Technologies | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
Medical Tubing Solution for Bacteria Prevention	Prevent various infections currently impacting patients due to bacteria formation on medical tubes. Solution that can be utilized with existing medical tubes. Does not leach any materials from the tubing surface.	7274
Mechanocatalytic Depolymerization of Plastics	A new process for recycling plastics has been created where plastics are broken down simultaneously by mechanical and catalytical forces. This chemical recycling has less economic costs, produces less wastes, and allows for an increase in the number of different types of plastics that can be recycled. The process also provides a convenient solution as it is highly scalable, requires less volumes of catalysts, and can be fueled by electronic and renewable energies.	8370
Measuring Surface Antigen Expression via Microflow Cytometry	Portable: This innovation uses a disposable, handheld device without bulky or costly equipment, which is expected to be especially useful in low-resource settings. Simple: It is designed to achieve results similar to those from a commercial flow cytometer but without requiring initial purification. Recoverable samples: Unlike commercial systems, the analyzed sample can be recovered for further tests at the end of the analysis.	7913, 8048
Measurement and Modeling System Using Cell Signaling Networks	The technology quickly identifies cell signaling pathways from a patient biopsy, allowing for personalized treatment approaches to be identified. Measurements can be used to study potential tumor response to drug treatment, through the use of xenografted cells from the patient. 30-100 potential protein pathways and interactions can be measured using a single sample through multiplexing of rapid immunofluorescence.	9022
Manually Powered Laboratory Mixing Device	This manually operated laboratory device mixes and separates solution components at performance levels comparable to existing powered vortexes and centrifuges. The device operates with no external power source, providing labs without access to consistent electrical infrastructure a reliable solution to mixing and separating solution components. This multiuse device is compatible with containers and sample tubes of various sizes and solution amounts.	9096
MANTIS: Wireless YouTube Load-Shifting	Shorter download times- videos are downloaded during non-peak hours Decreases data usage- due to less online traffic during download Less cost- due to less bandwidth required	8155
Magnetohydrodynamic Pumped Liquid Metal Loops for Spacecraft Thermal Control	The absence of moving parts and low vapor pressure of the liquid result in enhanced reliability and minimum power consumption. The near-zero vapor pressure of the liquid metal reduces leaks and minimizes the pressure difference between the loop and the external environment, which reduces the mass of the pipes and enables the use of non-metallic lightweight fluid handling materials. With thermal conductivity values two orders of magnitude above standard refrigerants, the volume and mass of heat exchangers are reduced proportionally.	9251
Magnetohydrodynamic Drive for Gas Production in Microgravity	Novel technology using magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) forces for gas production and phase separation in microgravity environments. Unifies gas generation and phase separation stages, eliminating the need for moving parts and enhancing reliability. Versatile applications in space exploration, satellite propulsion, in-space manufacturing, and other areas, offering efficient and dependable gas production solutions.	9037
Magnesium Composites for Biomedical Implant Applications	Biodegradable – Healing process is not compromised by a permanent implant device High Strength – Mechanical properties match those of the natural skeletal structure Reliable – Decreases failure during or after installation	6070
Machine Learning–Based Transportation Asset Inventory	The invention performs more intelligent segmentation using advanced computation methods with Artificial Intelligence. Makes use of cost-efficient 2-dimensional images of roadways, making it easier to implement on a larger scale. Can detect transportation assets and inventory them simultaneously.	9109
Lymphoid Tissue System Harnesses Ex Vivo Immune Reactions for Rapid Antibody Production and Immune Response Prediction	This immunocompetent system uniquely accounts for the unexpected activation of various immune cells to allow proper immune cell differentiation, recapitulating an effective immune response. The chemokine gradient is switchable, allowing the immune cell differentiation needed for an appropriate immune reaction. An ex vivo system supports immune response creation in a controlled environment, allowing reproduction of immunologic events for developing improved therapeutics.	9196
Lymphatic System-Specific Lipid Nanoparticles	This platform technology improves current targeting to lymphatic tissues and specifically lymphatic endothelial cells. Provides superior tissue targeting and functional delivery of mRNA to lymphatics via loco-regional dermal or subcutaneous avenues. mRNA-based platforms offer a transient and less immunogenic method of delivery compared to protein therapeutics or adeno-associated virus-based platforms.	9056
Low-Voltage Nanowire-Assisted Electroporation for Water Disinfection	Efficient: Achieves rapid and universal pathogen inactivation with low power consumption Flexible: Features a configurable structure that can be placed easily into existing pipeline systems Chemical-free: Permits disinfection without the addition of chemicals that generate harmful and carcinogenic byproducts	8099
Low-Temperature Solution for Growth P-Typed Zinc Oxide Nanowires	Can be used to create p- and n-type homojuntion ZnO nanowires. Nanowires as long as 340 µm were fabricated in a reproducible manner. Fabrication technique employs low temperature conditions in an aqueous environment.	6096
Low-Power Real-Time Ionizing Radiation Detector	Sensitive: Detects the charge generated from the interactions of ionizing radiation within matter with a high level of precision and discerns X-ray pulses of varying dose Scalable: Covers a significantly larger detection area than other methods, ranging from 60,000 square micrometers to one square millimeter Responsive: Responds within microseconds and proportionately with the overall radiation dose when exposed to X-rays of varying tube voltage (energy) and tube current (number of particles)	8780
Low-Cost, Efficient Intracellular Delivery of Proteins and Nucleic Acids via Hydrophobic Ion Pairing	Safe and efficient approach of delivering therapeutics to disease by mixing cargo and charged hydrophobic ions with cells. Applications in therapeutic/drug delivery, protein transduction reagent, and gene transduction reagent. Enables efficacious delivery of a wide range of protein and nucleic acid therapeutics.	9178
Low Temperature Extraction of Hydrogen From Biomass	Lower processing cost — Lower temperature processing makes biomass a viable feed source. Sustainable — This technology utilizes readily available, low-cost waste product. Adaptable — The process can be used with various source materials, including trees, shrubs, sawdust, and paper.	3949
Low Function Electrodes for Flexible Electronics	More stable low-WF materials — Replaces reactive metals with easy-to-use, stable materials with comparable performance Less complex — Eliminates the need for a glass barrier or encapsulation layers to protect the material Less expensive — Lowers the cost of production through faster, easier manufacturing	5645
LogicFuzzer Cybersecurity Framework	Accurate: Demonstrates high reliability in identifying the presence of malicious code and programs Robust: Identifies malware even if the attacker hides the malicious behavior (e.g., by using a logic bomb), since it is agnostic to large timer or counter values set to hide malicious code segments Easy to use: Eliminates the need for a training stage and requires only the binary program rather than source code	8372
LoCHAid: An Ultra-Low-Cost and Self-Fitting Hearing Aid	Low cost: Uses widely available components that cost 98 cents when purchased in bulk quantities User friendly: Easier to fit—and keep track of—than conventional behind- and in-the-ear hearing aids Accessible: Designed for easy manufacture and repair in locations where conventional hearing aids are priced beyond the reach of most citizens	7876