Technologies | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
PROGNOS: A Web-based Tool for Designing Engineered Nucleases	Algorithm specifically prepared to search entire genomes to identify off-target cleavage sites and design optimal primers for TALENs and ZFNs Available as a simple, user-friendly web-based tool; no extraordinary bioinformatics or biochemical skill required Capable of analyzing TALEN and ZFN sequences targeting human, rat, mouse, zebrafish, arabidopsis, yeast, D melanogaster,	6047, 6058
Ultrasound Methods for Brain Imaging and Therapy	Cost efficient – fast localization, characterization, and control minimize costs Does not require MRI – high-resolution mapping eliminates need for MRI imaging Fast operation – operation can be performed in minutes	8035
Water Waste Removal using Magnetic Nanoparticles	Fast - The adsorption process only takes 30 minutes, and the treatment process only requires one step (i.e. no filtration). Economical - The method of preparing the magnetized nanoparticles is simple and cost-effective. Furthermore, a given batch of nanoparticles can be reused more than 20 times, with a 90% recovery rate. Green - This does not introduce harmful chemicals, and enables the recovery and recycling of phosphorous.	6869
Smart Petri Chip: Electronic-Photonic Cellular Sensing Platform	Large-scale throughput, real-time cellular monitoring, and re- usability with no contamination Easily and inexpensively replaced Modules can be designed for various functions	6864
CECICS - Water Disinfection Device	Low cost - $0.10 per cubic meter of water treated Low health risk Low energy consumption	7981
A Machine Learning Algorithm for Material Property Predictions	Faster: this approach provides a speed up of several orders of magnitude relative to the current methods Accuracy: despite faster speed, accuracy is not compromised Efficient: solves electronic structure problems	7969
Congestion Control and Power Conservation in Wireless Networks	Energy Efficient – Components enter low-power mode when not actively in operation Reduced Network Congestion – Cycles process prevents access points from becoming clogged with multiple data transfer processes Higher Throughput – Unlimited amount of data can be transferred	7900
Infrared-Emitting Quantum Dots	Robust – more stable than current quantum dots Tunable – optical properties are tunable based on size, structure, and composition of the quantum dots Efficient IR-emission – allows for enhanced display definition and multi-band IR scene projection	7893
Methods of Recycling and Replacing Lithium Ion Batteries	Low cost – low energy use compared to other methods Environmentally friendly – low emissions High purity – accurate separation of high value metals from other components	7892, 7941
High-Precision Microphone for Body-Worn Devices	Wearable small form-factor (micro-chip technology) Increased sensitivity (micro-gravity sensitivity) Large bandwidth (DC to 10kHz) and wide dynamic range (120dB)	7891
In-Vitro Human Bone Marrow-on-a-Chip	Comprehensive – Reconstructs the three environments of bone marrow, current technologies reconstruct two Quick – Does not require lengthy implantation period within an animal model Personalized – Allows for patient specific drug screening bone marrow tests	7883
Multi-Wavelength Microscopy	Groundbreaking - First noninvasive method of assessing the total cell content of a blood bag without breaching the bag and potentially damaging the contents or compromising manufacturing Cheaper - Laser scanning multi-photon microscopy is 5 to 10 times more expensive Improved Imaging – Consistent cross-section of the cells and reduced blurriness	7862
Rapid PSA	Versatility Large scale separation Central bore	3486
Enhanced Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries	Increases efficacy of Li-ion batteries – increases conductivity Product longevity – increased stability during charging and discharging Enables practical implementation – can be applied on a larger scale	7854
Polymer-Polymer Fiber Composite for High Thermal Conductivity	Better mechanical properties – Process creates polymeric resin that is stronger and tougher than current methods Easier to process – Polymers are easier to make and process than metal materials Tunable electrical capabilities – Can be made as conducting or insulating	7848
Fabrication Approach to Impart Anti-Wetting Properties	Does not employ particles to control wetting Approach can be used to modify any material surface Cost-effective	7826
Molecularly Mixed Composite Membranes	Simplifies preparation- membrane casting solution and processes made easier using organic cages Reduce defect formation- interactions between filler and polymer matrices are dramatically improved compared to traditional filler materials (e.g., zeolites, metal-organic frameworks), contributing to less defects in membrane formation	7819
Solution-Based 3D Printing	Innovative- processes polymers than cannot be processed by existing additive manufacturing techniques Improved product performance- polymers in target applications are improved via installation of structural complexity Progressing current methods- existing structures in additive manufacturing can be improved through use of thermally/chemically robust polymers	7808
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