Technologies | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
Improved Liquid Sanitization Cyclic Filtration System	Biological, chemical, and physical contaminants are extracted from liquids and discharged as separated waste while the system is in operation Extracted contaminates are continually flushed from the system to reduce residue accumulation on the filtration membranes Self-cleaning filter design allows the system to operate more efficiently than traditional water filtration methods	6000
Neuromodulation of Vagal Stimulation	Enhances anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation Pairs electrical stimulation with kilohertz electrical stimulation nerve block to achieve directional stimulation Quick, reliable anti-inflammatory clinical effects	7275
Therapeutic Protein Nanoparticles	Low cost and effective production method Maintains protein structure and enzymatic activity and maximizes the amount of protein to be delivered Preserves bioactivity	5979
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
High-Resolution Pressure Sensors with Skin-Like Sensitivity	Extremely sensitive: This sensor array provides 1,000x higher sensitivity than other technologies. Improved performance: The technology is fast-responding and stable.	5895
Pulse Shaping for Radio Frequency Identification Tags	Enables the same form of low-power communication mechanism via reflection instead of radiation Smaller bandwidth occupancy, thus increasing number of devices being able to communicate in a portion of the spectrum. Denser tag/node/sensor/transponder deployments while still adhering to FCC regulations can be achieved	7246
Liquid Phase Electrochemical Free Radical Generation	Controllable source of free radicals Ability to concentrate free radicals in one location Replaces free radical initiators	5887
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting from Hydraulic Pressure Fluctuations	Novel high-energy density source based on pressure ripples within hydraulic systems Energy harvesting is enabled through multiple configuration of piezoelectric stacks Can be arranged in different configurations to maximize current while keeping voltage levels low	5886
Fuel-Optimal Flight in Uncertain Wind	Accurate: Process uncertainty model provides more accurate results than current models Efficient: Optimization model provides fuel-optimal air speed over flight path Novel: First method to leverage knowledge of wind forecast uncertainty in a random process framework	5878
Prosthetic Anterior Cruciate Ligament	Simpler - Simplifies the operation Safer - Prevents unnecessary damage and morbidity at a donor site Readily available - Obviate need for harvest procedure	5856
Highly Sensitive Standoff Gas Sensing Using Carbon Nanotubes	Extremely sensitive gas sensor based on the change in resonant frequency of circuit caused by interaction of gas molecules with carbon nanotubes CNTs can be functionalized to detect one or more analytes with high specificity Sensor can be manufactured using inkjet printing technologies to reduce costs	5830
Using Hardware "Fingerprints" to Enhance Network Security	Long-Term Solution: Because no software client is required, this technique can be used to identify both current and future unmanageable devices. Failsafe: Because it relies on inherently unique signatures tied to hardware’s diverse compositions, component manufacturers, and physical differences, the system is difficult to defeat by unauthorized—or even authorized—users. Reduced Vulnerability: As a network-based solution, this method eliminates the security vulnerabilities associated with software additions at each node.	5818
CNT-Based Devices Using Thin-Film Technologies	Requires very low operating voltage Yields a compact field emitter package Avoids electrical shorts caused by emitter-gate contact	5806
RF-Carrier Embedded Optical Radio-Signal	Preserves the phase-lock loop and local oscillator (LO). The pure RF carrier is a frequency source to down-convert the incoming signals at the intermediate frequency (IF), where it can be easily modulated by a low-frequency optical modulator. Frequency, phase and amplitude of the incoming signals are preserved at the IF band, since the RF carrier is spontaneously synchronized with the original source. The detector linearity is improved since the two pure optical carriers have more power compare to the optical data band.	5800
Surface Nanomodification by Microwave Hydrothermal Treatments	Cost and Energy efficient- requires shorter times of surface modification with a lower concentration of solvents Less hazardous- lower concentrations of solvents decrease the negative environmental impact Versatile- though primarily related to biotechnology, this method can be applied in any industry requiring surface modification	5784
Graphene Transistors: Nanoscale Electronic Components	Faster: Near-ballistic charge transport properties Cooler: Virtually no heat generation at high speeds Stronger: 100 times stronger than steel	5766
X-Ray Compton Scatter Imaging on Volumetric CT Systems	Reduces radiation exposure in conventional imaging systems Enhances data acquired from VCT, CT, and X-ray imaging Applied to a wide range of VCT systems	5730
Non-Destructive Quality Control of Automated Weld Processes	Eliminates cut checks: Provides a nondestructive method for evaluating weld quality Real-time inspections: Allows for automation of welding operations Goes long: Uses Lamb waves to test welds over a larger area than is possible using higher frequency ultrasound waves	5680
Liquid Core Patch Antenna with Broadband Frequency Agility	Broadband frequency agility that stretches from mid-LF to mid-EHF Adaptable design to products that need significant frequency agility Ability to provide fractional tunable capability of 8.5:1 surpasses the 1.67:1 capability for current reactively tuned patch antennas	5664
Low Work 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