Preconcentration	Ease-to-use – Sensor design is simple and device is self-powered Versatile – Allows detection of: NOx, SOx, H2S, CH4, CO, CO2, H2O, HCL, NH3, PH3, toluene, and mercaptons Reliable – Design allows analysis with low power consumption at high temperatures	6535
Ribonucleotide-Capture Method	Enables the mapping of precise-genome wide positions of rNMPs incorporated in genomic DNA Results in sensitive and specific identification and mapping of rNMPs Could be used for further understanding of the biological implication and consequences of rNMP incorporation in DNA	6522
Microfluidic Device for Cell Aggregates	Control - Precise control over the cell culture environment High content assays – Multiple types of imaging-based assays can be done on the same sample, both during live culture and at end-point High throughput – Greater number of experiments	7720
Embedded Wireless Temperature Sensor for Orthopedic Implants	Utilizes temperature as indication of deep tissue infection Deep tissue measurement vs. only reaching skin surface Non-invasive monitoring	7682
Cancer Diagnosis Using Nanotechnology	Can be used with a simple microscope More sensitive and cost-effective Non-toxic	3424
Microfluidic Droplet for Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Applications	Viable, cellular micro-environments requiring precise control are achieved using hydrogel microspheres with diameter sizes ranging from 10-1000 micrometers A protective, semi-permeable capsule encases the cells and biomolecules Release rates of encapsulated biomolecules or drugs are controlled by adjusting the polymer parameters used to fabricate hydrogel microspheres	6467
Disease Progression Modeling	Accurate - Provides continuous time modeling, which is more appropriate for medical data due to patients being monitored at irregular intervals Multipurpose - Could be used for disease staging, characteristic progression pattern discovery, prediction of the future state of disease, fast local progression detection, and to enable understanding of disease progression	6466
New Imaging Tool to Compare Healthy and Diseased Cells	Discrimination between healthy & diseased cell biology Personalized medicine – specific treatment for an individual Diagnosis of a disease prior to symptoms	6458
Assistive Stairs Utilizing Energy-Recycling Technology	ERAS are the only energy-recycling device tailored for assistance during stair movement. The modular design of ERAS allow for quick and easy installation (and removal, if necessary) on top of an existing staircase without expensive remodeling. The low-cost and low-power design allow ERAS to be more affordable and practical to people with limited financial resources.	7596
Synthetic Nano-Antibodies for Immunotherapy	Cheaper and faster to manufacture- production only involves synthesis of ligands, nanoparticles, and nano-antibodies; it does not involve cell-lines or animal work More effective- better accumulation and penetration is achieved due to the nanoparticle design Better for patients- dosage to achieve therapeutic efficacy is reduced and can lower the price, duration, and frequency of treatment	7554
PUPS: Pressure Ulcer Prevention System	Enhanced quality of care: Patients are less likely to develop a hospital-acquired infection Lower cost: Minimizes costs from “never events” such as pressure ulcers	7541
Biopolymer Fabricated Materials for Biomaterials	Novelty – first technology that enables the formation of biopolymer brushes at interfaces of any thickness Incredibly biocompatible – hyaluronan has many salient features such as being non-fouling, non-immunogenic, and viscoelastic that make it a common polymer used in biomedical applications Potential for regenerative technology – further applied in regenerative interface technology research	7535
Multiple Degree-of-Freedom Micro-Scale Guidewire	Lays the foundation for developing the world’s smallest bidirectional motion capable, multi-DOF, mechanically actuated guidewire Achieves individual control of each degree-of-freedom Enables greater range of motion and steer ability at anywhere along the length of the guidewire compared to traditional active guidewires	7532

Technologies