Technologies | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
Multi-Functional Sparse Phased Arrays for Guiding Focused Ultrasound Therapies	Robust: Provides sensitivity of detection down to a single microbubble for FUS-induced microbubble activity Precise: Offers broadband B-mode imaging capabilities to improve workflow and efficacy of FUS-based therapies Scalable: Enables the formation of large CMUT arrays and subarrays with appropriate element spacing	8493
Four-Dimensional Electron Density Mapping of the Ionosphere	Innovative: Produces the first four-dimensional image of electron density in the lower ionosphere Far-reaching: Leverages technology that can be used efficiently on a global scale Pragmatic: Yields a highly useful four-dimensional map to be used in military and commercial applications that rely on high-frequency communications	8349
Hybrid Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for Effective Gas Separation	Tunable: Provides a mechanism for adjusting the porosity and functionality of ZIF materials to be used in a range of applications Advanced: Demonstrates significantly higher levels of separation selectivity from molecular mixtures of interest than previous ZIF models Scalable: Holds potential for large-scale CO2 separation in different materials, such as membranes and adsorbents	5925
Internet of Space Things	Comprehensive: Provides a fully integrated cyber-physical system that allows for active sensing, passive sensing, and data communications Robust: Offers a dynamic and scalable network configuration with a centralized control that enables and simplifies data aggregation Cost effective: Permits highly differentiated networking capabilities to be integrated and deployed over the same network infrastructure, using CubeSats to decrease costs	7957, 7958
Optical Wireless Communications System Self-Powered by Triboelectric Nanogenerator	High capacity: Utilizes optical electromagnetic frequencies for transmission to bypass the crowding from other wireless service providers Sustainable: Sources renewable energy via the TENG Practical: Contains parameters and techniques that can be optimized for different circumstances	7863
Heterogeneous Integration Method for III-Nitride Devices	High performance: Enables simple and fast transfer to foreign substrates with an automated pick-and-place technique Compatible: Can be used to transfer devices of any shape and size—from micron to millimeter Efficient: Allows reuse of the growth wafer, lowering production costs	7910
High-Performance Broadband Photodetector and Power Generator	Versatile: Adjusts for several different parameters, including light intensity, switching frequency, and illumination area Efficient: Provides voltage that is easily converted for use through a medium that is small, low cost, and easily fabricated Highly sensitive: Operates with ultra-high light sensitivity, even at very low light intensity, and fast response speeds	7965
Innovative Draw-based Fabrication of Patterned Structures Beyond Prismatic Geometries	Innovative: Pioneers a new method, expanding the applications of drawing lithography for shapes other than sharp point geometry Straightforward: Introduces a simpler procedure that, unlike photolithography, does not require a cleanroom or ultraviolet (UV) curing, making it viable for continuous manufacturing Flexible: Includes parameters that can be tuned to produce patterns of different sizes and shapes	8329
Inverted Organoids for Breast Cancer and Other Invasion Studies	Innovative: Serves as a convenient platform for studying the invasive abilities of breast cancer cells Stable: Enables formation of large inverted organoids where the basement membrane forms on the interior surface alongside a breast cell line epithelium Flexible: Allows for long-term studies of at least 25 days due to the robust maintenance of the inverted orientation	8460
Polymer-Based Removal of Pollutants from Contact Lenses	Effective: Removes large-particle pollutants as effectively as traditional cleaning solutions, and removes smaller pollutants and microplastics with significantly higher efficacy Robust: Utilizes an elastic polymer that enables contact force between two elastic materials to do the work of removing particles of any size Safe: Eliminates the need for soaking and rubbing removal methods that may tear or damage contact lenses	8398
Assessment of Soluble Cancer Biomarkers for Focused Ultrasound Therapy	Simple: Avoids reliance on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based methods of monitoring and optimizing FUS therapy Safe: Relies on a small amount of fluid collected before/after FUS-targeted drug delivery Robust: Enables a range of new therapeutic interventions for cancerous tumors as well as both delivery and monitoring/optimizing of those therapies	8473
Streamlined Hematology Analysis for Point-of-Care Settings	Streamlined: Enables testing in point-of-care settings without complex procedures and specially trained personnel Highly accurate: Offers a spatial resolution higher than current methods due to the shorter wavelength of UV light Cost-effective: Saves on reagents, complex equipment costs, and time-intensive processes without compromising diagnostic quality	8303
Technique Improves Printing Quality for 3D Nanoprinting	High-performance: Enables a powerful process for high-throughput 3D printing of micro- and nanoscale structures Efficient: Reduces defects during printing to improve yield and decrease excess printing commonly observed with FP-TPL Improved: Broadens the applicability of FP-TPL to printing of functional micro- and nanoscale structures	8478
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
Unique Processing Method for Highly Durable Bismaleimide Plastic	Highly durable: Demonstrates an impact strength of up to 69 kilo joules per square meter—a 392% increase over BMI that did not undergo HSSM processing High-fidelity: Overcomes the typical limitations of BMI without the use of chemical additives Straightforward: Requires only simple, conventional equipment for development	7994
Super-Absorbent Polymer (SAP) Beads for Collection of Biofluid Samples	Fast: Accommodates preloading of specimen collection tubes and completes absorption of analytical targets within a few minutes of fluid collection Low cost: Employs economical materials and eliminates the need for refrigeration of samples while also lowering the weight of samples for transport Easy to use: Avoids the need for filtration, centrifugation, or pipetting and the associated equipment for such tasks	7907
Novel Chemical Compounds Support Excess Copper Removal in Biological Systems	Powerful: Displays an affinity for copper that is unprecedented among synthetic ligands, with a complex stability constant of logK = 20.0 Specific: Functions without interference by other metals in the body Effective: Possesses a strong copper coordinating ability, even in the complex chemical environments of different biological systems	8151
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
Novel Wireless Network Architecture with Frame Aggregation Scheme	Innovative: Addresses increased latency in the power-saving geophone relay scheme using an optimized frame aggregation analytical model High efficiency: Saves power with a carefully designed FA-PSGR scheme for extended survey duration Intelligent: Maintains real-time data acquisition by turning geophones on “sleep mode” during idle periods, reducing channel bandwidth	8404
Smart Device Control of Robot Swarms in a Changing Environment	Intelligent: Minimizes the driving distance for each robot automatically and adapts to changes in the environment Efficient: Covers a large area more efficiently than one single, large robot Robust: Builds in collision avoidance and self-corrects to changes in the swarm, such as individual robot failures	6691, 6692